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Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s

$6,496.55
$8,120.6920% Off
£4,760
£5,95020% Off
€5,546.69
€6,933.3620% Off
CA$8,962.32
CA$11,202.9020% Off
A$9,816.52
A$12,270.6520% Off
CHF 5,168.40
CHF 6,460.5020% Off
MX$117,156.91
MX$146,446.1420% Off
NOK 65,866.62
NOK 82,333.2720% Off
SEK 60,212.02
SEK 75,265.0220% Off
DKK 41,448.67
DKK 51,810.8320% Off

About the Item

Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish. It has 3 main drawers, 7 small upper drawers, 2 small side cupboards with one central larger cupboard and ormolu style decoration with white knobs on the drawers. The chest of drawers desk has a wealth of carved detailing on the base with key pulls and provides both excellent storage and a writing desk with the drop down front lid. The back is plain wood and the chiffonier will be re-polished by our specialist polisher prior to shipping. We aim to leave some of the 'life' that the piece has acquired when re-polishing as otherwise it loses its personality. The item will be ready to ship approximate 18-21 after purchase following the re-polish. Please note the locks are for show only and are not guaranteed to work. All in all a very special piece from our private collection. It is on its way from sweden as we speak so there may be a slight delay in shipping times until it arrives in UK
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 40.56 in (103 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Birch,Carved,Polished,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840-1870
  • Condition:
    Repaired: may have been repaired at some point in its life. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The chiffonier will be repolished prior to shipping - please note the locks are not in working order. There are some faint ink spillage marks in the back of some of the drawers as is common with these pieces but we can sand these out if you request.
  • Seller Location:
    Lewes, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DR701stDibs: LU2866347991462

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