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Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark

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A beautiful Danish Empire or Biedermeier chest in fine West Indies mahogany with four drawers of staggered heights. The handsome figuring of the grain is given added movement by the flat cut contiguous veneer moving horizontally across the front of the chest.. The sides also have a flat cut veneer in one piece that was at the intersection of the huge branch or fork in the tree showing the knot and the concentric circles of the grain radiating out from the knot. Chest offers a pedestal top and rests on turned front feet, with diamond-shaped inlaid satinwood key insets. The top and bottom drawers have sculpted fronts. The secondary wood is pine as is traditional in Scandinavian cabinetry. Denmark, circa 1830. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible. Chest has a Danish West Indies feel to it, with influences from St. Thomas and St. Croix It is beautifully crafted with exceptional veneer selections Makes a lovely console in an entrance, an end table or nightstand! Measures: 32" wide x 18" deep x 32" high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Note: There are 2 closed cracks on the face of drawer 2 and a smaller on on drawer 3 counting down from the top drawer. These are superficial in the veneer only not structural, they are restored but visible. Chest has been French polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHE002481stDibs: LU988124084442
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