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Biedermeier Butler's Desk, Karelian Birch, Sweden, Early 19th Century

$9,500
£7,162.20
€8,337
CA$13,365.03
A$13,443.28
CHF 7,833.02
MX$163,786.63
NOK 90,084.88
SEK 92,409.02
DKK 62,313.52

About the Item

A beautiful Biedermeier butler's desk crafted for 19th Century city living. The birch case piece is meant to provide storage and utility in the home's entry room, with lockable drawers and a small writing surface for minor correspondence. The clean Biedermeier lines juxtapose with the drama of the Karelian birch veneer. Constructed of solid fir and birch, with period hardware in good working condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Joinery
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0119261stDibs: LU929450196512

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