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.
Pair of Continental Tall Vine-like Brass Candelabra
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Continental (19th Century) tall vine like brass candelabra with flowers and urn base (PRICED AS PAIR)
Brass
Pair Of Antique Vienna 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, dated 1857
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive Biedermeier silver candleholders on a four-pass, cambered stand with curved rim, chased and chiselled rose decoration between raised folds on the foot and baluster-shaped...
Silver
$20,400Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Austrian Antique Silver Menorah 27” 19 th c
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare unique Austrian antique silver menorah, engraved. 27” high, on a tripod base. Comprised of two parts with and eagle figure on top. Each two...
Silver
$4,137Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.97 in W 3.12 in D 3.12 in
Pair Antique George II Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks Candle Holders 1744
By James Gould
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique George II sterling Silver Tapersticks. These early Georgian cast silver Candlesticks have a classic shell quatrefoil design with knopped columns. Made in London, England in 1744 by James Gould...
Sterling Silver
$889Sale Price / item|43% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Candle Holder Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Candlesticks by C.G. Hallberg Rococo Style, Sweden 1937 A scarce and elegant pair of antique silver-plated Rococo-style candlesticks by the renowned Swedish silversmi...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Hanging brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1900. Decorated with openwork, engravings, and with figures of birds on both sides. Made of heavy cast brass, the backplate is pi...
Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Two Light Candelabras
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual pair combine an Arts & Crafts sensibility with a Gothic twist. Each tapering central spire supports a pair of pierced hexagonal open candleholders. The round base is tur...
Brass
$937Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holders Brass
Located in Wembley, GB
We are happy to offer you this brass-hammered menorah. With Hanukkah just a few weeks away, now is the time to treat yourself to a gorgeous new brass menorah. It has a hammered finish that is contemporary and yet classic. So light up your home and the festival with this beauty! Approximate Height 30 - 35 cm. We sell several of these candle holders through a year and because these items are unique individual handcrafted they would have a slight diffrences on each one. Rare Antique Solid Brass 7-Branch Menorah, Heavy Sweden Hanukkah Candelabrum, Jewish Candle...
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George II English cast sterling silver candlesticks, an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection. These impressive antique G...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$970Sale Price|49% Off
H 6.5 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks, 1940s
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique sterling silver pair of Art Deco solid silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 16.5 cm...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Small Silver Chamber Candle Stick
Located in Delft, NL
A small silver chamber candle stick with a separate candle extinguisher, which is hung with a hook. With slide in the stem to raise the candle. ...
Silver
$5,991 / set
H 5.3 in W 2.9 in D 2.9 in
Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection These excepti...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Sterling Silver Candelabra / Menorah by Hans Hollein
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1979 by the modernist Viennese architect/designer, Hans Hollein and produced in 1980 by Cleto Munari, the preferred maker of many famous designers. A large semicircle sits with decorative tiered silver base hold 7 candles...
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Silver and Gold Cast Metal Pomegranate Menorah
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This contemporary silver and gold cast metal pomegranate menorah is a decorative Hanukkah candleholder designed for ritual use during the Festival of Lights. It features nine upright...
Metal
Contemporary Hanukkah Candleholder in Silver Twist Menorah
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This contemporary silver Twist Menorah is a modern metal candleholder designed with silver finish and fluid twisted form define this silver menorah as a stylish piece of Judaica that...
Metal, Silver, Nickel
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H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Silver Candelabra's set of 20 Pieces ' Farmer Silver', 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of 20 varietes of Antique silver mirrored glass candelabras. The interior of the candelabra's finished with a silver plating giving all a bright and sophisticated appearance. A...
Silver Leaf
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H 19.3 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Pair Of Antique 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candelabra, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive Biedermeier silver candle holders on a cambered stand with straight folds and a curved edge, embossed decorative ribbon on the raised folds on the foot and baluster-shape...
Silver
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H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Pair Of Antiqua Vienna 2-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, dated 1832
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive silver candleholders on a round, stepped stand with guilloché corded band, smooth, baluster-shaped shaft, beaded rings with sculptural floral decoration, vase-shaped spou...
Silver
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H 23.63 in Dm 14.57 in
Pair Of Magnificent Antique Viennese Silver Candelabra, by Karl Paltscho, 1858
Located in Vienna, AT
Two large festive Biedermeier candleholders with four flames, on a four-pass, humped, arched base with curved folds, the folds running up the center into the shaft, which playfully w...
Silver
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H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 5.24 in
Pair Of Antique Vienna 2-Flame Silver Candelabras by Josef Wiederspeck, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant silver candleholders on round stepped stand with palmette band, smooth baluster shaped stem, beaded rings decorated with sculpted floral & rocaille decor, vase shaped spo...
Silver
Pair Of Flat 6-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Around 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant flat silver candle holders on a round stand, domed foot with straight pleats/arch decoration, centrally mounted five flat volute arms with stylised leaf overlays, at the ...
Silver
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H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Antique Vienna 3-Flame Silver Candelabras by Carl Isack, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant silver candleholders on round stand with smooth baluster shaped stem, beaded rings decorated with sculptural floral & rocaille decor, vase shaped spouts with chased palmette decor on the high arched eaves pieces, can be used as single candlesticks when the three piece top section is removed. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dating 1840, letter 'A' for Vienna Master's mark: 'CI' in rectangle for CARL ISACK, worked as master 1839-1855 Bibliography: 'Old Vienna...
Silver
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H 23.23 in Dm 12.21 in
Pair of Viennese Silver Splendour Candelabras by Anton Köll & Theodor Dörr, 19th
Located in Vienna, AT
Two four-flame candle holders on a quadrangular, domed base, embossed and chased flower and rocailles decoration on a base and a four-pointed shaft, three curved volute arms decorated with flowers and rocailles with bud-shaped, four-pointed spouts, removable arm attachment, a matching candle extinguisher...
Silver
Pair of 3-Light Silver Candelabra Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy Prague, 1863
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of three-flame silver candelabra on a hexagonal, cambered, unfilled base. Shank with hexagonal cross-section, smooth surface with gouilloché leaf decoration. On the top piece th...
Silver
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H 16.92 in Dm 10.23 in L 16.92 in
Silver 13 Lot 812.5 Vienna Two Biedermeier Candlesticks Candelabras 1829 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian excellent Biedermeier silver pair of candlesticks / candelabras, made 1829. Very interesting Viennese silver pair of candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well ...
Silver