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Concealed Drawer for a Globe Work Table (Globustisch)
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Work tables resembling globes were the usual form for a lady's sewing or writing table around 1800 in Austria. Combining moving parts, secret compartments, and highly finished decoration, these tables were also a way for the cabinetmaker to show off his skill. The tripod supports and temple-like architectural quality of both the exterior and interior decoration reflect the fashionable taste for neoclassical style, or Biedermeier as it was called in Austria, where Vienna was the center of such elaborate furniture production.
| Artist / Maker | Austria, Vienna |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1810–15 |
| Culture / Origin | Austria, Vienna |
| Medium | Burl walnut veneer, mahogany, ebony, satinwood, gilt wood, painted wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5.3 x 5.3 x 5.5 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
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