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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
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Fabric

Biedermeier Sofa, Prob. Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier sofa on carved feet in the shape of fluted scroll ornaments. The s-shaped armrests are decorated with beautiful stylized fern ornaments. The backrest is st...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design. The chairs originates from the most prolific Viennese cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase in Cherrywood, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Cherrywood bookcase with ebonized flanking columns and diamond-shaped lattice work on the glazed doors. Inside, the cabinet offers plenty of space with four shelves with ebonized fro...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small, fine Biedermeier half cabinet in walnut veneer. The veneer is continuous and partially mirrored. Very nice little piece of furniture with 2 doo...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

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

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Upholstery, Burl

19th Century German Biedermeier Pinewood Commode - Antique Single Bed Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, single antique German Biedermeier commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed bed side table is composed with three large drawers, enh...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal

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

19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Germany, 1820 Walnut Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers made of walnut around 1820. With three drawers,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825 An exquisite two-door wardrobe in the Biedermeier style, dating from 1820–1825. Its elegant form and perfect proportions embody the refi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Biedermeier Sofa Walnut circa 1830 Cream Material with Yellow Flowers
Located in DE
Large Biedermeier sofa circa 1830 in a typical cream material with yellow flowers. This beautiful cream sofa is made out of walnut. It is an elegant piece. The Biedermeier period r...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved c...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Secretary Desk/ Secretaire, Austria ca. 1820/25
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid early 19th century Biedermeier secretaire/ secretary desk from the renowed period in Vienna/ Austria around 1820/25. A spectacular, early example of a Biedermeier secretary which has been venereed with finest mirror-matched nutwood, showing an extraordinary grain - just see how elegantly the grain pattern runs down from the top to the base without any visible interuption. This perfect sized Biedermeier secretaire impresses with its cambered worked doors, a drawer on the top and a fold-down writing surface. Influenced by the previous empire epoch, this superb, antique secretary is adorned by two beautifully worked full columns. When you fold down the lockable writing surface, the amazing designed interior opens up to the viewer´s eye: 9 small drawers and another large one on top, architecturally structured with ebonized column decoration and the still original mirror (unfortunately cracked - see picture#18) in the back. Artfully worked brass applications with lion heads finalize the spectacular look. Traditionally hand polished with ruby shellac, which gives the surface this lovely slight red brown tone, this breathtaking early Biedermeier secretary...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

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

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Walnut, Spruce

Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 118 x 38 cm Description: Beautiful bookcase from the North...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Biedermeier Style Maple Veneer Window Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Biedermeier style window bench seats or stools crafted from rich maple veneers. Late 19th century benches feature gracefully curved ends with decorative stretchers h...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Maple

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

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Birch

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Biedermeier walnut trumeau commode was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A pair of superb quality club armchairs with beautiful maple wood frames of superb colour and with lovely natural chatoyancy. The face of each arm inlaid with leaves in ebony, waln...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Exquisite Biedermeier Commode, Circa 1820
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Commode, Circa 1820 This exceptional commode, dating from approximately 1820, exemplifies the refined elegance of the Biedermeier period. Its most striking fea...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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

Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer This elegant chest of drawers, crafted around 1825 in Southern Germany, is a fine example of early 19th-century cra...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier bed
Located in Belgrade, RS
This Biedermeier bed from the period 1830–1840 is a remarkable example of the era’s stylistic principles, emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and functionality. Designed in the classic...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Round dining table, 19th Century Biedermeier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Biedermeier fruitwood tilt top table, 19th c., circular top on turned pedestal and tripod base, 30"h x 46"dia, 57.5"h (tilted up) . A small dining table or a breakfast or center ta...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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Baize, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers. The commode is made of solid and veneer cherrywood and dates circa 1840 from Austria. The inside of the drawers is mad...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather-covered writing surface lies a spacious arched compartment, complemented by six small dra...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, strict and original neoclassical early Biedermeier Armoire from South Germany, circa 1815-1820. Wonderful book-matched walnut veneer on softwood, hand-polished with shellac (French polish). Two doors and one-drawer above. The veneer is very beautifully running thought the whole front and bottom part. Ebonized half-columns with newly gold-plated Corinthian capitals and bases. Horn inlays around the key holes. Elegant conical square tapered ebonized legs. Original iron lock and old key...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron, Gold Plate

Vintage Boho 19th Century Austrian Walnut Biedermeier Trundle Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience vintage boho charm and European elegance with our 19th Century Austrian Walnut Biedermeier Trundle Bed. Imported with care and crafted to perfection, this exquisite piece ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820 Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and very rare, large Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguishe...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Gueridon, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier gueridon standing on three gently curved, tapering legs, connected by a trefoil stretcher adorned with an urn motif. The smooth apron is accented with small brass...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive 19th century Biedermeier nutwood trumeau commode from the period circa 1840 in Austria. Veneered with extraordinary selected nutwood, this r...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

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

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Cherry

19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk circa 1870. Superb quality Scandinavian birch and elm writing desk with drawers. This piece features birch sides and top ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Elm

19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A set of six chairs, classic original Biedermeier, solid walnut wood. The backrests have a decorative ash wood inlay. Wonderful clear simple Biedermeier design from around 1825. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Ash, 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

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Upholstery, Cherry

Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier walnut sewing table with two drawers and the original interior division. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting Northern Germany Birch Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm Description: Chair made of solid birch,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Large Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Framed Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful large architectural neoclassical Biedermeier mahogany and mahogany veneer wall mirror. Original mirror plate. Austria, circa 1830. Measures: 77" T x 35.5" W x 4.5" D. ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers.  4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. The chairs feature a pretty cherry veneer. The back shows a very unusual interlacing eboni...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality brass banding inset into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and very large Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th century Swedish burr birch tea table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish burr birch tea table circa 1880. Beautiful quality burr birch occasional table, made to showcase the stunning grain on all surfaces. D end shaped top, which ro...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful small secretary made of walnut veneer and solid walnut from the Biedermeier / Empire period at the beginning of the 19th century. The secretary is covered on the outside ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Date of Origin: 1825–1830, (Germany, Berlin) Material: Pyramid Mahogany This extraordinary 19th-century Secretary with an upper cabinet, crafted ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with beautiful walnut, 1820 Germany Walnut Beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Cherry

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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