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Biedermeier Table 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
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840. Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm Description: Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth. The ...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in...
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1870s German Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Burl

19th Century German Biedermeier Make-Up-Mirror, so called Psyche, Dated: 1832
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier make-up mirror - so-called Psyche Northern Germany (Hamburg) Mahogany, maple Dated: 1832 Dimensions: H x W x D: 53 x 37 x 23 cm Description: Elegant and exceptionally ...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

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Cherry

Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century. 11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

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Burl

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...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

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Wood

Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900. Excellent condition. Dimensions: H 73.0 cm x W 48.0 cm.
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Table Mirrors

Materials

Fruitwood

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Milford, NH
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Biedermeier table mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier table mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier table mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 table mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $945 and tops out at $3,400 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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