Biedermeier Mirrors
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
19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and large walnut Biedermeier mirror was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pier Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century German Biedermeier mirror. Cherrywood frame with original mirror. One single bronze mount on the upper face. Original two piece mirror.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Period Austrian Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very handsome and unusual table top dressing mirror likely made in Austria in the early to mid 19thC. The shield shaped mirror has a gilded...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Pier Mirror
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered pier mirror with cornice above a paneled and arched entablature. The entablature is supported by mahogany half columns which flank a looking glass above an architectural plinth...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Standing Mirror (Psyche). Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite and rare Biedermeier cherry standing mirror (Psyche). The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is disting...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Brass Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very decorative, large neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and cherry solid. Hand polished with shellac (french polish).
Beautifu...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Style Pier Mirror of Cherry from France (H 62 1/4 x W 36 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A tall elegant French pier mirror from the 19th century in the Biedermeier style featuring a beautiful frame of cherry wood with a mellow, rich patina. Perfect as a wall or hall mirr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Cherry
Large Pair of Bespoke Hexagonal Framed Convex Mirrors in a Biedermeier Style
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of custom made bespoke hexagonal maple and birds eye maple frames with convex mirrors made in the Biedermeier style.
These mirrrors have been made by a masters craftsman who ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and large walnut Biedermeier mirror was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Stucco Works Rounded Corners, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the period around 1840 in Austria. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (abraded) and rounded corners, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Spruce, Stucco
Stuning Antique circa 1880 Neoclassical Biedermeier Maple Wall Mirror with Foxed
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Flamed Maple original Biedermeier wall mirror with period plate foxed glass
A very good looking and well-made piece, the frame is m...
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1880s English Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Maple
Biedermeier Standing Mirror Made in Austria circa 1810, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier Mirror
Style:19th century
Period:1810-1819
Origin:Austria
Height:182 cm / 71.65"
Width:99 cm / 38.98"
Depth:51 cm / 20.08"
Status:Restored
Material:Nut.
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
19th C Austrian Biedermeier Mirror w/Original Glass & Walnut Veneer, 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Austria features it's original glass mirror and walnut veneer surround. The design is simple and ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Pillar Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror from 1830, Biedermeier, made of cherrywood.
Very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror with Original Facet Cut Glass, Austria, ca. 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking Biedermeier wall mirror from the early 19th century in Vienna/ Austria around 1820. This magnificent wall mirror from the very early renown Biedermeier period comes with a traditional overlapped substructure made of spruce wood and impresses with a thick walnut veneered surface showing an absolute amazing grain - just see how the veneer with the branches was arranged. On this precious mirror even the outer edges were veneered! A traditional hand polished shellac finish completes the outstanding look of this perfectly restored antique 19th century wall mirror...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Pillar Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror, from 1810 / Biedermeier, made of walnut and
ebonized half columns with brass cladding on capitals and base,
upper conclusion with roof gable.
Very good restored condit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Pine, Walnut
Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Bulls Eye Carvings, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Breathtaking, large Austrian Gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the early period around 1825. The wide, deeply grooved frame was covered with fine gold leaf and impresses with classical hand carved "Bull´s Eye" motives and additional stripes on the inside. On some spots slight abrasions of the gold leaf brought out the red "bolus" - the primer for gilding - which confers this nearly 200 year old, majestic mirror...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Biedermeier mirrors, Germany, circa 19th century. These are extremely well made with beautifully grained bookmatched walnut frame...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Mirror, South German, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful original Biedermeier mirror dates back to circa 1820 and was made in South Germany. It is embellished with a beautiful walnut veneer and is additionally decorated with...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
19th-Century Biedermeier Pier Glass in Dark Brown Mahogany Frame
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Pier Glass in Dark Brown Mahogany Frame
We present you a mirror in a rectangular, wooden frame, which is veneered with mahogany.
The whole is from the 2nd h...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Biedermeier Mirror, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier mirror dates back to 1820 and comes from southern Germany. It features a pretty cherry veneer and has two ebonized half columns with gilt wood carved capitals and ba...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry, Giltwood
Scandinavian Empire Giltwood Concave Sided Sconce Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Danish 19th century Biedermeier period wall sconce with brass candle holder and hanging glass prisms. It is all original, including the glass that has the typical "shadows" and pat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier mirror in cherry veneer and solid wood from South Germany about 1820.
Curved cornice (so called "Karnieschwung"). Original mirror glass (clearly visible).
Dim...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Style Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Courtly Empire wall mirror, circa 1810.
Solid softwood, Cuba mahogany veneer. Original glass, finely chiselled bronze fittings.
(M-6).
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Softwood, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Mirror Egg and Dart Design, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic early 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/Austria around 1820. Featuring an overlapping inserted substructure made of spruce, the massive, deeply grooved frame shows an amazing set walnut veneered surface and is additionally adorned by broad, beautifully carved so-called "egg and dart" bars (also known as "bull’s or ox eye") as well as great designed narrow stripes on the inside. These are covered with gold leaf showing a very charming old patina - you can even see the red "Bolus" shining through. ("Bolus" is the red shining primer for the gold leaf technique). This valuable antique...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Biedermeier Restored Cherry Czech Mirror Dressing Table, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier restored mirror dressing table
Period: 1860-1869
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry-tree.
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry, Mirror, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Nutwood & Beveled Glass Hand or Vanity Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size and great shape antique hand mirror.
