Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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.

Style: Biedermeier

Antique Austrian Figured Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Standing Corner Cabinet 1830

$3,495

Antique Austrian Figured Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Standing Corner Cabinet 1830

Located in Portland, OR

A very stylish antique Austrian Biedermeier figured Ash corner cabinet, circa 1830. The cabinet with an ebonized crown and a glazed door below with arched panels, the door enclosing three shelves and the interior having the original grey paint. To the middle is a second ebonized band of wood and a single paneled door enclosing a single shelf, the cabinet with a corresponding ebonized band to the base and is raised on stile feet. The cabinet is made from the most striking figured blond ash with highly variegated grain, both doors have inlaid lock escutcheons &3500 keys are present for the locks. Condition is a very good indeed, this very stylish antique Biedermeier corner cabinet...

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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Ebony, Ash

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880

$2,686

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880

Located in Lucenec, SK

A striking late Biedermeier corner display cabinet crafted in beautifully grained walnut with a warm, natural patina. The upper section features two glass-panelled doors with elegant...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Glass, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, Southern Germany

$9,017Sale Price|20% Off

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, Southern Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier corner cabinet crafted in Southern Germany around 1825. Made of solid cherrywood with beautifully bookmatched veneers and a warm, natural patina, this piece showc...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Cherry, Spruce

Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet, 1820

$4,796Sale Price|24% Off

Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet, 1820

By Biedermeier

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stupendous warm color and the prestige of the poplar veneer, very valuable because very dotted, for this corner cabinet of first Biedermeier period. Corner cabinet all veneered in p...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Poplar

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet from South Germany

$8,538Sale Price|20% Off

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet from South Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant corner cabinet from Southern Germany, early 19th century, belonging to the Biedermeier period. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the piece is divided into two harmonious section...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Cherry

Biedermeier Elm Corner Cupboard, Antique German, 1830, Warm Patina

$1,346Sale Price|55% Off

Biedermeier Elm Corner Cupboard, Antique German, 1830, Warm Patina

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Beautiful Biedermeier elm corner cupboard with authentic antique warm patina.

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Wood, Elm

Swedish style satin birch Cabinets

$3,881 / set

Swedish style satin birch Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of satinbirch Lovely cylinder shape C1960s Restored

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Mid-20th Century French Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Other

19th Century Biedermeier corner cabinet circa 1830–40 birch veneer

$7,134

19th Century Biedermeier corner cabinet circa 1830–40 birch veneer

Located in Münster, DE

Biedermeier corner cabinet, circa 1830–40, birch veneer, two-part design, recessed upper section with glazed front and muntin bars, lower section with two hinged doors, adjustable s...

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Wood, Glass, Birch

Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet / Sideboard, 1820

$5,995

Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet / Sideboard, 1820

By Biedermeier

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stupendous warm color and the prestige of the poplar veneer, very valuable because very dotted, for this corner cabinet of first Biedermeier period. Corner cabinet all veneered in p...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Poplar

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet

$6,000

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet

Located in Belmont, MA

Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...

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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard Cuba Mahogany Veneer

$2,278

19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard Cuba Mahogany Veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Cuba mahogany on pinewood. Straight casted two-door body on profile-framed base. Slightly protruding top plate. Recessed, one-Lane grille-glazed top, flanked by adjusted columns with fine ornament-carved base and capitals. Stepped profile gable with cantilevered so-called Schinkeldach. Internal shelving. The corner cabinet is in an unrestored condition with a warm patina grown over decades. This corner display case...

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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard in Ash Very High

$3,477

19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard in Ash Very High

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Biedermeier corner cupboard in ash. 2 large double doors behind each 2 shelves. As can be seen in the pictures there are old worm extinguishe...

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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Ash

Antique Corner Cabinet ''What Not'' 1920s England

$1,019

H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in

Antique Corner Cabinet ''What Not'' 1920s England

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Corner Cabinet .5 tier ,Nut Wood . The english called this a ''What Not '' used for al kind of Miscellaneous . Very good condition .

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1920s English Vintage Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Nutwood

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

$5,096

H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th-C. French Corner Cabinet

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 99.5 in W 42.25 in D 30.25 in

19th-C. French Corner Cabinet

Located in Ballard, CA

A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Feature...

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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Iron

19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Cabinet

$3,220

H 67.5 in W 31.75 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Cabinet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century chinoiserie French bamboo corner cabinet. Black lacquered and bamboo.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Bamboo

1820s Swedish Gustavian Wood Patinated Corner Cabinet

$5,595

H 51.1 in W 25.7 in D 17.2 in

1820s Swedish Gustavian Wood Patinated Corner Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

This 1820s Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet embodies the understated elegance and symmetry of the Gustavian period. Crafted from wood with its original layered patina in soft blue an...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Wood

Antique Pine Corner Cupboard, Rhode Island, Circa 1740-1760

$4,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 98 in W 49 in D 16 in

Antique Pine Corner Cupboard, Rhode Island, Circa 1740-1760

Located in Hudson, NY

A wonderful and well patina Pine cupboard Circa 1740 to 1760. Likely Rhode Island possibly Connecticut and just filled with charm. Retaining the original red surface iron hinges and ...

