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Title: Biedermeier?
Post by: mojocat on May 11, 2009, 04:37:30 PM

How can I tell if my couch is a true Biedermeier?  Are there any specific markings to look for?
I don't know a lot about antiques.

Title: Re: Biedermeier?
Post by: D&b antiques on May 11, 2009, 05:26:52 PM

there are no specific marking's. construction methods will come in to play. you should see mortise & tenon construction dowel's were used in the machine age.

no coil spring use until at least 1828 there after copper coil spring's. there was a revival period of biedermeier in 1860 thru the 1920's. you would expect to find machine construction in the frame work after 1880 or so.

Title: Re: Biedermeier?
Post by: railman44 on May 11, 2009, 05:32:21 PM

Pictures are needed especially showing the joints.