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 Mahogany Cabinet from circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique, elegant chest of drawers, a bar from the end of the 19th century in Biedermeier style after professional renovation, finished in polythene.
Wood: mahogany,
Year: circa...
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1880s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,524 Sale Price
25% Off
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Glass, 1820s, Austria
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning display cabinet, crafted in the Biedermeier style, dates back to the early 19th century and was made in Austria. It is constructed from fine walnut wood and adorned wit...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Style Single Drawer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table is very nicely shaped and has a great profile. The choice of veneers for the sides and top reinforce the rectilinear form of the table as does the string inlay on the top....
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zoological Original Lithograph Featuring "the gentle cat" from 1831-35
Located in Hamburg, DE
Transport yourself to the Biedermeier era with this exquisite and rare original lithograph from the book "Neue Bildergalerie der Jugend." Published between 1831 and 1835 by Carl Hell...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Cherrywood and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised b...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers from around 1890.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 102 cm / width 110 cm / depth 61 cm
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,817 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Architectural Burl Wood Coffee Table Pedestal After Biedermeier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture boho-chic vibes with this stunning architectural burl wood coffee table pedestal, inspired by Biedermeier elegance. Its rich burl wood grain showcases unique patterns and war...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Friedrich Schilcher, Biedermeier Portrait of a Young Woman, Vienna 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Portrait of a young woman dressed in a white lace blouse, with a red bow in her dark curly hair. She is placed in front of a diffuse blue background in three quarters view. Oil on ca...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Small Money Box "Magdalena" in the Style of Stobwasser Braunschweig
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small money box " Magadalena" in the style of Stobwasser Braunschweig. The piggy bank is made of painted tin and is reminiscent of the tin boxes finely painted by Stobwasser Braunschweig. The painting of the money tin...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Tin
$225 Sale Price
34% Off
Small Jewelry Box, Probably, Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
White lidded box standing on small spherical feet with trapezoidal body and lid with a groove. The fittings are silver plated. Key available. Interior veneered in cherry.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,391 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Biedermeier style wooden chair. The structure follows rounded curved lines, in particular the backrest...
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Early 1800s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Portrait Bust of a Lady, Dated 1837
Located in Greding, DE
Portrait bust of a lady of the Biedermeier period. The bust was most probably modelled in plaster using the impression of the death mask. Signed on the ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Biedermeier Sewing-or Working Table, Munich, 1810-1820, cherry wood
Located in Belmont, MA
Original outstanding Biedermeier sewing- or working table, Munich 1810-1820. Cherry wood veneer embellishes this beautiful table.
The top is divide...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Oval Biedermeier Gentlemen's Portrait / Painting, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oval Biedermeier gentlemen's portrait / painting, 19th century.
Oil on canvas. Masterful high quality representation of a gentleman in a black suit.
Expresses high qualit...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Game Flip Top Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Austrian/Vienna 1st half of 19th century Biedermeier walnut game flip flop top table, ca. 1840:
A Biedermeier extending game table made of wal...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Felt, Glass, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Etagere, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1810s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Etagere.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1810-1819
Material: Cherry-Tree
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it accord...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in BILBAO, ES
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery.
Dimensions chair
Height: 86cm seat 33.85cm.
Width: 22.83 in. (58cm).
Depth: 19.29 in. (49cm).
PRADERA is a...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Brass Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very decorative, large neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and cherry solid. Hand polished with shellac (french polish).
Beautifu...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,271 Sale Price
40% Off
Paperweight, Probably Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular white lacquered paperweight with silver-plated fittings and handle and polychrome city view on cardboard, framed behind glass.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,530 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian 19th century Mahogany Biedermeier Library Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Unique Library or Lounge armchair, the padded armrests supported by decorative sculpted and ebonized swans., the back ending in a backwards scroll, the...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Wood, Gold-Plated Caryatids, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Oval, early Biedermeier / Empire Saloon or Center Table from Vienna, Austria around 1820.
Cherry veneered and solid wood. Intermediate tableau with upward tapering partly ebonized an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,602 Sale Price
40% Off
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut Veneer, Spruce, Oak, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. P...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Decorative Thread Table with Marquetry Details, France, circa 1820
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Decorative table, so-called thread table in the Biedermeier style. The furniture has been subjected to very delicate and professional restoration. The origin country is France. The p...
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1820s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,063 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample storage as well. An exceptional piece!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
Restored Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Spruce, Plum-Tree, Germany, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exquisite Biedermeier jewelry box is a fine example of master craftsmanship from the first half of the 19th century in Germany. Its design resembles a miniature version of a lar...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Commode Made in 1840s Germany, Fully Restored Mahogany
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made in Germany. Restored by our team.
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Dresser Nut from 1900
By Art Decor
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a beautiful timeless Biedermeier showcasefrom Vienna, Austria from 1900.
(Biedermeier was a style in the art , literature , music and interior design
which developed in ...
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1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier mirror in cherry veneer and solid wood from South Germany about 1820.
Curved cornice (so called "Karnieschwung"). Original mirror glass (clearly visible).
Dimensi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,195 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine early 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1840
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Chest of Drawers Vienna (Austria), made of walnut tree from 1840.
(Biedermeier was a style in the art, literature , music a...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need.
