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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Biedermeier
Antique German Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Early 1800's Southwest German tall Biedermeier wall mirror.
Mirror - walnut veneer, ebonized profile strip at the top, in the medallion reli...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of Eight Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs by Burton-Ching
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of eight beautifully proportioned mahogany dining chairs in the Biedermeier style made by Burton-Ching. The chairs have graceful sloping outward legs, a backrest of carved intert...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Adam and Eve Inlayed Walnut Table, German
Located in Pasadena, CA
A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Sleek but ornate, this circa 18th century table is crafted ...
Category
18th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern Germany is a must-have. Dating bac...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho breakfront. Done in the Biedermeier style with Greek Key molding and leaded mullion glass doors. Incredible rolling clouds interior wall paper. Monumental in ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Walnut Foldable, Antique Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique early German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished Walnut, in good condition. The top of the detailed dining table is foldable, particularized by a star-shaped veneer pattern...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Explore a Rare Biedermeier Table from 1820 Handmade in Southern Germany
This exceptional Biedermeier table, originating from approximately 1820, showcases the exquisite craftsmans...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Birch Daybed in Green Mohair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ultra Soft Green Mohair Biedermeier Birch Daybed/Bench with Lyre ends and two matching bolsters, reupholstered by us in Dedar Millano fabric.
Category
20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base.
Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Table, South German 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier table is truly a masterpiece. Its standout feature is the beautiful walnut veneer grain on the top, elegantly supported by a tripod foot and a central column....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Grained and Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs.
Offered for sale is a 3-piece set of Austrian Biedermeier burlwood furniture. The centerpiece of the set is a square Burlwood table with four legs rising from the center of the base. Flanking on either side of the table is a pair of burlwood chairs...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural pair of Biedermeier arm chairs were realized in Austria circa 1880. Realized in a stunning burled elm- showcasing the sumptuous natural grain of the wood-...
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1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Set of Six Biedermeier Era Style Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of six Biedermeier style dining chairs with elegant curved lines and saber legs.
Gorgeous bird’s-eye Maple veneer on curved seat back. These are HIGH quality reproduction seats(circa 1980 or so) made of fine hardwood and upholstered in a period style upholstery.
Very comfortable and solid seats.
Each chair is solid with original glossy wood...
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Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Wood
C. 1840-1860s Biedermeier X-Shaped Leg Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely crafted Condole, sofa, or entryway way table from the 1840-1860s.
Book matched highly figured wood grain.
X-shaped legs.
Biedermeier designers embraced a more natural,...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Burl
A Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and fruitwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and ebonized Fruitwood settee. The settee is raised by four square legs and bottom blocks with filets of ebonized ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Biedermeier Armchair, South West Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier armchair, South West Germany, 1820.
This very comfortable original Biedermeier armchair or bergère comes from south west Germany. It shows the influence from the French Restoration Style...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a captivating pair of Biedermeier Chairs originating from South Germany in 1820. Crafted from beautiful cherry wood, these chairs exude timeless elegance. Adorned with a ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Table, South German, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier table is truly a masterpiece. Its standout feature is the central column base, elegantly supported by a tripod foot. The craftsmanship and attention to detail...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century Austrian Biedermeier carved walnut side chairs. Upholstered in a gold fabric. These are very special!!
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Wall Mirrors Made of 19th Century Biedermeier Components
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of Austrian walnut mirrors from the 19th century made of old Biedermeier components, with dark brown color, ebonized reeded motifs and turned finials with gilt accents. ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Pair of Antique German Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, circa 1830. Each: Socket mounted to leaf flange in turn mounted to baluster shaft on raised round foot on square base. Fluti...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede.
Denmark, circa 1820.
Category
1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier chess table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820-30. The round table has a central column and a pretty walnut veneer. The top is decorated with an inlaid chess board...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Extended depth is 31".
