Antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 1815

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Description

Age and Origin:

The chest of drawers is likely from around 1815 and probably originates from Southern Germany.

Material:

The … Read more Age and Origin:

The chest of drawers is likely from around 1815 and probably originates from Southern Germany.

Material:

The wood is walnut.

Dimensions:

Height: approx. 77 cm

Maximum width: approx. 109 cm

Maximum depth: approx. 44 cm

Construction:

The chest of drawers is not designed to be disassembled and consists of a single piece with drawers.

Condition:

Original antique in good, restored condition for its age. Even with restoration, the piece is still around 200 years old and may therefore show signs of age. The lock is missing, and there is no key. Photos are part of the auction .

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Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers made of walnut, crafted between 1815 and 1830. This type of furniture is a classic example of the understated elegance and craftsmanship of the Biedermeier era.

Product Details
Wood Type: The piece is crafted from high-quality solid walnut, with the wood's vibrant grain used as a deliberate design element.

Construction: This is a two-drawer chest of drawers (also called a "sauté chest" when it stands on tall legs). The top overhangs slightly.

Legs: Characteristic are the tall, tapered square legs, which give the piece a light and elegant silhouette.

Hardware: The drawers are fitted with round brass ring handles and central escutcheons.

Style Features: The design eschews superfluous ornamentation, instead emphasizing symmetry and the natural beauty of the wood, which is typical of the North German or South German Biedermeier style. See less