TABERNACLE

Bohemia 18th century
Writing secrétaire with a central drop-front writing surface and side drawers, featuring a double-curved façade on both the lower and upper sections. The three-drawer commode on bun feet forms the base for the central and upper parts, which are divided into two lateral blocks of four drawers each, flanking a central cabinet (tabernaculum) with two additional drawers above and below. The entire piece is richly decorated with walnut veneer and both banded and surface marquetry made from various types of walnut. Period bronze fittings, with several historical keys corresponding to the individual locks. 179x122x69 cm. Condition C. Areas with peeled-off veneer..