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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
Austrian Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine bookcase is in excellent condition and has great color and style. The book case has four shelves and can work for books or as pictured hear as a display cabinet for ob...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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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

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly crafted from cherry wood. An authentic piece of Biedermeier furniture with an elegant des...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Set of 6 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Germany circa 1860–1870 Elegant set of six antique Biedermeier dining chairs from Germany, dating to circa 1860–1870. Crafted in w...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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 Biedermeier Cherrywood Sideboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This charming Biedermeier sideboard originates from Southern Germany and dates to around 1825. Crafted entirely from solid cherrywood, the piece features a beautiful, warm grain and ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful box from the Biedermeier period, made of walnut veneer on a spruce body, the bottom of the box is solid walnut. In the box there is a mirror in the lid and the upper p...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Southern German Secretaire, Cherry, Biedermeier circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Plain Biedermeier Secretaire South-West Germany Cherry Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 149 x 101 x 52 cm Description: Secretary standing on blackened block feet with...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier two part bureau, secretary with a two door glass display made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the secretaire is composed ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Pine

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Standing Mirror (Psyche). Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite and rare Biedermeier cherry standing mirror (Psyche). The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is disting...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ormolu

Biedermeier Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretaire with three drawers and flat writing flap. The body is veneered in cherry and polished by hand. The secretaire stands on square feet which are flanked by eboniz...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportio...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flow Blue V&B Villeroy Boch Lot of 6 Plates Pheasant Series Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six porcelain flow blue plates, made by Villeroy and Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older. Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern....
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Pearwood

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk, chest of drawers, walnut root head venee...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These fine set of five Viennese Biedermeier walnut 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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Tripod Table with Gilt and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tripod table from the mid-19th century, with gilt accents and tripartite shelf. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Giltwood, 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

Materials

Cherry

Finely Painted Biedermeier Portrait of a Lady, Germany circa 1820
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier portrait from around 1820 is a true gem of early 19th-century German painting. Executed with remarkable finesse, the painting captures a seated lady in a s...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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Pearwood

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pier Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century German Biedermeier mirror. Cherrywood frame with original mirror. One single bronze mount on the upper face. Original two piece mirror.
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays. This elegant three-drawer dresser s...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Yew

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Maple Sunburst Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1830) round burl maple veneer & ebonized trimmed dining table with sunburst design and tilt top on pedestal base with 3 legs ending on triangular platform
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Wood

Antique Pair of Bohemian Crystal Ruby Red Cut Glass Goblets, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
This rare pair of goblets, crafted in Bohemia circa 1840, exemplifies the finest achievements of mid-19th-century Biedermeier glasswork. Made from deep ruby red cut glass, each goble...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Crystal

Antique Bohemian Milky White Enamelled Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th C
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Bohemian opaline glass perfume bottle with crystal stopper from the Biedermeier era milky white opaline alabaster glass with cut to clear crystal stopper the circular body ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
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

19th century Antique Oil Portrait Painting of a Elegant German lady
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This standout 19th-century oil portrait captures the quiet elegance of a German lady. She is dressed in a deep navy gown with a delicate white lace collar and a golden brooch. She em...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Hardwood, Paint

Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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Birch

antique 19th century English Biedermeijer flame mahogany on oak 4 door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This magnificent antique English cabinet is a striking example of the Biedermeier style, a design movement that flourished between 1815 and 1848. Renowned for its simplicity, eleganc...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Oak

Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions height 169 cm width 106 cm depth 59 cm
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1840s Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Biedermeier period topographical porcelain cup and saucer. The front decorated with a finely hand painted depiction of ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is dis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one low door with compartment, beautiful marquetry oakwood . The wood inside opens to a c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Impressive, antique furniture with a beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A sofa with a simple frame, upholstered with elegant fabric on the seat and backrest, supported...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional conversational chairs...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Fir

Antique 19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier /Empire armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made of solid cherry and also veneered cherry. The back is round and in the center of th...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine cherry Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

historical Christ cross made of silver, around 1850, hallmarked Naples Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Exceptional silver cross with a figure of Christ, made in Naples, Italy, around 1850. The cross shape is typically Catholic, crafted like a piece of wood, masterfully hollowed out. ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany Furniture in the Biedermeier style, made of soft wood veneered with mahogany, dated around 1840. The monumental shape...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in the 19th Century, originating from Germany. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of pine wood adorned with...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century, Burl birch
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century Burl birch A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. Its body is crafted from softw...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each d...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Azure Blue Biedermeier Pharmacy Jar from the Middle of Nineteenth Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and wonderful blue Victorian Pharmacy Jar. Excellent condition. Original inscribed HYDR:OXYDAT:RUBER on an enamelled shield, surrounded by a go...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cut Glass

Antique Biedermeier Satin Birch Pyramidal Night Stand Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European Biedermeier style single door pyramid bedside cabinet. Hand-crafted, featuring strong, high quality craftsmanship and solid wooden construction, exceptional...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

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

Antique secretary from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 159 cm / width 112 cm / dep...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Console Table Mahogany c. 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Console, Biedermeier c. 1825, mahogany, rectangular body with large drawer on two fully sculpted columns, back panel with ebonized pilasters, concave cut-out base, restored condition...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Framed German Lithographed Portrait of a Noble Lady, German Biedermeier 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is appr...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Biedermeier Style Set 4 Danish Chairs In Wood And Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. Set of 4 Danish wooden chairs...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Continental cross banded walnut mirror, c. 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier frame of cross banded walnut veneers. The frame has an ogee molding with a wide bevel cut back band and has been fitted with mirrored glass. Continental, probably Austria...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Golden Wall Mirror, frame, rich Stucco decor, Late Biedermeier, 1850/60, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful wall mirror from the Biedermeier period, around 1850/60, made in Austria, Europe. The mirror is in impressive good condition, only the mirror plate has been renewed to ena...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Stucco, Spruce

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...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Spruce, Oak, 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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