This good size and highly practical antique hand mirror can also be used as a wall mirror. The make...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Nutwood, Mirror
Mahogany Dutch Biedermeier Table Mirror or Vanity, 1830s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Dutch Biedermeier table mirror or vanity.
Mahogany with gilt lining and original brass knobs.
The drawer has its original lock, see image...
Category
1830s Dutch Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Birch Biedermeier Toilet Mirror with Drawer, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century German birch Biedermeier toilet mirror. It has got one drawer and was made circa 1820.
It is in great condition.
A unique piece which is a great eyecatc...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch, Pine
Biedermeier Nutwood Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine late Biedermeier Nutwood wall mirror out of Austria, circa 1860. This mid-sized 19th century wall mirror features great carved nut wood bars over an overlapped inserted substruc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
Biedermeier Walnut and Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900Swedish Biedermeier style carved walnut wooden mirror with gilt details.
Measurements:
Height: 34"
Width: 23.5"
Depth: 3"
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing early 19th century gilt Biedermeier wall mirror out of Austria from circa 1830. This large antique mirror comes with an overlapped substructure made of spruce wood (you can s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Splendid Hand Mirror, European, 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid double sided hand mirror, European, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilt Wall Mirror with Stucco Works Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Large gilt wall mirror from the Biedermeier period in Austria from the early 19th century, circa 1830. The gilt artful processed frame is adorned by beautiful floral stucco works and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilt Biedermeier Mirror, France circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From France circa 1820 comes this fantastic gilt Biedermeier mirror. This breathtaking golden frame shows different gilding techniques like com...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Composition, Gold Leaf
19th Century Nutwood Cheval Mirror Early Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous large 19th century nutwood Cheval mirror from the early Biedermeier era circa 1825 in Vienna/ Austria, one of the world's epicenter of this famous period. Impressing with its dreamlike original condition - only the facet-cut mirror had to be renewed during restoration - the large deeply grooved frame floats between two artfully carved solid nut wood pillars, connected by two carved staffs...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Nutwood, Mirror
Early 19 Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Biedermeier standing table mirror in ebony and fruitwood. The shield shaped frame is supporting an oval mirror surmounted by two facing ebonized Egyptian sphynx...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood
Golden Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Enchanting golden Biedermeier wall mirror from the later Biedermeier period circa 1850 in Austria. With an age of nearly 170 years, this large antique mirror was restored by taking g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Spruce
Pair of Massive Antique Danish Biedermeier Pier Console Mirrors
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stepped design in burl wood with a cornice at the top and a recessed panel with an oval mirror over the tall two-part mirror. A shelf with a dark wood inset oval has scrolled suppo...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Burl
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Wall Mirror with Walnut Inlaid Trim
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1835) cherrywood rectangular wall mirror with ebonized and walnut inlaid trim and fluted edge.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Psyche / Table Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier psyche / table mirror from around 1830. The psyche is made of cherrywood (solid and veneer). The mirror is rotatable and there is a drawer in the base. In very ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Biedermeier Maple and Black Lacquer Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier (19th Century) maple and black lacquer vertical wall mirror with bronze trim and gilt wood medallions.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Austrian Style '19th Century' Burl Ash Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier Austrian style (19th century) burl ash vertical wall mirror with column sides and banded inlay arch top.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Burl
Biedermeier Style Burl Ash and Bronze Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier Danish-style (20th Century) rectangular burl ash wall mirror with bronze trim corners.
Category
20th Century Danish Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Diamond Design Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier-style vertical fruitwood wall mirror with paneled sides and a diamond design motif on top.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Period Neoclassical Walnut Mirror Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding Biedermeier period walnut mirror of impressive scale from Austria circa 1820. The unique pagoda shaped crown surmounts an interior arch enclosing a raised four lobe me...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood, Mirror
Biedermeier Mahogany, Ebonized and Bronze-Mounted Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with ebonized cornice over a panel with central cornucopia over a mirror plate with a conforming bronze mounted frame. Frame flanked with pair of candleholders.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Other
German Biedermeier Classical Pier Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
A very fine German pier mirror having a good color and finish. The frame made of walnut finished in a rich warm brown has mellowed to a very nice color. The carving though space is v...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Satinwood and Ebonized Biedermeier Palladian Mirror, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized palladian mirror with upper ormolu cherub swag mounts and lower ormolu floral medallion mounts. Mirror has original glass. Circa 1800.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Cheval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1835) cherrywood cheval mirror on a stand with a drawer, a cross leg base, and column sides.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Crotch Mahogany Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) mirror of gorgeous crotch mahogany.
Silvered mirror is old and shows some age, but may not be original.
Mahogany is showing lighter in ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
20th Century Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Gilded with 22-karat gold leaf with base and marble top.
Measures: Mirror 83.5" H x 42.5" W
Bench 42.5 W x 18 H x 12.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Biedermeier mirror
Mirror size: 25" W X 54" H.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood, Glass
Biedermeier Inlaid Mirror with Parquetry, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A slender Biedermeier mirror, with parquetry-inlaid frieze, and architectural pediment.
The mirror composed of two plates with beveled edges, and situated between two columns. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Maple, Mirror
Biedermeier Bow Front Three Drawer Dressing Table Mirror, 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier bow front dressing table mirror has three drawers. It is embellished with mahogany veneer and ash inlays. The mirror has its ori...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, and Roman Erlikh. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $434 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $2,875.
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