Louis XVI Style Commode "En Secretaire"

#9945FP. Circa 1840. France. This French chest of drawers has a desk compartment and a marble top. When closed, this piece looks like a Louis XVI style mahogany 4-drawer ormolu-mounted commode. But opening the top drawer reveals a desk with an original gold-embossed leather writing surface and 4 small drawers. The front of the desk section folds down and the whole section pulls out for use. The black marble top has white flecks that give it the look of stars in a night sky. The Secretaire/commode is handmade of mahogany and mahogany veneer with ormolu mounts and French oak secondary wood. Louis XVI style pieces such as this are classics -- they work in any style interior and never go out of fashion. There is minor wear to the leather writing surface gives it a rich patina. 48" wide x 21" deep x 37" tall. $5,200.00.