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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

19th century
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Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820.

We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition.

Made as 1 piece, beautifully ebonised, with contrasting interior and decorated with ormolu mounts.

Caddy top with burr borders and brass border flows down to the cornice, with hand painted egg and dart border and surrounded by brass lining.  top double door cupboard opens to reveal a single fixed shelf.  in the middle of the piece we find the fall, which is decorated with ormolu mounts and brass.  the fall drops to reveal a stunning interior of contrasting woods, mounts and mirrors.

Central tabernacle is surrounded on 4 sides by mirrors, and showcases the pull out secret which is strung and inlaid.  using one of the drawers as a lock, this panel removes to reveal a lift out tray with partitions and a further 2 secret drawers below.  this centre piece is flanked either side with a bank of drawers with further drawers above and below.  fall comes down to a desk height of 31 1/2" and with stringing and green baize which is showing signs of wear.

Below the fall is a double door cupboard which contains a fitted drawer with partitions and a further shelf. Standing on 4 block feet.

The whole piece is showcased by 2 burr birch columns with brass mounts and hand painted detailing, further hand painted detailing and burr borders run across the bottom and feet.

1 small break to beaded edge of pull out secret.  expected surface marks and very minor losses to woodwork, expected age splits to door fronts form natural shrinkage.  but offered in it's original stunning condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
188.7cm (74.29")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
50.1cm (19.72")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Birch Biedermeier Escritoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063347
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3253
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Description
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820.
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We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Made as 1 piece, beautifully ebonised, with contrasting interior and decorated with ormolu mounts.

fig 1. An early 19th-century ebonised birch Biedermeier escritoire featuring gilded bronze mounts, architectural side columns, and multiple cabinet doors.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

Caddy top with burr borders and brass border flows down to the cornice, with hand painted egg and dart border and surrounded by brass lining.  top double door cupboard opens to reveal a single fixed shelf.  in the middle of the piece we find the fall, which is decorated with ormolu mounts and brass.  the fall drops to reveal a stunning interior of contrasting woods, mounts and mirrors.

fig 2. An early 19th-century ebonised birch Biedermeier escritoire featuring gilded bronze mounts, architectural side columns, and multiple cabinet doors.
fig 2. Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

Central tabernacle is surrounded on 4 sides by mirrors, and showcases the pull out secret which is strung and inlaid.  using one of the drawers as a lock, this panel removes to reveal a lift out tray with partitions and a further 2 secret drawers below.  this centre piece is flanked either side with a bank of drawers with further drawers above and below.  fall comes down to a desk height of 31 1/2" and with stringing and green baize which is showing signs of wear.

fig 3. An early 19th-century ebonised birch Biedermeier escritoire featuring gilded bronze mounts, architectural side columns, and multiple cabinet doors.
fig 3. Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

Below the fall is a double door cupboard which contains a fitted drawer with partitions and a further shelf. Standing on 4 block feet.

The whole piece is showcased by 2 burr birch columns with brass mounts and hand painted detailing, further hand painted detailing and burr borders run across the bottom and feet.

fig 4. An early 19th-century ebonised birch Biedermeier escritoire featuring gilded bronze mounts, architectural side columns, and multiple cabinet doors.
fig 4. Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

1 small break to beaded edge of pull out secret.  expected surface marks and very minor losses to woodwork, expected age splits to door fronts form natural shrinkage.  but offered in it's original stunning condition.

Height
188.7cm (74.29")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
50.1cm (19.72")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Birch Biedermeier Escritoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063347
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3253
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.

Dealer Profile

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2012
Items For Sale 600
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An early 19th-century ebonised birch Biedermeier escritoire featuring gilded bronze mounts, architectural side columns, and multiple cabinet doors.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY BIEDERMEIER EBONISED BIRCH ESCRITOIRE
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A Biedermeier escritoire is an upright fall-front writing cabinet originating in Central Europe during the early 19th century, characterized by clean architectural proportions, native wood veneers, and functional internal compartments.

Biedermeier cabinetmakers utilised light native hardwoods such as birch, cherry, and maple, often contrasting these with ebonised wood details, gilded bronze mounts, and soft leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original gilded bronze or brass cast mounts, natural timber grain visible through ebonised finishes, and age-consistent wear on drawer runners and writing flaps.

Place the escritoire as a focal piece in a dedicated study or living area, pairing its dark ebonised finish with neutral wall tones, contemporary abstract artwork, and sleek lighting to highlight its architectural form.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, position the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments, and apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax periodically to safeguard the timber and gilt finishes.
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