Baroque Rustic Box Table with Secret Compartment, Austria, 1700

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A rare Baroque box table in hardwood, Austria, circa 1700.
The broad top sits above a single deep drawer fitted … Read more A rare Baroque box table in hardwood, Austria, circa 1700.
The broad top sits above a single deep drawer fitted with a ring pull. The drawer interior is divided into compartments and conceals a secret space. The table stands on a trestle base with shaped supports and stretchers, characteristic of early eighteenth-century German construction.

The wood retains a warm, aged surface with the marks of long use. No active woodworm infestation. Dimensions: height 79 cm, width 128 cm, depth 101 cm.
Origin: Austria

Date: Circa 1700

Materials: Hardwood

Dimensions: Height 79 cm (31.1 in); Width 128 cm (50.4 in); Depth 101 cm (39.8 in) See less