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
Period: 19th Century
Pair Of Antique Vienna 2-Flame Silver Candelabras by Josef Wiederspeck, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant silver candleholders on round stepped stand with palmette band, smooth baluster shaped stem, beaded rings decorated with sculpted floral & rocaille decor, vase shaped spo...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Biedermeier Stool with Satin Cover, c. 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier stool with three socketed and pointed legs and straight frame. The frame is veneered in cherry and polished by hand. The stool has been newly upholstered with a blu...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satin, Cherry
Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretaire in cherry veneer with a two-door lower part, a flat writing flap and a wide top drawer. The edges are set off with a strip of burl veneer. The escutcheons are ...
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1820s German 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...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Golden Wall Mirror, frame, rich Stucco decor, Late Biedermeier, 1850/60, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful wall mirror from the Biedermeier period, around 1850/60, made in Austria, Europe.
The mirror is in impressive good condition, only the mirror plate has been renewed to ena...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stucco, Spruce
Gilded Wall mirror, frame, oval, Biedermeier, around 1860, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful rare oval wall mirror / frame, in well known classic shape, of the Biedermeier period, made around 1860 in Austria, Europe.
The special stucco work all around the frame in...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stucco, Spruce
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany, ca. 1820
Early Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer, 3 drawers with locks and 3 keys, classic chest of drawers ...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Stunning toilette writing commode vanity mirror, late Biedermeier, 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning toilette commode, structured like a writing commode, made in the famous era of Biedermeier, a late piece made around 1850, in Austria.
The structure of the chest of drawer...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry, Maple, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stately large Biedermeier secretaire from south Germany around 1830.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid cherry. Solid cherry solid columns with carved Corinthian capitals. Protrud...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron, Tin
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or unfolded in the middle of the room as a round table. The table is made of solid walnut wood. Th...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers from around 1890.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 102 cm / width 110 cm / depth 61 cm
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835.
Birch veneer with very subtle grain.
Architecturally structured interior with marquetry and band inlays. Exten...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Double desk solid mahogany England circa 1880 Partner Desk
Features:
Body and tabletop solid mahogany, drawers softwood inside
High quality
All drawers dovetailed
Original han...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Shepherd with Herd in a Victorian Landscape, Oil on Wood, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Shepherd with Herd in a Victorian Landscape, Oil on Wood 19th century
An original antique oil painting showing a shepherd with his sheeps and cows resting on a pond. Painted in oi...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Oval Cherry Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big oval Biedermeier centre table. The table is made of cherrywood (Frame is veneered, plate and feet are solid). The table is in a very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Horsehair, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful straightened neoclassical Biedermeier Sofa or Bench from South Germany about 1830.
Cherry veneered and solid. Solid „Stollen“ feet. Ebonized round bars on the armrests. Bla...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
19th century black Biedermeier armchair with new blue velvet
By Biedermeier
Located in Oostende, BE
Original massive Biedermeier chair, which was painted black and given a new blue velours upholstery to give it a modern look.
The fabric used is knitted velours, called Moss 33 (by...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design.
This elegant Biedermeier piece has beautiful, highly figured walnut veneer with gorgeous light deep amber color and 200 hundred years old patina.
Two drawer Biedermeier bureau...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Sim...
Category
1880s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black lot painting, probably Munich around 1820. This top chest of drawers is in restored ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of pine wood veneered with beautiful walnut. It is after professional renovation and is in...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Decorative Box, Walnut Veneer and Brass, South Germany, circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier decorative box, walnut veneer, southern Germany around 1850.
Brass fitting with handle. Restored and shellac hand polished.
Dimensions: H 10.2cm x W 20cm x D 13.5cm.
Category
1850s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Cabinet from, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Cabinet, body of furniture made of pine wood, veneered with pyramidal mahogany. A classic, straight-lined piece of furniture equipped with a door and a single drawer.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Roots Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1840/50.
Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Very good condition.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 205 cm width 109 cm depth 59 cm.
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Danish Late Empire Mahogany Center Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 19th century Danish empire / biedemeier mahogany center table.
