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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
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

Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Biedermeier mirror Mirror size: 25" W X 54" H.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood, Glass

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely finished veneers with interior drawers having inlay ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet in Fruitwood & Ebonized Detail, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century German Biedermeier vitrine on cabinet base in fruitwood with ebonized and gilt accents. The display case with architectural pediment, fronted by glass panels with flanki...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

Biedermeier Inlaid Mirror with Parquetry, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A slender Biedermeier mirror, with parquetry-inlaid frieze, and architectural pediment.  The mirror composed of two plates with beveled edges, and situated between two columns. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Mirror

Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chest comprised of three working drawers opening each with a key used as a pull and finis...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Continental Biedermeier Oval Table Made in Maple with Ebonized Details
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant Biedermeier occasional table, produced in Europe during the 1920s, beautifully captures the essence of this timeless style. Cra...
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1920s Italian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier chest of drawers Northern Germany Ash tree Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 46 cm Description: Unusual and small Biedermeier ches...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

Hickory White Dresser Biedermeier Genesis Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A High-Quality American Made Hickory White 'Genesis' Collection Biedermeier Style Satinwood Triple Dresser with Inlaid Wood Design Trim, Brass Pulls and Dovetail Drawers We also have the matching Nightstands and King Headboard listed separately. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Satinwood

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chairs, South West Germany 1820, walnut veneer. Original pair of Biedermeier chairs with a nicely designed back which features a beautiful walnut veneer grain. T...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Austrian Bronze pair of horses head candlesticks
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of antique bronze bookends beautifully decorated with horse heads. They were actually lamp bases that were also used as a candelabra, that is, three in one. Signed by the Austri...
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1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Large Antique Biedermeier Wardrobe Bavaria walnut around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 141 x 62 cm Description: Large antique wardrobe or hall cupboard from the Biedermeier pe...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish 19th Century Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A satin birch chest of drawers, with bone key holes and knobs, the top drawer revealing a fitted secretaire. Sweden, Circa 1830-50
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier chair, beautiful hardwood frame, newly upholstered seat with a soldier blue gray mohair and cognac leather welt.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Mohair, Wood

An Austrian Biedermeier Architectural Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
this rare architectural or pyramid Biedermeier furniture was created by the highest level craftsmen, having a rectangular top above a pediment frieze over three drawers flanked by Do...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers South-West-Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 114 x 54 cm Description: Three-tier piece of furniture stan...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Small Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers with exquisitely beautiful grain South-West Germany (Baden) Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 76 x 93 x 47 cm Description: Classic and austere Biedermeier chest of drawers with a fantastic grain pattern. Strictly cubist furniture...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Sofa Satin Birch. Vienna, circa. 1830.
Located in London, GB
A Viennese Biedermeier sofa from around 1830 is a splendid representation of the Biedermeier style, which was prominent in Central Europe during the early to mid-19th century. These ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Satinwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier cabinet with columns Southern Germany/Austria Walnut Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 208 x 133 x 56 cm The dimensions are taken at the head...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 85 cm width 80 cm depth 41 cm
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and elegantly indicated volute pilasters. The chests of drawers are veneered in walnut and stand on square tapered legs...
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19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Inlaid chest of drawers, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, France, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation Wood: mahogany Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 125 cm / depth 50 cm
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Small Furniture, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Biedermeier small furniture or pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1820. Solid cherry wood legs and veneered body. Ebonized top plate. One drawer at the top. Below one ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century German Cabinet in Beautiful Walnut Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover a timeless treasure with this exquisite German cabinet dating back to 19th Century. Crafted from durable coniferous wood and adorned with stunning walnut veneer, this piece ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Pine

Biedermeier Game Table in Birch, Baltic States, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite game table features three curved legs with intermediate bracing and a deep straight apron adorned with indicated dentil strip. It boasts six drawers and a radially ven...
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1810s Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Restored Small Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Spruce, Maple, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Origin: Austria Period: 1820-29 This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed soph...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple, Spruce

Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Chair with Heart-Shaped Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut side chair from the mid 19th century, with heart shaped back, red and gold fabric and saber hind legs. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Satin Birch Biedermeier Style Armchairs with Radial Fan Carvings
Located in Milford, NH
A elegant pair of satin birch veneered Beidermeier style armchairs with radial fan carved splats, scroll arms, and black upholstered seats. The pair are Continental in origin, dating...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Birch

Antique Italian Biedermeier Country Provincial Cherry 1 Drawer Round Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Country Provincial Cherry Wood Single Drawer Round Accent Table. Item features a single dovetailed drawer, solid cherry wood construction, or...
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1810s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Biedermeier Blue Antique Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs in Biedermeier Style from the end of the 19th century, circa 1880. Made of walnut wood with intarsia and brass ornaments on the front legs. Furniture in very good ...
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1880s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of early 19th Century Biedermeier Maple Demi-lune Side Cabinets.
Located in Madrid, MD
Beautiful, very rare pair of neoclassical Biedermeier demi-lune side cabinets, maple veneered and original ebony keyholes. A middle door with compartments inside. North Germany, aro...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Maple

Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier chests of drawers featuring three drawers each, standing on square pointed legs. The bodies, with beveled corners, are veneered in walnut and meticulously...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Swedish Biedermeier armchairs: handsome mahogany hardwoods with gilded accents newly upholstered in chocolate mohair with leather trim.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Austrian Leopard Print Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) elm wood bench crafted in a double \"X\" form design with a contoured seat upholstered in faux leopard fur fabric, with turned central stretcher, ...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm

19th Century German Secretary, Birch, Cherry, Walnut, Biedermeier, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier birch and cherry secretaire Central Germany birch, cherry, burr walnut Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 168 x 105 x 51 cm Description: Simple and...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Cherry, Walnut

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Biedermeier column chest of drawers, Southern German circa 1820. Walnut veneer on pine. On 4 block feet with ebonised foot plates, a four-drawer corpus with slightly projecting t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Pine

Biedermeier style daybed, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This daybed was made in the Biedermeier style in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. It has a wooden structure that is veneered with beech wood and is upholstered with a fabric....
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Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

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Cherry, Walnut

Antique Decorative Box, Walnut Veneer and Brass, South Germany, circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier decorative box, walnut veneer, southern Germany around 1850. Brass fitting with handle. Restored and shellac hand polished. Dimensions: H 10.2cm x W 20cm x D 13.5cm.
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1850s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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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

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Dressing Table in Satin Birch c1880
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning antique Swedish dressing table with round mirror in satin birch, dating from around 1880. it has a single drawer and tilting mirror t...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Satin

Round Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Veneer, Austria, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant round Biedermeier Center Table from Austria, Vienna around 1830. Star-shaped cherry veneer on softwood top with round ebony inl...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Swedish biedermeier commode with plenty of character. Fitted with 4 drawers o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Austria Biedermeier Cherry Vitrines Cabinet Ebonized
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic two-door Vitrines cabinet of Austrian origin, early Biedermeier period ( 1815-1830), architectural form with a gable cap, giving the idea of the entrance to a Greek temple....
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Table, Vienna, c. 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1830. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design. This elegant Viennese walnut piece is beautifully veneered in walnut. The table top blends lovely with elaborately designed and crafted base. Lovely design of the table blend beautifully with the gorgeous amber tone of the walnut veneer. The table top has a lovely highly figured walnut book-matched veneer accentuated by a deep light amber tone and 200 years old patina. The piece is in very good condition. We are providing a Certificate of Authenticity. We offer our clients to send this elegant Biedermeier table by air for discounted price of $ 1500. This is the safest form of transport for fine antiques. It also includes full insurance. This elegant Viennese piece will be a great complement to any elegant interior. It does not matter whether it is a classic or modern interior because Biedermeier is simply timeless. Dimensions: height: 30 1/4 inches, diameter: 39 inches, French polish finish. Vienna, c. 1830 We would also like to invite you to view our entire Biedermeier collection...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Central Germany circa 1810
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large early Biedermeier, classicist wardrobe from Central Germany around 1810. Walnut veneered on softwood and walnut solid wood. Ebonized escutcheons. Ebonized full columns. Class...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Walnut with Inlays, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cube-shaped, elaborately crafted Biedermeier casket. Walnut veneered. Inlay work with branch slices and mahogany veneer. Several band inlays in maple and ebony. Top center with inl...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Walnut, Maple

Oak German Cabinet, 1820s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large German cabinet from circa 1820. The cabinet is in good original condition with a beautiful patina. Solid oak two-door model with cutlery drawer and three shelves. Original fittings and keys, beautifully decorated doors with inlaid wood and ribbed patterns. Unusual Size (quite low and wide...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Loop Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period bergère armchairs from the 19th century, with carved looping arms, saber legs and new upholstery. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier peri...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeir Style French Wooden Writing Desk-Table with Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. A fine ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

Biedermeier Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier sofa with curved arms and two claw feet, with cream and pink floral upholstery on the back, seat, and two cylindrical pillows. Seat height:...
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Late 18th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Plated, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Biedermeier wall mirror from the era around 1830 in Austria. The artfully processed, gold leaf covered frame is adorned by absolute elaborately handcarved corners depicti...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Biedermeier Drum Cabinet, Mahogany, Marble, France circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, cannelured french Restauration "Biedermeier" drum cabinet, drum table or nightstand from France around 1830. Solid mahogany, hand polished with ...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Biedermeier Chair, Germany 1825, Birch, Three available
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of three Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1825. They have a pretty birch veneer and pretty ebonized open back design. The chairs come refinished with a shellac polish...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood and brass handles, 1820s.
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This rare and elegant Biedermeier table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biede...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Occasional Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Biedermeier cherry side table was made circa 1830 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Stucco Works Rounded Corners, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the period around 1840 in Austria. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (abraded) and rounded corners, ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Stucco

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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