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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
Period: 19th Century
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant antique sofa, dating from around 1880, originates from Northern Europe and reflects the refined aesthetics of the Biedermeier style. Crafted from rich walnut wood, it sh...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Table, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier table featuring four gracefully curved legs and a small drawer. The surface is walnut-veneered, with ebonized edges that create a refined contrast. The table has ...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These Fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest qual...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table - Antique Burlwood Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Walnut and Burlwood in good condition. The round salon table is c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Table with Marquetry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut center table from the 19th century with circular marquetry top, radiating motifs and pedestal base. This 19th-century Biedermeier period walnut center tab...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing centred ebonized oval over upholstered back and seat flanked by fully padded arms above c...
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1830s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fir

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 Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this impressive Biedermeier half-cabinet, crafted from stunning walnut veneer. This exquisite piece features a spacious drawer at the top and two do...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderfully Inlaid Biedermeier Center Table Late 19th Century This is a very handsome late 19th century dining or center table with a mesmerizingly beautiful inlaid top. A great cl...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookcase with two doors with three-quarter glazing and a flat profiled cornice. The cabinet stands on square feet and is veneered in mahogany. The interior is fitted with...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bohemian Uranium Green Opaline Glass Jug, Pitcher, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Very rare jug with stopper in uranium green opaline alabaster glass Bohemian glass artwork from the Biedermeier age the body has been cut in 12 side panels and hand-painted all aro...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Uranium Glass

Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered. The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood

19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier cherry chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Biedermeier Chess Table, Germany 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier chess table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820-30. The round table has a central column and a pretty walnut veneer. The top is decorated with an inlaid chess board...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Style Walnut Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet. Veyr light weight. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 75" tall.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood

Biedermeier Table, South German, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier table is truly a masterpiece. Its standout feature is the central column base, elegantly supported by a tripod foot. The craftsmanship and attention to detail...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Table, South German 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier table is truly a masterpiece. Its standout feature is the beautiful walnut veneer grain on the top, elegantly supported by a tripod foot and a central column....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Antique Silver Flatware 6 person
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian silver flatware set for 6 persons. With marks for Austrian Imperial silver and initials . Forks and knives have silver handles, as originally intended.The teaspoons ...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Secretaire from the time of the late Biedermeier, circa 1840. The Secretaire is covered outside with walnut and root walnut veneer on a pine body. The inner part is...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Pine, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Biedermeier settee with modern velvet upholstery, curved back, scrolled arms terminating in tapered splayed legs.   
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelv...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Glass, Walnut

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Ebony Gilt Bronze Chest Drawers Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian early Biedermeier walnut & ebonized chest of drawers/ commode, circa 1820. This very handsome antique Biedermeier commode is in excellent condition, it is mad...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Wood and Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Round Biedermeier Center Table from Austria around 1820. Cherry wood veneered and solid. Star-shaped veneer on the top. Beautiful hexagonal vase base with ebonized parts. Restored co...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830. The top section has a superstructure with a straight cornice over a pair of serpen...
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19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An impressive cabinet from the early Biedermeier period circa 1810, the cabinet was built with a spruce body covered with flamed birch veneer. The flamed birch, the protruding door i...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Spruce, Birch

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

Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier with 5 drawers in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820. Gorgeous, continuous and book-matched cherry veneer on softwood and cherry ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and table top with 4 stub feet. Classic Swedish Biedermeier piece in a honey colour french polish finish that will grace any living room, hallway or dining room. You can use it with the leaves down or fully extended to the maximum width of 128cm and it stands 72cm high The table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Late Biedermeier Dining Table, Sweden 1880
Located in New York, NY
An elegant dining table from the end of the 19th century that extends easily for additional guests. All facing surfaces are veneered in birch, stained to a rich caramel color. The e...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Ashwood Cabinet With Inlay Works - 19th Century, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier ashwood cabinet, elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1840. The solid spruce body shows an amazing looking thick veneered ashwood surface with amazi...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Ash, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry wood Wardrobe
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Germany, 1820 Cherry wood, A remarkable 19th-century two-door wardrobe from the Biedermeier period, originating from Southern Germany around 1820....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique antique Biedermeier library cabinet dates back to the early Biedermeier period 1810-20 and comes from Germany. It features a walnut and mahogany veneer on softwood. The t...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Walnut Wall Mirrors Made of 19th Century Biedermeier Components
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of Austrian walnut mirrors from the 19th century made of old Biedermeier components, with dark brown color, ebonized reeded motifs and turned finials with gilt accents. ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This pair of Biedermeier Armchairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. It has a very pretty plain design. The s-shaped armrests end in a volute. The armchairs come refinished and reupholstered. The seats and backs are covered with a pretty black and white striped woven Jacquard fabric by Jab Anstoetz...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Ladies Desk / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Biedermeier solid cherrywood desk or side table from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. In the middle there is a drawer. In very...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid walnut. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition. The surface is semi-glossy ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Swedish Birch Ormolu Mounted Sofa Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique Swedish birch Biedermeier sofa table with ebonized detail, circa 1820 in date. The table features a rectangular top w...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Late Empire Mahogany Center Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 19th century Danish empire / biedemeier mahogany center table. Large circular top with beaded table apron and a hexagonal shaped column support ending on carved lion’s paw fee...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Small Cherry Bench Seat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare bench with small practical size from the Biedermeier period. The bench is made of cherry wood, partly veneered and partly solid. The bench has been reupholstered and re-covered with Biedermeier fabric...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austrian, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant round Biedermeier dining table comes from Austria from the first half of the 19th century. It is made of spruce blockboard with cherry veneer and has undergone careful r...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Schleswig-Holstein Mahogany and others Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 88 x 45 cm Description: Piece of furniture standing...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Maple

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs, ebonized banding, four tapering legs and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of Bi...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that we present to you this exceptional Biedermeier cherrywood table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna. This piece is not merely a piece of fur...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Tiny Biedermeier Wardrobe, Cupboard, Southern Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier linen cupboard Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 178 x 97 x 40 cm Description: Small cabinet from the early Biedermeier perio...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany table from around 1860, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oval table - a table from the 1860s, imported from Scandinavia in the Biedermeier style. The table rests on an elegant cup with four lion's paws. Finished in polish. Dimensions: hei...
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1860s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with Neoclassical Detailing originates from France, Circa 1840. Features a beautifully r...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

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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