Skip to main content
Items Similar to 19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800

$14,900
£11,368.33
€12,941.95
CA$20,942.11
A$23,020.49
CHF 12,085.65
MX$273,730.13
NOK 155,207.16
SEK 141,376.95
DKK 96,697.12

About the Item

Absolute extraordinary crafted, rare early 19th century roll top writing desk from the turn of the century around 1800 in Austria. This remarkable, elegantly designed nutwood writing desk was artfully made in the transition period from the so-called "Josephinism" (1780-1790) to the renowed Empire era (1800 - 1810). The extravagant executed mirrored veneer work as well as the superb shape, reflects perfectly the form language of this famous, long past period. According to the previous owner´s story who owned the castle where we found this outstanding looking, valuable Empire roll top desk, this antique kneehole desk was especially made on behalf of his ancestors. A one of a kind piece of valuable 19th century office furniture providing six drawers (three on each side) and one lockable drawer in the center. The mentioned drawers on the sides can be locked with a mechanism by moving bolts on the inner side walls (see pictures #14 15). One of the great highlights - and there are a lot - is the exceptional roll top, which shows absolute exceptional patterns created due to the use of elaborately mirrored veneer (picture #7). Even the edge of the folding front is so impressive - just see the gorgeous branch patterns on picture #10. When you roll up the lockable top, a beautiful red felt upholstered writing surface/ working space opens to the viewer´s eye which holds another five small, practical drawers for your writing utensils. Ebonized accents, arftully worked brass fittings and a traditional hand-polished shellac finish completes the magnificent look of this precious very early 19th century writing desk from Austria. Not only an eye-catching piece of valuable Empire furniture but also a great investment for the future. PLEASE NOTE: this fantastic 18th century Empire writing desk comes in great old restored, ready to use condition. On customer request (and additional charge) we can also undertake a full restoration of this marvelous writing desk. In case you are interested - just get in touch with us.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.402 in (95.01 cm)Width: 50.787 in (129 cm)Depth: 28.346 in (72 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Nutwood,Spruce,Walnut,Polished,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. *good old restored condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Lichtenberg, AT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EM-RD31stDibs: LU1553247490502

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830

$7,700
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Secretary Desk/ Secretaire, Austria ca. 1820/25
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
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...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

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

$9,400
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West Germany around 1770. Different kinds of fine nutwood/ walnut were used to set up a...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

$46,900
18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 18th Century baroque secrétaire/ bureau cabinet elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1770 in Austria. As former part of the inventory of an old Upperaustrian castl...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770

18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770

$19,900
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830

$7,900
19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Console Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant mid 19th century Louis Philippe wall console table, elaborately handmade in Austria during the period around 1860. This console table owes its look of opulence to the gracefu...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Console Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1860

19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Console Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1860

$2,950

You May Also Like

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier or Empire desk, circa 1820 Vienna Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x 134 x 68 cm Description: Desk standing on solid, high square legs with an e...
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820

$9,522
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing on 4 twisted turned table legs with 5 long frame d...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

$5,838
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily with its many unique features both decorative and functional. The writing surface i...
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

$2,650
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk having bronze mounts, claw feet and resting on slabs of green marble (optional) C 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890

$4,250
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century mahogany and satinwood ‘Carlton House’ desk, Edwardian, in the late eighteenth Neo-Classical manner, the whole with extensive decorative inlay and gilt-bra...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk

$7,431
Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large roll-top desk out of solid cherry wood. The base with seven drawers stands on tapered legs. The top has one very slim pullout and a low arcade balustrade on three sides. The in...
Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800

$5,749