Biedermeier Furniture
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
Biedermeier Cherrywood Console or Flip Top Game Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
Biedermeier cherrywood console or flip top game table, mid-19th century.
Original condition.
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Dining Room Table, 177 inches Long
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Mahogany Dining Table, 173 inches Long
Nederland, 1830-1835
Spectacular dining table supported by a mahogany veneered large center pedestal. This round form table with...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Antique German Entry Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique German walnut & mahogany entrance pier mirror in excellent condition. Solid walnut with ebony columns in high polished finish. The mirror is be...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Biedermeier Black Wood and Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful green and white velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Globe Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant globe sewing table in Vienna Biedermeier style.
Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid beech, partially ebonized.
(G-Sam-44).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Origin: Northern Europe
W...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860.
The secretary desk was manufactu...
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1860s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Framed Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful large architectural neoclassical Biedermeier mahogany and mahogany veneer wall mirror.
Original mirror plate.
Austria, circa 1830.
Measures: 77" T x 35.5" W x 4.5" D.
...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Furniture made of mahogany wood and mahogany veneer on softwood, dating back to the first half of the 19th century. Sin...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Style Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Biedermeier style ceiling chandelier
Ceiling chandelier in Biedermeier style.
Polished brass and facet-polished crystal prism-hangings.
Delivery time can take about...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Furniture in the Biedermeier style, made of soft wood veneered with mahogany, dated around 1840. The monumental shape...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Classical Basket Chandelier in antique Biedermeier Style glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely engraved bronze. Net grid with hand ground crystal stones.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique basket chandelier Biedermeier style, circa 1890-1900
Finely chiseled bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired bead c...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fa...
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1890s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Library / Cabinet vitrine in antique Biedermeier Style mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pyramid mahogany on solid conifers, also back wall. On stepped frame base, high-corpuscular body. The front has two triple-sectioned, door-glazed, casted doors, the panels are handcr...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic secretary from the second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Mahogany
Dimensions: he...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort. Fully Restored but would need to be reupholstered as a few of the springs have come loose. Could possib...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830.
Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron. Cherry solid wood frame and legs.
Top ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Ash
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeir Walnut and Ebonized Pedestal Table
Located in Burton, TX
This stunning Biedermeir Pedestal Table, was crafted by furniture artisans in the 19th Century. The table features a beautiful book matched walnut veneered top, pedestal base and rou...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Style 5-Panel Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Screen with Silk Curtains
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Biedermeier style 5-panel parcel ebonized mahogany with champagne color silk curtains and brass grille x panels, unmarked.
This divider allows for partial privacy and the...
Category
1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
J Widdicomb Wm A Berkey Biedermeier Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
John Widdicomb & Wm A B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Wall Mirror in Wooden Decorative Frame, circa 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This wall mirror in original wooden frame has aged beautifully and acquired a unique patina over the time. The wooden frame in old-gold color has some beautiful decorative floral orn...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Hand Carved 19th Century Nutwood & Beveled Wall or Fireplace Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and stunning antique wall mirror.
All handcrafted in the late 1800s this marvelous wall mirror would have graced the living space of a mansion of a very well to do fami...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bookcase, Austria ca. 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century Biedermeier walnut cabinet/ bookcase/ vitrine coming from the early period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately veneered in finest burr walnut the glossy surfa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
High Biedermeier pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid. Burl wood veneered edge.
Cast original brass fittings.
One drawer at th...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportio...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Demi Lune console dates from the Biedermeier period around 1820 and has beautiful veneer marquetry on the top. The veneer is made of ash wood / ash root wood and the legs are mad...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce, Ash
Biedermeier or Classical Style Curly Maple Oval Center Table with Lyre Form Base
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Biedermeier or Classical style oval center table in curly maple with scroll carved lyre form pedestal on a shaped base with four outstretched feet. Dates to the 19th century i...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Hickory White Dresser Biedermeier Genesis Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
High-Quality American Made Hickory White 'Genesis' Collection Biedermeier Style Satinwood Triple Dresser with Inlaid Wood Design Trim, Brass Pulls and Dovetail Drawers
We also have the matching Nightstands and King Headboard listed separately. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Table in Birch Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish sewing table in birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl the XIV Johan. This f...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Antler
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautifully preserved triple bench, crafted from steam-bent beech, originates from Austria and was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless ch...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern, which was installed on a spruce body. The cabinet can...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair dimensions:
Height: 91 cm (35.8 in)
Width: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Seat height: 50 cm (19.7 in)
Stool dimensions:
Height: 52 cm (20.5 in)
Width: 46 cm (18.1 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique Engraved Goblet –Persian Horse motif , 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A goblet of blue glass, cut and with a yellow lazure , cut two medallions, in the first one there is an engraving of a Persian horse, In the second medallion are cut diminutive windo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19 century Gyogyoru Biedermeier Living Set
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyáru nappali garnitúra , forma es stílus szempontból egyaránt.
Szükséges viszont a restauralas munkák, a fa es a karpit részek.
De ez után egy igazan impozáns es elegáns ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Ruby Goblet with Gilt Engraving, Hunting Motif, 19-20 century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful cut and engraved ruby Goblet. The goblet is faceted, Engraved hunting motif in 19th century style. The engraving is gilded, gilding was used to make the engraving stand o...
Category
1890s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Antique Ruby Goblet - Painted 19th century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful ruby goblet with a clear foot, cut and painted, The portals are painted in ocher color and everything is complemented by gilding, In the Portals, there are painted figure...
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
19 century Gyogyoru kecses korabeli biedermeier iroasztal
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ajánlom ez a gyógyoru korabeli Biedermeier stílusban kis íróasztal . Kecses forma es a kis méretek miatt elhelyezhető majdnem bármi helységben.
maga az asztal magasság: 79 cm.
ossz ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
19th Century, Biedermeier Ash Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from ash wood. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful veneer pattern, the base and geison is ebonized. The mirro...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely Germany. The chairs are in good condition and will show losses and signs of age and use ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique Goblet Lithyalin Egermann 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Cut lithyane glass goblet , painted with gold is typical for the F. Egermann 19th century Bohemian glass production in the Nothern Czech Republic. This is a beautiful presentation of...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century Biedermeier szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
A Biedermeier stílus egy nagyon kedvelt stílus nem csak mert párosítva lehet majdnem mindent más bútorral egy adott enteriőrben , hanem mint ez a darab meg külön finom intarzia eleme...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Plywood
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Engraved Goblet Hunting motif 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful antique cut goblet with yellow lazure, the yellow lazure is supplemented with transparent colors, In one of the two medallions there is an engraving with a hunting motif, I...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of superb quality, ...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.
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