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
Returnable Items Only
Stunning early wall mirror, original Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria.
The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. The frame has a particularly wide gold...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier cherry commode was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightened early Biedermeier Secretaire or Drop-Front Secretary / Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Neoclas...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$11,835 Sale Price
34% Off
Biedermeier Daybed
By Biedermeier
Located in Millbrook, NY
Stunning Biedermeier Daybed freshly upholstered in varied green stripe linen fabric. Excellent example of the simplicity and elegance of Biedermeier design. Gorgeous Walnut detailing...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
$8,500
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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning example of a Biedermeier secretary. There is some missing veneer on the front and both sides, part of the upper right-hand rail is loose...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$12,500
Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig
An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted in Braunschweig. This elegant piece is made of birch and birch burl, veneered with f...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Early Biedermeier Walnut Sofa, circa 1820
Located in Lucenec, SK
The sofa dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnut ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair, Biedermeier Small Pedestal Side Tables, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the striking birch wood that draws one to this pair of attractive Biedermeier pedestal side tables with concave edges.
Restored, strong and stable. While signs of age and use a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sewing Table Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice sewing table with a fine veneer picture, walnut veneer on pinewood body. The Side table dates back to the Biedermeier period. In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,002 Sale Price
23% Off
19th Century Flow Blue V&B Villeroy Boch Lot of 5 Plates Pheasant Series Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five porcelain flow blue plates, made by Villeroy & Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older.
Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern. This is...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$717 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Set. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine ebonized Biedermeier set. The pieces were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distingu...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pearlware, Upholstery
Outdoor Concrete Scroll Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor concrete 3 section bench with scroll design on the pedestal bases.
Several deep surface cracks near the center of the bench
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs. T...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830.
Walnut book-matched veneered and solid walnut. Original spirals painted with ink on...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$6,336 Sale Price / set
28% Off
19th Century Round Biedermeier Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The table is covered with cherry veneer. The table is from the early 19th century from the Biedermeier period. As the table has a low frame, there is plenty of legroom when sitting u...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
$7,412 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted between 1810 and 1820, embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Empire &...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Circa 1830 Swedish Classical Period Console & Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 Swedish classical period console & mirror. A fine & elegant example in mahogany with boxwood line inlays to accent the curves and scrolls of the design. Rondels accent the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This stunning Biedermeier secretary desk is an authentic antique piece crafted from walnut wood, both inside and out. Dating back to the early 19th century, this masterpiece showcase...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$2,725 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut, Maple, Brass, Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, restored Biedermeier wall mirror from Central Germany about 1820.
Walnut veneered and solid wood frame. Two half columns in solid walnut with lovely original brass bases and capitals.
At the top middle there is an imposing burnt fan shape decor work on maple wood.
Beautiful neoclassical cornice with slanted edges.
Old mirror glass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,972 Sale Price
34% Off
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech
Vintage French Provincial Walnut Nightstands, 1920, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door. Loire Vall...
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Bohemian Glass Goblet - Gilt Engraved Hunting motif 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful antique engraved and painted goblet, The engraving is of the hunting genre, A hunting dog brings a catch to its master , the engraving is gilded and everything is complemen...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated propor...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful g...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal
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...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure, covered with panels in welded steel.
Measures cm: H 1...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Steel
Biedermeier Carafe and Glass Goblet
Located in Wien, AT
Biedermeier carafe and glass goblet
Stopper is missing
Glass goblet:
Height 11cm
Diameter 7cm.
Category
1840s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
$1,075 / set
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
$2,917 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated p...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$5,500
Italian Neoclassical French Empire Grey & Gold Painted Wooden Column Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical / French Empire Style Grey & Gold Painted Floral Drape Carved Wood Column Pedestal (painted finish appears to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are truly honored to offer you this rare and distinguished set of six walnut Biedermeier chairs, paired with a magnificent tilt-top table, al...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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 sophistica...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cabinet with Glass Door and Iron Key, Rustic Biedermeier
Located in Austin, TX
This handsome piece dates to the 19th century. It is most probably a Biedermeier display cabinet, characterized by its structured simple ge...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Set Of Late 19th Century Biedermeier Brass Goblets/ Cups/ Vases, AT ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately handcrafted, intricately decorated set of two late Biedermeier brass goblets/ mugs from the so-called "second period" aorund 1860 in Austria. This artfully made antique B...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swiss Mechanical Clock Painting, Circa 1820
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Swiss mechanical clock painting circa 1820
This antique and unique clock painting is created in oil on metal circa 1820 in Switzerlan...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton Flow Blue Rectangular covered Vegetable
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton flow blue rectangular covered vegetable with lid.
This is 11 inches long x 7.5 inches wide and 5.5" tall to the lid. Marked with under glaze ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 Marquetry Armchairs in Rose Uniacke Velvet, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier armchairs, newly restored in rose Uniacke onyx velvet. Nailheads added to surround. Each with a concave top rail with an ova...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier Style Birch 4 Drawer Chest. Birch case with Ebonized accents . 4 dovetail drawers. Rosewood escutcheons. Light surface scratches. Splits in wood.
DImensions: 33 1/2" ...
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chiffonier / High Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chiffoniere comes from Southern Germany from the Biedermeier period around 1830. The seven drawers of the high chest can all be closed individually. The chiffoniere has a very be...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
$9,803 Sale Price
26% Off
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A strong, elegant piece to keep you perfectly organized! Crafted of hand-hewn fir and ash and veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A lo...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
$7,570 / item
Biedermeier Early 19th Century Nuremberg 13 Lot Silver Spoon Set of 6 in Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 19th C. 1820s Nuremberg, Germany set of six spoons, in a old case (not original, but looks great for the Spoons).
All spoons are Hallmarked silver ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$5,439 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm
Description:
Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth.
The ...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrine, Bookcase, Walnut, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 155 x 93 x 45 cm. Depth of the shelves: 35 cm.
Beautiful antique display cabinet from the Biedermeier perio...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
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.