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Antique Swedish Biedermeier Birchwood Pair Arm Chairs & Pair Side Chairs

$3,994.96per set
£2,950per set
€3,457.31per set
CA$5,509.22per set
A$6,189.36per set
CHF 3,233.95per set
MX$75,544.08per set
NOK 41,061.75per set
SEK 38,650.98per set
DKK 25,799.71per set

About the Item

This is an elegant antique suite of four Swedish Biedermeier Karelian Birch wood chairs, comprising a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs, circa 1900 in date. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, these chairs feature a sturdy wooden frame that showcases the captivating grain patterns of the flame Karelian birch wood. The backs are decorated with hand carved ebonized wreaths, the arms have ebonized wooden spheres and we have reupholstered the chairs in a sumptuous black leather with silvered brass studs. There is no mistaking their beautiful and stylish design, which is certain to make them a treasured addition to one of the rooms in your home. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 90 cm x Width 60 cm x Depth 54 cm - Armchairs Height 88 cm x Width 51 cm x Depth 46 cm - Side Chairs Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches - Armchairs Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches - Side Chairs Biedermeier period, refers to an era in Central Europe during which arts appealed to common sensibilities in the historical period between 1815, the year of the Congress of Vienna at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and 1848, the year of the European revolutions. Although the term itself is a historical reference, it is predominantly used to denote the artistic styles that flourished in the fields of literature, music, the visual arts and interior design. Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany during the years 1815–1848, based on utilitarian principles. The period extended into Austria and Scandinavia. Throughout the period, emphasis was kept upon clean lines and minimal ornamentation. As the period progressed, however, the style moved from the early rebellion against Romantic-era fussiness to increasingly ornate commissions by a rising middle class, eager to show their newfound wealth. The idea of clean lines and utilitarian postures would resurface in the 20th century, continuing into the present day. The Biedermeier style was a simplified interpretation of the influential French Empire Style of Napoleon I, which introduced the romance of ancient Roman Empire styles, adapting these to modern early 19th century households. Biedermeier furniture used locally available materials such as cherry, ash and oak woods. Biedermeier furniture and lifestyle was a focus on exhibitions at the Vienna applied arts museum in 1896. The many visitors to this exhibition were so influenced by this fantasy style and its elegance that a new resurgence or revival period became popular amongst European cabinetmakers. This revival period lasted up until the Art Deco style was taken up. Biedermeier also influenced the various Bauhaus styles through their truth in material philosophy. Karelian Birch Karelian Burr Birch Wood is is found between Finland and Russia in the region of Karelia. This wood can create an absolutely stunning, one of a kind piece of furniture. It is a very pretty wood which is similar to Birdseye Maple. Mostly used for highly decorative furniture and historically the Tsars furniture " The Imperial Furniture" was made in Karelian Birch Burr. Our reference: A4010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A40101stDibs: LU950641037042

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