Biedermeier top secretary

Birch wood was particularly popular in the Biedermeier period. In northern Germany, birch wood was used as veneer from 1800 onwards, and in Scandinavia it was also used as solid wood.

Birch wood was particularly popular in the Biedermeier period. In northern Germany, birch wood was used as veneer from 1800 onwards, and in Scandinavia it was also used as solid wood.

Mahogany has always been considered a very noble wood. This impression was reinforced in the Empire when the wood was combined with gilded bronzes.

The term "ebonising" refers to the blackening of wood. As the root of the word suggests, this is how people have tried to imitate the very expensive ebony.

Columns can be found on antique furniture from almost every era. They flank the drawers of chests of drawers and writing furniture or actually have a supporting function in the form of table legs.

Fillet band or fillet marquetry is the term we use to describe light and dark veneer surfaces placed diagonally against each other.

The Schinkel roof or Schinkel gable is the triangular gable that we often find as the upper end of Biedermeier furniture.

The Schinkel roof or Schinkel gable is the triangular gable that we often find as the upper end of Biedermeier furniture.

Columns can be found on antique furniture from almost every era. They flank the drawers of chests of drawers and writing furniture or actually have a supporting function in the form of table legs.

The Schinkel roof or Schinkel gable is the triangular gable that we often find as the upper end of Biedermeier furniture.

Important reference work on Biedermeier domestic culture. Very clearly arranged catalogue with numerous good illustrations as well as short and precise descriptions of the pieces of furniture.

The reference book "Biedermeier Worlds" by Rainer Haaff is a very good reference work for German Biedermeier furniture. The book is clearly arranged, with good photos and concise short descriptions of the furniture.

Antiques catalogue, well sorted by furniture types. Mainly black and white photos. ISBN: 3894411996