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An Antique Biedermeier Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Desk With Drop Front C1840
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
£2,785 per item
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Item details
Height
157.5 cm
Width
101.0 cm
Depth
48.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A stunning antique Biedermeier period Burr Walnut Secretaire Desk with Drop Front C1840.
The exterior is veneered in stunning book matched burr walnut with a drawer to the top with the original ormolu pull. A single key operates both the lock on the cupboard door and the fall front. Double locking the desk fall also locks the drawer too.
The fall front opens to reveal a beautiful architectural interior in contrasting blond woods - most probably pear. Featuring two central shelves flanked by turned columns with a full width drawer above, and a number of small drawers with original brass knobs. Under each of the columns is a secret drawer operated by pushing the front to release a latch, however the one on the right, is sticky and can be temperamental to open! The fall front features a red baize writing surface, which although slightly worn is almost certainly the original. You could be replace this with a leather if required. The front raises and lowers on sturdy concealed hinges with a built in counterbalance.
Biedermeier furniture is admired for quality craftsmanship and comfort. Original early 19th century Biedermeier furniture was manufactured to be publicly displayed and enjoyed. Middle to late-Biedermeier furniture design represented a heralding towards historicism and revival eras long sought for. Social forces originating in France would change the artisan-patron system that achieved this period of design, first in the German states, and then into Scandinavia.
The provenance of this piece is that it is Austrian in origin and came to the UK in the 1930s with a Viennese family. It has an indistinct German shipping or inventory label on the rear, which helps to corroborate this story.
Width 39.75" (101cm)
Height 62" (157.5cm)
Depth 19" (48cm)
Height of fall front - working height 31" (79cm)
Condition report:
In very good, original condition, there are a couple of small pieces of missing veneer, but nothing very noticeable. There is a small ring mark (probably from an ink bottle) on one of the interior shelves. The fall front works nicely and provides a lot of working and storage space in a small footprint. A stunning piece of high end furniture by a master cabinet maker at the height of his craft.
Additional dimensions information:
Width 39.75" (101cm) Height 62" (157.5cm) Depth 19" (48cm) Height of fall front - working height 31" (79cm)
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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