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Biedermeier Bowls and Baskets

Biedermeier Style

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.

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Style: Biedermeier
Restored Biedermeier Bowl, by Josef Danhauser, Walnut, Polished, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Bowl, by Josef Danhauser, Walnut, Polished, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Bowl, by Josef Danhauser, Walnut, Polished, Austria, 1820s

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Architect: Josef Danhauser This exceptional small pedestal in the shape of a bowl is a masterpiece of Austrian Biedermeier from the early 19th century. It looks like a large chalice...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bowls and Baskets

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Antique Bohemian Overlay Enamelled Glass Sugar Bowl, Bonbonniere, Candy Box
Antique Bohemian Overlay Enamelled Glass Sugar Bowl, Bonbonniere, Candy Box

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An exceptional museum quality sugar bowl with cover and saucer in ruby red overlay glass with enamel and gilding decoration ruby cased cut clear-galss, richly cut and hand-painted a...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Bowls and Baskets

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Silver 812.5 Biedermeier Lidded Casserole Wooden Stick Radelpunze Vienna 1827
Silver 812.5 Biedermeier Lidded Casserole Wooden Stick Radelpunze Vienna 1827

Silver 812.5 Biedermeier Lidded Casserole Wooden Stick Radelpunze Vienna 1827

By Viennese Manufactory

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Silver 812.5 (= Silver 13 Lot) Biedermeier lidded casserole with wooden stick Vienna / Austria, made 1827 Austrian finest silver item of best manufacturing quality ! Specifications: The casserole is...

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Biedermeier bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with blown glass, crystal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include and Viennese Manufactory. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $2,107 while the average work can sell for $1,999.