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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
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk Extended depth is 31". Additional information: Materials: Ebony Color: Light Yellow Per...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony

19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Authentic set of six Biedermeier chairs, meticulously preserved since their creation in 1820. Originating from Germany, they bear witness to the exceptional craftsmanship of the era....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and very large Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Folding console table Biedermeier around 1820/25 Mahogany veneered, top swivels and opens, rounded edges, restored condition, shellac hand polish Dimensions: Height 78 cm - Wi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier bench was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Top Showcase or Vitrine, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Vitrine or Top Showcase, display case or two-part bookcase in cherry veneer from south Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Upper pa...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede. Denmark, circa 1820.
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Suede, Beech, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A classic Biedermeier table from the period. The table was made mainly of walnut wood. The surface has a large chessboard made by a marquetry work with maple and walnut wood. The tab...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Spruce, Walnut

Antiques Tapestry Fireplace Screen Tilt Top Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th C Tapestry Fireplace Screen, Antique Belgian Tapestry Panel Mahogany Stand Victorian Romantic Decor Elegant antique tapestry fire screen in maho...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Sewing Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier side table, walnut veneered, 1 hidden drawer with interior partition and fold-out pincushion, restored condition, shellac polish height: 77 cm, width 55,5 cm, depth 39 cm
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Set of Five Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine walnut Biedermeier set of five chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distingui...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier oval writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. The table is attributed to the most prolific Viennese cabinet maker during the Biedermei...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large walnut Biedermeier console is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Showcase, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Showcase, France, circa 1890. Very good condition. dimensions: height 196 cm, width 85 cm
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1890s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped architectural top, inlaid fans to the inner edge. Ideal size for multi rooms such ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Mirror

Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut Solid wood and veneer from Austria circa 1825. Solid walnut body with slanted edges. Ebonized cornice and skirting board. 3 glass wr...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Inlaid Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century south German Biedermeier walnut inlaid trunk. Beautiful finish and gorgeous inlaid pattern. Fabulous!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)
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1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier Single Drawer Console
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier single drawer console with tapered legs. Nice scale and height. Could be used as a pier table or huntboard.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermei...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

Center End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Center End Side Occasio...
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1980s Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th century biedermeier bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier bookcase in very good original condition.
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1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather ins...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

Biedermeier Side Table with trefoil Base, Mahogany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small side table on a trefoil base with volute-shaped legs and carved leaf decorations in the lower section. Above it rises the smooth central column and the round table top with smo...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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. Sim...
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1880s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant tall Biedermeier trumeau tall chest was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs-Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee
Located in Houston, TX
The Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee is a splendid representation of the classic Biedermeier style, which emerged during the early 19th century in Central Europe. This e...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier Demi Lune console Large Demi Lune console, Biedermeier c. 1830, mahogany veneered, top with deep frame supported by three fully plastic col...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Style Bohemia Cut And Ground Red Crystal Vase
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. Delight...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated propo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Table, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 76 cm diameter 56 cm
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample storage as well. An exceptional piece!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelv...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Ebony

Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Solid Oak, Walnut Veneer, Fabric Stable construction in ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840-1849 Material: Oak, Walnut, Fabric Sofa dimensions: Height: 92 cm (36.2 in) Width: 13...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The woodwork of this artistically low type of Biedermeier chair is wonderfully cut. The basic color is oxblood red. On top of this layer flower and leaf motifs have been painted in t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) 19th century Biedermeier childrens portrait
Located in Münster, DE
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) Portrait of a child signed and dated center left, Riss 1829, oil on canvas, partly retouched, stretcher renewed, framed Dimensions: height 62 cm - width 50,5 cm François Nicholas Riss (1804 Moscow-1886 ibid) Born in Russia, he studied painting in Paris under Baron Antoine-Jean Gros. During his stay in France he mostly created portraits, including the famous portrait of the discoverer of Canada, Jean Cartier...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas

19th century biedermeier side table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier side table in very good original condition.
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1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Yellow Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish, new upholstery. dimensions: height 87 cm seat height ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna c. 1825. The secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craft...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture: Restored Mid-Century Maple Dining Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored five-piece dining chair set designed by the iconic Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture. Each chair in this ex...
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1960s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee. Item features a beautiful wood grain, cane seat, quality Italian craftsmanship, great style and form...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Burl

19th Century German Biedermeier Single Birchwood Pedestal - Antique Podium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Important chests in maple with burl veneer and ebonized details. Extraordinarily crafted Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryati...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Round Salon Walnut Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing the Biedermeier round table, made with Walnut veneer on a solid spruce wood base. This table features a simple yet elegant design and is perfect for intimate dinner parti...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Walnut

Table, France, mid-18th century of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, mid-18th century of the twentieth century. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 78 cm width 51 cm depth 36 cm
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions & Farmer's Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Wood: Mahogany dimensions : h. 130 cm w. 112 cm d. 62 cm
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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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