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19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Secretary Desk/ Secretaire, Austria ca. 1820/25

$9,400
£7,141.68
€8,207.29
CA$13,203.45
A$14,371.63
CHF 7,615.01
MX$172,840.55
NOK 96,822.91
SEK 88,727.49
DKK 61,307.95

About the Item

Splendid early 19th century Biedermeier secretaire/ secretary desk from the renowed period in Vienna/ Austria around 1820/25. A spectacular, early example of a Biedermeier secretary which has been venereed with finest mirror-matched nutwood, showing an extraordinary grain - just see how elegantly the grain pattern runs down from the top to the base without any visible interuption. This perfect sized Biedermeier secretaire impresses with its cambered worked doors, a drawer on the top and a fold-down writing surface. Influenced by the previous empire epoch, this superb, antique secretary is adorned by two beautifully worked full columns. When you fold down the lockable writing surface, the amazing designed interior opens up to the viewer´s eye: 9 small drawers and another large one on top, architecturally structured with ebonized column decoration and the still original mirror (unfortunately cracked - see picture#18) in the back. Artfully worked brass applications with lion heads finalize the spectacular look. Traditionally hand polished with ruby shellac, which gives the surface this lovely slight red brown tone, this breathtaking early Biedermeier secretary comes in great old restored condition with minor signs of age use. A really outstanding piece of Biedermeier furniture from the 19th century in Austria.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.2 in (157.99 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97.01 cm)Depth: 17.32 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Maple,Nutwood,Walnut,Ebonized,Polished,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. *good old restored condition - with signs of age use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lichtenberg, AT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BM-SD31stDibs: LU1553241421972

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