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
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 doors to open at the bottom. On the sides there are two cherry solid wood columns...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
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...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Center Table. Austria, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional and large Biedermeier walnut table was made in Austria circa 1825.
Austrian Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmar...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
A Pair of Biedermeier Stools, 1820, Walnut Veneer, Refinished
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier Stools, South Germany, circa 1820
This elegant pair of Biedermeier stools originates from South Germany and dates back to around 1820. Crafted with the distinctiv...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1850.
Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in high gloss polish, new upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 8...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet.
Classic 1800s swedish biedermeier piece that will grace any living room
There is a pretty marquetry inlaid design on the front panel and delicate detail on the bottom of the column to add to the beauty of the piece.
The table is approximate 94 cm wide without the leaves extended and 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
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Ash
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A classic Biedermeier table from the period. The table was made mainly of walnut wood. The surface has a large chessboard made by a marquetry work with maple and walnut wood. The tab...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Spruce, Walnut
SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Chairs, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seats and backrests with curved struts. The legs are slightly flared, and the seats are newly covered with a grey striped fabric.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho breakfront. Done in the Biedermeier style with Greek Key molding and leaded mullion glass doors. Incredible rolling clouds interior wall paper. Monumental in ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier-style chair originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made of walnut and has a rattan weave.
The chair has been fully restored, and th...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Secretaire, Drop-Front or Secretary Desk from Austria around 1820.
Walnut veneered on hardwood (walnut and mahogany). Partly ebonized and details vene...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing 19th century cherrywood cabinet, handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1825. The clean, straight shaped body made of spruce shows a fantastic fine ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassic Biedermeier Side Chairs, 3 Available
Located in Westport, CT
Sublime form graces these neoclassic Biedermeier chairs in a warm walnut veneer, 3 available, priced individually, note generous seat si...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Center Table - Antique Serving Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small serving table is consisting a wide apron ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Wreath Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a honey color French polish finish with rounded arms.
They have fu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Settees Made of Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of 19th century walnut settees with ebonized details from Germany. Upholstered in a creme colored fabric. Beautiful, polished wood and nice clean lines. Gorgeous! Note:...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Opaline Overlay Glass Goblet, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Bohemian Opalescent Alabaster Glass Goblet – Biedermeier Era (c. 1840–1850)
This antique goblet from the Biedermeier era is a rare and beautiful example of high-quality Bohem...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Opaline Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from Austria, distinguished by its elegance and functionality. The chest features six drawe...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century 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
Materials
Birch, Elm
19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce elegant and most distinctive Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) highly figured maple table.
Hand-made in Continental Europe in the early/mid-19th...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
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
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Pine Center Table with Round Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period pine center table from the 19th century, with circular top, pedestal, tripod base and black ebonized spheres. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Birch
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.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Polished Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of pedestals-torchers made of hand crafted Mahogany, in good condition. Each of the detailed Parisian shellac polished podiums are composed with a small centre...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Mahogany Armchair - Antique Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The detailed side chair has a half round, arched backrest with sli...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German pair of Biedermeier display cabinets made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. Each of the cupboards...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Mahogany, Copenhagen, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest with seven drawers and pedestal top. Middle section is flanked by split-turned columns with well-articulated palmette ...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, walnut Biedermeier corner console table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their so...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut veneer and ebonized trimmed bookcase with demilune 3 drawer commode base and upper section with 2 doors and 4 small drawers.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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