Additional information:
Materials: Ebony
Color: Light Yellow
Per...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Pair of Antique Polished Cherrywood Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Austrian Biedermeier pair of columns made of hand crafted polished Cherrywood, in good condition. The tall to décor pieces are enhanced by gilded circles around the top. T...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Large Walnut Pair of Wall Mirrors Made of 19th Century Biedermeier Components
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large Austrian walnut mirrors from the 19th century made of old Biedermeier components, with dark brown color, ebonized reeded motifs and turned finials with gilt accents a...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
By Biedermeier
Located in Hollywood, SC
German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers - Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century, light-brown antique German Biedermeier chest, commode made of handcrafted Cherrywood, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The cupboard is composed...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Biedermeier Style Dining Table from Germany
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century Biedermeier style walnut dining table Handmade by fine Biedermeier dealer Alois Hummel from Germany. Walnut with lighter inlay banding on top, tapered straight legs. A v...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Mahogany Cabinet - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of handcrafted veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The bottom part of the shellac polished secretary is composed with two large drawers, standing on four wide wooden legs. The inside consists five drawers and two compartments, particularized by polished brass hardware, columns. The top part of the buffet is composed with one large drawer and two small drawers, the center is consisting a storage compartment with an arched...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Burl Biedermeier Pedestal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Italian Burl Biedermeier Pedestal Stool
Classic style burl pedestal stool side table from Italy. Octogon top.
5”x15”17”½.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode has a gorgeous walnut veneer. The uppermost drawer is slightly...
Category
1820s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 Continental Art Deco (1929) \"Skyscraper\" dining / side chairs with reeded carved black lacquered curving wooden frames, upholstered in a beige and gold geometric patterned...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820
Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Pair of Antique Polished Mahogany Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic Biedermeier pair of armchairs made of handcrafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized v...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
This walnut Biedermeier Nightstand is the perfect blend of modern and classic styles, with its clean lines and warm polished figured walnut ven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hungarian Walnut & Distressed Leather Art Deco Club Chairs, Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of similar Hungarian Art Deco club chairs with walnut frames featuring circular backs and armrests upholstered in distressed brown leather with brass nailhead trim, resting on f...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining chairs with a concave styled openwork backrest & carved embellishments, 2 turned horizontal supports, the seat cushion upholstered...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton
19th Century Green German Antique Biedermeier Mahogany, Maplewood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Austria, 20th century
These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a b...
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Biedermeier Carved Flanking Gold Gilded Goose Scrolled Arm Parlor Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Carved Flanking Gold Gilded Goose Scrolled Arm Parlor Sofa
An exquisite 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier carved figural flanking scrolled sofa. Gold gilded hand carved goose...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of White Biedermeier Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
White Biedermeier Side Table, with a high gloss white lacquered finish. This delicate contemporary Neoclassic table has feminine curves with a single drawer with a brass ring pull, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Biedermeier Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Armchair
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier carved and inlaid silk upholstered armchair
Exquisite antique Biedermeier armchair. Beautifully Crafted, hand carved, pierced panel back armchair with finely detailed inlay, gorgeous turned, fluted pierced arms and turned feet on casters. This unique and elegant antique piece has been beautifully upholstered in a yellow with blue embroidered silk blend patterned fabric with lumbar bolster. A stunning and Classic Austrian Biedermeier accent chair...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a several small compartments, with parcel gilt and ebonized detail, with applied lions\...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Polished Walnut Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier freestanding wall console table made of hand crafted shellac polished Walnut, in good condition. The tall table is composed with the origina...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished veneered Cherrywood, in very good condition. The detailed cabi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Side Table with Round Radiating Veneered Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut side table from the 19th century with radiating veneer, curving legs and lower shelf. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period in the 19...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in
Measures: 19" x 20".
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wool, Cotton
Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 9 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining / side chairs featuring carved arch backs in fluted form and bird\'s head supports decorated with polychrome embellishments, a bal...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Biedermeier Bookcase, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier bookcase dates back to around 1820 and comes from Southern Germany. the bookcase has a pretty walnut veneer with two transome glass doors. They are framed by ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Grey German Single Biedermeier Pinewood Chest, Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique German Biedermeier single commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The chest is composed with two large ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Biedermeier Austrian Country Secretary Bookcase Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Austrian Country secretary bookcase desk
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Color: Sienna
Peri...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Cream Painted, Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Swedish neoclassic (18th century) cream painted, parcel-gilt armchairs with carved scroll & foliate styling, sateen upholstered back, armrests and seats in a multi-tonal gree...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Walnut Side Table, Antique Corner Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier side table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in very good condition. The small round detailed occasional table is composed with one hidden, pull-out drawer. The end table is supported by a hexagonal column...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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