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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
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Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular casket with slightly beveled lid and filling-shaped veneer pattern made of walnut. The casket stands on small brass feet. Inside it is m...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original Finish. Inlay and Banded with Satin Wood side opening keyed doors / compartments with ...
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1850s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, around 1870. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, imported from Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Laura Ashley Table Lamp Porcelain Wool Salmon Pink 1970's UK
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This amazing table lamp by Laura Ashley is a truly unique piece to have in your home. The British fashion, interior design and fabric product has been around since the 1920s, hailing...
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1970s British Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain, Wool

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Walnut

French Biedermeier Leather Office, Side or Dining Armchairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 32.5" / W 23.3" / D 24.8" / Seat depth 21"/ Height from floor to seat: 20" Back height: 14.4“ An exceptional set of four Vintage French Biedermeier Directoire Style Si...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Walnut Nightstand or Pillar Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier walnut veneer bedside table or column cabinet from Germany. All around with very nice walnut veneer and a beautiful veneer picture. The opening handles are made...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Biedermeier Etagère with hinged Lid, Walnut, Germany, polished, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookshelf with three shelves and a lockable hinged compartment. The étagère is veneered with walnut and stands on slightly curved feet.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of two chairs comes from Germany from the Biedermeier period - 19th Century. The chairs are made of walnut wood. The set is after complete renovation. All wooden elements ha...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in mahogany with light thread inlays on the front. The dresser features a triangular pediment with dentil frieze and is flanked on the sides by ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Biedermeier Semainiere with Marble Top, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
High chest of drawers or semainiere with seven large drawers and a concealed drawer under the marble top. The chest of drawers stands on carved lion paws and is accentuated by smooth...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Biedermeier Secretaire in Ashwood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Spacious secretary featuring a two-door cabinet top and a three-tier chest of drawers base. The secretary is veneered with ash and meticulously hand-polis...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Ash

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Biedermeier Vitrine, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful cherrywood vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier period). The construction is made of solid cherrywood. The piece features 3 practic...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

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

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality. A chest o...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherrywood commode with ebonized details. This piece has a very fine finish, clean lines and high-quality construction. Superb!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large original, early Biedermeier armoire in cherry wood from south Germany around 1820 Very beautiful cherry solid wood and cherry veneered on oak solid wood. Shellac hand polished....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840. Elegant piece of Scandinavian biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts. Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body. At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Veneer 19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mahogany veneer 19th century mirror (102 x 66 cm) with old glass.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...
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1830s Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century German Cherrywood Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Biedermeier demi lune console table or wall table from the 1st half of the 19th century. Solid cherry wood and veneered on pine. Standi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry
Located in Münster, DE
Demi Lune console table / salon table Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original oilcloth / fabric overlay, folds up to form a round sal...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cane, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825 Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers, the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier walnut trumeau chest is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century. 11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Burl

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the Biedermeier period, ca. 1825. The chair is made of solid cherry wood. The chair is reupholstered and covered with new Biedermeier fabric...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

A very fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood Birch and inlayed center table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satin wood and Birch inlayed center hall table . French polished and ready to place .
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Satinwood

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Biedermeier Oval Side Table Sewing Table circa 1825 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage side table or sewing table oval like from maple and walnut circa 1825 Vienna. An elegant authentic Biedermeier side table or se...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art. Made from precious mahogany wood, it features b...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Featuring a gorgeous wood grain, a beautiful finish and 3 drawers for storage. Fabulous!!
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bedside tables from the beginning of the 20th century with a stone top. Dimensions: height 73 cm / width 42 cm / depth 27 cm
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1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Style 5-Panel Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Screen with Silk Curtains
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Biedermeier style 5-panel parcel ebonized mahogany with champagne color silk curtains and brass grille x panels, unmarked. This divider allows for partial privacy and the...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of six comfortable, original Biedermeier style chairs manufactured in Germany, circa 1820-1840. The chairs are made of walnut, partially on the seat and backrest veneered with wa...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Polish, Spruce, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier 1-door display cabinet. Period: 1830-1839 Source: Czechia Material: Walnut, Solid Spruce, Glass Number of shelves: 4 (fixed) Our professional refurbishing team...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period German Biedermeier cherrywood console. Beautiful classic lines and a gorgeous polished finish. A fabulous addition to any home!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing ...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Dining Table / Center Table, Austria, ca 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining- or center table coming from the famous period in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, this gorgeous round antique...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood

Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These high-quality chairs were made out of fine nutwood in Austria in the 19th century and impress with their beautiful "shovel" shaped backrests. Upholstered in a traditional beige Biedermeier fabric...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Nutwood

19th C. Wall Mounted Gray Marble Top Biedermeier Console Table with Drawer
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century., wall mounted Biedermeier console table, with gray marble top, drawer (key retained), and single cabriole support, unmarked. This table is replete with common features ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This stunning pair of Biedermeier trumeau cabinets ware made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century round Biedermeier Sewing Side Table Walnut and Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Sewing/side table Biedermeier, around 1810/20, walnut and walnut root veneered, top star inlaid, one drawer with inner partition, restored condition, shellac polish Dimensions: ...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs circa 1980. Good quality games table and chairs, set comprises of 2 armchairs and a games table.  Ta...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Josef Danhauser, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Walnut Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Seat heig...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

c1825 Biedermeir Hand Woven Glass Beaded Chandelier - Original Unelectrified
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1825 Biedermeir Chandelier. 3 lights, original unelectrified state. Featuring glass beaded art work on this chandelier. This type of fixture was presented for use on special ocassio...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Art Glass

19th Century round Biedermeier Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Saloon table, Biedermeier, around 1820/30 walnut veneered, top with star veneer and central decorative inlay, columnar leg with 3-pass foot, paw feet, restored condition, shellac po...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood

Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery. Source: Sweden Period: 1820-1829 Material: Birch Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32″ New upholstery. Revived polish. Our profession...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Half Cabinet from 1820, Germany Standing on four legs with plates cabinet, made of massive ash wood with harmonious graining. The plates and the upper edge are ebonized....
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840. Obacie is undergoing renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 169 cm width 106 cm depth 59 cm
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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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