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Creator: Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century writing desk with five drawers. The desk is designed by the Danish royal neoclassical architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff.
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Late 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Caspar Frederik Harsdorff Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

  • Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
  • Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
  • Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
  • Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff

Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff

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Caspar Frederik Harsdorff furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Caspar Frederik Harsdorff furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Caspar Frederik Harsdorff were created in the neoclassical style in scandinavia during the 18th century and earlier. Prices for Caspar Frederik Harsdorff furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £3,185 and can go as high as £3,185, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,185.

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