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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany

About the Item

The sofa dates from the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful walnut veneer, which was mounted mirrored. The sofa is in very good condition. The wood has been completely restored and newly hand polished with a shellac polish. The upholstery has been completely renewed in the traditional style with straps and springs. The upholstery fabric has also been renewed. The seating comfort on the sofa is very good, the seat height is super and the seat depth is also very nice and wide. The upholstery is nice and firm, as you would expect from a new upholstery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.42 in (92.5 cm)Width: 89.38 in (227 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been completely reupholstered in the traditional style with straps and feathers and reupholstered. The wood has been glued and re-polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Darmstadt, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2867317712561

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