Biedermeier Bureau
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptionally Rare Ebonized Viennese Biedermeier Bureau-Commode – Vienna, circa 1820–1825
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
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Ash, Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bureau-commode is a rare and highly refined example of
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
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Brass
$13,400
H 38.5 in W 49.25 in D 24 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
$10,400
H 40.5 in W 50.25 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
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Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier two part bureau, secretary with a two door glass display made of hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Pine
$8,900
H 89.5 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Very good condition, after renovation in our workshop
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Bureau Secretaire, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, rootwood, intarsia, secret compartments.
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
$3,002
H 42.52 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, ci...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Armchair of Unusual Form, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier fauteuil de bureau or Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair) of
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Chairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight & Heavy Solid Oak
Located in Landshut, BY
This rather straight, very heavy solid oak Viennese baroque folding desk has been carefully restored to its original condition - no replacements! Even the 2 main keys are still there...
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Antique 1850s Austrian Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,381
H 39.77 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
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Authentic Conical Biedermeier Bureau, about 1830
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Rare authentic conical Biedermeier bureau made of the finest mahogany. The Biedermeier era is
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its desk top, the writing desk features a drawer which can be locked. The desk top rests on four baluster columns and can be pulled out by about 20 cm, if need be and a larger ...
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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840
Located in Uppingham, GB
Bureau/writing desk walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840.
Roll top front, opening to a draw out
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Walnut
Bureau Danish Biedermeier Early 19th Century Cylinder Top
Located in Santander, ES
Early 19th century Biedermeier period Bureau of Danish origin of finely figured mahogany veneers
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Bureau Biedermeier with Cylinder Top 1850s with Fine Mahogany
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding Danish Biedermeier cylinder top Bureau dating to the mid-19th century with impressive
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Biedermeier Secretaire a Abatant Walnut Veneer, German, circa 1820, Bureau
Located in Seattle, WA
A handsome Biedermeier secretaire a abatant in walnut veneer
Elegant minimal design with
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 64.5 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Burled Birch Bureau Cylindre Desk, Sweden
Located in Hollywood, FL
The upper section with three doors, above a roll top writing surface and three drawers below.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Ebony
Swedish Secretaire Barrel Roll Top Bureau Bookcase Biedermeier Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive large 19th century Swedish flamed mahogany secretaire in the Biedermeier
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 84.73 in W 46.15 in D 23.75 in
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire
Located in Senden, NRW
Original antique Biedermeier secretaire or bureau with beautifully ebonized framing columns. This
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Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Secretaires
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Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Commode
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th Century biedermeier bureau commode.
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This early 19th century Biedermeier bureau was made in two sections, circa 1810-1830. The casework
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut Biedermeier Bureau à Cylindre
Located in Dallas, TX
A rectangular ebonized top over three drawers above the cylindre which opens to reveal three drawers on either side of a document well, the well inlaid with a chess board pattern and...
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Bookcase in Ash with Crossbanding and Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period ash Bureau bookcase with crossbanding and bun feet, originating in Germany
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Ash
H 80 in W 49.5 in D 26 in
Biedermeier Cylinder Front Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany cylinder front bureau cabinet which opens to reveal pidgeon holes and drawers, two large
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Biedermeier Mahogany and Lemon Wood Bureau Bookcase
Located in Valladolid, ES
Bureau-bookcase in mahogany wood, lemongrass wood inside. Different drawers inside the bureau.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Cylinder-Top Bureau Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good north Germany (possibly Hamburg) Biedermeier Cylinder Bureau overall of beautifully figured
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Bureau
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish Biedermeier secrétaire is in good condition and full of character. It has many
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Antique 1860s Swedish Secretaires
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Satinwood
Antique Biedermeier Birch Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
. The wood grain appears to glow from within, and the detailed drawers and classic Biedermeier black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Birch Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Evocative birch Biedermeier secretary with 19 inner drawers surrounding a central cubby. Please
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Birch
Antique Biedermeier Mahogany Cylinder Bureau c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, antique French Louis Philippe Biedermeier flame mahogany, alabaster and ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
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Mahogany
Antique Swedish Birch Biedermeier Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Birch Swedish country biedermeier chest of drawers that also serves as a secretary or bureau
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 40 in W 44.75 in D 20.5 in
Northern Italian Biedermeier Double-Sided Desk or Bureau Plat, c. 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant early 19th century northern Italian Biedermeier desk or bureau plat of solid mahogany frame
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th century Continental Biedermeier Empire st. Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and extremely high quality 19th century Continental Biedermeier Empire / Neo
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Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Ormolu
German Biedermeier Art Deco Walnut Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
German Biedermeier Art Deco Walnut Bureau Plat Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top, 20th Century
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20th Century German Art Deco Desks
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Walnut
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Biedermeier birch secretary desk with three lowers drawers and a top drawer that folds down
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, South Germany/Munich, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant and unadorned Biedermeier secretaire/ bureau/ escritoire from Munich, circa 1820.
