An exceptional piece of European history, this authentic 19th century Biedermeier secretaire commode beautifully balances architectural minimalism with high quality design. Dating to the 1830s, this piece features honey toned European birch veneer in an applied book-matched grain pattern across the front facade. While disguised as a four-drawer chest, the top drawer features a mechanical drop-front mechanism that pulls out to reveal a fully functional writing desk housing four built in drawers.