Biedermeier Period Collection
Biedermeier Furniture Collection (Germany, Austria, ca. 1815–59)
Biedermeier furniture represents 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 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 pieces offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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Biedermeier Period Wood and Gilt Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Austrian Biedermeier period gilt and polychromed wood clock. Chiseled gold Swiss movement, signed: P.Francois a' Nion.
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Ormolu
Biedermeier Centre Table, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Exceptional circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier walnut centre table of oval form having exquisite radiant pattern veneer top and single full-length centre drawer above ebonized doric col...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four 19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four mid-19th century Karl Johan Swedish side chairs made of birchwood with ebonized top rail and details. The Karl Johan period is the equivalent of Biedermeier in Germany an...
Category
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Birch, Upholstery, Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine bookcase is in excellent condition and has great color and style. The book case has four shelves and can work for books or as pictured hear as a display cabinet for ob...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Drop-Leaf Table in Flame and Burl Birch, Karl Johan Biedermeier Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan style center table of flame birch and masurbjork, birch root burl from Sweden with drop-leaf table top on gracefully shaped pedestal base. The Swedish Karl Johan style is ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Burl, Birch
Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
South German Birchwood and ebonized settee
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Vitrine/Bookcase – walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood and columns with brass hardware. Glazed doors with ebonized columns in spindle pattern and interior shelves.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely small Empire chest in mahogany with satinwood inlays, ebonized details and brass rosettes, with three drawers of various depths, and resting on a plinth with scalloped ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
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Austrian 19th century Mahogany Biedermeier Library Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Unique Library or Lounge armchair, the padded armrests supported by decorative sculpted and ebonized swans., the back ending in a backwards scroll, the...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Secretaire made of walnut and rootwood with brass hardware. Fall front writing surface with interior drawers above three large exterior drawers.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
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. The display case with architectural pediment, fronted by glass panels with flanki...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Secretaire- Dark walnut with fall front writing surface, interior drawers, secret compartments and exterior drawers.
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Pair of Neoclassic Fauteuils
Located in Westport, CT
pair of elegant and minimilistic 19th century Biedermeier open armchairs in solid blonde cherry wood, Germany, 1840-1860ca
aside from cloth, all original
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Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut and Birdseye with large glass door. Interior shelves above a single drawer.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Commode made of cherry commode with ebonized wood. Three large exterior drawers. Austria circa 1850.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Chest, Biedermeier walnut secretary with cabinet below. Desk has four small drawers and a letter shelf. Cab...
Category
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier secretaire made of walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood. It has a fall front writing surface with interior drawers and a cubby hole. Lower section with exterior drawers.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier secretaire made of walnut and cherry with fall front writing surface, nine interior drawers, mirrored cubby hole and three exterior drawers. Germany circa 1840.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Style Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Petite secretary Biedermeier style, circa 1790.
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid softwood. High-right body on tapering legs. Supplied with three dr...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of Biedermeier chairs; two female walnut chairs with rose colored upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Bookcase-Cabinet, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, ebony, intarsia, 2 doors, 2 drawers, 2 glazed doors, shelves.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Bureau Secretaire, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, rootwood, intarsia, secret compartments.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Large Biedermeier adjustable walnut standing mirror with brass fittings.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Large Biedermeier Floor Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Large Biedermeier adjustable walnut standing mirror with brass fittings.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Cupboard from the Home of Elton John
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A satin birchwood cupboard, Biedermeier style from the home of Elton John in Queensdale Place, London.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Period Collection
Materials
Wood
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