Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and
Brass
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian
Walnut, Fir
$6,990
H 30.31 in W 35.83 in D 23.62 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare, beautifully restored 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine
Brass
20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century unique Biedermeier writing desk, flamed birch Exceptional Biedermeier desk. With a
Birch
$2,885
H 31.89 in W 42.72 in D 19.49 in
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Spruce, Maple Veneer, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria from the early 19th century. It is made of
Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Spruce
$9,136Sale Price|23% Off
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with
Cherry, Walnut
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed
Brass
$3,666
H 31.89 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut, Reived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This writing desk with a drawer is an exceptionally elegant and rare example of Austrian furniture
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$4,950
H 31 in W 34.25 in D 27.5 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
Mahogany
$2,885
H 31.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Maple Source: Austria
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
$3,185
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
$1,442
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria (Vienna) from the 19th century. It is made
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk
Maple, Walnut
$5,890
H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 28.35 in
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beautifully as a refined writing desk but also works well as a versatile work table or a slim console table in
Brass
$2,885
H 31.89 in W 46.46 in D 28.35 in
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal
Cherry
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Bronze
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of flamed birchwood, ebonized handles, brass keys. Drop front writing
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of oak, inlaid ebonized wood, ebonized columns, and brass hardware
Brass
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
Wood
Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
Oak
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet
Leather, Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black
Leather, Birch
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid
Wood, Pearwood, Maple
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 42.5 in D 29.9 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a
Ash, Fruitwood
$7,400
H 31.25 in W 47.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese
Brass
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly
Cherry
$4,688
H 32.49 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant ladies desk dates from the early Biedermeier period around 1820 and was made in
Cherry, Softwood
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Five Drawer Desk, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with five drawers from the 19th century. This antique
Metal
$9,557
H 31.5 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier or Empire desk, circa 1820 Vienna Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D
Walnut
$6,491Sale Price|38% Off
H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
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
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Walnut Biedermeier Desk – Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to present this
Brass
$22,240Sale Price|27% Off
H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 38.98 in
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
details. This writing table would work great in the atmosphere of a library and in its clear Biedermeier
Brass
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The
Walnut
$7,032Sale Price|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful original Biedermeier Desk or Writing Table from Austria about 1830. Beautiful book
Softwood, Cherry, Glass
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
Bronze
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular
Wood
$6,251
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century
Cherry
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.
Wood
$4,680
H 31.7 in W 44.49 in D 34.06 in
Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique Danish writing desk crafted in richly mahogany, featuring a green felt inset
Brass
$13,638
H 29.34 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on
Birch
$2,850
H 29.5 in W 49.5 in D 35.5 in
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century
Wood, Burl
$5,400
H 30 in W 42.75 in D 22.5 in
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut desk from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and blond patina
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut and inlaid trimmed davenport table desk with single drawer
Walnut
$5,844
H 78.35 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1825 This exquisite Viennese Biedermeier
Pearwood
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Particular writing-table
Wood
$4,331Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Lyre Desk, circa 1825 This rare and substantial single-drawer
Walnut
$2,885
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier table - Writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$4,688
H 70.08 in W 35.04 in D 18.9 in
Lyra Secretaire in antique Vienna Biedermeier Style Majestic Work maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
the crowning of all European Furniture Art of The Biedermeier Period. Paw Feet and batons from solid
Maple
Biedermeier Table and Chair
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Female Biedermeier table and chair set.
Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk with One Drawer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Base of this Austrian Biedermeier center writing desk is mahogany veneered. The scalloped top is
Mahogany
Biedermeier Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Swedish walnut Biedermeier writing desk with 4 drawer gallery.
Walnut
Biedermeier Desk/Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sturdy construction four column - based Biedermeier desk/writing table for freestanding (backside
Biedermeier Style Writing Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sleek Biedermeier style writing desk in French Polish finish. There is some damage to the finish on
Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 68.9 in D 34.65 in
Original Antique Biedermeier Desk Writing Furniture Made of Cherry
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful and exciting Biedermeier desk from the 1840s. A unique item with a great cherry wood
Cherry
Biedermeier Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Vividly figured Hungarian ash with mahogany detailing.
Ash, Mahogany
19th C. Biedermeier Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
19th c. Biedermeier writing table, raised on fluted columns. Walnut with ebonized wood details.
Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Located in Senden, NRW
Stunning late Biedermeier era writing table or desk made of amazing walnut wood with a stunning
Walnut
Biedermeier Desk
Located in New York, NY
Ashe, Elm and Fruitwood.
Elm, Fruitwood
Exemplary Biedermeier Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier desk is exemplary in design, very rare, sturdy constructed and
Brass
Biedermeier Period Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Biedermeier period desk, Northern Germany, 1830s. Made of birch. Spacious desk with numerous
Birch
Biedermeier Oval Desk Designed by Josef Danhauser
Located in Bantam, CT
A highly unusual Biedermeier second period oval desk with ebonized highlights and inlaid writing
1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
trim, inlaid with ebony. Original hinges, brass pulls, lock. Pull-out writing surface over the large
Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Pine
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 24.02 in
German Biedermeier Walnut Veneer Inlay Writing Centre Table with One Drawer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elegant Biedermeier writing table with one drawer is all walnut veneered, a thin line of maple
Maple, Walnut
Oval Biedermeier Table or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Biedermeier table from the workshop of Josef Danhauser has matching walnut veneer
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the writing desk (dxwxh
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Oval Sized Biedermeier Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Biedermeier table was either used for a large Biedermeier sofa as a writing table. The uncommonly serpentine
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
Walnut
Bean Desk
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Rome, IT
Writing desk made in solid black rovere wood. Measures: Cm / L/W 210 - P/D 87 - H 75.
