Sequence of six elegant Biedermeier fan chairs.
Vienna, circa 1830.
Designed and executed by the Joseph Ulrich Danhauser Manufactory. Corresponding to Danhauser model number 89.
The backrests are exquisitely veneered in finely and expressively grained walnut on a body of beech. The pieces are framed on all sides by dainty maple stringing.
Complete with original, inset seat frames.
The under-upholstery has been thoughtfully renewed with black muslin.
Literature for comparison: This group of chairs is illustrated in: Haaf, Rainer, Biedermeier-Welten. Deutschland und Donaumonarchie, Leopoldshafen 2024, p. 587, fig. 2194.
Biedermeier stool, so-called Tabouret, in original condition.
Baden, probably Karlsruhe, around 1830.
Solid walnut and veneered on beech wood.
Upholstery renewed with black ticking pre-upholstery.
An important series of six courtly Biedermeier chairs in the style of Leo von Klenze.
Munich, around 1830/35.
Maple, partially engraved and amaranth veneered on softwood body. Finest thread inlays made from ebony and maple.
Pre-upholstered with white nettle fabric.
Maximum backrest height: 89 cm
Seat width: 45 cm
Literature for comparison: Quite similar chairs, designed by Leo von Klenze, which were preserved in King Ludwig I’s anteroom at the Munich Residence, can be found illustrated and described in Hojer, Gerhard; Ottomeyer, Hans; The furniture of the Munich Residence, Vol. III, pp. 137 and 138.
Pair of Biedermeier stools (tabourets) in original condition.
Baden, probably Karlsruhe, around 1830.
Solid walnut and veneered on beech wood. Upholstery renewed with black calico pre-upholstery.
Biedermeier stool, so-called Tabouret.
Mainz, around 1825.
Solid and veneered walnut.
Pre-upholstered condition with black ticking fabric.
High-Quality Biedermeier Ensemble consisting of a Dainty Low Cabinet in Chest Form; a Bookcase and a Writing Secretary. Excellent Original Condition. Attributed to a Master Cabinetmaker from Zeitz.
Thuringia, Zeitz, circa 1835/40.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood carcase.
Partial thread inlays in colored maple.
Original, pressed brass fittings with brass handles. Massive, cast bronze column bases and Corinthian capitals.
The original feet are cherry wood veneered.
Original locks and keys.
The bookcase with predominantly authentic glazing and two original shelves.
Literature for comparison: A very similar writing secretary from the hand of a Zeitz master cabinetmaker can be found illustrated in: Heise, Katrin, Sächsische und thüringische Biedermeiersekretäre, Weimar 2001, p. 198, fig. 58, also p. 202, fig. 62.
Dimensions:
The secretary: Height: 182 cm; Width: 120 cm; Depth: 66 cm.
Freely adjustable Biedermeier desk.
Baltic Sea region, around 1830.
Poplar grain veneer veneered on softwood. Blackened parts of the full columns of ebonized pearwood.
Original pointed legs.
The back is also covered with poplar grain veneer.
Literature: That Biedermeier ladies’ desk is shown in Haaf, Rainer; Biedermeier worlds. Germany and the Danube Monarchy, Leopoldshafen 2024, p. 537, ill. 2026.
Sequence of twelve extraordinary Biedermeier chairs in one
unupholstered, restored condition.
Rhineland, around 1830.
Solid cherry tree with open work.
Backrest height: 90 cm
Seat width: 45 cm
Seat depth: 39 cm.
Pair of Biedermeier armchairs.
Rhineland, around 1825/30.
Solid walnut and carved.
Inlaid upholstery renewed with black nettle fabric.
Maximum backrest height: 90 cm
Elegant, delicate and freely adjustable Biedermeier desk.
Southern Germany, around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered on maple and softwood.
Original solid cherry wood legs.
Five lockable drawers with original entry locks.
Literature: The desk described above is shown in Haaf, Rainer; Biedermeier worlds. Germany and the Danube Monarchy, Leopoldshafen 2024, p. 225, ill. 796.