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Mid-18th Century American Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Corner Cabinet Circa 1820

$6,500

H 90.75 in W 41.25 in D 29.25 in

19th Century Swedish Corner Cabinet Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early 19th-century Swedish corner cupboard from Ångermanland is a remarkable example of provincial Scandinavian craftsmanship. Scraped back to reveal its original greyish-green ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard

$2,071

H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in

Antique Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Antique painted hanging corner cupboard Late 18th century bow front corner cupboard with its original painted front depicting a classical scene

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1750s Dutch Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Pine Corner Cabinet, Handcrafted, Circa 1860-1880

$1,200

H 27 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Swedish Pine Corner Cabinet, Handcrafted, Circa 1860-1880

Located in Mckinney, TX

19th-century Swedish hanging corner cabinet crafted in pine, designed to fit neatly into a corner while offering practical storage. The single-door form opens to reveal two interior ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet

On Hold|~~$18,200~~

H 88.25 in W 53 in D 26.25 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is constructed with characteristic, Neoclassical elements which take on a more relaxed appearance under the ethereal painted fin...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Wood, Paint

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

$8,993

H 96.07 in W 55.12 in D 37.01 in

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare untouched corner cabinet from Sweden in gustavian style. This antique corner cabinet is from Hälsingland in central Sweden. Made by hand in solid Swedish pine the cabinet has it...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Pine

Baroque Corner Display Cabinets

$9,800Sale Price / set|56% Off

H 74 in W 33.5 in D 21 in

Baroque Corner Display Cabinets

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Two Baroque Corner Display Cabinets in walnut and birdseye maple with a mirrored interior and four shelves.

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Biedermeier style corner chest of drawers, Northern Europe.

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H 68.12 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

Biedermeier style corner chest of drawers, Northern Europe.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique corner chest of drawers from the mid-nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by a simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality. ...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

Blue Painted Corner Cupboard

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H 40.56 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in

Blue Painted Corner Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

Blue Painted Corner Cupboard Technical information: Period: about 1870 Origin: Trentino, Northern Italy Wood type: Elm Height: 103 cm 40.55 in Width (front side): 45 cm 17.72 in D...

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1820s Italian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Ash

Interesting Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.

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H 57.49 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in

Interesting Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Interesting Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: ...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Curved Biedermeier Corner Cabinet Cupboard

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H 87.41 in W 37.8 in D 25.2 in

19th Century Swedish Curved Biedermeier Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish Biedermeier curved corner cupboard in oak with richly hand carved fruit decorations from the Mid Early 19th Century. This two-piece hand-crafted corner cabinet has its own ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Vitrine Cabinet

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H 97.64 in Dm 24.02 in

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Exceptionally high mid-19th century Biedermeier corner display case. Very beautiful modern looking design! Two-part corpus curved in the front w...

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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

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Glass, Oak, Pine

Antique Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Northern Europe, Late 19th Century

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H 57.49 in W 35.44 in D 25.2 in

Antique Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Northern Europe, Late 19th Century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique mahogany corner cabinet. Maufactured in Scandinavia in circa 1880s. After renovation in our workshop. Excellent condition...

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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet, Western Europe, 1930s

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H 75.2 in W 30.71 in D 21.66 in

Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet, Western Europe, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

A corner display cabinet made of walnut wood and glass. After wood renovation, polished and covered in layer of laquer. Excellent condition without stains, marks or chips. Produced i...

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1930s German Vintage Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Angular Hanging Oak Cabinet, Central Europe, 1750

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H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in

Angular Hanging Oak Cabinet, Central Europe, 1750

Located in Vo', Veneto

Angular hanging cabinet of 1700 in oak Measures: H.78 - L. 48 - P. 28 Particular cabinet entirely built in oak wood, with a corner door. A rose window is carved on the door, a...

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1750s Italian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Corner Cabinet in Fir Wood, Italy 1810

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H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in

Corner Cabinet in Fir Wood, Italy 1810

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Corner Furniture in Fir Measures: H. 80 cm - Side 49 cm - Front width 73 cm Antique corner unit in fir wood, with one door with frame...

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1810s Italian Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Fir

Late Biedermeier Corner Cupboards, 19th Century

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H 65.75 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in

Late Biedermeier Corner Cupboards, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of Biedermeier corner cupboards on bracket feet and a door with three-quarter glazing. Cherry veneered, inside lined with green fabric. Restored condition.

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Antique Corner Cabinet, Biedermeier, Northern Europe, circa 1900

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H 57.88 in W 34.65 in D 21.26 in

Antique Corner Cabinet, Biedermeier, Northern Europe, circa 1900

Located in Chorzów, PL

A historic cabinet in Biedermeier style from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 147 cm / width 88 cm / depth. 54 cm.

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Biedermeier Corner Cupboard, Secrétaire, Cherrywood

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H 46.86 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in

19th Century German Biedermeier Corner Cupboard, Secrétaire, Cherrywood

Located in Greven, DE

19th century corner cupboard / secretary Germany (Rhineland) Cherry tree Biedermeier, circa 1830 Dimensions: height 119 cm, leg depth 79 cm Description: Absolutely rare secretary...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier corner cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier corner cupboards for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage corner cupboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier corner cupboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original corner cupboards, popular names associated with this style include and Biedermeier. 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 corner cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,787 and tops out at $7,510 while the average work can sell for $3,776.