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Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820

$6,900
£5,259.30
€6,066.05
CA$9,800.06
A$10,531.20
CHF 5,650.60
MX$124,051.08
NOK 71,050.02
SEK 64,903.73
DKK 45,335.28

About the Item

Classic Biedermeier fall top desk, South German, 1820, walnut veneer on the outside and mahogany veneer on the inside. It has a beautiful veneer grain. The desk has been refinished in the past and is in good condition. There is one veneer crack on the front of the writing flap.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.82 in (157 cm)Width: 40.95 in (104 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished a couple of years ago and still in good condition. One veneer crack on the outside of the writing flap.
  • Seller Location:
    Belmont, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1772214887002

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