High-quality Biedermeier ensemble consisting of a delicate half-cupboard in the shape of a chest of drawers; a bookcase and a writing desk. Excellent original condition.

Attributed to a master carpenter from Zeitz.

Thuringia, Zeitz, around 1835/40.

Cherry wood veneered on softwood body.

Partial thread inlays colored maple.

Original brass pressed fittings with brass handles. Solid, cast bronze column bases and Corinthian capitals.

The original feet are veneered in cherry wood.

Original locks and keys.

The bookcase with predominantly authentic glazing and two original shelves.

Literature for comparison: A very similar writing desk made by a master carpenter from Zeitz can be found in Heise, Katrin, Saxon and Thuringian Biedermeier Secretaires, Weimar 2001, p.198, fig. 58, also p. 202, fig. 62.

The half cabinet: Height: 77 cm; Width: 68cm; Depth: 49.5cm.