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Biedermeier: an old stylistic convention that's far from conventional!
Biedermeier was regarded as the epitome of perfect home decor.Let's take a little trip back in time for some interesting info:
The Biedermeier period.Biedermeier is a clearly demarcated period which lasted from 1815, the end of the Napoleonic Wars, to 1848, the year of the European Revolution.
Biedermeier style.Biedermeier style gave a casual, often elegant, yet never excessive and opulent look to furnishings.
Biedermeier furniture were based on utility and comfort and tailored to individual uses, with a non-conspicuous character in line with their use.
Especially great value was placed on good material and high-quality craftsmanship.Biedermeier dressers and cabinets exhibit smooth, simple shapes, though with beautiful veneers and inlays.
Typically, birch, ash or cherry tree wood was crafted and finally polished with utmost care.
The home decor of the Biedermeier period had a notably cozy character.The main furniture set of the room comprised the sofa along the wall, in front of that was the round or oval dining table, around which several light, inviting chairs with open-worked backrest, curved legs and horsehair upholstery covered with striped or floral fabrics were grouped.
Biedermeier was a communicative period.
Letter-writing was among the most important everyday activities. This explains the great popularity enjoyed by the secretary desk, with its broad pedestal drawers, large panel concealing innumerable little drawers when folded back and acting effectively to reduce the size of the projecting furniture piece.
The glass display cabinet.No living room of the period dispensed with the glass display cabinet, which displayed all the beautiful glasses, cups, figurines, and souvenirs.
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