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Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830

About the Item

Large, imposing original Biedermeier secretaire from South Germany around 1830. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid cherry. Solid cherry solid columns with carved Corinthian capitals. Protruding plinth drawer ‚Karnies’ curve and butterfly veneer. Cast brass knobs and fittings. Iron locks and keys. Interior fittings in maple wood with elaborate inlays in ebony (probably bog oak) and pewter inlays on drawers and base. Inner frame ebonized and 2 full ebonized columns around the rear mirrored (original glass) free compartment. As well as a continuous lower drawer in root wood veneer and tiered. Later provided with an inlaid date and name emblem, probably by a new owner (Schirmer 1846). (According to the design, the furniture has probably been built a bit earlier around 1830). Also visible through darker maple wood on the top inner drawer. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Completely restored about 25 years ago and revised in 2023. Dimensions: * H 184 cm x W 119 cm x D 64.5 cm (opened 95 cm) * H 72.44" x W 46.85" x B 25.4" (opened 37.4")
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.45 in (184 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 25.4 in (64.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired. Good used condition. Previously fully restored and ongoingly maintained.
  • Seller Location:
    Regensburg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BM-SE-1031stDibs: LU3297135117552

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