Biedermeier Furniture
Biedermeier Style
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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Style: Biedermeier
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers or commode in the classic Biedermeier style of 19th century Prussia. With robust maple construction...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Walnut,
Germany, 1820
Elegant Chest of drawers with ebonized top from Biedermeier period.
Piece of furniture standing on conical ebonized...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Wood and Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Round Biedermeier Center Table from Austria around 1820. Cherry wood veneered and solid. Star-shaped veneer on the top.
Beautiful hexagonal vase base with ebonized parts. Restored co...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Amboyna Wood Austrian Biedermeier Sewing Table Circa:1830
Located in Alexandria, VA
This exceptional hand-crafted stand, while designed for sewing, is today more commonly used as an end table or bedside table or even as a side table, since it is finished on all side...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
Art Deco Style Biedermeier from Austria Wall Cupboard, Deep Mahogany CIRCA 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid 19TH Century Art Deco style Mahogany Biedermeier from Austria Wall Cupboard, CIRCA 1920'S. This wonderful piece has one lower level centre cupboard with two doors and one shelf ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Biedermeier Era Style Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of six Biedermeier style dining chairs with elegant curved lines and saber legs.
Gorgeous bird’s-eye Maple veneer on curved seat back. These are HIGH quality reproduction seats(circa 1980 or so) made of fine hardwood and upholstered in a period style upholstery.
Very comfortable and solid seats.
Each chair is solid with original glossy wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Wood
Antique Biedermeier Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Biedermeier style mirror. Featuring a gorgeous wood finish and clean lines. Great for a variety of decors. Lovely!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820, mahogany veneer. Beautiful veneer grain and nicely carved details. In very good condition.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Wardrobe, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier wardrobe, South German 1820, walnut veneer. Classic Biedermeier design with beautiful veneer grain. the cabinet is refinished and French polis...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four Biedermeier chairs, Switzerland, 1820-1830, walnut veneer. Beautiful back with a “Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good ...
Category
1820s Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Hand Carved 19th Century Nutwood & Beveled Wall or Fireplace Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and stunning antique wall mirror.
All handcrafted in the late 1800s this marvelous wall mirror would have graced the living space of a mansion of a very well to do fami...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Classic upholstered Biedermeier chair. The chair dates from the Biedermeier period, circa 1815 and is newly upholstered in the traditional style with straps and springs. The chair is...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Biedermeier Style Aristocratic Gondola Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Aristocratic gondola bed in Biedermeier style.
Highly valuable bird's-eye maple root veneer on solid beechwood. Right-angled body with high head and foot ...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Early 20th-C. Biedermeier Style Burl And Ebony Bookcase / Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome bookcase! It is an early 20th century Biedermeier style piece that is perfect for elevating those storage needs. It dates to the early part of the 20th century.
...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Burl
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & elegant antique Austrian flame mahogany Biedermeier secretary chest desk, circa 1870.
The chest having a stepped top with a fall front locking secretary desk below, the tall...
Category
1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary with spectacular grain
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary
1830, Germany
Walnut
Original 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with spectacular grain of walnut on front and both sides. Ebonized writing flap o...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, unadorned Biedermeier side table in cherry wood from south Germany around 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid cherry wood.
Ebonized outer edge of the top plat...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Biedermeier Chest of two Drawers, Walnut, South Germany circa 182
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier commode or chest of two drawers in walnut from South Germany around 1825.
Dark walnut veneered in book-match on softwood. High, tapered square legs in...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, early Biedermeier display cabinet or bookcase from southern Germany around 1820.
Light cherry wood veneered on softwood. Partly ebonized.
Ash burl veneer inlaid on the side...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Italian Amber Wood Rectangular Lidded Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an Italian vintage box made from beautiful wood that showcases a rich, swirly amber wood grain. The lidded top opens to reveal a spacious interior, it i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Tyrol 1860s Wardrobe Cupboard Biedermeier in Solid Wood Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian 1860s wardrobe cabinet all original, in solid wood with dresser, restored polished to wax
Useful charming wardrobe full of shelves and drawers
Measures cm: H 195, W 115, D 52.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fir
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...
Category
1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of solid oak adorned with beau...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Plated, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Biedermeier wall mirror from the era around 1830 in Austria. The artfully processed, gold leaf covered frame is adorned by absolute elaborately handcarved corners depicti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut vitrine. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
Cherrywood Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century, Biedermeier Era
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century, the Biedermeier period, showcasing a craftsmanship that stands the test of time. The construction is made of s...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Demi Lune Table, 1815-20, Cherry veneer.
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Demilune Table, 1815-20
Elevate your space with our exquisite Biedermeier demilune table, celebrated for its timeless elegance and distinctive design.
Standing on four c...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of 2 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Each chest features three spacious drawers lockable w...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Pillow with Bead Embroidery in Grisaille Tones
Located in Hamburg, DE
Experience the timeless elegance of the Biedermeier period with this exquisite pillow, crafted from luxurious red linen and adorned with intricate bead embroidery in subtle grisaille...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Writing Drawers Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish.
It has 2 m...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Viennese Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Glasses Set (Early 20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Glasses Set (Early 20th Century)
2,340
A set of Bohemian crystal bottle and glasses in the Biedermeir style. This Biedermeier-inspired s...
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20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier side table was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Pedestal Table. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Biedermeier birch pedestal table is the best example of high quality Austrian piece from circa 1830.
Austrian Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Traveller's casket, German, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular walnut chest with brass fittings on the corners and a handle on the lid. The interior is divided into smaller compartments and flaps, which can be attached using small ho...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique Biedermeier Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier secretary chest, Sweden, circa 1820.
The secretary chest is made of the finest golden ash and ebonized accents, the...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Ebony, Burl
Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bookcase with half-glazed doors and beautiful molding with segments and diamond decoration. The interior of the bookcase is fitted with height-adjustable shelves. The cabine...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Beech, Black Boucle, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier armchair from southern Germany around 1830.
Elegant shape with slightly curved square-tapered legs and spiral armrests.
Solid beech wood. Restored and hand-polished with ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and very rare, large Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguishe...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, around 1820, South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Small walnut veneered Biedermeier chest of drawers with five drawers. The chest of drawers rests on square tapered feet and has been professionally restored and polished by hand. The...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 91 cm / width 114 cm...
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1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cherrywood Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century, the Biedermeier period, showcasing a craftsmanship that stands the test of time. The construction is made of ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique footstool, France, around 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Footstool from the end of the 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height ...
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood feline legs and brass handles. Circa 1820s.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Inlaid table, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from France, circa 1880.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 71 cm / diameter 50 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs. T...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.
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