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Antique Belgian Biedermeier Sofa, Couch in Mahogany and Black Velvet

$6,308.45

About

This beautiful and elegant sofa was made in Belgium, circa 1850. It has a solid oak base with precious mahogany veneer and impressive hand-carved legs. Both front legs have an S-curved shaped cornucopia design that relates to ancient Roman styles. The sofa has professionally been reupholstered with black velvet and brass nails. The back piece is completely detachable and shows the solid oak paneled woodwork. 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 mostly used locally available materials such as cherry, ash, and oak woods rather than the expensive timbers such as fully imported mahogany. Whilst this timber was available near trading ports such as Antwerp, Hamburg, and Stockholm, it was taxed heavily whenever it passed through another principality. This made mahogany very expensive to use. Stylistically, the furniture was simple and elegant. Its construction utilized the ideal of truth through a material, something that later influenced the Bauhaus and Art Deco periods.

Details

Of the Period
Biedermeier
Place of Origin
Belgium
Date of Manufacture
circa 1850

Period
Mid-19th Century
Materials and Techniques
VeneerMahogany,Velvet,Oak
Condition
Good

Condition Details
The sofa was completely stripped of its upholstery. Minor repairs were done the mahogany veneer. The old wax layer was refreshed and the whole piece was polished before reupholstering. The fabric used here is a deep black velvet. Ready for use.
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
H 37.8 in. x W 83.47 in. x D 28.75 in.H 96 cm x W 212 cm x D 73 cm

Seat Height
17.72 in. (45 cm)
Seller Location
Casteren, NL
Reference Number
LU970919254952

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