{"product_id":"an-unusual-solid-oak-biedermeier-secretaire-a-abattant","title":"1845 North German or Danish Biedermeier–Louis‑Philippe Transitional Secrétaire à Abattant in Solid Oak with Original Simulated Rosewood (Faux Bois) Finish","description":"Secrétaire à abattant dated 1845, North German or Danish, constructed throughout in solid oak (ein massiv) and retaining its original simulated rosewood (faux bois) graining. The design reflects the architecturally balanced character of the Biedermeier to Louis‑Philippe transition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior is arranged around a shaped, moulded fall-front positioned beneath a deep frieze drawer. The lower register comprises three graduated drawers, each fitted with its original ivory escutcheon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fall-front opens to a fitted interior: banks of finely scaled small drawers flank an open central compartment articulated by turned columns, with concealed storage and a broad writing surface. The internal plan emphasises order, symmetry, and function consistent with the period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn contrast to many contemporaneous examples built with secondary timbers and veneered surfaces, this piece is executed in solid oak and finished with original rosewood-effect graining. The treatment evokes the visual depth of imported hardwoods while maintaining the durability of native oak, and is encountered less frequently than conventional veneered work—indicative of a distinctive regional cabinetmaking practice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Origin: North German or Danish\u003cbr\u003e\n- Date: 1845\u003cbr\u003e\n- Style: Biedermeier, transitional to Louis‑Philippe\u003cbr\u003e\n- Materials\/Finish: Solid oak; original simulated rosewood (faux bois) graining; original ivory escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e\n- Configuration: Deep frieze drawer; three graduated lower drawers; fall-front writing surface; interior small drawers; central compartment with turned columns; concealed storage\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dimensions: 100 cm W x 56 cm D x 156 cm H","brand":"L'Editeur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54975750373698,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/heuuk7Vj3IejHucMZwRxNOVix0x1csRI3750wdVnEueKPDpUe3N98O13tyZit7YtUkpTDtRfyz8rhn8L97b3UcZB-Lc4XGmJ9l_OVYcpW6uED3GOM5whHSw2unTj7H29lKpmiGQyW6mAWTXcCUIeyL0sDsTIjc5Vjy2Bt1zfp50.png?v=1784252350","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/an-unusual-solid-oak-biedermeier-secretaire-a-abattant","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}