It
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Bone, Wood, Cherry, Walnut
H 57.49 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cylinder bureau from the southern German Biedermeier period circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 49.22 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
Antique Birch Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Evocative birch biedermeier secretary with 20 inner drawers surrounding a central cubbie(a "hidden
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Birch
19th Century Swedish Birch Bureau Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch bureau bookcase circa 1830.
Fine quality Biedermeier period bureau
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Birch
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, ci...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Neoclassical Bureau Plat (Writing Tables)
Located in Westport, CT
A generously sized walnut Bureau Plats with applied black leather inset tops complete with gold
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1820s Biedermeier Bureau
Located in Senden, NRW
A 1820s Biedermeier commode veneered with cherrywood. The hand polished veneer gives the piece a
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Antique 1820s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Cylinder Top Bureau Desk
Located in Santander, ES
Fine Biedermeier Bureau dating to the beginning of the 19th century and of north German origin
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Biedermeier Cylinder Top Bureau Sweden
Located in Santander, ES
Antique Biedermeier Revival* satin birch bureau with cylinder top and attractive interior of 9
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Antique 1890s Swedish Biedermeier Desks
Secretaire Bureau Bookcase 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch
Located in Santander, ES
Elegant Biedermeier Secretaire Bureau Bookcase of finely figured satin birch. The upper section
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bookcases
H 81.89 in W 46.07 in D 27.96 in
Biedermeier Commode and Bureau Made of Walnut with Brass Handles
Located in Senden, NRW
Walnut veneered four-drawer dresser from the time
of the Biedermeier, origin, circa 1845 -1850
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary with Cylinder Top Bureau
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding secretary Biedermeier of Danish origin with cylinder top bureau, exterior of
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
H 85.44 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in
Biedermeier Secretary/Bureau with Drawers, Cherrywood, circa 1820, Mirror Inside
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Cherrywood outside, Mapleroot veneer inside
• Circa 1820
• Overall architectural interiority
• Mirror inside
• Parts ebonized
• Three drawer slides in the bottom
• Hidden dra...
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Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaires
H 60.24 in W 42.52 in D 20.08 in
Danish Biedermeier Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Period Danish Biedermeier Secretary bureau in mahogany with satinwood trim with cylinder desk
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Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Biedermeier Secretaire in Mahogany, circa 1820
Located in Senden, NRW
A Biedermeier roll-bureau from 1820 in partly solid, partly veneered mahogany. The piece was made
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Antique 1820s Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Biedermeier Writing Desk with Leather and Ebony Detailing, circa 1820
Located in San Antonio, TX
Biedermeier writing table or bureau plat with rectangular top fitted with later black leather panel
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Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Neoclassical Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Biedermeier cherrywood commode/bureau with ebony accents circa 1830. The top drawer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Cylinder top Bureau Secretaire
Located in Santander, ES
Imposing Biedermeier bureau of flame mahogany and of North German origin with cylinder top. The
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks
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Biedermeier Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the biedermeier bureau you’re looking for. A biedermeier bureau — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. A biedermeier bureau, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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