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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
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Biedermeier Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
"Biedermeier Austrian/German (19th Century) burl walnut tall oval shaped pedestal cabinet with a large single front door and ebonized banded trim. Shows age."
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Burl, Walnut

Biedermeier Oval Table, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier oval table was made in Germany in 19th Century. It is supported on a solid walnut leg, the top is veneered with walnut. The pie...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a curved back and covered with striped fabric upholstery. In the...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid walnut. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition. The surface is semi-glossy ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1857
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered base with guilloche decoration. Curved shaft, engine-turned, with a slightly fla...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Schleswig-Holstein Mahogany and others Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 88 x 45 cm Description: Piece of furniture standing...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Mahogany, Maple

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...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Softwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825-30 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Cherry Wood, Black Boucle, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant pair of Biedermeier / french restoration armchairs or salon chairs from France around 1820. Solid cherry wood and veneered. Curved armrests with rosaces on the sides as decor...
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1820s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bouclé, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large walnut Biedermeier console is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant, early Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and e...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Maple

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and fine Biedermeier ash wood armchairs were made circa 1825 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Ash

German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish.       
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Impressive, antique furniture with a beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A sofa with a simple frame, upholstered with elegant fabric on the seat and backrest, supported...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830. Note: ...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent. Excellent hand made quality. Has an Art Deco Modern looking appeal. The Art Deco period was...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Fruitwood

20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Clas...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk, chest of drawers, walnut root head venee...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna c. 1825. The secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craft...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany. Note the concave curve of the upper cabinet door and beautiful mahogany grain pat...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany

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

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Ebony, Ash

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Bie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pearwood

Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
2 pieces. Wood. Metal hardware. Top piece has 12 dovetailed drawers. One door containing 2 dovetailed drawers. Bottom has drop front desk containing 4 dovetailed drawers. 70 7/8" h x...
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1750s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biedermeie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pearwood

Biedermeir Coffee Table or Writing Desk in Walnut, Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Danis...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Rare Biedermeier Armoire with Intricate Carvings and Unique Urn Shape
Located in Firenze, IT
A truly exceptional Biedermeier one door armoire crafted from richly hued honey-toned cherrywood. This unique piece features ebonized black-lacquered and gilt wood details, intricate...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition. Ma...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ormolu

Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Biedermeier walnut tall chest with ebonized detail. Exceptional quality! Circa 1820.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Set of Three Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine set of three ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % o...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Pearwood

Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut, Maple, Brass, Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, restored Biedermeier wall mirror from Central Germany about 1820. Walnut veneered and solid wood frame. Two half columns in solid walnut with lovely original brass bases and capitals. At the top middle there is an imposing burnt fan shape decor work on maple wood. Beautiful neoclassical cornice with slanted edges. Old mirror glass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Table, Germany 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the timeless elegance of an original Biedermeier Dining Table dating back to the 1820-30 era. Hailing from Southern Germany, this exquisite table stands as a testament to th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs. T...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with spectacular mahogany veneer which is laid absolutely symmetrically and runs a...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportio...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

W. Kruegner, Summerly High Mountain Landscape with Alpine Lake and Watzmann
Located in Berghuelen, DE
W. Kruegner- summerly high mountain landscape with alpine Lake and Watzmann An impressionistic oil painting depicting a high mountain landscap...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Early 19th Century Set of Four Biedermeier Birch Wood Chairs from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The four chairs date from the Biedermeier period, circa 1820. The chairs are solid and veneered with birch wood. The set is in very good condition. The chairs are newly upholstered a...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Single Door Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1850. Made of solid cherrywood. The wardrobe was lovingly restored by us. The wardrobe can be dismantled and shipped dismant...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier style walnut table. Featuring an exceptional polished finish along with ebonized details. Fabulous!! Circa 1820. 35.5w x 22d x 30h
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 doors to open at the bottom. On the sides there are two cherry solid wood columns...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry One-Door Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small early Biedermeier one-door half cabinet with one drawer and one door. In very good hand polished restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Spruce

Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century A piece from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style, crafted from rosewood with beautiful grain...
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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Unique Marble Column with Natural Grain
Located in Berlin, DE
Black marble with grey-white grain. Stepped round foot in distended shank. Ovoider body, slightly rising neck and broad arched edge. This column can be divided in five pieces. Ve...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Pair Early Biedermeier Chairs Vienna Finest Ink Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare pair of early Biedermeier chairs, Vienna around 1815, ebonized wood. Depicting the Greek goddess Demeter with the finest ink painting. ...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

High Mountain Landscape with Alpine Lake near Kufstein, circa 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
High Mountain Landscape with Alpine Lake near Kufstein, circa 1950s A large impressionistic oil painting depicting a high mountain landscape with mountain lake and folksy mountain hut in front of the imperial mountains (Kaisergebirge) near Kufstein in Austria. Oil painting on canvas with pastell colors. Painted by Passy-Cornet around 1950s. Framed with vintage decorative gilded frame. Artist signature on the front and paper lable of the reseller on the back. Mid-20th Century oil paintings often reflect people´s deep longing for security, beauty and a peaceful world. The natural landscapes show their beauty and majesty with powerful colors. The paintings of that time leave room for romantic feelings and sentimentality. The artist of the time gave people a sense of just be happy...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Columns Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1825. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer throughout. The drawers are flanked ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Still Life with Fruits, Oil Painting on Canvas, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Still Life with Fruits, oil painting on canvas, Germany 1950s An impressive Biedermeier style still life painting depicting diverse fruits like plums, grapes or peaches. Painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase, Nutwood Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet from the famous period in Vienna around 1840. This fantastic looking 19th Century Austrian vitrine cabinet has been veneered in a very dark nutwood. A perfect sized antique bookcase/ vitrine cabinet offering a large, lockable door showing the still original glass plates, additonally adorned by carved ebonized wooden arches...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Nutwood, Spruce

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized accents and inlaid escutcheons. Born during the elegant Biedermeier period of the 19th...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th Century Jewish Glass Ink pot dating back to the Biedermeier period, of European Austro-Hungarian origin. Circular shape, this clear jacketed gl...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Biedermeier Secretaire From the 2nd Half of the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Secretaire From the 2nd Half of the 19th Century Imagine a piece of furniture that marries the clean lines of Northern European design with the warm glow of richly figur...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Mahogany Dressing Table, circa 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish biedermeier / late empire mahogany mirrored dressing table. Swing mirror supported by gilt fluted columns, lyre shaped pedestal on brass ball feet. Sweden, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Pine Center Table with Round Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period pine center table from the 19th century, with circular top, pedestal, tripod base and black ebonized spheres. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Three Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, 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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