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Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire Commodes
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire Commodes

19th century
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Pair of early 19th century mahogany biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.

Rare pair of biedermeier period swedish chest of drawers.  4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fitted interior of satinwood and mahogany drawers and pigeon holes.  drawer front pulls down to form a small writing surface.    drawer front decorated with brass stringing in a recessed cartouche.

Lower drawers decorated with a brass strung applied cornucopia, each drawer with veneer in matched flame mahogany, flanked either side by a turned column with gilt collars.

Standing on block feet.

Expected surface marks and restorations to veneer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Biedermeier Mahogany Secretaire Commodes to the 19th Century.

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SA1034585
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2653
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Description
Pair of early 19th century mahogany biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.

Rare pair of biedermeier period swedish chest of drawers.

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  4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fitted interior of satinwood and mahogany drawers and pigeon holes.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  drawer front pulls down to form a small writing surface.    drawer front decorated with brass stringing in a recessed cartouche.

fig 1. A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns.
fig 1. Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire Commodes

Lower drawers decorated with a brass strung applied cornucopia, each drawer with veneer in matched flame mahogany, flanked either side by a turned column with gilt collars.

Standing on block feet.

Expected surface marks and restorations to veneer.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Biedermeier Mahogany Secretaire Commodes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034585
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2653
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns.

PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BIEDERMEIER SECRETAIRE COMMODES

Archive II A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View II
Archive III A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View VI
Archive VII A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View VII
Archive VIII A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View VIII
Archive IX A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View IX
Archive X A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View X
Archive XI A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View XI
Archive XII A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns. View XII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns.
PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BIEDERMEIER SECRETAIRE COMMODES
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A matching pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Biedermeier commodes featuring carved cornucopia motifs and side columns.
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Originating in Central Europe during the early 19th century, Biedermeier furniture is characterised by clean architectural lines, utilitarian elegance, and a focus on exposed wood grain patterns such as flame mahogany, walnut, and birch.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised high-grade timber veneers over solid softwood carcases, often incorporating carved timber embellishments, gilded accents, and fitted internal writing drawers lined with contrasting woods.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail construction, historic lock mechanisms, book-matched timber veneers, and period-appropriate architectural motifs such as columns, pilasters, or hand-carved cornucopias.

A pair of Biedermeier commodes can be positioned symmetrically beside a grand doorway or fireplace to add architectural structure, warm wood tones, and concealed storage to contemporary living spaces.

Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and veneer delamination, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally to maintain the surface finish.
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