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WHAT DOES THE TERM "BIEDERMEIER" REFER TO? 

The name “Biedermeier” refers to an influential German style of furniture design that evolved from 1815–1848. 

WHAT IS BIEDERMEIER FURNITURE?

These chests are a physical representation of the Biedermeier period in German history. In this time period, artists and furniture makers responded to the demand from the growing middle class with pieces that were more economically sensible and simpler in construction.

BIEDERMEIER FURNITURE IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

MINIMALISM

These pieces were drastically different from their predecessors, with the main emphasis on utility and minimal ornamentation. Stoic, clean lines and clear-lacquered finishes made the Biedermeier chest one of the earliest forms of modern design.

WOOD SPECIES

These pieces were constructed of local materials such as ash, oak and cherry woods rather than the popular imported mahogany. These woods were then stained, completing the elegant and simplistic style. 

SHAPES AND DESIGN

 These timeless pieces are identifiable by signature, highlighted wood grains, and uncomplicated sophistication. There is an underlying harshness in the design of these pieces, as they have little ornamentation and minimal flair, leaving clean corners and strong lines. 

WHY IS BIEDERMEIER FURNITURE SO SPECIAL?

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