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Biedermeier Porcelain

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 København, Copenhagen
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Kpm, Berlin, Chocolate Cup Hand Painted with Green Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Chocolate cup hand-painted with green flowers and gold decoration. Marked. Mid-19th century. First factory quality. In excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Biedermeier period topographical porcelain cup and saucer. The front decorated with a finely hand painted depiction of ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of two china porcelain pieces, made in Germany, in the mid 19th Century. All items are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites, only a view mi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Austrian Cabinet Portrait Porcelain Plate Constance of Austria
Located in Boca Raton, FL
29 th c Antque Austrian cabinet portrait porcelain plate, handpainted, inscribed Constance as for Constanc of Austria, Queen of Poland and Duchess of Lithuania. Historical memorabili...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler
Located in Soquel, CA
A lovely mid-century Bavarian porcelain ginger jar with gold trim and gilt details by Hertel-Jacob Porzellan (German, 1906-1979). This large ginger jar is ornately decorated with a highly detailed romantic figurative landscape scene, in which three men depicted in gold enjoy an opulent picnic of wine, meat, and fruit under a tree, in front of a large medieval castle complete with a canon and canon balls. A gold leaf motif decorates the backside of the piece. The signature "Fuchs-Nadler" can be found within the picnic scene, underneath the tray of food and wine. Stamped on bottom with mark "Hertel-Jacob Porzelan / Bavaria Germany", and the serial number 1266. Measures 14"H x 7"D. **Please note: The top of the lid has been re-attached and a hairline crack in the gold is visible (see photos). Hertel-Jacob Porzelan History: Porzellfabrik Jacob, Schödl & Co. (1906 until 1912) The factory was founded in 1906 by the industrial Jacob together with his financial partner Schödl and its product range during the first years included giftware items, vases, storage canisters...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Large Antique Meissen Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large antique Meissen lidded tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Military scenes and putti with cornucopia. Museum quality, mid-19th century. Measures: ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Royal Vienna Cabinet Portrait Plate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian cca 1860 Royal Vienna cabinet portrait porcelain plate, 9, with cobalt blue border with gold . Handpainted portrait of a young woman. Signed verso Cowuetetie. Underg...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, lifting her right leg slightly forward with her foot extended downward, leaning her head to the righ...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she perf...
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Antique and Rare Cup in Hand Painted Porcelain, Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Antique and rare cup in hand painted porcelain. Museum quality. Dated 1820-1850. Measures: 7 x 4.5 cm. In good condition with a small chip. Stamped.    
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Antique Miniature Slipper in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Antique miniature slipper in hand painted porcelain, 19th century. Measures: 9.5 x 3.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique German Princess Therese Portrait Porcelain Plate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique German Bavarian Princess Therese cabinet portrait porcelain plate, reticulated , enameled. Handpainted portrait of Bavarian Princess Therese. Historical memorabilia portrait ...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Augarten Vienna Mocha Tea Set Six Persons Maria Theresia Form Schubert
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid as well as nicest Augarten Vienna Mocha & Tea Set for six persons: This Augarten tea set is of finest elegance due to its delicate green monochrome paintings depicting various flower's blossoms with leaves as well as due to golden painted edges. FORM SCHUBERT described by Augarten manufactory: The Classic “SCHUBERT” shape dates back to the Biedermeier era - a period in the 19th century that captured the true spirit of the 'Viennese' style of the time. Floral patterns which had a particularly elegant and delicate look nestled on the round shape were typical of the Biedermeier era. - Especially the decoration “Maria Theresia” - once designed for the hunting lodge of Empress Maria Theresia - is of superb & elegant appearance. The deep green of glaze / varnish - nowadays a very special feature of manufactory - had been an exciting innovation during Maria Theresia's reign. This Augarten Mocha & Tea Set for six persons consists of following parts: - a mocha pot...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Altwasser Chocolate Jug in Porcelain with a Lion on the Handle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Altwasser chocolate jug in porcelain modelled with a lion on the handle. Hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measures: 24 x 16.5 cm. In good orig...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vienna Imperial Porcelain Coffee Service, 8 People, Prussian Blue & Gold, 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant 19-piece coffee service consisting of a coffee pot, a large milk or hot water pot, a large sugar urn and eight coffee cups with saucers. Large bulbous vessels on stepped stan...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

