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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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Biedermeier secretaire, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Biedermeier secre´taire a` abattant of unusual tapered form, goncalo alves with ebonized, inlaid and pewter decoration, and an enclosed fitted interior, Russian/Baltic, circa 1830.
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1820s Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Pewter

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions : sofa heigh...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A classic Biedermeier table from the period. The table was made mainly of walnut wood. The surface has a large chessboard made by a marquetry work with maple and walnut wood. The tab...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Spruce

Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stools - a Pair. Stools feature beautiful hand carved details, turn carved stretcher base, and remarkable authentic p...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made circa 1825 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ref...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut

Italian Banded Top Olive Burl Wood 4 Drawers Bombay Style Console Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Banded Top Olive Burl Wood 4 Drawers Bombay Style Console Dresser MINT
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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Olive

Portrait for Woman
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting titled "Madame Rimsky"
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Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Paint

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

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Austrian Burl Wood Spoon Back Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Austrian Biedermeier-style chairs with burl wood veneer spoon backs and angled slip seat cushions upholstered in a blue and white striped fabric. (PRICED AS Set) Minor wear...
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Burl

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

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

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Recamiere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this truly unique and exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed, crafted around 1825. This magnificent piece not only embodies the timeless eleg...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern, which was installed on a spruce body. The cabinet can...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Bohemia, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe Prague Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 122 x 50 cm Description: Two-door piece of furniture standing on skirted square...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pier Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century German Biedermeier mirror. Cherrywood frame with original mirror. One single bronze mount on the upper face. Original two piece mirror.
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Magnificent wall mirror frame, bronzed, rounded edges, Biedermeier 1860 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Magnificent wall mirror, frame from the time of the late Biedermeier, made around 1860-1870, in Austria. The frame strip is wonderfully designed with two different decorative strip...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinets, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary pair of rare 19th century walnut cabinets, coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. These unique ful...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available Austria, 20th century These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a b...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from Austria, distinguished by its elegance and functionality. The chest features six drawe...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Single Door Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1850. Made of solid cherrywood. The wardrobe was lovingly restored by us. The wardrobe can be dismantled and shipped dismant...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Biedermeier Birch Sofa Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biederemier birch drop leaf sofa table, circa 1835. With a rectangular birch top with two drop leaves, a drawer in the frieze, an ebonized pedestal and four down swept feet. The birc...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Pine, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Oval Cherry Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big oval Biedermeier centre table. The table is made of cherrywood (Frame is veneered, plate and feet are solid). The table is in a very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk in Cherry Veneer The 1820’s Biedermeier fall top desk features stunning book-matched cherry veneer, adding warmth and sophistication. Its lower secti...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Leather, Birch, Cherry

Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry One-Door Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small early Biedermeier one-door half cabinet with one drawer and one door. In very good hand polished restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet, Austria, 1830 Birchwood, Biedermeier two door cabinet standing on four block feet with harmonious birch...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest MINT
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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Olive

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut vitrine. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th C. Biedermeier Partial Ebonized and Bronze Mount Side Table or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th C. Biedermeier Partial Ebonized and Bronze Mount Side Table or Candle Stand. Measures 13.5" in width, 13.5" in depth and 21" in height.
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19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and rare antique Biedermeier carved sofa having top grade walnut burled bookmarked veneers. It features wonderful rounded motifs on the arm and gently curving feet, and wonder...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four high quality Italian made dining chairs in the Biedermeier style. Cherrywood with recently upholstered seats. In excellent condition, sturdy and sound. Italy, 1960's.
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1960s Italian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

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

Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th French Century Marble Top Walnut Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut console table with four curved legs with a drawer and a marble top.     
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Marble

Kpm, Berlin, Chocolate Cup Hand Painted with Green Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Berlin. Chocolate cup hand-painted with green flowers and gold decoration. Marked. Mid-19th century. First factory quality. In excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century A piece from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style, crafted from rosewood with beautiful grain...
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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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 Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village The antique oil painting captures the charm of an Alpine landscape, featuring a picturesque Tyrolean mounta...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary, Germany, 1820 This fine Biedermeier secretary made of mahogany is a real gem for every lover of antique furniture. With a height of 194 cm, a width of 106 cm and a length of 52 cm, it offers plenty of storage space with its five spacious drawers. The elegant mahogany finish and conical shape make it a real eye-catcher in any room. This 1820 original is free standing and in excellent condition. Carefully restored and hand-polished with shellac. A real highlight for anyone looking for antique furniture.Frame dimensions at top 95 cm, bottom 103 cm.The attachment with gable, underneath a hidden compartment, is opened with a compression spring. Very nice cabinet with 10 drawers...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors in Red Brown Cherrywood Gilt, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair of 19th century Biedermeier have been made in the early 1820s in South Germany. They are made out of Pine and veneered in Cherrywood. In the upper filling field ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Cherry, Fruitwood

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

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Walnut

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 106 x 55 cm Description: Three-tier piece of furniture standing on solid b...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820 The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Fine Large Salon Biedermeier 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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exclusive Biedermeier Walnut Table - Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this exquisite Biedermeier walnut table, crafted in Vienna around 1825. Known for its sophisticated propo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1850. Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in high gloss polish, new upholstery. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: height 8...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Opaline Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
An exquisite example of 19th-century Bohemian craftsmanship, this double overlay perfume bottle features milky white and rose pink opaline glass. The body is cut into six side panel...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers. The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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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