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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 Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier single drawer table was made during the early Viennese Biedermeier period, circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticat...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherrywood, Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original Biedermeier Bergere chairs in cherry wood from Austria around 1830. Cherry veneer and solid, hand-polished with shellac (french polished). Solid cherry sto...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Cherry, Softwood

Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely rare and one of a kind custom made Plaque represents the History of Jewish People and their acceptance in society and freemasonry through out the world. The Plaque had been hand crafted and designed by August Klein- Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of the Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. The Revolution of 1848 in the Austrian Empire seen by many Jewish intellectuals as a welcome opportunity to agitate for the emancipation of their community. Generally the social evolution of the Jewish community, the growing number of Jews who wanted to become Masons,their cultural integration, and the progress of the process that would soon lead to their legal emancipation all worked in favor of this change in attitude. In Austria it all started in 1742, only 25 years after the founding of the Grand Lodge of London and Winchester, the Lodge "Aux Trois Canons” was consecrated in Vienna by a Lodge from Breslau. It was, however, closed only six months later by order of “Empress” Maria Theresa I. Her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen, (later the German Emperor Franz I...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Half Cabinet from 1820, Germany Standing on four legs with plates cabinet, made of massive ash wood with harmonious graining. The plates and the upper edge are ebonized....
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Zabihi Collection Worn Caucasian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Caucasian rug. 16'' x 16''
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body. At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Birch Revived polish. Preserved unseated original upholstery. Pr...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Biedermeier for Baker Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
The high-end Baker manufacturer was inspired by this so refined Biedermeier style and made these chairs with the same attention. Biedermeier itself was inspired by the Directoire Fr...
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1830s American Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Upholstery

Swedish Biedermeier Black Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier hardwood chair. This skillfully executed chair has all the right curves, edge scalloping, polished veneers, ebonized accents and a handsome new...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Bottom Compartment MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Vitrine Display Case Bottom Compartment MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Walnut mirror, Northern Europe, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Walnut mirror, Northern Europe, circa 1910. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 171 cm, width 81 cm
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1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in Measures: 19" x 20".
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Oak, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construc...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Cherry, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Biedermeier shovel chairs with slightly flared legs and straight rails. The chairs are veneered in cherry. They are newly covered with a grey striped fabric and hand-poli...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

French 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French Biedermeier polished satinwood bookcase with ebony accents. This attractive open bookcase, circa 1830 in date, has a stunning pair of ebonized columns wi...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Rocking Chair, Mahogany, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique rocking chair North Germany Mahogany Late Biedermeier, around 1840 Dimensions: Height: 97 cm, width: 5...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Framed Engraving Portrait Renaissance Medici Pope, Leo X (1474-1521), 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of Renaissance Medici Pope, Leo X (1474-1521). Beautiful hand crafted Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size ...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished and ready to place. Several drawers and compartments for storage .
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Danish Late Empire Mahogany Center Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 19th century Danish empire / biedemeier mahogany center table. Large circular top with beaded table apron and a hexagonal shaped column support ending on carved lion’s paw fee...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green line...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk We present you this piece of furniture composed of a three-drawer dresser with a sliding de...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

Late Biedermeier Dining Table, Sweden 1880
Located in New York, NY
An elegant dining table from the end of the 19th century that extends easily for additional guests. All facing surfaces are veneered in birch, stained to a rich caramel color. The e...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning Karl Johan Swedish birch secretary or "bureau" with twelve inner drawers surrounding a 3-part central cubie area. Exterior has one upp...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice deep rich color and patina to the Maple surfac...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple

Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Walnut with walnut & other wood veneers, decorative overhang to top, wood keyhole escutcheons to doors with brass key...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered. The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood

Antique chest of drawers - pillar, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A post-type chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century. Furniture currently under renovation. Dimensions: height 149 cm / width 73 cm / depth 45 cm
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tall Biedermeier Corner Cabinets designed by Karl Bock 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely gorgeous, a rare find! Circa 1940, these concave form cupboards with four hinged doors have silver toned metal mounts with shelved interiors and flush bases. Originall...
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Mid-20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple

