Stylistically, biedermeier furniture softened the rigidity of the empire style and. Decoration and ornament biedermeier style, furniture history 19th century, furniture, biedermeier, mobel, geschichte 18151848, kunsthandwerk, furniture history 19th century, decoration and ornament biedermeier style, mobel publisher new york. The main differences in furniture were that it was more practical, less. New york designers and decorators led the trend before the europeans rediscovered the style. History of chisinau as the capital of the moldavian ssr. A godloving everyman, he represented the typical german citizen, more interested in a comfortable home and a convivial family than political activism. This handsome book features more than 600 authentic biedermeier pieces, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and. This style, later as biedermeier, is essentially empire furniture shorn of its. The poets who created him, needling the bourgeoisie and signing their own work biedermeier, werent. E books by barbara bell first reader consulting viennese chamber painting c. Biedermeier today in the us and britain is an urban style for modern people. Parallel to the rather conservative biedermeier, the currents of the very liberal boy of germany.
Biedermeier furniture furniture 17 photos facebook. The movement was stimulated by archaeological discoveries, by travel in italy, greece, and the middle east, and by the publication all over europe. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the modern history of furniture in this region against the backdrop of significant developments in the field worldwide. The publications of the earlier biedermeier scholars, josef folnesics 1902, a. The congress of vienna from 1814 to 1815 had sought to. In its interior design, the formal language of its furniture and interior space resembles neoclassicism, but the syntax between the. Gottlieb biedermeier, a teasing middleclass papa best known for his appearances in a munich satirical weekly, came to fame in the 1840s. Biedermeier furniture represents the first modern european decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. May 2, 2017 interior in biedermeier style at the imperialroyal court furniture. Following the origin information and other background information on designs, from pages 6596 there are fullcolor photos of some of the most gorgeous furniture. Biedermeier, as a style, is as antithetical to bauhaus as it is possible to get, yet it is a clear steppingstone on the path between 18th century and 20th century taste. Particular attention is devoted to the most distinguished artistsdesigners, as well as to the stories of furniture manufacturers and institutions.
However, it wasnt called biedermeier until 1886, when georg hirth wrote a book about 19thcentury interior design, and used the word biedermeier to describe domestic german furniture of the 1820s and 1830s. Our repertoire includes secretaries, sofas, tables, chairs, armoires, vitrines, commodes, etc. It wasnt called biedermeier until 1886, when georg hirth wrote a book about. Biedermeier style 42 works search for books with subject biedermeier style. It was contemporary with the french empire style, with its classical shapes and solidity. In painting, the preference during the biedermeier period was for cheerful and detailed landscapes, historical subjects, and genre scenes. Even today, biedermeier furniture continues to feel fresh and modern, making it the perfect choice for a touch of vintage among newly made pieces. Biedermeier was an influential german style of furniture design that evolved from 18151848. There arent a lot of books on biedermeier style so any quality book is welcome.
Between 1815 and 1835, following the napoleonic wars, a new decorative style less fussy and more functional than the french empire and directoire designs that preceded. In effect, biedermeier gave a domestic interpretation of the noble neoclassical empire style, dwelling on homely genre painting, intimate portrait art, and a style of reassuring, national history painting. Antique miniature light wood parlor furniture biedermeier era. Of fine fruitwood with honeytone finish, the set comprises an early sofa with velvet upholstery, a dropfront desk with patterned desk surface and interior drawers, a round table and three side chairs with beautifullyshaped backs and matching upholstery to sofa. Antique biedermeier furniture schiffer book for collectors pressler, rudolf on. This literary current can be found between the congress of vienna 181415 and the bourgeois revolution of 1848. Schestag 1902, ferdinand luthmer, 1904, joseph august lux 1906.
By the first of january in 1972, 2356 thousand books and magazines were on offer in 83 libraries. Following the napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the germanspeaking states of central europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. How to identify biedermeier chests home guides sf gate. Schiffer publishing ltd antique biedermeier furniture. Most often constructed along classical lines, it was usually made of light colored, less expensive woods like elm or fruitwoods, but ash, walnut, maple, birch, beech, and even mahogany examples exist. Our repertoire includes secretaries, sofas, tables, chairs, armoires, vitrines, commodes. Antique biedermeier furniture by rudolf pressler, wolfgang. Antique biedermeier furniture a comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century biedermeier era in austria and germany. Stylistically, biedermeier furniture softened the rigidity of the empire style and added weight to directoire. In britain the biedermeier furniture is majorly found in london. Try a vintage biedermeier accent chair to enliven a quiet corner in a modern room, or a used biedermeier writing desk, for. About 80 years after true biedermeier, a new appreciation for biedermeier furniture started with the 1896 exhibition in vienna, celebrating the 80 years anniversary of the congress of vienna. Sep 11, 2002 a comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century biedermeier era in austria and germany. Tiring of the rococo style, craftsmen of the 18th century turned for inspiration to classical art.
