It was listed by Marylebone Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The wood is predominately satin birch with ebonised columns on the sides. This secrétaire has one drawer at the top & three more below the fall. The top drawer & the drop flap are inlaid around the edges. The top section has a concave shape & this piece sits on sabre legs. The satin birch has a wonderful grain & the brass handle escutcheons are original too. The inside of the writing section is stunning, with many different sized drawers & cupboards. Please enlarge all the images to appreciate the many fine features. This secrétaire is a very heavy well made piece of furniture.
Width – 41.5?, 105 cm
Depth – 19.5?, 49 cm
Height – 52.5?, 133 cm
Knee height – 29.5?, 75 cm
Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Marylebone Antiques Profile Page
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Desk / Bureau
