{"product_id":"vintage-hand-painted-chinoiserie-secretary-desk","title":"Vintage Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a reason the classic secretary desk is having a moment again. Beautiful, functional and remarkably versatile, these are the kinds of pieces that make a home feel truly collected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage hand-painted chinoiserie secretary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an especially striking example, standing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81 inches tall while measuring just 25½ inches at its widest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its tall, narrow proportions give it tremendous architectural presence while requiring barely more than two feet of wall space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm golden-ochre ground is accented with soft green, gilt detailing and beautifully rendered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echinoiserie landscape scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the front and sides. An architectural broken pediment, fluted gilt-accented columns and an aged crackle finish add to its wonderful old-world character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut its beauty is only part of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupper cabinet opens to reveal shelving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for books, treasured collections or display. Below, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrop-front secretary opens into a writing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, revealing a fitted interior filled with charming small drawers and compartments. Four generously sized drawers beneath provide additional storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA key accompanies the piece and fits the keyholes on both the upper cabinet and drop-front secretary. Locking function has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painted surface shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecraquelure, patina, rubbing and other signs of age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all of which contribute beautifully to the character of this vintage piece. Please review photographs closely for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is exactly the sort of furniture we love for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe art of a collected home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—beautiful enough to make a statement, useful enough to earn its place, and distinctive enough to become part of a room’s story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage, later 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted chinoiserie decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper display\/storage cabinet with shelving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-front writing desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted secretary interior with multiple small drawers and compartments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour lower storage drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural pediment with gilt detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey included; locking function untested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81” H × 25½” W at widest point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $1,497\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for pickup at our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected Cottage of antique and vintage home and garden decor just outside Austin, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Due to the size and nature of this piece, shipping is not included; however, we are always happy to work with a third-party shipping service of your choice to help coordinate delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome things become classics for a reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚Hawaii and Alaska residents, please contact me for a shipping quote🚚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛍️All Sales As-Is and Final. 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