Biedermeier Cherry Veneer Shovel Chair, South Germany, 1820s

Overview: Single Biedermeier shovel-back dining chair, South Germany, circa 1820. Distinctly restrained Biedermeier silhouette with compact proportions. Design: Broad, gently curved shovel back with a pierced/arched central splat. Slim back stiles continue into splayed rear legs; turned, slightly tapered front legs. Simple, undecorated apron emphasising clean lines. Materials: Cherry veneered construction with book-matched veneer on the large back panel, warm reddish-brown tone. Ebonized intermediate bar at the back provides a contrasting detail. Seat covered in black boucle fabric, edged with decorative nailhead trim. Dimensions: Width: 49 cm • Depth: 52 cm • Height: 90.5 cm. Seat height: 56 cm. Provenance: Made in Germany, circa 1820; representative of early 19th-century Biedermeier furniture.