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18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

Offered by: Masterpiece Antiques

Description
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West Germany around 1770. Different kinds of fine nutwood/ walnut were used to set up a very unique design. Fantastic looking fields of rarely used poplarwood surrounded by delicate, inlayed ebonized fruitwood threads on the front create a really dramatic appearance. The amazing grain of this poplarwood can also be found in the inlayed frames on both sides which are following the shape of this exceptional baroque cabinet/ secretaire. The lower section, an outstanding crafted commode, contains three large drawers and a folding writing surface with additional eight small drawers and a middle compartment in the back. The attached upper part offers a large, lockable 2-parts door hiding another ten drawers, a middle compartment with lockable door as well as a larger storage compartment under the beautifully curved roof. Also a very nice feature are the two additional small pull-out compartments for the candlesticks. Artfully brass fittings and a traditional hand-polished shellac finish finalize the sensational look of this over 250 year old, rare masterpiece of a late 18th century German baroque tabernacle.

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	nutwood, walnut, fruitwood, poplar - inlayed, polished
Condition:	Good. *perfectly restored condition
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BA-RO4
Incollect Reference #:	687151

Dimensions

W.	49.61 in;	H.	85.04 in;	D.	27.95 in;
W.	126.01 cm;	H.	216 cm;	D.	70.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Masterpiece Antiques, located in Linz, Austria, specializes in fine European antique furniture from periods including Baroque, Empire, Biedermeier, and more. For inquiries, contact office@masterpiece-antiques.com | +43 (0)650 4235262.