Biedermeier Glass Cabinet
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Cabinets
Ebony, Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Ash, Spruce
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Elm
Antique 1850s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Spruce
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Cherry, Spruce
Antique 1850s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Corner Cupboards
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vitrines
Glass, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Birch, Pine, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Softwood, Wood
20th Century Biedermeier Vitrines
Wood, Pine, Beech, Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Mahogany
20th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Cherry, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
1990s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Glass, Pine
Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass
Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Maple
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Iron
Antique 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1860s Biedermeier Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Silk, Glass, Fruitwood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wool, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Austrian Cabinets
Pine, Glass, Mirror
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A Close Look at Biedermeier Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
- What is a glass cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A glass cabinet may simply be called a glass cabinet because its name is likely referring to a cabinet or other case piece that features transparent glass panes on the doors. The glass will offer clear views of items inside cabinets. Find glass cabinets and other case piece furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a type of cabinet with glass doors on it. The purpose of a curio cabinet is to display all your curiosities, such as porcelain figures or your favorite china collection. On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique curio cabinets from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends, some cabinets have glass installed within them or are customizable to fit glass panels into their doors. Glass cabinets are a great way to proudly display collectible sculptures, rare books or decorative objects, and these furnishings add an open look to any room of your home. Shop a wide collection of cabinets, with and without glass on 1stDibs.