How furniture design can reflect great historical events is provided by the. Those who was interested in the history of their country and in particular chisinau could visit the historical museum, art museum, republican memorial museums, writers union literary museum of the moldavian ssr or the housemuseum of alexander. See more ideas about furniture, antique furniture and antiques. Beautiful laminated germanic furniture of the nineteenth century is documented with over 500 illustrated examples from seating to case piece styles. Biedermeier furniture was devoted to comfort and simplicity.
Biedermeier furniture and lifestyle was a focus on exhibitions at the vienna applied arts museum in 1896. See more ideas about antique furniture, furniture and design. The congress of vienna from 1814 to 1815 had sought to return europe to the status quo before the wars. Jun 11, 2014 history of modern furniture design daniela karasova. Developed from french and austrian empire styles, it is inlaid and sculptural. This handsome book features more than 600 authentic biedermeier pieces, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries, sofas, chairs, and tables. Try a vintage biedermeier accent chair to enliven a quiet corner in a modern room, or a used biedermeier writing desk, for starting your novel, or what the heck, paying bills. Interior in biedermeier style at the imperialroyal court furniture.
Biedermeier furniture was softer than the rigid empire style, and visually weightier than the light directoire, but still generally geometric and symmetrical. Biedermeier designs were simplified forms of the french empire and directoire styles and of some 18thcentury english styles, and were often elegant in. Antique 1920s biedermeier style mechanical tantalus lift top cellarette table w crystal service price. Key characteristics of biedermeier style interiors, furniture, history. This abundantly illustrated monograph tells the story of modern furniture in czechoslovakia and the bohemianmoravian highlands, from the first half of the nineteenth century the biedermeier period to the late twentieth century. Antique biedermeier furniture schiffer book for collectors by. The neoclassical style, sometimes called louis seize, or louis xvi, began in the 1750s. Biedermeier furniture and interior decoration have enjoyed an upsurge in popularity in britain and america since world war ii. Biedermeier, with its newly updated introduction and expanded bibliography, serves as an unrivaled sourcebook for those who are interested in the furniture and decor of an era that has uncanny parallels with our own. Biedermeier refers to work of literature, music, the visual arts and furniture in the period between the years 1815 vienna congress, the end of the napoleonic wars, and 1848, the year of the european revolutions and contrasts with the romantic era which proceeded it. Biedermeier furniture biedermeier style german furniture. This would be a very helpful book to antique dealers and biedermeier style enthusiasts because of the abundance of photos to visually teach you about the style. Biedermeier designs were simplified forms of the french empire and directoire styles and of some 18thcentury english styles, and were often elegant in their utilitarian simplicity.
Biedermeier article about biedermeier by the free dictionary. Elton john furnished his whole house in london with blond biedermeier furniture and a few art deco pieces. This was the first comprehensive exhibition to present the distinctive aesthetic movement and life style of the first h. Biedermeier furniture 9780764301551 by pressler, rudolf. Like most styles, it did not have a name while it was being made, but was. Stylistically, biedermeier furniture softened the rigidity of the empire style and added. The furniture style regained popularity in the latter part of the 20th cent. This book offers an overview of the art nouveau style in a compact, commercial approach with the breadth and clarity of larger books, covering art which both. Although the best biedermeier furniture was produced between 1820 and 1830, the period is regarded as extending from 1815 to 1848. Pages like new, cover edges worn, remainder mark on bottom edge, small. Antique biedermeier furniture schiffer book for collectors. Straub, robin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works.
Art and culture in central europe 18151848 art et culture dans lempire austrohongrois, 18151848 in may 2000, a representative overview of the biedermeier style in art was hosted at the palazzo della ragione in padua, italy. New york and chicago are the main centers for the style today. History of modern furniture design daniela karasova. Schiffer publishing antique biedermeier furniture a comprehensive look at striking furniture of the nineteenth century biedermeier era in austria and germany. Angus wilkie traces the complex history of this forgotten era, giving a cultural background to the work itself. Important reference to furniture collectors with price guide, restoration tips and a thorough glossary of terms.
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