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Viennese Biedermeier Lyre Shaped Mahogany Secretaire Desk With Empire Dolphins & Armolu - Abattant Secretary Desk
Description
Vintage 21st Century copy of a 19th-century secretary, or fall front, desk ( secrétaire à abattant ) in the French …
moreVintage 21st Century copy of a 19th-century secretary, or fall front, desk ( secrétaire à abattant ) in the French Empire / Viennese and Austrian Biedermeier style finished with mahogany veneers and chased brass mounts.
The form is of a lyre, often used as inspiration as music was an integral aspect of Viennese life during the Biedermeier age of 1815-1848.
Under the chased brass trim at the top is a single drawer with two chrysanthemum chased pulls and inlaid brass banding. Brass banding is also inset to the sides of the drawer.
The drop front is located below more chased brass trim. The panel is framed with chased brass trim and there is a chased brass key scutcheon at top.
The interior is fitted with eight small storage drawers - four on either side of the central cabinet. The drawers feature inset brass banding and laurel wreath drop pulls. Below the central cabinet is one long drawer with inlaid brass banding and two laurel wreath drop pulls. The shaped door at center is framed and inlaid with brass banding. The open door reveals a hidden cocktail cabinet with one glass shelf and mirrored back. The writing and work surface of the drop front panel is inset with embossed gold decoration on green leather.
The possum belly drawer below the drop panel is edged with inset brass banding and has two chrysanthemum chased brass pulls.
The base has one shaped drawer with a chrysanthemum chased brass pull and inlaid brass banding. On each side of this drawer are gilt dolphins.
At the bottom, above the bun feet, is one long drawer with two chrysanthemum chased pulls and inlaid brass banding.
Desk will complement interiors featuring decorative elements of Empire, Biedermeier, Regency and Neoclassical.
SIZE:
39" wide
23" deep
61" high
29.5" knee clearance
Desk is in stock now at India Street Antiques in San Diego and is ready for pick-up, delivery, and shipping. less
Details
- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 23ʺD × 61ʺH
- Table Knee Clearance
- 32.5 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Mahogany
- Mirror
- Veneer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Oxblood Red
- Condition Notes
- Desk is a previously owned and used item. You may notice signs of wear, age, and use such as marks … moreDesk is a previously owned and used item. You may notice signs of wear, age, and use such as marks on the leather desk top; oxidation to some of the brass trim, minor cracks in the veneer. Desk overall is clean, sturdy, and ready for many more decades of service. less
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