Antique Biedermeier Chair in Mahogany with Brass, 1800

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Offered by Antik Center Berlin, specialists in European fine art, antique furniture and decorative objects.

An elegant Biedermeier armchair, circa … Read more Offered by Antik Center Berlin, specialists in European fine art, antique furniture and decorative objects.

An elegant Biedermeier armchair, circa 1800, crafted in solid mahogany with characteristic brass appliqués. The chair features a straight, slightly curved backrest with upholstered back panel, generously proportioned swept armrests with scrolled terminals resting on shaped supports, and a wide, comfortable upholstered seat in dark striped fabric. The legs are straight and tapering, typical of the restrained neoclassical form of early Biedermeier cabinetmaking.

The brass appliqués add a refined decorative accent characteristic of the transitional period between late Neoclassicism and early Biedermeier. The chair has been fully restored and presents in very good condition.

Dimensions: H 98 x W 60 x D 46 cm, seat height 45 cm
Origin: Central Europe, circa 1800
Material: Solid mahogany, brass appliqués, upholstered seat and back
Style: Biedermeier / Early Neoclassicism
Condition: Fully restored, very good condition with minor age-consistent wear See less