Featured Married Piece?

Actually, I can see the whole thing. Especially the pig....

 

We got the piece moved out.
I havent taken better pictures yet, Ill probably get a chance tomorrow.
If my memory serves me correct it is hand cut dove tail joinery. The back looks rather old, I was surprised when I saw it. The piece does not come into two.

The woman's breasts are out if that indicates anything (aside from being american and possibly English).
Ive looked at French empire and Italian empire. I havent seen anything similar.

I did see somewhere where the french had a second empire movement where they incorporated cast iron in their pieces.
While the spiked pieces are not cast iron, they have that look

The legs have a squared look to them

 

French Directoire?

 

Okay, I think Ive got it...
Stick with me while I talk myself through this

I think this is a early example of a Bierdermeier display cabinet (vitrine) made in northern Italy or Austria.
Bierdermeier was the beginning of the simplification of furniture. During its early years you still saw the empire influence through motifs and ebonized columns, but motifs have turned from cast metals to wood and sometimes paper mache. The legs have turned square and pieces are becoming more utilitarian.

The Bars over the glass and use of darker woods Im guessing is still a sign of the previous era of war (northern Italy influence?). The hearts, flowers, and harps are a sign of the ending Napoleonic wars; brighter futures, comfort and affordability in the family home.
As time moves forward with this era it seems to become more simplistic during the 20s and early 30s before becoming more romanticized (legs start becoming more curved).

 

Small correction: it's Biedermeier without the r.

It could be Austrian, but my first thought was Southern Germany.

 

I got pictures today
It is actually a desk!

 

A desk! Then why the wrought iron, I wonder?

Anyway, good pics and a great piece. Love it!

 

I thought i replied to you :/

It wasn't iron, it was carved wood!

Fun update:
We sold the piece Friday at our live and auction..
Today the people called today to pay and are shipping it back home to Germany