Biedermeier Desk in Cherry Veneer, Austria, 1830s

Overview. One-of-a-kind Biedermeier desk from the 1830s as listed, notable for its restrained, neo-classical proportions and clean lines. Design. Rectangular top with gently rounded corners and a narrow darker edge band; typical Austrian hexagonal veneered columns on a veneered pedestal and a bold central stretcher. Materials. Book-matched cherry veneer over softwood with spruce supports and ebonized trims; glass is also listed among the materials. Features. Single long drawer for storage and a double-trestle support structure with block-like feet giving the piece a compact, grounded stance. Dimensions & Weight. Width: 159 cm • Depth: 77 cm • Height: 78 cm. Listing states a weight range of between 80 kg and 150 kg. Provenance. Described as Austrian Biedermeier, circa 1830 (as stated in the listing).