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Vanity Desk, probably Austria, circa 1815-1820

$6,775.94
£5,079.20
€5,700
CA$9,367.54
A$10,197.62
CHF 5,443.74
MX$123,108.66
NOK 68,448.30
SEK 63,618.19
DKK 43,422.15

About the Item

Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with floral ornaments and pilaster as well as columns at the front with ebonized bases and capitals. The doors are opened via a pressure mechanism. The tabletop has a hinged lid with a mirror on the inside, the interior consists of several smaller compartments. Restored condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 40.95 in (104 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815-1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 023-02801stDibs: LU1014214673912

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