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Library Table
Located in Midlothian, VA
Biedermeier Walnut Library Table on Classic Reeded Column Base
Walnut
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Pair of Austrian veneered columns with lion's paw Biedermeier circa1840s
Located in Milano, IT
con zampa leonina. Piano in marmo nero. Epoca Biedermeier 1840 circa. Provenienza Austria. Dimensioni
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant. Has original leather writing surface and appears to
Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s
Located in Senden, NRW
Elegant ladies desk or small writing table From Vienna. Offers a distinctive red brown wooden color
Cherry
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mahogany and Brass Desk with Drawers from 19th Century
Located in Florence, IT
Italian mahogany and brass desk with drawers from 19th century the eventual restoration of the top
Brass
Biedermeier Blondewood Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Biedermeier blondewood inlaid writing desk with X-frame trestle end supports, circa 1840.
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
Walnut
Gaisbauer Cullman Writing Desk
By Gaisbauer
Located in Westport, CT
An adaptation of the classic writing desk. Example shown uses German walnut with three drawers in
Walnut
SALE! - Viennese Biedermeier Vitrine/ Writing Desk/Secretaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Early Vienese Biedermeier Vitrine/Writing Desk/ Secretaire in three parts- four drawers bottom
Ebony, Pine, Walnut
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Central German, 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier writing desk with courtly provenance. The desk has four drawers on each
Cherry, Burl
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine
Metal
Biedermeier Writing Desk Nut Wood, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This exceptional Biedermeier writing desk hailing from Austria, circa 1830, has a compact but very
Walnut
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the
Brass
Period German Biedermeier Writing Desk, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable quality 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood writing table or desk fitted with five
Satinwood
Vintage Walnut Biedermeier Writing Desk With Leather Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage walnut Biedermeier writing desk with an embossed leather inlay top. The Biedermeier style
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Unique Restored German Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Maple Source: Germany
Wood, Lacquer, Maple
Sold
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in L 29.93 in
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk/Ebony Base
By Walter Biedermann
Located in Malibu, CA
Biedermeier writing desk/table with stunning walnut veneers. Tiny inlaid border with 2 tone band
Hardwood, Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 32.28 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Writing Desk With Inlay Works, Austria ca. 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, rare 19th century nutwood/ walnut writing desk from the famous Biedermeier period in
Brass
Sold
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier style writing desk originates from Bohemia from the first half of the 19th
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 24.41 in
Biedermeier Square Walnut Wood Austrian Writing Table Desk, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Biedermeier desk from the early 1800s, rich and elaborate in its forms. All veneered in walnut
Poplar, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table
By Biedermeier
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century Biedermeier writing table with bone inlay on each corner and a single drawer.
Bone, Fruitwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 48.82 in L 31.5 in
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Pedestal Partner Desk, circa 1840-1860
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1840-1860 Biedermeier satin
Satin, Birch
Biedermeier Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Toronto, ON
An elegant country or rustic pine Beidermier occasional table with stylish splayed legs.
Pine
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Very handsome mahogany writing desk in the Classic Biedermeier style. Beautiful wood grain and nice
Mahogany
Late 20th century Biedermeier style writing desk
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an elegant late 20th century mahogany and satinwood Biedermeier style writing desk. This
Wood
A Biedermeier Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
A Biedermeier Style Walnut Writing Desk. Very nice band style stretcher bells centered. This piece
Austrian Josef Danhauser Style Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The design of this Biedermeier walnut desk shows the influence of Austrian furniture designer Josef
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Cherrywood 3-Drawer Demilune Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
The demilune top above a frieze apron fitted with 3 drawers at the front; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports
Cherry
Sold
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Biedermeier Desk, Writing Table, Mahogany, Berlin, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th century Biedermeier desk - writing table Northern Germany / Berlin Mahogany Biedermeier
Mahogany
Single Drawer Biedermeier End or Side Table or Writing Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
A single drawer Biedermeier end or side table.
Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Biedermeier-style Writing Desk in Cherry, Germany, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Desk in cherry veneer on high square legs with straight frame and two drawers. The edges are
Cherry
Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815
Located in New York, NY
A light and lovely desk, originally designed for writing tasks in a 19th century family room. Such
Birch
Antique Biedermeier Style Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier style cherry wood and ash writing table, late 19th century. With a rectangular
Ash, Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Lovely slightly faded book matched walnut; the rectangular overhanging top above two frieze drawers; raised on baluster side supports joined by a turned stretcher and raised on folia...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk /Writing Table in Brown Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
This early 19th century antique Austrian Biedermeier desk or writing table is made out of Pine and
Brass
German Cherrywood Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier writing table out of cherrywood, standing on curved legs with connecting
Cherry
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Viennese Biedermeier cherry wood desk, standing on column legs with a turned stretcher between them
Brass
$4,616Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
Maple
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style. It has a beautiful walnut veneer ...
Elm, Walnut
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.
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.