Plate Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory dated 1816
Located in Vienna, AT
QUITE RARE PICTURE PLATE OF VIENNESE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY: Stunning quality / edged areas are decorated with so-said Grotesque (Italian: GROTTESCHI) pattern. - Material is PORCELAIN (multicoloured painted). DATED 1816 (year's mark at reverse side visible: '816) Blue Beehive Mark (underglazed) of Austrian Imperial Porcelain...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a girl in oriental-style clothing with a headdress and veil in a scenic setting. In original, gilded wood frame with acanthus leaf and oak leaf garland carving. Manuf...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain, Wood

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she per...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

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Porcelain

2 antique b & g bing & grøndahl plates. Hand painted with butterfly and insect.
Located in København, Copenhagen
2 antique b & g bing & grøndahl plates. Hand painted with butterfly and insect. Measures: 16.5 cm. 1860 / 70s. In good condition. Wear on the gold. 1st. factory quality.
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1860s Danish Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

7 antique b&g bing & grøndahl deep plates. Hand painted with flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
7 antique b&g bing & grøndahl deep plates. Hand painted with flowers. Soup/pasta plates. Measures: 19.5 cm. x 4 cm. deep. 1860 / 70s. In very good conditio...
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1860s Danish Antique Biedermeier Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Henriette Oval Serving Dish, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Henriette oval serving dish. Hand-painted porcelain, Henriette no. 444/8541. Measures: 36.5 cm. x 29.5 cm. In perfect con...
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Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Porcelain

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Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
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Set of finest Meissen Porcelain Figures: 'HARLEKIN & COLUMBINE' Dancing couple depicting the figures of the Harlequin and the Columbine: Dancer balancing on her toes in an elaborate crinoline dress with a plunging neckline, her hair artfully pinned up with floral decorations, her outstretched arms pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner, the latter dressed in colourfully patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, He is dressed in colourful, patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, which he presses against his chest with his left hand, and a black cap that reaches down over his eyes like a mask, the batte on his hip, nestling against the dancer's side and burying his right arm around her hips in the ruffles of her dress and suggesting a kiss with his mouth open. The group is supported by a pedestal beneath the dancer's skirt and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century Year's sign 1977 Model nr. 73306 (D 287) / Former's nr. 123 'ESTRELLA' Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin while making a defensive gesture with her left hand - feigning horror at the stormy courtship of her gallant Eusebius. She is wearing a crinoline dress decorated with flowers and a bonnet. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Model nr. D 285 / Former's nr. 48 / Painter's nr. 15 'CHIARINA' Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, raising her right leg slightly forwards with her foot stretched downwards, leaning her head to the right and elegantly bringing both arms to her left side, flowers in her hands. She is wearing an elaborate crinoline dress with a flowered top and a bonnet, with a mask, fan and flowers scattered on the floor. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.43 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Modellnr. D 286 / Former's nr. 51 / Painter's nr. 12 'EUSEBIUS' Dancer in a wide lunge, his upper body turned to the right with his arm stretched backwards, holding his left hand to his heart and adoring his beloved Chiarina. He wears his hair parted in curls, his costume in the style of a dandy with chequered trousers, a tight-fitting blue tailcoat with a flower pinned to the lapel, top hat, mask and riding crop at his feet. The figure is supported by a rock and rests...
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KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque 'Amor Undresses Venus' by Emil Ens, Ca 1860
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Antique Meissen Coffee Cup, Hand Painted in Pink and Gold Decoration
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Biedermeier porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier porcelain for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier porcelain 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 porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Paul Scheurich, and Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $5,219 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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