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Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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
Large Antique Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Dresden ornamental vase in hand-painted porcelain. Flowers and gold decoration. Rose in relief on the lid. Ca. 1900. Measures: 37.5 x...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Savings Box Biedermeier Period German Silver 13 Lot
Located in Epfach, DE
Beautiful small piggy bank from the Biedermeier period in silver 13 lot. Decorated with rocailles and leaves, beautifully worked out; in front a finely engraved monogram with the fi...
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1850s German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Silver

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Silver

Biedermeier Box, Ash Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Ash Veneer, South Germany circa 1830 Ash veneered on softwood. Original brass handle and pressed brass fitting Restored and shellac hand-polished Dimensions: H 12....
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Ash

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900. Measures: 18.5 x 11 cm. In excellen...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Swedish Biedermeier Karelian Birch Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier-style (20th Century) Karelian birch round shaped hat box with leather strap.   
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20th Century Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Leather, Birch

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900. Measures: 19.5 x 11 cm. In excellen...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this highly unique clock from the 1st half of the 19th century. The mechanism is spring, with winding. The clock strikes full hours and halves. Furthermore, the case...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Marble Portrait Busts of Male and Female 19th Century American
Located in London, GB
Two busts of male and female couple carved in marble, Biedemeier style American second half of 19th century, signed on reverse of each carved 'Dewey'. Two Portrait of a well to do couple firmly telling the America they have arrived and are upstanding. The hand carved marble busts are skillfully detailed and take you on a journey of the fruitiness of Middle America...
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Mid-19th Century Central American Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cubic Biedermeier box, mahogany and maple, Austria circa 1840 Rare cubic shaped decorative box form the Biedermeier period. Mahogany veneered with maple inlays. Oak base. Restore...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1857
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered base with guilloche decoration. Curved shaft, engine-turned, with a slightly flared, vase-shaped spout with a six-pointed ros...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair Nightstand Water Carafes in 19th Century Style, Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
This hand-made set is meant to be placed on a nighstand to hold water. It’s made from gold ruby glass. The glass is painted by hand with gold and cut by hand. The whole set include...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Bulls Eye Carvings, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Breathtaking, large Austrian Gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the early period around 1825. The wide, deeply grooved frame was covered with fine gold leaf and impresses with classical hand carved "Bull´s Eye" motives and additional stripes on the inside. On some spots slight abrasions of the gold leaf brought out the red "bolus" - the primer for gilding - which confers this nearly 200 year old, majestic mirror...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine 19th century Biedermeier brass candlesticks from Austria, circa 1830. A straight, clear shape - a typical attribute for the early Bidermeier period - processed of fine brass wit...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

Biedermeier Brass Candlestick 19th Century, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative 19th century Austrian Biedermeier brass candlestick from circa 1830. A straight, clear shape, a typical attribute for the early Biedermeier period, processed of fine brass...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
French brown hat box for cylinders, early 19th century. Rare old leather hat box for top hats. This old hat box in the shape of a cylinder is an original fro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Fabric, Leather

19th Century Biedermeier Brass Candlestick, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine 19th century Biedermeier brass candlesticks from Austria, circa 1830. A straight, clear shape, a typical attribute for the early Biedermeier period, processed of fine brass with...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Siber Relief King Ludwig I. von Bayern by Ludwig Leigh
Located in Munich, DE
This miniature relief portrait of King Ludwig I. of Bavaria is made out of chased silver. I has been executed by Ludwig Leigh and is signed L.Leigh. The po...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks 19th Century, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Pair Of Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks out of Austria around 1830. A straight, clear shape - a typical attribute for the early Bidermeier period - processed of fine brass,...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size slant top 19th century Biedermeier veneered walnut root letter box with inlaid bird and vine motif. Beautiful exotic woods with inlay and eb...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Cherry

Biedermeier Mantle Clock with Ebonized Details and Hoof Legs Silk Suspension
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine Biedermeier clock with ebonized details and unusual hoof legs with silk suspension. Is in working order at time of listing, having pendulum and ke...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Metal

Golden 750 Biedermeier Box Painting Portrait of Little Girl Vienna Made 1828
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden biedermeier round box with lovely portrait of a little girl. Vienna / Austria, made 1828 Finest golden item of best manufacturing quality! Specifications: The lid of round golden box...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Gold

Silver 812.5 Biedermeier Lidded Casserole Wooden Stick Radelpunze Vienna 1827
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 812.5 (= Silver 13 Lot) Biedermeier lidded casserole with wooden stick Vienna / Austria, made 1827 Austrian finest silver item of best manufacturing quality ! Specifica...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Silver

Small Jewelry Box, Probably, Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
White lidded box standing on small spherical feet with trapezoidal body and lid with a groove. The fittings are silver plated. Key available. Interior veneered in cherry.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Wood

Paperweight, Probably Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular white lacquered paperweight with silver-plated fittings and handle and polychrome city view on cardboard, framed behind glass.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Paper

Dark-Blue Glass Bowl Biedermeier Hand Painted, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Enchanting dark-blue glass bowl from the famous Austrian Biedermeier era, circa 1840. The oval shaped glass bowl is adorned by elaborately hand painted flowers and other artfully des...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Portrait Bust of a Lady, Dated 1837
Located in Greding, DE
Portrait bust of a lady of the Biedermeier period. The bust was most probably modelled in plaster using the impression of the death mask. Signed on the ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Very Fine Biedermeier Period Tea Caddy of Bombe Form in Exotic Woods, circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine and visually striking Biedermeier Period tea caddy of exceptional quality, demonstrating a highly elevated form and a most complex application of exotic woods. The hinged...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Zebra Wood, Satinwood, Amboyna, Yew

Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosewood with tendril and thread inserts. Rectangular base with four columns and the clock hung under the architrave. Dial Email. Gold-plated brass bezel and decorated gold compensat...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Beech

Tea Chest, Germany First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Lidded chest with a curved lid and a concave belly, standing on brass ball feet. The escutcheon is inlayed in bone. Mahogany veneered.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Important Painted, Spanish Terracotta Urns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century important painted, Spanish terracotta urns. Spectacular reliefs and colors.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells. hand-painted with flowers. Stamped, circa 1850s. 1st. factory quality, in good condition, one lid with small c...
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1850s Danish Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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 Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Orange and Silver Biedermeier Crystal Bottle from 1800
Located in Milano, MI
Orange and silver Biedermeier crystal bottle, made in 1800 Ø cm 25 h cm 54 Biedermeier is was an artistic movement that developed between 1815 and 1848. The term initially spread a...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Silver

Biedermeier Acid-decorated Green and Yellow Crystal Glass from the 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Green and yellow Biedermeier crystal glass, acid decorated and made in 1800 Ø cm 8 h cm 15 Biedermeier is was an artistic movement that developed between 1815 and 1848. The term in...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pink and Purple Biedermeier Crystal Glass Decorated with Acid in 1800
Located in Milano, MI
Pink and purple / light blue Biedermeier crystal glass, acid decorated with cherubs and floral motifs, made in 1800 Ø cm 9 h cm 16 Biedermeier is wa...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Viennese Biedermeier Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Boeck & Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Viennese Craftmanship: Ebonized oval wooden base on four squashed ball feet, inside the music mechanism, marked: A. Olbrich, which strikes automatically on the hour, in additi...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Decorative Objects

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Brass

Biedermeier decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Viennese Manufactory, Biedermeier, Meissen Porcelain, and Paul Scheurich. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $207 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $1,402.

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