Biedermeier Cherrywood Veneer Secretary Desk with Pointed Gable, Thuringia, 1820s

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A Biedermeier-era secretary desk. The body is veneered in cherry wood with a continuous veneer pattern. It is topped by … Read more A Biedermeier-era secretary desk. The body is veneered in cherry wood with a continuous veneer pattern. It is topped by a pointed pediment with an ebonized molding. The sides are extensively veneered, while the front features a continuous veneer pattern. The desk rests on ebonized block feet.

Behind the writing flap lies an architecturally structured interior. In the center is a door with framing panels, flanked by three small drawers with brass knobs. Above is another drawer with an ebonized central panel framing an arched veneered area. The inner drawers are lined with mirrored veneer.

When open, the writing flap serves as a high-gloss ebonized writing surface. Below the flap are the drawers of the lower section, with escutcheons in the form of ebonized coats of arms. The top drawer has a concealed locking mechanism.

All keys are present.

Dimensions and Design

Width: 103.5 cm
Depth: 57.5 cm
Height: 160 cm
Writing Height: 83 cm
Material: Cherry veneer
Construction: Pointed gable, ebonized block feet
Decoration: Ebonized molding on the gable, ebonized escutcheons, ebonized writing surface (high-gloss polished)
Features: Drop-front writing case, four drawers, interior with central door and inner drawers, all keys present
Special Feature: Concealed locking mechanism in the top drawer
Provenance: Thuringia
Period: Circa 1820/25, Biedermeier
Condition: Professionally restored, new shellac finish, ready for use See less