Swedish Biedermeier Birch Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier (19th Century) birch easel picture frame with round top
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Picture Frames
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Picture Frames
Biedermeier Style
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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Style: Biedermeier
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier-style (19/20th Century) birch easel picture frame with shaped top and bottom.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Picture Frames
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Walnut Picture Frame with Lindenwood Inlay, Circa 1830
$770Sale Price|39% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Picture Frame with Lindenwood Inlay, Circa 1830
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This refined Biedermeier picture frame dates from around 1830 and showcases the timeless elegance of the era. Crafted from richly grained walnut veneer on softwood, the frame is ador...
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Materials
Glass, Walnut
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Biedermeier picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,617 and tops out at $5,900 while the average work can sell for $3,759.
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