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Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820

About the Item

A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820. The chest is made of the finest gold ash; a beautiful blond wood with figured graining. To the top of the cabinet is an architectural pediment, below is a locking fall-front writing surface (with the original key) enlcosing a fitted interior, with one long drawer with a corresponding architectural pediment and flanked by two banks of four small drawers. To the center is a pair of columns with an ebony & ash tiled parquetry floor and a mirror to the rear, at each side is a pair of recessed secret drawers. The chest is flanked with a pair of simple columns with turned capitals, below the secretary are three drawers, the bottom drawer of curved form, the secretary chest is raised on four block feet. Condition is very good indeed. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship worldwide, very well packed, if we have your location we can provide a preferential shipping quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.75 in (113.67 cm)Width: 43.75 in (111.13 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Veru good condition indeed.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-99171stDibs: LU4876137537142
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