Louis XVI secretary with secret compartments in walnut and walnut burl, veneered and inlaid in plumwood and maple. Straight body on a wide frame and tapered square legs. Two wide, cambered drawers in the articulated front and pull-out support for corresponding, angled and hinged worktop. Behind this, staggered compartmentalisation with secret compartments and pull-out work surface. Wide framed veneer panels over the entire surface, bordered by ribbon inlays. H. 106 cm. 101 cm x 61 cm. A Saxony walnut veneered Louis XVI writing cabinet with secret compartments. Dresden. Circa 1780.