Biedermeier period mahogany sofa, 1830
02.02.23
The Biedermeier sofa, an essential piece of 19th-century design
Galerie Atena presents a Biedermeier sofa in mahogany veneer, fully upholstered in beige fabric, with a refined shape, featuring twisted scroll armrests and carved medallions. This sofa is a 19th-century model from the Austrian Biedermeier .
Biedermeier period mahogany sofa, 1830, 19th century
Biedermeier period mahogany sofa available for sale in our gallery.
What was the Biedermeier period?
The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style primarily refers to the decorative arts, but also influenced sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon I's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onward, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life.
In furniture design, the emphasis is on the structure of the furniture with robust and geometric shapes, softened by curves .
The simplicity of the materials - essentially light woods - is compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms: the backs of the seats are fan-shaped, the armrests of the sofas curl around themselves, the secretaries are adorned with arcades.
Our 1830 period mahogany sofa perfectly embodies the refinement and sophistication of that era, where the pursuit of comfort and utility were paramount.
