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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
Glass Jar in the Shape of a Seashell , Opaline Bohemian Glass , 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful shell-shaped glass jar with a plate, It is an opaline white glass , Opaline glass was very popular in the 19th century and is also interesting as a collector , it is the ...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Ash and Inlaid Round Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier burl ash and inlaid round table with Gothic design apron and spool supports, circa 1840.  
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Burl

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 German Walnut Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut Biedermeier cabinet exudes classic elegance and fine craftsmanship. Its stunning woodwork, simple yet sophisticated design, and ample storage space ma...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Round Biedermeier Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Biedermeier side, sewing- or coffee table from South Germany around 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid. Partly ebonized. One drawer with inner compartments, lock and ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Mahogany Demi Lune Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Demi Lune Half Cabinet, Germany 1815 Mahogany, Fine Demi Lune half cabinet with columns from the period 1800-1815. This antique sideboard is veneered with mahogany and has two drawers. With a width of 72.5 cm, a height of 82 cm and a depth of 41 cm, it offers enough storage space and adds a touch of elegance and history to any room. Perfect for antiques and art...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Neoclassical Demilune Half Cabinet, Cherrywood and Brass, France, circa 1810
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare neoclassical Biedermeier / Empire / Restauration demilune half cabinet from France, circa 1810. Solid cherrywood, partly ebonized. 4 brass leaf ornaments. 4 square tapered co...
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Early 1800s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine, Walnut

Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
Located in Queens, 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...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Late Biedermeier Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Cabinet with concave curved front and lateral three-quarter-columns with leaf capitals and profiled bases. One-drawer and one-door under the profiled top panel. Mahogany, solid and v...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Russel Woodard American Black Enameled Iron Round Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) black enameled iron outdoor round dining table with a perforated top (by RUSSELL WOODARD) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820-30 Biedermeier armoire, South German 1820, walnut veneer. Classic Biedermeier design with beautiful veneer grain. The armoire is professionally refin...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
$6,581 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Style Birch Occasional table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier style birch occasional table with lift top, circa 1950's. The lift up top with serpentine shaped front and side edges, turret corners, central inlay and birds eye birch, ...
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1940s European Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Pine

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1890, from Northern Europe. It is a functional and practical piece of furniture equipped with two wide, opening drawers. At the bottom there i...
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautiful piece of furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The semi-cabinet is veneered walnut on a spruce body and also partly made of solid walnut. Th...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Mid-century Modern Biedermeier Style Pedestal Stands Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic modern pair of veneered maple pedestals in the Biedermeier style. Nice detail with ebony accents. Sturdy footing for holding heavy decorative objects or plants.See measuremen...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Maple

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant early Biedermeier / neoclassical secretaire from south Germany around 1820, early 19th century. Cherry wood book-matched veneered on softwood and cherry solid wood, partly ebonized. Inside in mahogany veneer with drawers and three open compartments. Above one long drawer under the cornice. Below two long drawers with old box locks. Fully restored and hand-polished with shellac. Dimensions: * Metric: H 150 cm x W 96...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Softwood

Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier mirror Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 57 x 4 cm Description: Antique pillar mirror f...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of French Biedermeier Armchairs Mahogany c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish Height: 85.5 cm, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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 finest walnut veneer, this rare console table features a hidd...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier end table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood bedside commode with black trim and 3 drawers with brass round drawer pulls (veneer issues on top)
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier armchairs from the mid-19th century with pierced back, cane seats and seat cushion. Each chair features a pierced design on the back, reminiscent of Go...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Veneered Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut veneered commode from the Mid-19th Century, with three drawers, butterfly veneer, ornate brass hardware and...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Bottom Compartment MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Vitrine Display Case Bottom Compartment MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century Presenting a truly unique and original wall clock from the first half of the 19th century, crafted in the elegant Biedermeier style...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Rosewood

Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Viennese Biedermeier (Circa 1830) maple armoire cabinet with 2 doors and inlaid trim with fluted design pediment
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

