To understand the role of visionary Austrian furniture manufacturer Josef Ulrich Danhauser in the canon of interior design history is to understand how an artist can reflect the qualities of a style period while systematically upending them. A craftsman of the early Biedermeier period in Vienna, Danhauser honored the simplicity of the period. Yet he […]
In today’s blog, we want to introduce you to some of our Biedermeier furniture for sale. Our Biedermeier collection is a veritable treasure trove. And there is a reason why it’s one of our most popular styles (and a personal favorite of ours). Let us begin by recapping what we know about the style and […]
So you’re wondering how to identify Biedermeier style furniture? The Biedermeier period makes for an excellent first step into antique furniture, due the refined, clean lines and informal style. These all accommodate modern style well. There is simply something distinctly modern about Biedermeier furniture, despite the fact that it’s nearly 200 years old! This, coupled […]
Biedermeier Style Furniture Interior design began with Biedermeier style furniture as demand for comfortable and affordable furnishings for middle-class homes developed. During the Biedermeier Period (1815 to 1848), the middle class grew prosperous and more secure, and in Germany and Austria, stylistic tastes shifted. Subdued elegance and charming grace characterize Biedermeier furniture, as it connects […]
The Biedermeier Style is one of the most thoroughly represented style periods in the Styylish catalog. That’s not only because it’s one of our favorite styles of furniture, but because it’s perfectly suited to the mission of Styylish: integrating unique (frequently antique) pieces into contemporary homes. Biedermeier is so well suited to that objective because […]