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19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Drawers, Austria, circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Drawers, Austria, circa 1830

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19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Drawers, Austria, circa 1830

$12,177.71List Price

About the Item

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Austria Walnut Biedermeier acirca 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 156 x 100 x 53 cm Description: Very interesting writing cabinet from the Bohemian/Austrian Biedermeier period around 1830. Body standing on ashlar feet with two doors at the bottom, the writing flap above and a head with drawer supported by fluted columns. A profiled, slightly protruding moulding with the top panel resting on it forms the upper end of the piece of furniture. The grain pattern, laid in strict symmetry, is interrupted by the original key plates made of finely embossed sheet brass, typical of the region. The beautiful quality of the fittings can be clearly seen in one of the attached photos. The lines of the lower doors are interesting, with their curved shape almost flush with the centre of the columns, creating a very harmonious overall appearance. The transition to the straight writing surface is solved by a beaded crosspiece. The builder of the piece of furniture has done a good job here, not only in the planning of the furniture, but above all in the craftsmanship. The doors are locked using the original old bar lock, which closes upwards and downwards. The interior of the writing compartment is spectacular, with eight drawers of different sizes, some of which are compartmentalised. Organised by four flat pilasters, there are also three open compartments to keep things tidy. The large centre compartment is mirrored on the back, which closes the semicircle applied to the base in the finest ink painting to form a circle. The shelf below the centre drawer is movable. Underneath, well hidden, are two secret drawers. The fronts of these drawers, which are certainly rarely used, are veneered in oak and blend in well with the generally very high quality of the furniture. The writing surface and work surface are polished black, as are the flat Schinkel pediment and the framing of the writing interior. Condition: Very nice, restored condition with a classic shellac hand polish.

Dimensions:
Height: 61.42 in (156 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
Style:
Biedermeier (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
1830
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very nice, restored condition with a classic shellac hand polish.
Seller Location:
Greven, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5419243053842

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