Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820-30
This elegant Biedermeier chest dates back to 1820-30 and originates in Southern Germany. It has a beautiful walnut veneer on front sides and top and the three drawers are framed by two columns. This chest of drawers would be a great piece for a bedroom but could also work in an entry way or living room area.
Please also read our blog post on how to integrate Biedermeier furniture to your individual home decoration.
Historical Background
The early 19th-century Biedermeier style marks the transitional period between Neoclassicism and Romanticism.
The “Biedermeier” society, in general, concentrated on the domestic and (at least in public) the non-political.
As a consequence, the emphasis on home life for the growing middle-class meant a blossoming of furniture design and interior decorating.
Biedermeier furniture, like this Biedermeier chest, derives mostly from Austria and Germany.
Stylistically, Biedermeier furniture softened the rigidity of the Empire style.
Consequently, the cabinet makers used light, native woods and avoided the use of metal ornamentation.
Throughout the Biedermeier period, clean lines and minimal ornamentation dominated the design.
Details
The Biedermeier chest comes refinished and French polished and it measures Height: 30.5 in. (77.47 cm), Width: 47 in. (119.38 cm), Depth: 24.8 in. (63 cm).
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