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.
Pair of Outdoor Continental Patinated Iron Street Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Outdoor Continental (19th Century) large green painted iron street lanterns on square scroll base (PRICED AS PAIR). Rustic, has oxidization, some loss on base, smoke on glas...
Iron
Antique Lantern in Pink Hand Cut Glass and Brass, Austria cca. 185s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking and extremally decorative Antique Pink Glass Lantern, with brass decorative elements. The glass it self has...
Brass
Italian 1940s Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
An Italian 1940s brass and glass lantern with crown top. Six sided. Lantern body measures 8" in diameter, 24,5" height, from top of canopy to bottom of lantern 46" drop. Newely pol...
Brass
$1,024
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant ceiling light This piece is fully of charm and character and looks amazing Conditio...
Brass
Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Brass frame and chain. Original cut glass which has no cracks or hidden damages. Rewired with one origin...
Brass
Patinated Copper Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper lantern with tailored lines and a lovely patinated finish having four canted glazed sides under a pyramid roof topped with a ribbed cylinder below a teardrop with a copper h...
Copper
$1,400 / set
H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair Of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns - 22”h x 7”.5 w x 7”.5 d
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of solid brass wall lanterns. featuring a timeless French Quarter-inspired design. The lanterns feature a nice verdigris finish, offering that sought-after aged copper-g...
Brass
$885Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Moroccan pendant light. Newly rewired, and in very good condition with age appropriate patina. Original chains. Uses one single standard bulb E26/E27. Made of metal with cut...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Cut Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous lantern or pendant lamp from the late Italian midcentury, made during the 1960s-1970s. The pendant lamp is made of frosted glass with dots and vertical lines. The golden d...
Brass
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A four-sided Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with yellow glass panels for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1930. Brass and porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bul...
Wrought Iron
Italian Vintage Lantern in Crystal Cut Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant lamp or lantern made of beautifully cut glass and brass details. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Perfect for a small room, bathroom or an entryway. The cut glass is m...
Brass
Art Deco Patinated Cast Iron Lantern, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Swedish Art Deco lantern (Bjerkås Armatur, Corona Belysning style) was designed and manufactured in the 1930s to 1940s). The light features a patinated cast iron frame suspende...
Iron
: Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns / 16” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of solid brass outdoor wall lanterns. high-quality brass fixtures with nice green patina that gives them a timeless, stately appearance perfect for Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranea...
Brass
Brass & Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 20th-century Italian brass lantern showcasing classic European refinement and timeless form. This striking one-light fixture features a gracefully tapered square frame, be...
Brass
Lantern, Probably Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Silver lamp with balustered wall with hoop of C-clasps and medallions with flowers or monogram DA. Each of the three handles has long link chains with ring suspension on the lid. 13 ...
Silver