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A rare Biedermeier mahogany globe table / Globustisch, 19th C.

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
A rare Biedermeier mahogany globe form table on tripod base with ebonized stem. The retractable globe-form top with segmented veneer panels open to reveal an interior fitted to 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.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Biedermeier, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1072
Incollect Reference #:	496413

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design