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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
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs. Modernist Viennese model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut It has been re-polished with polyut...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce

Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857
By Albert Kattner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Viennese Silver Pair of Tall Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. These candlesticks were made during VIENNESE LATER BIEDE...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier dining chairs made in Czechia circa 1830s. Restored by our team. Made out of Cherry wood and fabric, very high quality materials.
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Cherry

Biedermeier Italian Walnut Inlay Marquetry Octagonal Tripod Sofa or Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian Walnut octagonal side table with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful inlay decors in classic figures on the ...
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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven: “Biedermeier Möbel” by Georg Himmelheber,197, p.152 (G-Sam-1).  
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Maple, Pine

19th Century antique Original Biedermeier Table Mahogany veneer Warm Patina
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany wood, slender, multi-articulated columns, below are three volute-shaped legs. Gothic frame, with protruding profile plate. The tabletop can be folded forward. Good conditi...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeir Dining Chair, Made in Czechia 1830s, Restored Cherry Tree
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style:19th century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Origin:Bohemia Measures: height:91 cm / 35.83" Width:46 cm / 18.11" Depth:47 cm / 18.5" Seat:48 cm / 18.9" Backrest:91 cm / 35...
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chair Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included. Source: Czechia (Bohemia) Material: Cherry tree Period: 1820-1829 Shellac-polish. We guarantee safe a the ...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry

Biedermeier Bed Side Table Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier bedside table Style: 19. century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Source: Germany Measures: Height:89 cm / 35.04? Width: 43 cm...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of German Biedermeier Mahogany Lyre End Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Similar German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany oval end tables with a single drawer and ebonized trimmed base with brass lyre. (PRI...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century unique Biedermeier writing desk, flamed birch Exceptional Biedermeier desk. With a hinged worktop. Birch veneer on solid wood....
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Biedermeier Mahogany Centre Table, Workshop Johannes Klinckerfuss, 1830
By David Roentgen
Located in Göttingen, NI
Biedermeier Mahogany Centre Table, Workshop of Johannes Klinckerfuss, 1830 Mahogany veneered with lightwood banding, with gabled frieze, on three scrolled legs and a trefoil base. ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Plate Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory dated 1816
Located in Vienna, AT
QUITE RARE PICTURE PLATE OF VIENNESE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY: Stunning quality / edged areas are decorated with so-said Grotesque (Italian: GROTTESCHI) pattern. - Material is PORCELAIN (multicoloured painted). DATED 1816 (year's mark at reverse side visible: '816) Blue Beehive Mark (underglazed) of Austrian Imperial Porcelain...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table or Pembroke Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier folding table or Pembroke table, circa 1825-1830. Gorgeous mahogany on pinewood. Straight edging base on conical squares...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany, Pine

Architectural Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very rare and elegant Biedermeier cabinet of architectural form. Very simple in design with a fantastic and warm burr-ash veneer, accentuated with ebonized thread inlay, discs and ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Fruitwood

20th Century Pyramids Chiffioniere Commode in the Biedermeier Style Beech Root
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality beech root veneer on solid conifers. Conical body on profiled frame base. Over cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval gallery. So-called pyramid furniture...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Beech

Vienna Biedermeier Chair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Seat classical. Upholstered.
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

Biedermeier Chiffoniere in Walnut with Secretaire Compartment, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant and rare Biedermeier chiffoniere was crafted in South Germany around 1830. It features a beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood carcass, with a striking bookmat...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak, Walnut, Spruce

Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Walnut, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and originates from South Germany. The frame is crafted from beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood core and feature...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Spruce

Pair of Pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks, 1863
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, 1863. Each: Tapering socket with turned-down rim and overhanging base mounted to knopped baluster shaft on domed an...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very handsome German 19th century Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece has nice ebonized details and a beautiful finish. Ample storage as well!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional and Rare Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire – Vienna, circa 1825 A Masterpiece of Design, Craftsmanship, and Timeless Elegance We are proud to present this elegant and rare...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant and Rare Tall Viennese Biedermeier Trumeau Chest – Circa 1825 We are honored to present an exceptional and elegant Viennese Biedermeier trumeau chest, crafted circa 1825 – a...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and Exquisite Early Viennese Biedermeier Bergère – Circa 1825 We are delighted to present an exceptionally elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier bergère, crafted in Vienn...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825 We are proud to offer an exquisite and rare pair of Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. These...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier console, c. 1820–25 We are pleased to offer this outstanding and rare large walnut Biedermeier console — an exceptional example of early 19th-centur...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch Solid birch wood body. Seat cushion upholstered and covered with fabric. Grand-line frame and legs. Slightly curved backrest wi...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

