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Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840

About the Item

A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmark, circa 1840. Offers all original brass key escutcheon plates and one original key, with all locks in good working order. Note: Christian VIII (Christian Frederik) (18 September 1786-20 January 1848) was the King of Denmark from 1839-1848 and as Christian Frederick, King of Norway in 1814. Measures: 41 wide x 22 deep x 58 1/2 high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully restored and French polished in our restoration facility this chest offers all original brass key escutcheon plates and one original key, with all locks in good working order. Chest is mechanically sound, no additional work is needed.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHE000341stDibs: LU98813125912

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