Philadelphia, PA
Details
- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 19ʺD × 39ʺH
- Styles
- Biedermeier
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Good less
- Description
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A rare Biedermeier mahogany globe table or official known as Globustisch on tripod base with ebonized stem.
The retractable globe-form … more A rare Biedermeier mahogany globe table or official known as Globustisch on tripod base with ebonized stem.
The retractable globe-form top with segmented veneer panels open to reveal an interior fitted to reveal with secret compartments and drawers.
The ‘Globustisch’ form was a highlight of the craftsmen working in Vienna during the Biedermeier period (1815-1848). They were hard to construct and, as a result, few were made. This form of table contributed to the training of designers and considerably more designs exist than executed final pieces. less
Philadelphia, PA
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