19th century Biedermeier flame mahogany 2 piece secretary with a top decorative crest. A base ending on a o-gee style feet, with a top high add-on unit. There are three lower drawers on the base and a fourth sliding one used as a pull-out work area or writing surface, a concave central cupboard door with a center pull out drawer, flanked by bowed doors, the cylinder roll top opening reveals to a fitted interior with small drawers and a center door, drawers, and compartments with inlay decoration, set on three lower drawers. The original owner had this piece under a fine arts insurance policy for $25,000.00 Leather inset desk top with border of gold Greek key design Secretary appears to be Biedermeier (no apparent markings). Lower half of desk has 3 drawers each with hand dovetailing & keyholes. Desk area pulls outward. Top half has numerous small drawers & cabinet doors. Measures approx 85 inches tall 48 inches wide 24 inches deep. Desk, secretary, secretary desk, Biedermeier furniture, Biedermeier secretary, wooden secretary, vintage secretary, vintage furniture, home furnishings, homewares, many architectural and sculptural details to piece, art nouveau design, beaux arts design, German/Swedish style, bespoke piece, detailed craftsmanship Some chips & wear. 6 furniture