ANTIQUE 1880 SWEDiSH BIEDERMEIER WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880 Walnut Swedish Biedermier dressing table stool Please note the delivery fee ...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early Biedermeier Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers: Exquisite Elegance and Timeless Beauty! Introducing our stunning Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, a true...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier ash table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exce...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Marble

Framed Engraving Portrait of Miss Chaworth, German Biedermeier Period 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is approx. 6.13" high and 5.25" wide. A nice addition to any room or library. Information about the artist: It was framed and sold by the Royal Bavarian art...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier pillar cabinet or small furniture with shutter sliding door from south Germany around 1820. * Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Ebonized surrounding corner inlay. * Draw...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, South German 1820 This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs has a gorgeous walnut veneer. They have very pretty hand-carved details on the armrests. T...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant early Biedermeier / neoclassical secretaire from south Germany around 1820, early 19th century. Cherry wood book-matched veneered on softwood and cherry solid wood, partly ebonized. Inside in mahogany veneer with drawers and three open compartments. Above one long drawer under the cornice. Below two long drawers with old box locks. Fully restored and hand-polished with shellac. Dimensions: * Metric: H 150 cm x W 96...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs, ebonized banding, four tapering legs and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of Bi...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Framed German Lithographed Portrait of a Noble Lady, German Biedermeier 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is appr...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Framed German Lithographed Portrait of a Seraphine, German Biedermeier 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Beautiful hand crafted Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is approx. 8.88" high and 6.5" w...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Eight Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs by Burton-Ching
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of eight beautifully proportioned mahogany dining chairs in the Biedermeier style made by Burton-Ching. The chairs have graceful sloping outward legs, a backrest of carved intert...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Biedermeier Table, South German 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this late Biedermeier Salon or Dining Table, originating from South Germany and dating back to 1830-40. Crafted with w...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Pair of 21th Century Biedermaier Style Pine Wood Commodes or Night Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers or nightstands, of current artisan manufacturing of cabinetry, based on the Biedermaier style, is an interpretation of a more rustic style, in solid pine wo...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) elm wood bench crafted in a double \"X\" form design with a contoured seat upholstered in faux leopard fur fabric, with turned central stretcher, ...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality brass banding inset into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish.       
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer

Biedermeier Extendable Table, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Antique Extendable Biedermeier Table, 1820-30, Walnut This antique extendable Biedermeier table dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from southern Germany. The table has a very pre...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Bow Front Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century German Biedermeier walnut bow front commode. Very fine finish and beautiful inlaid pattern. Superb!!
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18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Rectangular CherryWood Austrian Sofa Table, 1900
Located in Rome, IT
Art Nouveau sofa table, from the rich and elaborate forms. Completely veneered in cherrywood, with the top that has a darker wood inlay along the perimeter of the rectangular top, its edge ends up as a sharp corner. Even the sofa table band...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Table, Germany 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the timeless elegance of an original Biedermeier Dining Table dating back to the 1820-30 era. Hailing from Southern Germany, this exquisite table stands as a testament to th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in...
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1870s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Burl

Restored Biedermeier Wardrobe, Spruce, Original Paintings, Czechia, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Spruce Wardrobe With Original Paintings. Source: Czechia Period: 1800-1809 Material: Spruce Professionally restored. ...
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Early 1800s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Spruce, Wood, Lacquer

Biedermeier Style Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier Style 5-drawer wood chest featuring a decorative stepped top with a narrow drawer followed by 4 evenly spaced larger drawers with ebonized diamond shaped pulls and 4 tapered block feet...
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Metal Scroll Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage Boho dining chairs. A chic metal frame with a scroll design. Done in the manner of Biedermeier. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch Classic and simple Biedermeier wall mirror, framed in solid wood, flamed birch. Southern Germany around 1860/1870
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Birch

2 Seater Biedermeier Mahogany Wood Dolphins Carving Sofa Romo Fabric Grey Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant small Biedermeier sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of dolphins on the front. The sofa is upholstered in Romo-fabric. Denmark c. 1820-1830.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking volute capitals and ebonised mouldings rises above the wide plinth zone. The head d...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchair were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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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