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Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

$12,000
£9,137.99
€10,435
CA$16,861.48
A$18,500.26
CHF 9,745.05
MX$220,080.08
NOK 124,832.88
SEK 113,989.47
DKK 77,959.52

About the Item

Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with mahogany veneer. The lower part has three curved drawers. Two columns frame the writing flap and the lower drawers. The upper part is decorated with another curved drawer. The top part has a hidden drawer with a snap mechanism. The inside of the writing compartment has 9 drawers and a secret compartment. The secretary desk is in very good condition and has its original brass fittings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.9 in (175 cm)Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Depth: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810-1820
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. refinished with some minor veneer replacements.
  • Seller Location:
    Belmont, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1772224741552

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