VIENNA CHICAGO JR-QUALITY, LLC Phone 312-212-3662 Fax 312-893-6559 offi[email protected] www.jr-quality.com Biedermeier Secretaire Vienna, c. 1840 During the Biedermeier era, secretaires represented the most important piece of furniture in the living room. When not in use, the fall front could be raised and the owner’s private world kept safely under lock and key. e focus of this elegant Viennese secretaire, an abba- tant, is the contrasting cherry-veneered interior with the stage-like mirrored niche, flanked by ebonized columns. e veneer work of the floor enhances the effect of this illusionary space. Personal treasures could be also hidden in the secret compartment on top. Exterior: Walnut veneer Interior: Cherry veneer and ebonized parts Height: 65.5” Width: 42” Depth: 21” JR-04-01