Secrétaire - Brass intarsia - Baroque-style tabernacle

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Representative Baroque-style tabernacle secretary, crafted from solid walnut and ornately decorated with floral brass inlays. The furniture impresses with its imposing architecture, the curved lower portion, the fold-out writing surface, and the richly structured top with a central tabernacle compartment.

The interior offers numerous small drawers and compartments, typical for this elaborate furniture category. The curved fronts, fine linear inlays, and floral metal ornaments give the secretary an elegant, representative effect. Knobs and fittings are made of brass.

Especially noteworthy are the wide lower drawer fronts, made from continuous solid walnut sections. The continuous grain demonstrates the high-quality material selection and underscores the craftsmanship of the piece.

The back is also constructed in a sturdy frame-and-panel style. The highly glossy polished surface nicely showcases the vibrant grain of the walnut wood.

An exceptional one-off piece for collectors, lovers of antique living culture, and upscale interiors.

Representative Baroque-style tabernacle secretary, crafted from solid walnut and ornately decorated with floral brass inlays. The furniture impresses with its imposing architecture, the curved lower portion, the fold-out writing surface, and the richly structured top with a central tabernacle compartment.

The interior offers numerous small drawers and compartments, typical for this elaborate furniture category. The curved fronts, fine linear inlays, and floral metal ornaments give the secretary an elegant, representative effect. Knobs and fittings are made of brass.

Especially noteworthy are the wide lower drawer fronts, made from continuous solid walnut sections. The continuous grain demonstrates the high-quality material selection and underscores the craftsmanship of the piece.

The back is also constructed in a sturdy frame-and-panel style. The highly glossy polished surface nicely showcases the vibrant grain of the walnut wood.

An exceptional one-off piece for collectors, lovers of antique living culture, and upscale interiors.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
130 kg
Style subtype
Baroque style
Brass type
Brass intarsia
Title additional information
Baroque-style tabernacle
Country of origin
Germany
Material
walnut wood, Brass
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
180 cm
Width
120 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Can Be Locked
Yes
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Objects sold
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