Classicist Cylinder Bureau

Walnut was and is probably the most popular domestic precious wood for antique furniture of all epochs. The fine pores of the wood make it ideal for shellac polishes. But beautiful wax or oil finishes are also possible.

Spruce and fir wood is one of the domestic softwoods. It was used as solid wood for rural and simple furniture. For fine veneered furniture, the softwood served as a substrate for the applied veneer.

A rosette is an ornament in the shape of a flower that is often found on antique furniture as an appliqué carved from wood or cast in bronze.

Marquetry is the term used to describe a picture made up of individual pieces of veneer. These can be figurative pictures or ornamental ones, such as the bandelwerk from the Baroque period.

Marquetry is the term used to describe a picture made up of individual pieces of veneer. These can be figurative pictures or ornamental ones, such as the bandelwerk from the Baroque period.

The texture of the cherry tree is plain and straight, ingrown knots or unevenly grown trunks enliven the wood. The reddish-brown shade of the cherry tree darkens over the years and develops a beautiful patina.

We distinguish between purpose-built fittings such as hinges or furniture handles and decorative fittings such as keyhole surrounds and sabots.

Anyone who has a classicist or baroque secretary at home and would like to learn more about their piece of furniture is strongly advised to read this book.

It is clearly sorted according to epochs and region of manufacture. Highly recommended!

Comprehensive overview of the furniture culture of German-speaking countries from 1770-1830. Ideal reference work with over 500 photos of furniture from the art trade, all accurately described and dated.