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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SeaGoat, post: 275211, member: 1136&quot;]Okay, I think Ive got it...</p><p>Stick with me while I talk myself through this</p><p><br /></p><p>I think this is a early example of a Bierdermeier display cabinet (vitrine) made in northern Italy or Austria.</p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p>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).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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