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Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig

€6.000

An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted in Braunschweig. This elegant piece is made of birch and birch burl, veneered with fine pearwood.

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HAND-RESTORED • CUSTOM CRATING • WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Details
Period
1820
Style
Biedermeier
Condition
Carefully restored, hand-polished with shellac, ready for use.
Materials
birch and birch burl, veneered with fine pearwood.
Place of Origin
Germany
Dimensions (cm)
•Height: 202 cm •Width: 101 cm •Depth: 48 cm

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Description

An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted in Braunschweig. This elegant piece is made of birch and birch burl, veneered with fine pearwood.
The lower section features two large drawers and a writing flap. Behind the writing flap are eight practical drawers providing ample storage, complemented by an additional top drawer.
The upper section stands out with a central door adorned with detailed painting, flanked by two finely crafted alabaster columns. On either side are two additional doors, connected by gracefully curved arches. The profiled and tiered cornice enhances the grandeur of the piece. Inlaid diamond-shaped key escutcheons and elegantly tapered legs complete its sophisticated design.
This specific secretary desk has been documented in Wolfgang L. Eller’s well-known reference book on furniture, Biedermeier-Möbel, where it is described on page 236.
Dimensions:
•Height: 202 cm
•Width: 101 cm
•Depth: 48 cm
Condition:
The secretary desk has been professionally restored and is ready for use.
Kim
Switzerland

The french secretary is beautiful as described, a one of a kind piece. Professionally and carefully shipped in a safety wooden box. Mr. Donald a friendly, patient and professional seller. We can highly recommend.

Angela
Wisconsin

A most excellent, very kind and very professional Seller. Thank you.

Krista
California

Gorgeous Burl wood vintage chest -very pleased!

Małgorzata
Poland

I highly recommend this showroom, which sells beautiful antique furniture. I’m fortunate to own several pieces of beautiful, extremely rare furniture, all perfectly restored.

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