Biedermeier Cubic Box in Mahogany and Maple, Austria, 1840s

Overview. Rare cubic Biedermeier box from Austria, dated to the 1840s. Characteristic restrained geometry typical of the period. Materials. Mahogany veneer with contrasting maple inlays and stringing. Solid oak base providing support and stability. Features. Flat lid with a centred rectangular maple inlay and narrow maple banding. Thin maple stringing highlights the case edges for a two-tone effect. Small brass keyhole escutcheon to the front indicating a lock mechanism. Dimensions. H 14.2 cm X W 17.7 cm X D 18 cm.