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
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
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Three chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The chairs are in very good condition, the seats and backrests are covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: ...
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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet or Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cupboard from the Biedermeier period around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer with a beautiful continuous veneer pattern on a spr...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Table with Marquetry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut center table from the 19th century with circular marquetry top, radiating motifs and pedestal base. This 19th-century Biedermeier period walnut center tab...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Zoological Original Lithograph Featuring a Monkey from 1831-35
Located in Hamburg, DE
Transport yourself to the Biedermeier era with this exquisite and rare original lithograph from the book "Neue Bildergalerie der Jugend." Published between 1831 and 1835 by Carl Hell...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Biedermeier Dining Table, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Timeless Gem: Authentic 1820 Biedermeier Dining Table from Southern Germany
Immerse yourself in the charm of history with our exquisite Biedermeier Dining table, a true t...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Antique Dutch Willem III. Nutwood & Ebonized Wood Tea Bucket 1850s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning design antique bucket.
In the mid 19th century this handcrafted tea bucket would have been used for keeping ones tea kettle warm. On the bottom of the w...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
First o...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Oak, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. New traditional upholstery was made with respect to the orig...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Oak
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Birch Dining Chairs 2 Arm / 4 Side Mid 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six Mid 20th Century Biedermeier Style Birch Chairs with Brocade Upholstery. Comprising four armchairs, and two side chairs; off-white upholstery with black trim.
Provenance...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
Pair Italian signed Wicker slipper chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of unique and beathiful slipper chairs ,solid Mahogany frame ,
comes with a Wicker upholstery . Very good quality chairs .
Signed Made in Italy ,and the signature of the maker .
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wicker
19th CENTURY SET OF FOUR BIEDERMEIER CHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant set consisting of four ebonized wooden chairs, dating back to the mid-19th century, of French manufacture. These chairs feature a chalky underlay, which gives them a sophisti...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Bottle from ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier sewing or side table in cherry wood from South Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Drawer with original sewing equipment.
Elegant, cur...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Console Table with Stone Top, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier console table with dark granite top and mirrored back panel. The chest of drawers is veneered in burr walnut. The smooth frame is fitted with a drawer, which rest...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Small Biedermeier Ash Mirror, c. 1830s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror . Wonderful grain in the Ash Wood .
comes with the original distressed mirror .
The ink decoration on this charming mirror is a rare survivor. Whi...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
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1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Marquetry Nightstands Bedside Chests - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Biedermeier style nightstands, unbranded. Nutwood with decorative marquetry designs, marquetry to top with ogee edge & rounded corners, crystal knob hardware, and bracket f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
Category
1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting with Flowers and Fruits, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting was painted around 1820.
It remains it original fantastic condition and shows a table scenery with Flowers and Fruits. A...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs Set of Seven Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 Circa 1820's Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs, executed in birch, having a curved crest continuing to the ebonized and turned back support and rising on outswept legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Fruitwood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Fruitwood and ebonized Fruitwood armchair. The armchair is raised by four gently curved square legs below the straight front apron...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by four gently curved square leg...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
French Carved Daybed With Swan Details C. 1930
Located in Long Island City, NY
French carved daybed with swan details, circa 1930's. Newly upholstered cushions.
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our luxurious Biedermeier children's bench, a versatile piece that doubles as an elegant bed for your cherished pets. This rare gem, hailing from the early 19th century B...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Walnut Nightstands, 1920, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door. Loire Vall...
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier carved and painted cane chair circa 1800.
A fine example of early austrian biedermeier furniture. Shaped backrest with pierced detailing, main feature being...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary, Birchwood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary,
Germany, 1820
Birchwood
Antique Biedermeier secretary made of birch wood, handmad...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut Marquetry Armoire Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) burl walnut marquetry decorated armoire, the two door case with burlwood marquetry above two drawers, camfered corners and rising on compressed ball f...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Period German Biedermeier Fruitwood Glazed Door Cabinet Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) Fruitwood German Biedermeier Three Door Glazed Cabinet Rising on Four Ebonized Tapered Legs. The three divided lite glazed doors with p...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
Rare Classic Biedermeier Gilded Count Buquoy Hyalith (True black) Scent Bottle
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An important and rare gilded low bodied scent bottle with crown shouldered neck and mitre stopper made by Count Boquoy in c1825 made in their revolutionary newly invented opaque true...
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Table, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless sophistication of our exquisite Biedermeier table, where meticulous design meets refined craftsmanship. This captivating piece boasts a round top that effortl...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Freestanding Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier freestanding console table made of hand crafted Walnut, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The particularized carved table is suppo...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top & One-Drawer & Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by t...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. Both chairs are in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. W...
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1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820.
The chest is made of the finest gold ash; a beautiful blond wood with figured graining. To the top of ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Ebony
Biedermeier Walnut Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a circular top with pie shape matched veneer and inner inlaid pinwheel inlay. The base with square shape baluster support with a hexagonal plinth base. Color is brighter than ac...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. It was made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. It has un...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks, 1863
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, 1863. Each: Tapering socket with turned-down rim and overhanging base mounted to knopped baluster shaft on domed an...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Biedermeier mirror with wooden frame. 1820 - 1850
Located in CADALSO, ES
Original condition
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Tilt Top Dining Table
By Biedermeier
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho dining table. A stunning Biedermeier table with incredible wood grain detail. Original hardware with tilt top d...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine maple pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese Biedermeier piece from circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color Fre...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Cherrywood veneered on softwood. The edges of the doors and the strip between the doors are set in ebony.
Book-matched cherrywood veneer inlay at the bottom front of the doors. Ebonized corner columns and moldings in the cornice and base.
Solid cherry wood square tapered legs. 4 old glass windows...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Oil Painting French Family Portrait
Located in 263-0031, JP
The term “Biedermeier” was first wielded as mildly disparaging designation for the bourgeois domesticity, so idealized by German society in the post-Napoleonic era prior to the 1848 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
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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