A beutiful satinwood birch and ebony Bieder
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood birch work table
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century Biedermeier Style Three-Sided Glazed Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier three-sided glazed vitrine, circa 1830. High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid softwood. An obliging frame box on round feet. Architecturally arranged front with ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Biedermeier style sewing table Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Ash roots on solid pinewood. (G-Gm-122).
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Ash, Pine

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

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using maple and pine and decorated with maple book-matched veneer. The chest is very linear and features fo...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Very Elegant Biedermeier Chair, Birch, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid birch wood. Slightly trapezoidal frame on also slightly saber-shaped legs. Rectangular, profiled backrest framing, ebonized sprout wood in the center. Extra professional and hi...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Biedermeier Side Chair Made in 1820s Austria, Restored Yew
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style:19th century Biedermeier Period:1820-1829 Origin:Austria Width:45 cm / 17.72" Depth:44 cm / 17.32" Seat:45 cm / 17.72" Backrest:89 cm / 35.04" Material:Yew.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Yew

Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dining Table (circa 1820)
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dining Table (circa 1820) This original Biedermeier dining table, dating back to around 1820, is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of t...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Dutch 19th Century Satinwood Demilune Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Captivatingly beautiful satinwood veneer was selected when making this sensational 19th century Dutch Biedermeier demilune console. The expression found in the satinwood can leave on...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Satinwood

Biedermeier Table, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
The table dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the table is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnu...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Oil Painting of a Chateau Castle Landscape
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Oil Painting of a Chateau Castle Landscape
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Small Brown Ash Biedermeier Side Table, Czechia Bohemia, 1830s, Shellac Polished
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Biedermeier small table. Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut Shellac polished.
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Lacquer, Ash

John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A like new late 20th Century John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table. Measures 30.5" in width , 23" on depth, 28.25" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Antique Portrait Painting of a German Barones
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This elegant 19th-century portrait presents Charlotte Baroness von Hirschberg, a noblewoman born in 1792. She is shown with ringlet curls framing her face and braids tied into a chig...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Paint, Hardwood

Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 6 tea spoons Silver spoon box, raised on claw feet with beautiful engraving. The spoon box has a b...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Pair of Beautiful Gilded Wall Hangings Ornaments Antique Swedish, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely pair teasel gold gilt wall art Sculpture ornament. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. It is not marked. A nice addition to your colle...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal

Biedermeier Painting of an European Alpine Village late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Biedermeier Painting of an European Alpine Village late 19th Century An antique Victorian landscape painting framed in a silver-colored frame. Painted in oil on wood by the German p...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

20th Century Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Gilded with 22-karat gold leaf with base and marble top. Measures: Mirror 83.5" H x 42.5" W  Bench 42.5 W x 18 H x 12.75 D.
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Early 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the end of the 19th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: h...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Wall Mirror, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an elegant Biedermeier wall mirror, originating from southern Germany around 1820. Adorned with a pretty cherry veneer, this mirror exudes timeless charm and sophistication....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcase with Columns, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier bookcase with full columns Southern Germany (Baden) Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 213 x 117 x 48 cm Description: Antique display cabine...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

German Biedermeier Secretaire with Columns, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier secretary with Schinkel roof and columns Southern Germany Walnut, maple burl Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 163 x 100 x ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Turned Wood Lamps, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of large, turned wood (probably mahogany and ebony) lamps, fitted with stripy green, cream and gold trim Laura Ashley shades.
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Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Outdoor Painted Column Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron fluted column pedestal with round top (20th Cent.)
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20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Antique table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic table from the end of the 19th century. Dimensions: height 75 cm / width 118 cm / depth. 84 cm
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1890s Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

A historic thread table, Northern Europe, around 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A thread table from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlew...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Inlaid table, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from France, circa 1880. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 71 cm / diameter 50 cm
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Thread table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table of the niciak type from the end of the 19th century in an eclectic style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife fo...
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier folding table, circa 1830. Veneer on solid wood. Veneer framed in thread and stripes. Turned on both sides turned columns ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Maple

Classical Noble Table in antique South German Biedermeier Style Birdseye maple
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple veneer on solid pinewood bowed borders on sabre-formed conical, tapered four edged legs. Four-sided retracted pedestal on disc feet. Slender overlapping table...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

Mid-19th Century Single Parquetry Console Table with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-19th century console table features mirrored back panel and robust full columns at the front, complemented by half columns at the back. The gracefully curved top p...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut, Black Boucle, South Germany circa 1835
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier armchair in solid walnut from South Germany about 1830-40. Solid walnut with beautifully grained armrests and slightly curved back and legs. Newly upholstered a...
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1930s German Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Original Antique Round Biedermeier Folding Table, circa 1820 Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Eightfold bent column shaft. Beneath it there are three volute-shaped curved legs. Straight cheeks for round tabletop. A strict form of early-Biedermeier time...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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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