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
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs with Inlays, Cherry, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six Biedermeier chairs with vine leaf inlays
Germany
Cherry
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 89 x 46 x 47 cm, seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Solid cherry cha...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful box from the Biedermeier period, made of walnut veneer on a spruce body, the bottom of the box is solid walnut. In the box there is a mirror in the lid and the upper p...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Unique Marble Column with Natural Grain polished
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.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer on spruce wood. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with new fabric. In v...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table / Gueridon In Open Book Elm Veneer Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Biedermeier sewing table / gueridon in open Elm book veneer. The Elm veneer shows extremely beautiful grains which makes this sewing table very decorative. Inside is a stor...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech, Elm
19th Century antique Historical Ladies Desk english Mahogany 1860-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid conifers. High knee pocket on the front with finely worked drawers, slightly protruding top plate, on high and fine-edged ball-shaped columns. Finally perforated ga...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer
This elegant chest of drawers, crafted around 1825 in Southern Germany, is a fine example of early 19th-century cra...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Fine 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 Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Biedermeier settee with modern velvet upholstery, curved back, scrolled arms terminating in tapered splayed legs.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality.
A chest o...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Round Drum Sewing Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful exclusive early Biedermeier drum sewing table / side table in cherry veneer and solid wood. In the body there is a drawer with a division. In very good handpolished restore...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
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
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 12 tea spoons
Silver spoon box, raised on claw feet with beautiful engraving.
The spoon box has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Demilune Pearwood Console
Located in Westport, CT
An elegantly proportioned single Biedermeier Demilune shaped console table finishing on sleek tapered legs in pearwood veneer
Origin: Austria
Dating: 1820ca
Condition: Excellent s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
This piece of furniture is made of softwood veneered with mahogany and dates from around 1870. It is designed for placement in...
Category
1870s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Softwood
SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Framed Engraving Portrait of Miss Chaworth, German Biedermeier Period 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist.
Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is approx. 6.13" high and 5.25" wide.
A nice addition to any room or library.
Information about the artist:
It was framed and sold by the Royal Bavarian art...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Biedermeier Table, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless sophistication of our exquisite Biedermeier table, where meticulous design meets refined craftsmanship. This captivating piece boasts a round top that effortl...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrine, Bookcase, Walnut, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 155 x 93 x 45 cm. Depth of the shelves: 35 cm.
Beautiful antique display cabinet from the Biedermeier perio...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825. This beautiful straight shaped Biedermeier commode shows a precious cherrywoo...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th French Century Marble Top Walnut Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut console table with four curved legs with a drawer and a marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful shovel chair is from the Biedermeier period, circa 1825. The chair is made of walnut veneer wood. The chair was newly upholstered and cover...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice pair of cherrywood side chairs with black lacquer accent. Wonderful inlay fan shape back detail, recently re-upholstered.
Beautiful condition, sturdy and sound....
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
20th Century Biedermeier Style Marquetry Spanish Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Biedermeier style Spanish console table with drawer and beautiful inlays.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Antique High Gloss Secretary Desk, Scandinavia, circa 1850s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
ANTIQUE-UNIQUE. Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A representative ...
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1850s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Center Table from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany center table from the late 19th century
The top with rounded corners is composed of two sections and supported on bents legs, which are finished with metal de...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of five Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Cherrywood Console Table Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very appealing mid 19th century cherrywood Console Table from the second Biedermeier period around 1860 in Austria. Veneered in fine cherrywood this...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated propo...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneer side chairs with half round and double scroll design back (Circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Cupboard/Bar Cabinet in Cherrywood with Vitrine, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian Biedermeier cupboard in cherrywood with carved, open fretwork gallery, with ebonized details above crown molding. Arched Gothic style tracery work on interior of glass do...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head
Front with multiply mirrored pyramid mahogany
entire surface with original shellac hand polish
high-quality cabinet part with thread intarsia and leg buttons
very elaborate workmanship and rare furniture...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry or Make-up box from South Germany circa 1830.
Inside with hinged mirror. A long drawer at the bottom front.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Continental Austrian Bronze Lion Head Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian-style (19th Century) bronze sword with lion head and pearl handle with double eagle head coat of arms.
Condition: Good; Minor losses
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade mahogany quilted veneers.
It featur...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pearwood
Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant, simple early Biedermeier silver candle holders on a round stand with a slightly curved, smooth shaft, chased decoration on the edge of the foot, on the narrow bulge rings and on the upper edge of the slightly flared vase-shaped spout.
Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1827
Master's stamp: 'LK' in oval - Leopold Kuhn, Worked as master 1818-1828
Bibliography: 'Old Vienna' dictionary for Austrian and southern German arts and crafts...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with burled edge
Southern Germany (Bavaria)
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 118 x 57 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture stan...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Slightly oversized, this solid birch armchair with straight back splats and crest, was part of a "Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Set of Three Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful pair of South German Biedermeier armchairs or bergères in fine walnut each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled fee...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape
A lovely vintage oil painting depicting a Victorian riverside landscape with boats on the river an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pearwood
19th Century Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchair were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
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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