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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
Biedermeier Walnut Centre Hall Table with Ebonized Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier walnut centre hall table with ebonized pedestal with tilt top.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany and Black Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1830) black round marble topped mahogany center table having a palm leaf support over a tripartite base on...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs comes from Austria from the early 19th century. The chairs are made of cherry wood with cherry veneer and have undergone careful restoration....
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Mahogany Bookcase, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-doored mahogany bookcase with a straight base and a slightly protruding top, decorated with a carved female head.
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful book-matched cherry veneer ans cherry solid wood. Refinished and hand polished with shellac. Dimensions: H 146 cm x B 68 cm x T 10.5 cm.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Cherry, Softwood

Restored Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Maple, Unique Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Side Table. Uniquely large and detailed marquetry. Roller shutter system for opening the storage space. Original polish. Brass feet. Source: France Per...
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1850s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut

Small Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820, mahogany veneer. Beautiful veneer grain and nicely carved details. In very good condition.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier table - Writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer Source: Czechia (Bohemia) Period: 1840-1849.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1840 and is an example of a chest from the late phase of the Biedermeier style. It comes from Southern Germany. The curved profile of ...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid biedermeier cradle, re-proposed in the art deco period perfectly functional and very solid, the banks are fixed. Available the top base in new plywood with holes for mattres...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Elm, Burl

Biedermeier Poplar Briar Wood Austrian Corner Cabinet, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
Stupendous warm color and the prestige of the poplar veneer, very valuable because very dotted, for this corner cabinet of first Biedermeier period. Corner cabinet all veneered in p...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Poplar

Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Classic Biedermeier fall top desk, South German, 1820, walnut veneer on the outside and mahogany veneer on the inside. It has a beautiful veneer grain. T...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820 Walnut and maple veneered on hardwood. Original old Ink painting on maple (Winged Cupid with chalice and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Walnut, Paint

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with drawers from the 19th century. This antique desk from Sweden, with it's beautiful birch wood grain veneer and decorative inlays, houses...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Small Brown Yew-Tree Classicism Inlaid Table, Italy, 1810s, Shellac Polished
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech classicism Biedermeier small table. Period: 1810-1819 Material: Yew tree Shellac polished.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Lacquer, Yew

Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining chairs with a concave styled openwork backrest & carved embellishments, 2 turned horizontal supports, the seat cushion upholstered...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode. Exceptional finish on this piece and 3 drawers for storage. Superb!! Circa 1820. 44.5x 23d x 36h
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large original, early Biedermeier armoire in cherry wood from south Germany around 1820 Very beautiful cherry solid wood and cherry veneered on oak solid wood. Shellac hand polished....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Biedermeier Revival Faux Bois Tilt-Top Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful faux bois table top painted to mimic burled birch, "masurbjork". Blackened tripod pedestal base with peg to hold top into place.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Biedermeier Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria circa 1820 Mahogany solid wood. Birch root wood (round arch). Dyed thuja roots wood. Very good patinated cond...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Birch, Mahogany

Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier pillar cabinet or small furniture with shutter sliding door from South Germany around 1820. * Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Ebonized surrounding corner inlay. ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Softwood

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Biedermeier armchairs. Cherry wood.
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fine biedermeier walnut cabinet in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chiffoniere Commode after Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Vienna Biedermeier style chiffoniere commode. Maple root veneer on solid spruce. (D-Sam-2).
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Spruce, Maple

Biedermeier Card Table, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier card or console table, South German 1820. The table has beautiful walnut veneer on top, sides and legs. The top can be folded out and turned and then rests on the base of...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table standing on three-legged stand with folding table top and radial thread inlays.
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Danish Biedermeier Revival Stained Birch Chairs, comprising: two arm chairs and two side chairs, 20th century. Armchair: 35.5" H x 23.5" W x 21" D; seat: 20" H.
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Birch

Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
$1,440 Sale Price / set
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Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual 19th-century German . 800 Silver Snuff Box with Repoussé Rural Scenes and Fruit Basket Lid A charming and unusually shaped 19th-century German silver snuffbox, expertly craf...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Sterling Silver

