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.
Popov, Moscow Porcelain - Covered Cup and Saucer - mid 19th century, Russia
Located in DELFT, NL
Popov porcelain; Russian covered broth bowl & stand. Broth bowl and stand, superbly decorated in the Rococo taste with delightful swags of flowers pe...
Porcelain
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the Kaiserlich privilegierte Porzellan-Fabrik, established in 1718. Founded by Claudius Inn...
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...
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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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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Porcelain Cup and Saucer with flowers and butterflies, early 19th century French
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th Century French Porcelain Cup and Saucer with Hand-Painted Roses and Butterflies. This elegant French porcelain cup and saucer, dating to the first quarter of the 19th cen...
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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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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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Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron' with elaborate gilt decoration of garlands and palmettes. Central is a crowned P. Good condition; Tiny fleebites to the rims and littl...
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Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model ‘Litron’ with a floral ornament and elaborate gilding. Fair condition; Restoration to handle. Tiny fleebites and little loss of gold along the r...
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Samson - Porcelain Cup and Saucer decor 'Aux Barbeaux' - late19th century French
Located in DELFT, NL
Cup and saucer in the style of Chantilly porcelain, bearing faux Chantilly marks, attributed to the Samson manufactory, Paris, 19th century. The decoration is hand-painted in the "Dé...
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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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Niderviller - Porcelain Cup and Saucer - early 19th century, France
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th Century French Porcelain Cup and Saucer This elegant French porcelain cup and saucer, dating to the first quarter of the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry of ...
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Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron', Central cartouche with a floral ornament. Elaborate gilding. Very good condition; just tiny fleebites and little loss of gold along t...
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André Leboeuf, Manufacture à la Reine' - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18
Located in DELFT, NL
Very beautiful cup and saucer of the model Litron, by Manufacture à la Reine rue Thiroux. ca 1785-1790. Refined and elaborate decoration of pink trelliswork, flower festoons and gilt...
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Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron' decorated with 2 ornament friezes depicting parakeets and rabbits and iinsects withing elaborate gilded garlands. A butterly on the cent...
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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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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.
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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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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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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Augarten Vienna Mocha Tea Set Six Persons Maria Theresia Form Schubert
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
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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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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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...
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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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...
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...
Porcelain
Vienna Imperial Porcelain Coffee Service, 8 People, Prussian Blue & Gold, 1825
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
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...
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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Plate Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory dated 1816
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
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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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...
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 per...
Porcelain