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Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Mahogany, Copenhagen, c. 1820

$8,450
£6,273.68
€7,310.56
CA$11,731.33
A$13,122.23
CHF 6,828.89
MX$161,539.12
NOK 86,877.57
SEK 81,508.29
DKK 54,544.06
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About the Item

A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest with seven drawers and pedestal top. Middle section is flanked by split-turned columns with well-articulated palmette carvings on the capitals. Features beautiful book-matched, crotch mahogany following a continuous pattern from the top to the bottom of the cabinet. Veneer is in a contiguous sequence as it was cut from tree. Comes with original brass key escutcheon and (1) original key. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1820. Measures: 41 1/2" wide x 20 1/4" deep x 61 1/4" high. This multi-purpose chest works well in a bedroom, dining room or office. Made to come apart into two sections to facilitate shipping & placement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.25 in (155.58 cm)Width: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Depth: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Hand-Carved,Polished,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully-restored and French-polished in our restoration facility. This is a gem ready for adoption!
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHE001971stDibs: LU98813126122

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