Biedermeier Sofa, France, 19th Century

Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs. The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life. In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...

A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria. The settee is made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple. Some areas have a striped appearance to the grain. This i...

Hello, This elegant early Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermei...

Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...

19th century Austrian Biedermeier sofa.

Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.

The Biedermeier sofa, dating back to around 1825, is a true classic piece of furniture. Made from beautiful walnut wood, it has been hand polished with shellac to achieve a stunning finish. Recently reupholstered with new Biedermeier fabric...

The sofa dates from the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful walnut veneer, whic...

Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...

Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...