Skip to main content

French Neoclassical meets Biedermeier










































































I am finally sharing pictures of one of my favorite design projects I did last semester. The project was for Historical Furnishings, and we had to choose 2 styles that we had discussed in class and combine them into one design for a living/dining room. I chose French Neoclassical and Biedermeier. Most of you have probably heard of French Neoclassical, but Biedermeier is a little obscure to most people so I will tell you a little bit about it...

Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany during the years 1815-1848, based on utilitarian principles. Throughout the period, emphasis was kept upon clean lines and minimal ornamentality. Some of the designs even look like modern pieces, such as the stools I used in the living room of my project.

Before I took the class, I hadn't heard of it either, but I fell in love! And I am really pleased with how my project turned out. The other pictures seen above are just inspiration used for the project.
Labels:

Comments

  1. sarah savageFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    very nice! nice mix of ornamentation vs. simplicity. you and arica have gotten me really excited for this project!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What I'm Loving This Week

1 // Adorable Boys Paper Airplane Tee - I'm finding a love for shopping for a little boy :)  2 // Lovely DIY Cuff Bracelet using old/vintage jewelry  3 // Watercolor Map - just type in your location! So fun for an art piece!  4 // Madewell Sunnies - loving the popular round shape right now 5 // Graphic Heart Print 6 // Bold Gingham Print Anthro Tee 7 // This laundry room makeover is amazing! Done on a small budget with lots of DIYs you can try in your own home!  8 // I would LOVE to have this chandelier in my home someday! To see more of what I'm loving, come follow me on Pinterest ! 
Post a Comment
Read more

Table & Chair Matchup

The dining room is one place people really do their home a disservice.  How? They have a matching dining set, a generic light fixture, and no rug under their table.  Raise your hand if that's you.  Don't worry, you're not alone.  Just by adjusting those 3 things (mix up your chairs, add a fun light fixture, add a rug) you can really revamp your dining room.  Just bought your dining set and can't afford new chairs?  Easy.  Keep your side chairs, but find some upholstered chairs to add as captain's chairs on each end of the table.  It will mix it up just enough! Plus you'll have 2 extra chairs when you have guests over.  Another option is painting your chairs a different color from your table and add some fun cushions or reupholstering the seats.                                             ...
Post a Comment
Read more

It's Giveaway Time! - CLOSED

Last month's giveaway was a great success so I'm more than happy to reward my readers again! This month's giveaway is 100% handmade by me! As you know I've become quite the calligraphy enthusiast and would love to share my newfound love with you. The winner of this giveaway will win one framed, hand-lettered quote, scripture, saying, etc. of their choice.  Scroll down and use the Rafflecopter widget to enter!  *Giveaway ends Wednesday at midnight* a Rafflecopter giveaway * Giveaway open to US Residents only. * Frame is the same as the one pictured. (white 11x14 frame matted to 5x7) * Winner will be notified by email within 24 hrs after the giveaway ends on 07/22/13. * Winner is responsible for responding to email within 48 hours or new winner will be chosen. * Please allow 2-3 weeks for original artwork to be completed, shipped, and arrive at your door. * An email proof will be sent to winner for appr...
14 comments
Read more