This is an elegant antique pair of Swedish Biedermeier figured birchwood open armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
The chairs feature hand-carved diamond back supports with ebonized aligned slats framing a band united with elaborate scroll arms.
They have been reupholstered in striking Italian 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 excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 91.5 cm x Width 60 cm x Depth 61 cm
Height 46 cm - Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot x Width 2 feet x Depth 2 foot
Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat height
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Although the term itself is a historical reference, it is predominantly used to denote the artistic styles that flourished in the fields of literature, music, the visual arts and interior design.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: A4777
Internal Reference: A4777
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1187210
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 91.5cm (36.0inches)Width is 60cm (23.6inches)Depth is 61cm (24.0inches)
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