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Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.

This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope.

The Drawers and Fall Having Wonderful Matched Flame Mahogany Veneers.

The Piece Standing Upon Small Carved and Shaped Feet.

The Corners Having Carved Decoration.

The Fall Opening to Reveal a Wonderful Fitted Interior Comprising of a Central Door Flanked by Drawers and Carved Decoration, above the Fall we Have a Cushion Drawer and Finished with a Smaller Top Drawer and Carved Decoration.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 64 1/2" (164cm)

Width 42" (107cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1126208
Dealers Internal Reference
LP91-16
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Description
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.

This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope.

The Drawers and Fall Having Wonderful Matched Flame Mahogany Veneers.

The Piece Standing Upon Small Carved and Shaped Feet.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany escritoire featuring a fall-front panel above three long drawers, flanked by carved column uprights.
fig 1. Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire

The Corners Having Carved Decoration.

The Fall Opening to Reveal a Wonderful Fitted Interior Comprising of a Central Door Flanked by Drawers and Carved Decoration, above the Fall we Have a Cushion Drawer and Finished with a Smaller Top Drawer and Carved Decoration.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 64 1/2" (164cm)

Width 42" (107cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 1860s.

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126208
Dealers Internal Ref
LP91-16
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A tall 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany escritoire featuring a fall-front panel above three long drawers, flanked by carved column uprights. SOLD15 OCT 26

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A tall 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany escritoire featuring a fall-front panel above three long drawers, flanked by carved column uprights.
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire
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A tall 19th-century Biedermeier flame mahogany escritoire featuring a fall-front panel above three long drawers, flanked by carved column uprights.
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  • ObjectEscritoire
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBiedermeier
  • MaterialMahogany, Mahogany Veneer, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFall-front panel, Book-matched veneer, Carved pilasters, Turned feet
  • SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Biedermeier escritoire from 1860 is constructed from mahogany with rich brown mahogany veneers. The tall furniture item includes a fall-front writing panel above three long drawers, flanked by carved column uprights and detailed with book-matched flame mahogany veneers and brass keyhole escutcheons. The upper section contains a cushion drawer beneath a smaller top tier, accented with carved decoration and surmounted by a small central top box. The piece stands upon small carved and shaped turned feet. Measuring 164 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, the escritoire has a substantial yet upright presence suitable for vertical storage. This piece works effectively in a study, library, or home office as a workspace and storage cabinet for paperwork and stationery. The fall-front panel opens to reveal a fitted interior containing a central door flanked by small drawers and carvings. The polished timber surfaces show warm grain variations typical of mid-nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

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A Biedermeier escritoire is a 19th-century Central European writing cabinet featuring a fall-front writing surface concealing internal compartments, positioned above a chest of drawers.

These pieces were crafted using native hardwoods such as cherry, walnut, and birch, alongside imported mahogany, featuring book-matched veneers and pine secondary framing.

Authentic period examples feature book-matched timber veneers, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and clean geometric forms balanced by classical pilasters.

Position the escritoire as a anchor piece in a home office or living room, balanced with modern abstract wall art or neutral seating to highlight the rich wood grain.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain once annually, and maintain stable ambient humidity away from direct heating.
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