Large circular top with beaded table apron and a hexagonal shaped column support ending on carved lion’s paw fee...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sideboard/ Buffet/ Halfcabinet, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extravagant 19th century Biedermeier pyramid mahogany sideboard or buffet from the later period around 1850 in Austria. A very impressive antique credenza/ halfcabinet which has been...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Thread Table, Northern Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier thread table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in polish.
Wood: birch
dimensions: height: 70cm, width: 5...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Biedermeier period swedish mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1810.
Stunning secretaire chest in rich mahogany. 4 drawer chest with architectural elements to the bottom d...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Loop Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period bergère armchairs from the 19th century, with carved looping arms, saber legs and new upholstery. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier peri...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, 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
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Walnut, Black Boucle, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Pair of neoclassical Biedermeier Bergere chairs from Austria, Vienna circa 1850.
Walnut veneered on softwood and solid walnut wood.
Conical square-tapered legs. Restored cond...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier Pillar cabinet or bedside table from southern Germany around 1820.
Cherry veneered and cherry solid wood. One door with central pressed brass fittings.
Top ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
KPM Porcelain Picture Plate, Berlin circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small framed KPM porcelain picture plate in silver(?) frame with architectural view and hunting dogs playing in the foreground.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Largest and Mint Antique Delftware Porcelain Wall Tile Painting in Wooden Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and largest ever single tile, Delft Blue wall painting in the 'Haagse School' style.
This antique and largest ever, single Delftware tile holds both the art of painting and the art of making glazed ceramic tiles and the amazing result is an absolute joy to own and to look at. This serene, realistic and truly Dutch landscape scene was the typical subject matter of what later became known as the famous 'The Hague School Style'. The painting on this tile was done by one of the great artists that worked for only the best ceramic studios in those days and the original of this painting was created by one of the greats of the 'Haagse School', Louis Apol (1850-1936). It is for that reason that this unique size tile with painting also is signed 'naar L. Apol' which means 'after L. Apol'. We have attributed this one of a kind antique to 'De Porceleyne Fles', but this could also have been made by one of the other two of the top three ceramic studios / manufacturers of that era. Those other two were 'Rozenburg' of the Hague and 'Holland Utrecht...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Oak, Paint
Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and decorated with carved swans on the high armrests. The sofa has been expertly restored and hand polished as well as reupholstered. The high-quality upholstery fabric is patterned with black diamonds on a white background on the seat and backrest and has a mottled black and white design on the armrests. The cushions are designed to match and give the light sofa...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Oak Secretary, Northern Europe, Around 1820
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak secretary, Northern Europe, around 1820!
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height: 200 cm, width: ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair / armchair from Austria, Vienna around 1840
Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly upholstered with light, cream-white velvet fabric and double keder. Ver...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Kpm, Berlin, Chocolate Cup Hand Painted with Green Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Berlin.
Chocolate cup hand-painted with green flowers and gold decoration.
Marked.
Mid-19th century.
First factory quality.
In excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Oval 19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Side Table, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming oval 19th century nutwood side table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. With an age of over 190 years this charming ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Table, Sofa, Five Chairs and Two Armchair.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine and rare mahogany Biedermeier suite consisting nine pieces.
This suite of Continental Biedermeier (Northern Germany - circa 1825) mahogany dining room...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Unique Antique Engraved Goblet -The Descent from the Cross -19th Century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Unique antique Goblet from the first half of the 19th century, A clear bell-shaped goblet on a leg, Facet-cut with a central medallion containing an ar...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Table Mirror, Makeup / Vanity Mirror, Late Biedermeier, Around 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Very decorative table mirror / makeup mirror with swivel mechanism, an original of the Biedermeier peroid, around 1850, made in Austria.
The corpus is made out of root ash, a very ...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice simple wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier. Made of solid walnut. The cabinet has very beautiful walnut wood that leaves a great impres...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Fine Fruitwood Grand-Sonnerie Striking Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Fruitwood Grand-Sonnerie Striking Vienna Regulator
Four pillar, triple train movement of short duration with dead beat escapement incorporating...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
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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