19th Century German Biedermeier Commode, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood, circa 1820

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19th Century German Biedermeier Commode, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood, circa 1820

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19th century cherrywood chest of drawers Germany / Rhineland Cherry tree Biedermeier, circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 cm x 112 cm x 58 cm Cherry veneer on softwood. Veneer pattern mirrored on all sides. Vivid grain. Chest of drawers with four drawers standing on solid block feet. The upper drawer protrudes slightly, the lower three are flanked by pilasters. The sides are of frame construction. Original locks, key plates added in the style of the time. Neatly finished commode with a beautiful, authentic patina. Condition: Refurbished condition. The drawers run smoothly, the locks work well. The surface was restored preserving the original patina and polished by hand with shellac. Comparable objects can be found in the literature: Pressler/Straub - Biedermeier Möbel p. 116 Rainer Haaff - Biedermeier Welten p. 52 Some informations about cherrywood: Botanical. Name: Prunus avium; P. ceraus; P. nigricans; Cerasus avium; C. dulcis; C. nigra The wood of the cherry tree ranks beside walnut wood among the probably most popular European noble woods. The reasons for this are simple: the wood has a beautiful, strong color, very good workability and it has always grown in the region. It belongs to the hardwoods, but is not as heavy and not as coarse-pored as oakwood, for example. The fine pored surface is well suited for shellac polishes. Cherrywood is particularly important for antiques from the early classicist and Biedermeier periods. The cherry was absolutely popular both as solid wood and cut to veneer. At the time of the Biedermeier, entire interiors were made of cherrywood. While in Germany and Austria cherry tree was primarily used as veneer, in France, especially in the provinces, tables, chairs, cupboards and chests of drawers were made of solid cherrywood. The texture of the cherry tree is simple and straight, ingrown branches or unevenly grown trunks enliven the wood. The reddish-brown color of the cherry tree darkens over the years and develops a beautiful patina. Cherry tree is still a popular wood not only for furniture making but also for handicrafts in general. It is also used to make musical instruments. The cherrywood -used at the time our antique furniture was created- always came from the region where the furniture was made.

Dimensions:
Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 44.1 in (112 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
Style:
Biedermeier (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cherry
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1820
Condition:
Refinished. Replacements made: Fittings are replaced in style of that time. Wear consistent with age and use. The drawers run smoothly, the locks work. The surface was restored preserving the original patina and polished by hand with shellac.
Seller Location:
Greven, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5419221557042