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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
19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830

$7,084

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism Austria Oil on iron sheet circa 1830 Dimensions: H × W × D: 45 × 53 × 14 cm Description: This rare picture clock depicts a villag...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Iron

Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century
Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century

Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century

$5,484

Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A "marriage" combining a Baroque bronze wall clock with a Biedermeier case in the form of a temple. The case, crafted from birch, merges the ornate design of the Baroque period with ...

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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

$1,134Sale Price|37% Off

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A traditional Austrian Biedermeier wall clock featuring a rectangular carved and gilded wood frame clock face; surmounted by a gilt bronze winged eagle. The decorations on the frame ...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Bronze

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

$13,236

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

Located in Amersham, GB

A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...

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1830s Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century
Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century

Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century

$2,011Sale Price|20% Off

Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century Presenting a truly unique and original wall clock from the first half of the 19th century, crafted in the elegant Biedermeier style...

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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Wood, Rosewood

German Mahogany Figural & Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Flute Clock, Circa 1780
German Mahogany Figural & Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Flute Clock, Circa 1780

German Mahogany Figural & Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Flute Clock, Circa 1780

$60,000

German Mahogany Figural & Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Flute Clock, Circa 1780

By A. Belokopytoff

Located in Charleston, SC

German Biedermeier mahogany tall case flute clock with porcelain dial, upper case having four rotating painted soldiers and biblical figures, original blow...

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1780s German Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Located in Charlottesville, VA

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Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Fruitwood

Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829
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Fine Eight Day 19th Century Architectural Vienna Biedermeier Regulator Clock
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Fine Eight Day 19th Century Architectural Vienna Biedermeier Regulator Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare year-going regulator clock, or Laterndluhr, beautifully demonstrates the heights of precision clockmaking. The ash-veneered Biedermeier case ...

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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Antique Vienna Biedermeier 8-Day Regulator/Clock, Carl Suchy & Söhne, circa 1890
Antique Vienna Biedermeier 8-Day Regulator/Clock, Carl Suchy & Söhne, circa 1890

Antique Vienna Biedermeier 8-Day Regulator/Clock, Carl Suchy & Söhne, circa 1890

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H 46.5 in W 15.25 in D 6.25 in

Antique Vienna Biedermeier 8-Day Regulator/Clock, Carl Suchy & Söhne, circa 1890

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Vienna 8-day time and strike regulator/clock by Carl Suchy & Söhne, circa 1890. A fine regulator in a mahogany case and in the Biedermeier style, the arched top flanked by a ...

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1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock by A.Mayer in Wein
Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock by A.Mayer in Wein

Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock by A.Mayer in Wein

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock by A.Mayer in Wein

Located in Norwich, GB

Biedermeier Vienna regulator with one-piece enamel dial, Roman numerals, original finely pierced ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘A.Mayer, In Wien’. Eight day weight driven movement with fine quality wheelwork and brass bob pendulum, circa 1850. Anton Mayer...

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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Biedermeier wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier wall clocks 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 wall clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fruitwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier wall clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Hungary pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 wall clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $12,634 while the average work can sell for $6,203.

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