If you have any q...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Side Table, Beech, Cherry-Tree, France, 1910s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier-style console table, crafted in the early 20th century, was produced during the Art Deco period but harks back to the mid-19th century in its design. Made from beech...
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1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Cherry
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) 19th century Biedermeier childrens portrait
Located in Münster, DE
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886)
Portrait of a child
signed and dated center left, Riss 1829, oil on canvas, partly retouched, stretcher renewed, framed
Dimensions: height 62 cm - width 50,5 cm
François Nicholas Riss (1804 Moscow-1886 ibid)
Born in Russia, he studied painting in Paris...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$3,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, large and rare Biedermeier Mirror with gilt wood frame and faceted mirror glass. It features a rectangular shape with rounded corners and floral decorative carvings. The mirror is faceted. Made in Austria cca. 1840s.
The mirror is in fair antique condition with visible signs of time and use. It appears to be refurbished some years back. Some patina is present, as well as some small chips. There are no dents on glass nor larger damages. If you are looking for an old, antique mirror...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Landscape "The Avenue at Middellaruis"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an Impressionist landscape painting titled "The Avenue at Middellaruis" showing a tree lined road
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Fishing Boats Near Saintes Maries Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an impressionist seascape painting titled "Fishing Boats Near Saintes Maries" done in gold tone pen and ink
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Landscape Showing People Near Lightning Storm
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a landscape painting showing people watching lightning strike near classical ruins.
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Landscape "Monlandschaft"
Located in Queens, NY
Thanks Copy of a Impressionist style landscape painting by Schindler titled,"Monlandschaft" or "Shaft of Moon Light" showing water lilys in a pond lined with trees under the moon
Co...
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Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Copy of "Tree With Crows" Landscape Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a German Romantic style landscape painting titled "Tree With Crows" showing a bare tree with crows against a sunrise
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Azealas Painting with Woman in Sun Room
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an interior scene painting titled "Azealas" showing a woman in Victorian dress in a sun room
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Beach at Schevenigen Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a landscape painting titled "Beach at Schevenigen" showing figures unloading boats
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Set 4 Old Master Charcoals
Located in Queens, NY
Set 4 Old Master matted Charcoals of scuptural figures in black frames (PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
$12,000 / set
Urn With Dried Flower Pineapple Arrangement
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor small iron urn with potted dry flowers in the form of a yellow pineapple
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Landscape of Houses in the Woods
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of Impressionist landscape painting showing houses nestled in woods on a hillside
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Giltwood Three-Light Sconces
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Biedermeier giltwood three-light sconces. Measures: Height 12 1/2 x width 17 inches.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$2,400 / set
Early 19 Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Biedermeier standing table mirror in ebony and fruitwood. The shield shaped frame is supporting an oval mirror surmounted by two facing ebonized Egyptian sphynx...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table, Detailed Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table. Uniquely extensive and detailed marquetry. Original polish. Brass wheels.
Source: France
Period: 1850-1859
Material: Cherry tree,...
Category
1850s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Cherry, Satinwood
20th Century Fancy Round Folding Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Fancy round folding table in Biedermeier style
Maple root on solid wood. Ebonized ribbon and thread inlays. Base plate drawn in on three sides on disc feet. Column sh...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech, Maple
19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer.
Originates from a Berlin estate.
Excellent warm patina aged over decades. Age-related use t...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Original 19th Century antique Biedermeier Sewing Table Lyra Legs Cherrywood
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier work and sewing table
Cherry veneered 2 drawers. A pair of lyre feet on curly braces.
Plate have old wormholes but its not active.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Famous Painter Walther Firle Oil on Canvas with Leaf Gold Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
The present painting comes from the hand of the painter Walther Firle. It was created circa 1884 after a stay of the artist in Holland. In The Hague he s...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier Demi Lune console
Large Demi Lune console, Biedermeier c. 1830, mahogany veneered, top with deep frame supported by three fully plastic col...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
ANTIQUE 1880 SWEDiSH BIEDERMEIER WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880 Walnut Swedish Biedermier dressing table stool
Please note the delivery fee ...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$951 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Biedermeier Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Classical basket chandelier in Biedermeier style
Basket-formed corpus. Baldachin crowning. Six torch-formed light-arms.
(F-Hs-40).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, South German 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant set of two Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chairs stand out for their exquisite shovel back design.
The chairs s...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Austrian Side Chair, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier restored side chair
Period: 1820-1829
Source: Austria
Material: Cherry tree.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Lacquer, Fabric
Big Vitrine in antique Biedermeier Style Exotic Palisander 2 Columns veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic Indian Palisander on solid conifers. A versatile, curved frame box on plinth feet. Architecturally arranged front with flanking full-columns of solid beech, carved and framed capitals and bases. Two-door, sprout-glazed corpus with facet cut and profile-framed fields. Floors both sides veneered and polished. Stepped cornice with a head stool...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century antique Biedermeier Corner Cupboard Cuba Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pinewood. Straight casted two-door body on profile-framed base. Slightly protruding top plate. Recessed, one-Lane grille-glazed top, flanked by adjusted columns with fine ornament-carved base and capitals. Stepped profile gable with cantilevered so-called Schinkeldach. Internal shelving. The corner cabinet is in an unrestored condition with a warm patina grown over decades.
This corner display case...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Birch
Revived polish.
Preserved unseated original upholstery.
Pr...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, 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.