18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760.

The softwood corpus à deux corps, ornamentally veneered in walnut, burl and other precious woods and field veneered, stands on 5 moulded ball feet.

Two-door base with moulded skirting and a large opening in the centre for sufficient knee space.

Both doors are made in Fram construction and hung on external brass fittings. The panels are framed octogonally by multiple moulded coving and finished with banding and maple thread inlays on the front.

The sloping writing flap rises in the centre of the top, behind which there is a large drawer, the panel of which simulates 8 smaller drawers, only one of which is real. When open, the flap is supported by a pull-out shelf underneath. In keeping with the doors, the front is also finished artesanal with banding and maple string inlays.

The top is slightly recessed with a double door flanked by 2 single, slightly concave doors disguised as four rows of drawers.

Like parts of the front, the sides of the carcase are also veneered in a field pattern.

Inside, there is a shelf behind each individual door. Shelves can also be added behind the double door of the top unit on request by our workshop.

The back wall of the unit is partially hand-rubbed with clear traces of the roughing plane.

Dimensions:
167 cm high / 65.74 inch high,
146 cm wide / 57.48 inch wide,
29 cm (top) or 71.5 cm deep / 11.41 inch (top) or 28.14 inch deep.

Worktop:
86 cm high / 33.85 inch high,
81.5 cm wide / 32.08 inch wide,
72 cm deep / 28.34 inch deep.

Total depth with worktop folded out: 108 cm / 42.51 inch.

Shelves at the bottom:
40 cm or 26 cm high / 15.74 inch or 10.23 inch high,
45 cm wide / 17.71 inch wide,
60 cm deep / 23.62 inch deep.

Top shelves:
30 cm or 27 cm high / 11.81 inch or 10.62 inch high,
27 cm wide / 10.62 inch wide,
18.5-23.5 cm deep / 7.28-9.25 inch deep.

Among other things, the following restoration work was carried out: Doors hinged, hinges glued out, function restored; dry crack on inside of flap chipped out; 1 knob for small drawer turned; new leather on pull-out board; complete interior cleaned and resealed; veneer imperfections filled, loose veneer glued down; puttying and retouching; surface cleaned; thin silk-matt shellac coating applied.

Both the lock on the writing flap and the keys are not original.

Click here for full description Close description

Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Style	Antique, Baroque
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Partially restored, Surface has been refinished, Restored, New leather, Hinges fixed and glued
Product Code	TAT-1791826
Materials	Burl, Maple, Pine, Veneer, Walnut
Color	Tan
Width	146 cm 146 cm
Depth	72 cm 71.5 cm
Height	167 cm 167 cm
Weight Range	Heavy — Between 80kg and 150kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
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.