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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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19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body. At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Antique Biedermeier Burl Wood Inlaid Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine late 19th early 20th century walnut Danish Inlaid figural commode. Commode features three drawers with satinwood inlays. The top drawer is inlaid with a pair of opposing griff...
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19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Bottle from ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Crystal

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Half-Cabinet in Walnut, 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
The 19th Century German Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted around 1830, exemplifies the elegance and functionality of the Biedermeier style. Constructed with a sturdy pine corpus,...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
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. For t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture

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Beech

Rare Serpentine Birch Austrian German Biedermeier Sofa Settee 1860s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier restored 2 seat sofa. Bought from Atelier De Greef/Georges De Greef. He is part of the Art Restorers Association. He is also the official of the Milan Museum for the rec...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Goblet, Lid Chalice, Glass, circa 1850, Biedermeier, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful goblet with lid, made circa 1850 in the late Biedermeier period in the Middle of Europe, in Austria. This wonderful object is out of ruby red glass which has a beautiful co...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Enamel

Biedermeier Sofa in Ashwood, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa with an ashwood-veneered frame, crafted around 1830. The seat, armrests, backrest, and rear are fully upholstered in a green and blue striped fabric. Its str...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Side Tables with Lyre Legs, Austrian, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier walnut veneer side tables from circa 1840 with lyre-shaped legs. This exquisite pair of Austrian Biedermeier tables captures the elegance and timeless sophistic...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century A set consisting of six mahogany chairs and two armchairs, dated to the 1st half of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sofa dates from the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful walnut veneer, whic...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1870-1890 period. They are of superb quality, ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century A sophisticated Biedermeier mantel clock, crafted in Austria circa 1810–1830. This exceptional piece combines timeless elegance with out...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Semainier Seven Drawer Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier semainier seven drawer chest was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Dresser, Ash Wood - Bohemia circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very unusual, extravagant 19th century ash wood commode from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This extraordinary handcrafted late Biede...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Vie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Cabinet with Glass Door and Iron Key, Rustic Biedermeier
Located in Austin, TX
This handsome piece dates to the 19th century. It is most probably a Biedermeier display cabinet, characterized by its structured simple ge...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden fra...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

antique 19th century English Biedermeijer flame mahogany on oak 4 door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This magnificent antique English cabinet is a striking example of the Biedermeier style, a design movement that flourished between 1815 and 1848. Renowned for its simplicity, eleganc...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

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

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Table with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Table with Ebonized Details. This piece is a classic piece of furniture from the Biedermeier era, featuring intricate ebonized det...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier / Louis Philippe, around 1845. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut ven...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825 An exquisite two-door wardrobe in the Biedermeier style, dating from 1820–1825. Its elegant form and perfect proportions embody the refi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

A pair of Antique French Art Deco Side Tables With Drawer & Unique Twist Base
Located in Charleston, SC
This unique French side table features Art Deco styling with its interesting base crafted with three curved and twisted wooden legs which attach to a triangular base atop three ball ...
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Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional oval writing table, a masterpiece from the early Biedermeier period, crafted in Vienna circa 1825. This exquisite piece, attributed to th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier 19th Century Cherrywood Dining Table/ Center Table, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming round Biedermeier dining/ center table from the renowed period in Austria around 1830. A wonderful handcrafted 19th century so-called "vase table" standing on an artfully designed, bulbous cherry veneered base. The absolutely amazing looking round table plate impresses with fine mirrormatched cherrywood which builds an outstanding pattern. An around 2" inch wide nutwood veneered frame on the outside, adorned by additional inlayed maple thread builds the perfect contrast. The highlight of this remarkable Biedermeier table is the inlay work in the center: an ebonized round field with a lovely floral design and the German words taken from the Lord´s Prayer: "unser tegliches Brot gib uns heute" - meaning: "give us this day our daily bread...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce

French Biedermeier Mahogany Carved Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian mahogany early 19th century Empire table or console. This antique Swedish Biedermeier piece has a drawer with its original wor...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Vintage Biedermeier Style Stool Upholstered in Scalamandré style Leopard Print
Located in Morristown, NJ
An early/mid 20th C. Biedermeier-style stool featuring a classic design with a contemporary twist. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the elegance and simplicity of early 19th-...
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1940s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1830. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Trompe L'oeil Painting by Micheangelo Meucci, Florence 1867
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Trompe l'oeil Painting by Micheangelo Meucci, Florence 1867 A large Trompe l'oeil oil painting depicting hunted birds. A very detailled and colorful oil painting on board pa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Of 19th Century Biedermeier Side Tables, Nut-/ Cherrywood - AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, elegant pair of rare 19th century nutwood/ cherrywood side tables artfully created in the renowed Biedermeier period around 1830 in Austria. With an age of almost 200 years these eye-catching delicate Biedermeier side tables provide a very small center drawer. The oval top plates impress with their inlayed flower motives and are enthroned on narrow, beautifully carved, solid cherrywood columns. By the way, did you recognize that both tops of the side tables were inlayed reversed - what a great idea! Mounted on outstanding shaped three-feet bases with additonal lovely gilt buds, these antique Biedermeier side tables...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Nutwood

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant antique sofa, dating from around 1880, originates from Northern Europe and reflects the refined aesthetics of the Biedermeier style. Crafted from rich walnut wood, it sh...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Biedermeier Secretary, Maple Veneer, Ink on Wood Decor, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood veneer on the inside. When opening the main s...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Biedermeier Walnut Mirror, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant walnut veneer and a striking concave molding, this timeless piece exempl...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Exceptional Extendable Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Timeless Elegance – Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Extendable Table, Circa 1825 We are proud to present this rare and stunning Viennese Biedermeier extendable table, an outstandin...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede. Denmark, circa 1820.
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Suede, Beech, Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Biedermeier Demilune Cabinet in Cherry, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier demilune cabinet, crafted around 1820 in Southern Germany. The cabinet stands on slender, tapered legs, with dark-edged accents that create a refined contrast ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Mid-Century Biedermeier Style Satinwood & Ebony Cabinet / Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century bench made find! It is such a versatile size! It is a satinwood cabinet with an ebony pinstripe inlay. It has eight interior drawers. The star detail and patchw...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Satinwood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Magnets

19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Austria circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe Austria Walnut Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 196 x 135 x 57 cm Description: Large antique wardrobe or hall cupboard from the Bie...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small, fine Biedermeier half cabinet in walnut veneer. The veneer is continuous and partially mirrored. Very nice little piece of furniture with 2 doo...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair South Germany Cherry early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm Description: Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century, Burl birch
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century Burl birch A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. Its body is crafted from softw...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

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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