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Louis XVI mahogany commode-secrétaire. The façade of the top “drawer”, when pulled out, becomes a fall-front when released by two buttons on the sides; this becomes part of a leather covered writing surface in front of a nest of drawers. The center of the nest contains a removable box with two lateral secret drawers; the right is inscribed “Roentgen-Neuwied”, although the commode is probably not by Roentgen, but rather in his manner.  Each side has a shallow cabinet containing adjustable bookshelves behind a hinged door. White marble top.
Height (ins.): 35.5 (90.2 cm)      Length/Width (ins.): 55 (139.7 cm)      Depth (ins.): 25 (63.5 cm)
Origin: France     Period: Louis XVI