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Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark

$2,800
$7,80064% Off
£2,126.67
£5,924.2964% Off
€2,457.01
€6,844.5164% Off
CA$3,924.30
CA$10,931.9864% Off
A$4,392.03
A$12,234.9464% Off
CHF 2,292.30
CHF 6,385.7064% Off
MX$53,560.14
MX$149,203.2464% Off
NOK 29,338.35
NOK 81,728.2764% Off
SEK 27,772.51
SEK 77,366.2864% Off
DKK 18,336.31
DKK 51,079.7164% Off
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About the Item

Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black with pull down desk area and multiple drawers that vary in size. The brass hardware elevate this particular piece. Wonderful secretary desk for any library, bedroom or living room setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 48.75 in (123.83 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The paint has been restored at a later time.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 356861stDibs: LU943434778672

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