Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

About This Piece

Vintage Design

EARLY 19TH CENTURY BIEDERMEIER EBONISED BIRCH ESCRITOIRE FROM CIRCA 1820. WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THIS STUNNING AUSTRIAN BIEDERMEIER PERIOD ESCRITOIRE, OFFERED IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. MADE AS 1 PIECE, BEAUTIFULLY EBONISED, WITH CONTRASTING INTERIOR AND DECORATED WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS. CADDY TOP WITH BURR BORDERS AND BRASS BORDER FLOWS DOWN TO THE CORNICE, WITH HAND PAINTED EGG AND DART BORDER AND SURROUNDED BY BRASS LINING. TOP DOUBLE DOOR CUPBOARD OPENS TO REVEAL A SINGLE FIXED SHELF. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIECE WE FIND THE FALL, WHICH IS DECORATED WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS AND BRASS. THE FALL DROPS TO REVEAL A STUNNING INTERIOR OF CONTRASTING WOODS, MOUNTS AND MIRRORS. CENTRAL TABERNACLE IS SURROUNDED ON 4 SIDES BY MIRRORS, AND SHOWCASES THE PULL OUT SECRET WHICH IS STRUNG AND INLAID. USING ONE OF THE DRAWERS AS A LOCK, THIS PANEL REMOVES TO REVEAL A LIFT OUT TRAY WITH PARTITIONS AND A FURTHER 2 SECRET DRAWERS BELOW. THIS CENTRE PIECE IS FLANKED EITHER SIDE WITH A BANK OF DRAWERS WITH FURTHER DRAWERS ABOVE AND BELOW. FALL COMES DOWN TO A DESK HEIGHT OF 31 1/2″ AND WITH STRINGING AND GREEN BAIZE WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR. BELOW THE FALL IS A DOUBLE DOOR CUPBOARD WHICH CONTAINS A FITTED DRAWER WITH PARTITIONS AND A FURTHER SHELF. STANDING ON 4 BLOCK FEET. THE WHOLE PIECE IS SHOWCASED BY 2 BURR BIRCH COLUMNS WITH BRASS MOUNTS AND HAND PAINTED DETAILING, FURTHER HAND PAINTED DETAILING AND BURR BORDERS RUN ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND FEET. 1 SMALL BREAK TO BEADED EDGE OF PULL OUT SECRET. EXPECTED SURFACE MARKS AND VERY MINOR LOSSES TO WOODWORK, BUT OFFERED IN IT’S ORIGINAL STUNNING CONDITION.

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Production Period	Before 1890
Style	Vintage, Empire
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
SKU	HIL-1377725
Materials	Birch
Color	Black
Width	81 cm 81 cm
Depth	48 cm 48 cm
Height	188 cm 188 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.