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.
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Crystal
German Crystal Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19/20th Cent) crystal beer stein with pewter and green glass cover with floral enamel decoration
Crystal
German Crystal Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19/20th Century) crystal beer stein with pewter cover and green glass jewel top
Crystal
German Crystal Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19/20th Century )crystal beer stein with pewter cover and finial top
Crystal
$3,436 / set
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 4.14 in
Nice Baccarat Crystal and Jacques Adnet Liquor Bottles Set
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Baccarat crystal and Jacques Adnet liquor bottles set, circa 1930. In perfect and original conditions. With key.
Crystal, Metal
$952 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in
Country Style German Crystal Glas Latern in Red Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase/latern in bright red color. Hand carved by Bavarian glass artists with a birds decor in the style of country. A rich oak leave garland all around with 2 birds...
Crystal
Extra Large Bohemian Crystal Persian Style Decanter
Located in Vilnius, LT
Extra large Bohemian Persian style hand cut crystal decanter. Excellent vintage condition.
Crystal
$687 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in
Country Style German Crystal Carafe in Blue with Skier Decor Sofina Boutique
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand-blown carafe in blue crystal with a charming skier decor. All around hand-engraved skier decor with trees, house and the skier. A matching tumbler and votiv is available in the ...
Crystal
$18,500 / set
H 11.5 in Dm 5 in
Six-Piece Cut Crystal Liquors Set Four Decanters, Claret & Pitcher, 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and exceptional 19th century crystal drinks set attributed to Baccarat. The service consists of four matching decanters, a claret jug and a matching water pitcher. Eac...
Crystal
Country Style German Crystal Carafe Blue Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown carafe in blue crystal with a charming lily of the valley decor all around. About Sofina crystal: Sofina crystal was established in 2013 i...
Crystal
Black Forest Beer Glass Hand Blown Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Black Forest beer glass German called Bierseidl in clear crystal glass. Hand blown in Bavaria and hand-engraved with trees and a deer for 0.7 liter beer. ...
Crystal
Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Vase Blue Cut to Clear
By Moser
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Vase Blue Cut to Clear Wonderful Bohemian cut glass royal cobalt blue crystal flared trumpet formed vase A beautiful piece with cut details from top to ...
Crystal
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Cut To Clear Crystal Decanter
Located in Forney, TX
A substantial, fine quality antique Bohemian cranberry-cut-to-clear crystal decanter. Featuring a beautiful color combination of cranberry red / p...
Crystal
$530 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
Country Style German Hand Blown Crystal Latern Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase/latern in clear glass. Hand carved and hand blown by German glass artists with a Christmas decor all around and decorated with a hand painted 24-carat gold ri...
Crystal
$842Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of 8 Crystal Wine Glasses Victoria Gold by Klokotschnik Zwiesel, Germany
By Karl Klokotschnik, Klokotschnik Zwiesel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 8 beautiful crystal wine glasses series "Victoria Gold" design Karl Klokotschnik, Made by Klokotschnik Zwiesel, Germany. No damages.
Crystal
$192Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Crystal Liquor Decanter from the Interwar Period - Bohemian cut
Located in Opole, PL
Crystal Liquor Decanter from the Interwar Period with Bohemian cut We present you a crystal decanter from the Interwar Period. This item is i...
Crystal
19th Century Gold Gilded Bohemian Amber Glass Enamel Cut Goblet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century gold gilded bohemian amber glass enamel cut goblet. Glowing amber vessel with gilded rims and incised designs on foot and terrace...
Cut Glass
Biedermeir Style Bohemia Pair of Ruby Red Crystal Bottles Cut and Grinded
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Crystal
19th Century Parcel-Gilt Bohemian Glass Beaker, after Kothgasser
By Anton Kothgasser
Located in London, GB
This delicately decorated antique beaker is made in the style of Anton Kothgasser (Austrian, 1769-1851), who was initially a painter at the Vienna Porcelain Factory and became celebr...
Glass, Cut Glass