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

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX Century Mahogany Secretary Germany, 1800 Mahogany This classicist cylinder bureau made of mahogany dates from 1810 and is an original from the Empire & Biedermeier era. Th...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair Attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair, dating back to 1825–1830, is attributed to the esteemed architect and designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Originating from Berlin, th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this elegant and generously scaled Biedermeier mirror, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. This ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Set of Three Viennese Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1825–1830 This rare set of three original Viennese Biedermeier chairs, crafted around 1825–1830, represents the very finest in early 19th-century Austrian furniture...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier / Empire birch chest of drawers, circa 1830. With a rectangular birch top with a slightly chamfered ebonized front and side borders, 3 graduated drawers with later brass ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining / side chairs featuring carved arch backs in fluted form and bird's head supports decorated with polychrome embellishments, a balu...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Royal Copenhagen, Antique and Rare Cup in Hand Painted Porcelain, Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Antique and rare cup in hand painted porcelain. Museum quality. Dated 1820-1850. Measures: 7 x 4.5 cm. In good condition with a small chip. Stamped.    
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair / armchair from Austria, Vienna around 1840 Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly upholstered with light, cream-white velvet fabric and double keder. Ver...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Made in 1820s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The table has been fully restored by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. Sold individually This item features classic Biedermeier ...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Altwasser Chocolate Jug in Porcelain with a Lion on the Handle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Altwasser chocolate jug in porcelain modelled with a lion on the handle. Hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measures: 24 x 16.5 cm. In good orig...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

Biedermeier Semainiere with Marble Top, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
High chest of drawers or semainiere with seven large drawers and a concealed drawer under the marble top. The chest of drawers stands on carved lion paws and is accentuated by smooth...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Lyre End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany end table with a drawer and lyre form pedestal sides connected with a bottom stretcher.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Decorative Oil Painting According to the 19th Century Style
Located in Berlin, DE
A dreamlike masterpiece inspired by the old masters of the Romantic period. Finely embraced in a magnificent silver plated wooden frame with numerous rocaille applications. Oil on ca...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and gorgeous wood grain. A very fine piece that is sur...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Antique German Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, circa 1830. Each: Socket mounted to leaf flange in turn mounted to baluster shaft on raised round foot on square base. Fluti...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Secretaire Abattant Biedermaier Style Leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Important secretary to show off in your living room or bedroom, very good size and in very good condition, it only has one defect on the cover that has a small burn about 5 cm long
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Early 2000s Argentine Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

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

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Birch

20th Century Biedermeier Style Three Sided Glass Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood, one-drawered curving border-case on plinth-feet. Architecturally bowed front flanked with full columns from solid Beech. Carved and ha...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Pine, Beech, Birdseye Maple

Lady Chairs, Central German Probably, Maple and Plum, Thuringia, 1830-1840
Located in Greding, DE
Four delightful lady chairs made out of plum wood, with a round seat and slightly flared legs. The backrest is curved and decorated with fine maple thread inlays. The seats are newly...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Maple, Wood

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
French brown hat box for cylinders, early 19th century. Rare old leather hat box for top hats. This old hat box in the shape of a cylinder is an original fro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Antique Biedermeier Styled Smoking Pipe Head or Bowl with a Hand-Painted Female
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and hand-painted smoking pipe head is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in the period Biedermeier style. This tall pipe bowl has ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

Biedermeier Style 5-Panel Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Screen with Silk Curtains
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Biedermeier style 5-panel parcel ebonized mahogany with champagne color silk curtains and brass grille x panels, unmarked. This divider allows for partial privacy and the...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cubic Biedermeier box, mahogany and maple, Austria circa 1840 Rare cubic shaped decorative box form the Biedermeier period. Mahogany veneered with maple inlays. Oak base. Restored a...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Genre Painting, Germany 19th century, "Farmers on the Field"
Located in Belmont, MA
19th century genre painting by unknown artist. "Farmers on the Field", oil on canvas with gilt wood frame. In good original condition, the frame shows signs of wear.
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cane

Center Biedermeier Desk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant Biedermeier desk with drawer, perfect as center table. Beautiful walnut wood, whose grains form a very interesting abstract design on the top. The drawer in the edge around...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Period Burl Birch Vitrine, Blown Glass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century Biedermeier period Austrian vitrine is constructed of burled birch wood and features ebonized pearwood columns. Its single door and sides are fitted wit...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Blown Glass, Birch, Pearwood, Burl

Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820)
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820) Description: This exquisite standing secretary, crafted from solid oak and embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of th...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from Southern Germany about 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid wood. Base on four solid legs with veneered frame...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Cherry, Paint

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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