German Biedermeier Mahogany Wing Chair
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (2nd qtr.,19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back wing chair with open scroll design arms with padded arm rests. (designed attr: to KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL)
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century Biedermeier Commode in Light Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite Biedermeier commode, crafted in light walnut for a timeless appeal. Its classic design offers a sophisticated touch to...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Scandinavian Empire Giltwood Concave Sided Sconce Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Danish 19th century Biedermeier period wall sconce with brass candle holder and hanging glass prisms. It is all original, including the glass that has the typical "shadows" and pat...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Marquetry Burled Walnut Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional French Neoclassical sofa made in the 19th Century. Neoclassical pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Early Antique Biedermeier Birds Eye Maple Burl Wood Cabinet Dresser With Drawers
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Rare Early Antique Biedermeier Birds Eye Maple Burl Wood Cabinet Dresser with Drawers. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite Early Antique Biedermeier Bi...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Austrian Turned Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1915
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A substantial and sculptural turned walnut floor lamp, crafted in the Biedermeier style, with a commanding 18-inch diameter base and beautifully executed proportions. The warm, highly figured walnut is expertly lathe-turned into a sweeping architectural form that references 19th-century European classicism while remaining strikingly modern in silhouette. Producing a turned piece of this scale—especially with such balance and clarity—would have required exceptional skill and specialized equipment, particularly during the early to mid-20th century when this lamp was likely produced. The sheer size of the base and the consistency of the turning across its full height suggest a level of craftsmanship often reserved for architectural columns or custom commissions. The result is a floor lamp that feels as much like a piece of sculpture as a functional object. The lamp is designed in the tradition of Biedermeier, the early 19th-century Central European style known for its simplicity, symmetry, and reverence for fine materials. Though pared down in ornament, this style was favored by intellectuals, artists, and aristocrats for its quiet elegance and timeless restraint. Originally sourced from David Duncan Antiques...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Lacquer

Austrian Neoclassical Gueridon with Micro Mosaic and Specimen Marble Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very Fine Austrian Neoclassical gueridon table with gilt brass pierced gallery, the specimen marble top with Roman micro-mosaic center depicting ruins, hav...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Dutch Flemish Still Life
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a still life painting in a classical style showing servant with bread by table set with game - deer, boar, birds, fish and fruits.
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Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Paint

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.
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Set of 2 Biedermeier Armchairs in Rustic, Countryside Style, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Armchairs made around mid 19th Century, most probably in Austria, meticulously crafted with a solid oak wooden frame. Each chair features a beautifully reupholstered seat ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Linen, Oak

Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier mirrors. Walnut with ebonized sides..
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
$8,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Burl Wood Biedermeier Dressing Table Mirror Matching Chair Cane Seat Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Biedermeier dressing table mirror matching chair cane seat new cushion upholstery mint! Dovetail drawers design. Chair dimension...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier solid walnut setteee sofa, 57” long. Original condition with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style fabric. Elegant piece of guy.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood

19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Work Table, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
South German work table on sabre legs. A rare design with two side pull-outs and a drawer at the front.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine

Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry veneered with fillings in walnut and ebony. Beautifully straightened design with original fittings in brass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Superb Antique 1850s era Biedermeier Ebonized Ash and Bronze Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous genuine Biedermeier mirror made of ash wood and ebonized with solid bronze or cast brass details and columns. The mirror plate is in good condition as is the frame...
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1850s German 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

Outdoor Iron Greek Woman Statuary
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron large classic Greek woman holding urn on shoulder (19/20th Cent) (Please note this piece has been outdoors and has since become brown and gray coloring) Conditi...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Red Biedermeier Lidded Box in Overlay Glass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite lidded box made of overlay glass. This piece stands out due to its masterful ...
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1850s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack beige and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of hunter and wife with pewter cover (Estate of Robert Ripley)
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack grey and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of 2 lovers with pewter cover (Estate of Robert Ripley)
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Mahogany Antique Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 very unusual antique Swedish flame mahogany Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif in ormolu style and gracefully curved front...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Biedermeier 19th Century Tall Walnut Mirror with Carved Giltwood Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tall pier mirror from the 19th century, with carved giltwood foliage, slender columns and frieze of palmette motifs. This Austrian Biedermeier p...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of solid cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 opening doors at the bottom. A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Spruce

Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Pillar Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror from 1830, Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. Very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Set of 12 Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Biedermeier style "Klismo" cherry wood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and a red and white plaid upholstered seat. (4 old...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs, ebonized banding, four tapering legs and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of Bi...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellen...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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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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