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19th Century Half cabinet, Biedermeier, Rhineland, around 1815/20 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1815/20, cherry veneered on softwood, concealed drawer
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Cherry, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Bookcase-Cabinet, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, ebony, intarsia, 2 doors, 2 drawers, 2 glazed
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19th Century Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

Antique Biedermeier Cabinet
Biedermeier Cabinet
$10,200 Sale Price
59% Off
H 74.5 in W 42.75 in D 22.5 in
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Burl

Antique Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
$1,850
H 82 in W 42 in D 24 in
Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
this corner cabinet of first Biedermeier period. Corner cabinet all veneered in poplar briarwood. The
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Poplar

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fine example of a classic Biedermeier design desk. Clad in fine mahogany veneer and
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

Materials

Wood

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Metal

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
$6,226 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.8 in W 45.67 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, exquisitely crafted in maple burl and veneers
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19th Century German Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, crafted in maple burl and veneers, showcasing
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19th Century German Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Burl

Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fine biedermeier walnut cabinet in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet
Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet
$3,532
H 76.78 in W 52.37 in D 25.99 in
Biedermeier Drum Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
banding, this Classic cabinet was often used as a pedestal, to display sculpture, a bust from antiquity or
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Drum Cabinet
Biedermeier Drum Cabinet
$5,180
H 57.25 in W 24.25 in D 16 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet, Austria, 1830 Birchwood, Biedermeier two door cabinet standing
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
$4,669
H 78.15 in W 53.55 in D 26.38 in
Biedermeier Cabinet, around 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier walnut cabinet with coffered doors and profiled cornice. The edges are set off
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Wood, Poplar, Walnut

Biedermeier Cabinet, around 1835
Biedermeier Cabinet, around 1835
$6,944
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 19th century German Walnut Biedermeier side cabinet. Beautiful, polished wood with
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
$8,800
H 34.5 in W 37 in D 21 in
Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid birch and fir with select Nordic birch veneers and recessed bookmatched figured birch panels, on compressed ball feet.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Birch

Biedermeier Cabinet
Biedermeier Cabinet
$5,720
H 64 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
Late Biedermeier Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Cabinet with concave curved front and lateral three-quarter-columns with leaf capitals and profiled
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

Late Biedermeier Cabinet, circa 1830
Late Biedermeier Cabinet, circa 1830
$3,352
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Germany cupboard/ Cabinet, ash wood
By Thomas Germany
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind cupboard , cabinet or armoire of elegant lines, masterpiece of the bourgeois style
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1830s Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Wood

Biedermeier Germany  cupboard/ Cabinet, ash wood
Biedermeier Germany  cupboard/ Cabinet, ash wood
$2,864 Sale Price
34% Off
H 70.48 in W 44.1 in D 18.12 in
Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is
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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
$2,634
H 58.27 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier cabinet in cherry veneer and polished by hand. The panels are decoratively set
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Cherry

Biedermeier Cabinet, South German around 1830
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German around 1830
$8,860
H 84.26 in W 49.41 in D 24.02 in
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German 1810, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier cabinet, South German 1810. Small cabinet or nightstand of the Biedermeier period. The
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

Biedermeier Cabinet, South German 1810, Walnut
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German 1810, Walnut
$3,900
H 30.12 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Biedermeier Cabinet from, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Cabinet, body of furniture made of pine wood, veneered with pyramidal mahogany. A
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Wood, Mahogany

Biedermeier Cabinet from, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Cabinet from, Early 19th Century
$3,352
H 53.55 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Biedermeier Sideboard or Liquor Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier sideboard, credenza or liquor cabinet with plenty of storage space. Has many
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Satin, Birch, Maple

Biedermeier Sideboard or Liquor Cabinet
Biedermeier Sideboard or Liquor Cabinet
$4,530 Sale Price
40% Off
H 42 in W 62.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
$6,000
H 63.78 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
German Biedermeier Side Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Biedermeier walnut 2-door side cabinet. Circa 1840. A timeless and classic touch for a
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19th Century Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

German Biedermeier Side Cabinet
German Biedermeier Side Cabinet
$7,800
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut Biedermeier cabinet exudes classic elegance and fine craftsmanship
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870 This piece of furniture is made of softwood
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1870s European Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany, Softwood

Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
$2,981
H 64.57 in W 45.28 in D 30.71 in
Architectural Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very rare and elegant Biedermeier cabinet of architectural form. Very simple in design with a
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Ash, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
by solid columns with leaf capitals. The cabinet stands on square feet and ends with a slightly
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, 1st Half 19th Century
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, 1st Half 19th Century
$4,430
H 59.85 in W 26.78 in D 16.74 in
Biedermeier Cabinet in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover a timeless treasure with this exquisite German cabinet dating back to Mid 19th Century
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut, Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinets, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary pair of rare 19th century walnut cabinets, coming from the famous Biedermeier period
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinets, Austria circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinets, Austria circa 1830
$19,800 / set
H 59.45 in W 30.9 in D 15.75 in
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Glass, 1820s, Austria
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning display cabinet, crafted in the Biedermeier style, dates back to the early 19th
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherry Wood Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier Cherry wood cabinet with ebonized details. This piece has
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing 19th century cherrywood cabinet, handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier period in Austria
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Brass

Small Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820, mahogany veneer. Beautiful
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this pair
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Mirror, Elm

Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets
Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets
$10,693 / set
H 70 in W 43.25 in D 20.75 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Darmstadt, DE
. The cabinet dates back to the Biedermeier period circa 1830. The glass is original mouth-blown from
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Pine, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
$5,927 Sale Price
27% Off
H 65.56 in W 40.95 in D 19.49 in
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Maple, Walnut, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Bohemia from the mid-19th century. It is made
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1850s Czech Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut cabinet. The piece
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Vitrine/ Display Cabinet, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, old restored Biedermeier nutwood vitrine cabinet, elaborately handcrafted in the famous
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Cherry, Spruce

Pair of Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Vitrine Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized vitrine or bookcase cabinets.
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Mid-17th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant small Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-19th century
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1850s Czech Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Solid Spruce, 1830s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier 1-door display cabinet. Period: 1830-1839 Source: Czechia Material
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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Spruce

Early 9th Century Biedermeier Walnut / Bronze Mounted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the world of the early 19th century with our impeccably crafted Biedermeier cabinet
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Bronze

Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet in Fruitwood & Ebonized Detail, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century German Biedermeier vitrine on cabinet base in fruitwood with ebonized and gilt accents
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Fruitwood

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier cherry wood corner cabinet is a classic example of 19th-century
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
$11,255
H 75.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Mahogany Cabinet - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of hand
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Console with Mirror
By Biedermeier
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super Biedermeier cabinet with single drawer and cupboard with matching pier mirror, excellent
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this impressive Biedermeier half-cabinet, crafted from stunning
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
$5,448 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Biedermeier Display Cabinet Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style:19th century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Origin:Germany Measures: Height:214 cm / 84.25
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinet with Drawer, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming 19th century Biedermeier nutwood cabinet from the famous period in Austria around 1850
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Brass

19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A lovely and light walnut cabinet/vitrine, with one original large glass door, glass side panels
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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Glass, Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier / Louis Philippe, around
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Spruce, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
$4,071 Sale Price
41% Off
H 35.04 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Ashwood Cabinet With Inlay Works - 19th Century, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier ashwood cabinet, elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1840. The
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Ash, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bookcase, Austria ca. 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century Biedermeier walnut cabinet/ bookcase/ vitrine coming from the early period
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Mahogany

19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice beautiful cabinet with straight lines. The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Spruce, Cherry

19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
$4,885 Sale Price
25% Off
H 66.93 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice corner cabinet from the time of the Biedermeier made of solid cherry from south Germany
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Biedermeier

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
$8,321 Sale Price
21% Off
H 84.65 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
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Antique Cabinet Biedermeier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique cabinet biedermeier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique cabinet biedermeier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and birch. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique cabinet biedermeier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique cabinet biedermeier bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique cabinet biedermeier over the years, but those crafted by Biedermeier and Boman OY are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Cabinet Biedermeier?

An antique cabinet biedermeier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Cabinet Biedermeier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
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