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
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
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed.
The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
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19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Set of 4 Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seat, around 1820, Germany, so called shovel chairs, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, horsehair cover, restored condition, sh...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier side table with drawer from South Germany circa 1825.
Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 77 cm x W 54 cm x...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. The table is a gorgeous example of early Biedermeier with E...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
South Germany, 1820-1825
Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
in mahogany wood and inlaid in various wood essences with Dutch flora and fauna motifs
h 75 x 116 cm
good original condition
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Small Cabinet, Walnut, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier nightstand or small half cabinet from south Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered and solid. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Two drawers, one door, brass buttons,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Jewelry Box Casket Nutwood 1820s
Located in Münster, DE
Casket
Biedermeier, around 1830
Walnut veneered, hinged
with interior dividers and small drawers,
restored condition
Shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 30 cm
...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item # 312SBP08Q
A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sofa and Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in Biedermeier style. Refined carving on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birch Wood, Sweden 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of furniture that effortlessly blends elegance and functionality - the Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birc...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Biedermeier Side Table, Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of our vintage Biedermeier Side Table featuring a stunning walnut veneer. Originating from Southern Germany and crafted in 1820, this elegant oval-shaped table wit...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cathedral Mantel Clock by Delaunay Chauvau 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gothic style Biedermeier Pendulum bronze Cathedral Clock with black patina and gilded brass decorated with Gothic arches and an harp player.
This piece is entirely sculpted, heavily gilded bronze, white white enamel dial with roman numerals.
A 1830 model with stepped base on four round spherical feet with architectural construction, pendulum clock movement...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820
Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer,
Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period
Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straightlined Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet in cherry wood veneer from southern Germany around 1820.
* Blonde book-matched cherry wood veneered on softwood.
* Th...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood
Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Commode in Walnut Veneer with Full Columns and Brass Fittings from Austria circa 1830
Walnut veneered and solid. Two ebonized full columns.
Top drawer straight, bot...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820.
Walnut veneered. Ebony inlays. Brass button. Inside with complete original sewing equipmen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique center table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1870, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Made of mahogany wood
Dimensions: height 58 cm / width 120...
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1870s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Walnut and maple veneered on hardwood.
Original old Ink painting on maple (Winged Cupid with chalice and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Paint
Biedermeier Dining Set, Round Table, 4 Chairs, Fully Restored, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful dining set was made in Austria in 19th Century. It consists of 4 chairs and round table. It is made of mahogany wood and the chairs backrests are veneered with mahogan...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Demi Lune Table, 1815-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Demilune Table, 1815-20
Elevate your space with our exquisite Biedermeier demilune table, celebrated for its timeless elegance a...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Box, Cherry Wood with Inlays, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous antique Biedermeier Box, Cherry Wood with Inlays, Austria circa 1820.
Cherrywood veneered. Inlays in maple, pearwood and walnut on the top lid.
Inside with mirror and 1 draw...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Pearwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase with a two-door base and a two-door top with glazed doors with rhomboid strutting. The cabinet ist veneered in cherry and stands on square feet with ebonised det...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Glass
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Flamed Birch, Maple, Ebony, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry Box in Birch Wood from Austria circa 1820
Flamed birch veneer. Ebony inlay. Inside in bright Maple wood.
Mirror inserted into the top of the lid. Brass ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch, Ebony, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gueridon on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small gueridon on castors with blackened volute legs and a tripod base. An octagonal, smooth column rises above it, supporting the round table top with a dark frame. The table has be...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.
This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope. Circa 1860
The Drawers and Fall Having Wonderful Matched Flame Mahogany Veneers.
Th...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers.
The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinrtmarker and a craftsman lacque...
Category
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Late 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Chic Burl wood urns with a Biedermeier motif. Monumental in size and drama. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired fro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Dressing Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, very elegant and fine neoclassical Biedermeier dressing table or Pondreuse, from southern Germany around 1830
Walnut veneered on softwood and walnut solid wood. Mirror can be r...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful narrow/not so large Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1830. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer. The chest of drawers comes from...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers,
South Germany, 1820
Early Biedermeier Chest with three drawers. The chest is made of solid cherrywood. The middle drawer with the dimensions of...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY 18th Century
plated in fruit wood with inlays representing gallant scenes and floral motifs.
Wavy box with three drawers, showing factory interior with d...
Category
18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Burl Wood Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Boho side table. A chic Burl wood construction done in the manner of Biedermeier. Perfect as a side table or even a petite coffee table. You decide! Acquired from ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine:
Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she
per...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Biedermeier Table, c. 1840-1850
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Biedermeier sofa table which can also be used as a desk or occasional table. The table is made of cherry wood veneer over a pine base, it has curving supports connected by a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table,
1820-1825, South Germany
Cherry wood
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central Europe b...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console. Made of cherry featuring rectangular form with wavecrest design and two drawers supported by tapered legs. Circa mi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany featuring traditional form with fauteuil padded arms and flared ear / wing back with...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Birch Secretary Bureau from Germany, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich birch and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary.
Refer to close up photos to appreciate the stunning grain pattern of the flame birch veneer.
Multi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
A small showcase, France, circa 1910. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small showcase, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after professional renovation in our workshop. The display case has a mirror and the interior is upholstered with new fabr...
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1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. 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
Biedermeier Table, Vienna 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the timeless beauty of our exquisite Biedermeier table crafted in walnut in 1820 Vienna. This remarkable piece boasts an elegant fluted central column that gracefully stands...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Console Table, Two Drawers, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine, early Biedermeier / Empire Console table from Southern Germany around 1820.
Blonde cherry wood veneered on softwood and cherry solid wood, partly ebonized. Two thick round ebon...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif.
...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of solid cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 opening doors at the bottom. A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
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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