Biedermeier Barware

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.

Style: Biedermeier

Set of 4 Vintage Nachtmann Cut to Clear Crystal Traube Hock Wine Glasses

$375 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Nachtmann Cut to Clear Crystal Traube Hock Wine Glasses

By Nachtmann

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Traube, the bestselling pattern by Nachtmann, was created in 1940s. Colored crystal in various colors is layered on top of clear crystal, and then cut to clear with a festive pattern of grapes, stars, and fans. The ornate, multifaceted stems and round bases with abstract graphic cut pattern add visual interest and guide the eye upwards to bright , highly decorative bowls. The set of 4 ruby red glasses is marked with original foil stickers (please note, one glass is missing its stickers, one has 2 stickers, a round and a rectangular one with Nachtmann Bleikristall...

Category

20th Century German Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Ruby Glass Beaker Goblet with Hand-Painted Enamel Floral Bouque

$1,646

Antique Bohemian Ruby Glass Beaker Goblet with Hand-Painted Enamel Floral Bouque

Located in London, GB

A stunning and magnificently decorated mid-19th-century antique Bohemian ruby crystal beaker goblet (Becher), measuring 12 cm in height and 8.5 cm in diameter. Sculpted from a deep, ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Flash Cut Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Spa Medalli

$1,235

Antique Bohemian Ruby Flash Cut Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Spa Medalli

Located in London, GB

A highly collectible and wonderfully preserved mid-19th-century antique Bohemian ruby-flashed crystal beer tankard or stein, measuring 13 cm in height and 12 cm in width (including t...

Category

Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Engraved Grapevines

$1,235

Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Engraved Grapevines

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and beautifully crafted late 19th-century antique Bohemian amber glass beer stein (Humpen), measuring 20 cm in height and 10 cm in width. Rendered in a warm, glowing h...

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Pewter

Antique Bohemian Amber Flash Cut Glass Covered Goblet with Spa Medallions (Pokal

$1,921

Antique Bohemian Amber Flash Cut Glass Covered Goblet with Spa Medallions (Pokal

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and highly collectible mid-to-late 19th-century antique Bohemian amber crystal covered goblet (Pokal), measuring 24 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter. Masterfully cra...

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Flash Cut Glass Beaker

$1,097

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Flash Cut Glass Beaker

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and meticulously crafted mid-19th-century antique Bohemian crystal beaker or decorative tumbler, measuring 13 cm in height and 9 cm in diameter. Constructed using the sop...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Biedermeier Clear Cut Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Coin Inlay

$1,235

Antique Biedermeier Clear Cut Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Coin Inlay

Located in London, GB

A fine and authentic mid-19th-century antique German or Bohemian clear cut crystal beer tankard (Stein), measuring 13 cm in height and 12 cm in width (including the handle). This sub...

Category

Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

Continental German Cut Glass Decanter

$575

Continental German Cut Glass Decanter

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (19/20th Century) cut glass decanter with 3 amber etched forest scenes with a deer, bird, and rabbit with a fluted ball stopper.

Category

19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Red Wine Glasses by Baccarat

$950 / set

H 6.93 in Dm 3.43 in

Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Red Wine Glasses by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of six crystal "Massena" red wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched directl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six Crystal "Massena" White Wine Glasses by Baccarat

$950 / set

H 5.875 in Dm 2.75 in

Set of Six Crystal "Massena" White Wine Glasses by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of six crystal "Massena" white wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched direc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Wine/ Champagne Glasses Vintage Peill Glasses, Germany

$247 / set

H 17.5 in Dm 6 in

Crystal Wine/ Champagne Glasses Vintage Peill Glasses, Germany

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful Vintage set of 6 crystal wine/champagne glasses.   Produced in Germany, by the famous manufacturer Peill Glasses, in the 70- 80s. Colorless cut 24% Lead Crystal Wine...

Category

1980s German Vintage Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Gold Gilt Hand-Painted Bohemian Glass Enameled Goblets

$1,650

H 8.13 in Dm 4 in

Pair of Gold Gilt Hand-Painted Bohemian Glass Enameled Goblets

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century pair of gold gilt hand-painted Bohemian ruby red glass enameled goblets. Portraits of women and flowers within cartouches, with foliage and ...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Gold

Ten Moser Gilt Enameled Cobalt Paneled Goblets, C 1930s

$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Ten Moser Gilt Enameled Cobalt Paneled Goblets, C 1930s

By Moser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning set of ten Moser gilt-enameled cobalt paneled goblets. Each goblet features a unique and striking design, characterized by eight raised cobalt pa...

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Crystal

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses

$355 / set

H 6.5 in Dm 3.94 in

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Sofia large cocktail wine glasses, set of two. With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bever...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Pewter Beer Stein with Lion Motifs and Engraved Decor

$750

H 21 in W 12 in D 10 in

Vintage Italian Pewter Beer Stein with Lion Motifs and Engraved Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wine cellar or a wet bar with this large beer mug. Crafted in Italy circa 2000 and made of pewter, the tall object stands on three lion shaped f...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Pewter

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses

$325 / set

H 5.71 in Dm 2.56 in

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Sofia small cocktail wine glasses, set of two With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bevera...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, City Wall Tower Lidded Beer Stein, 1960s

$180

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

Character Stein of the Nuremberg Tower, City Wall Tower Lidded Beer Stein, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany by the famous Gerz Company. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without ...

Category

1960s German Vintage Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Pewter

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Medium Cocktail Wine Glasses

$345 / set

H 6.5 in Dm 3.15 in

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Medium Cocktail Wine Glasses

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Sofia medium cocktail wine glasses, set of two. With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for beve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Amber & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy

$210

H 5.25 in Dm 2 in

Amber & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy

By Salviati

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older

$320

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in Germany, circa 1880's or earlier. Absolutely beautiful piece, still in great condition, ...

Category

1880s German Antique Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Pewter

Biedermeier barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Germany 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $2,494 while the average work can sell for $1,384.