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Biedermeier Walnut Commode or Chest of Unusual Form

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Highly unusual circa 1840 Austrian Biedermeier three-drawer commode or chest having bookmatched walnut veneered D-form rectangular case; the stepped plinth-form top having rounded corners surmounting unique three-row 'tubular band' with concealed top drawer above two flat-fronted lower drawers on turned bun feet at front and post-form supports at rear. An exceptional piece of rare design befitting a 'modern' or art deco interior.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bookmatched walnut veneer, pine
Condition:	Good. Newly professionally restored and conserved. Veneer with scattered minor stable rippling, pine case with minor unobtrusive worming; presents beautifully. Exquisite age patination. All three original keys present.
Creation Date:	circa 1840
Styles / Movements:	Bohemian, Biedermeier, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	307529

Dimensions

W.	47 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	119.38 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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