Biedermeier style figured birch secretaire chest, 19th century
Furniture
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LOT 41
Biedermeier style figured birch secretaire chest, 19th century
Biedermeier style figured birch secretaire chest, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 33 635
About this Item
Biedermeier style figured birch secretaire chest, 19th century
the rectangular crossbanded top above a fall-front secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior, above three long graduated drawers flanked by ebonised columns, raised on block feet
height: 98cm; width: 131cm; depth: 65cm
Notes
The interior of this piece suggests it was used as a writing and document cabinet.
It reflects the transition from Empire to Biedermeier practicality, where furniture transitioned from being designed for the aristocracy to being designed for real middle-class homes. The bookmatched walnut veneer patterns, clean restrained design and fitted interior are all key characteristics of this period.
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