Rare set of 4 early Viennese Biedermeier chairs in excellent condition, with splendid proportions and warm patina, finely veneered in blond walnut burl, with elegant maple stringing and unusual ebonized spheres at the base. Elegant and proportioned balloon backrest. Vienna c. 1820. We have 3 other very similar chairs that can be associated, plus another single similar chair to create a single group of 8. Measurements: max height 95 cm, width 46 cm, depth 48 cm, seat depth 43 cm, seat height 46 cm. Objects in excellent condition with professional conservation restoration, consolidation and French polish applied to the original patina using museum-standard techniques. Upholstered in luxurious anthracite satin. Magnificent original pieces with timeless design, of sober and elegant lines, excellent for combining with high-end modern decor for a unique, exclusive, and refined ensemble (see simulation). The warm golden amber color of the antique patina of the blond walnut is finished with genuine French polish hand-applied with a pad.
Observe the second photo of this listing, which is a hypothetical computer simulation where the piece is imagined in a high-end modern decor setting. It reveals an astonishing 'modernity', luminosity, and abstraction for a piece conceived over two centuries ago. With a great touch of class and elegance to the whole. The high Viennese cabinetmaking of the Neoclassical period (1770-1830), with its sober and minimalist elegance and precious light woods, blends very well with the lines of contemporary modern furniture.
Perfect original unique pieces as a focal point for high-level contemporary interiors. The early design of Viennese masters of the early Biedermeier period = clean lines, lightness, veneers of precious woods, great execution skill. Contained dimensions and compatibility with modern apartments. A feeling of everyday and functional elegance. Perfect for minimalist contemporary interiors. A unique item for discreet and refined luxury. For these reasons, along with their rarity, original, intact Viennese pieces from the period, prototypes of modernism, are destined for significant economic revaluation over time and also represent a form of perfect investment. (In the last photo, the three similar chairs associated with the set of 4)
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