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Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

$23,287.83
£17,220.63
€19,500
CA$31,988.10
A$35,568.93
CHF 18,620.98
MX$434,481.13
NOK 233,990.92
SEK 220,115.36
DKK 148,477.48

About the Item

A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised banding, the freeze with three drawers to the front and three blind drawers to the opposite, gilt-tooled inset green leather top, a writing-slide to each end; the feet with castors. A desk of unusual desing with a very nice appearance and patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 51.97 in (132 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820-1830
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor repairs to the veneer. Wear consistent with age and use. Locks are original, but key of later date.
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 30851stDibs: LU981421835462

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