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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
Center End Side Table 3 Tier by BAKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Center End Side Occasio...
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1980s Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Swedish Biedermeier Black Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier hardwood chair. This skillfully executed chair has all the right curves, edge scalloping, polished veneers, ebonized accents and a handsome new...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers. Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee. Item features a beautiful wood grain, cane seat, quality Italian craftsmanship, great style and form...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

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

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)
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1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier or Empire Piano Lars P. Cornwall
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany veneer, partial solid mahogany wood As an instrument made in Stockholm, it is already a rarity, since the capital or region was for Tafelklaviere Stuttgart. There they were mainly found in middle-class households. At the corners rounded body, mostly veneered and inlaid. It is in an age-related optical state. The mechanics are in working order, but should be checked by the piano...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped architectural top, inlaid fans to the inner edge. Ideal size for multi rooms such ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Mirror

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Viennese Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large walnut Biedermeier console is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century 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 Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) 19th century Biedermeier childrens portrait
Located in Münster, DE
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) Portrait of a child signed and dated center left, Riss 1829, oil on canvas, partly retouched, stretcher renewed, framed Dimensions: height 62 cm - width 50,5 cm François Nicholas Riss (1804 Moscow-1886 ibid) Born in Russia, he studied painting in Paris under Baron Antoine-Jean Gros. During his stay in France he mostly created portraits, including the famous portrait of the discoverer of Canada, Jean Cartier...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant tall Biedermeier trumeau tall chest was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

19th century biedermeier side table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier side table in very good original condition.
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1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Side Table with trefoil Base, Mahogany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small side table on a trefoil base with volute-shaped legs and carved leaf decorations in the lower section. Above it rises the smooth central column and the round table top with smo...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs-Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier Demi Lune console Large Demi Lune console, Biedermeier c. 1830, mahogany veneered, top with deep frame supported by three fully plastic col...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The woodwork of this artistically low type of Biedermeier chair is wonderfully cut. The basic color is oxblood red. On top of this layer flower and leaf motifs have been painted in t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier Single Drawer Console
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier single drawer console with tapered legs. Nice scale and height. Could be used as a pier table or huntboard.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) headboard (only) king size with slighly shaped arch walnut top frame over a gold cut velvet floral design upholstered panel with nail head trim
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Table, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 76 cm diameter 56 cm
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee
Located in Houston, TX
The Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee is a splendid representation of the classic Biedermeier style, which emerged during the early 19th century in Central Europe. This e...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier oval writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. The table is attributed to the most prolific Viennese cabinet maker during the Biedermei...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Swedish Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Skandinavian secretary with beautiful and functional secretary desk made of solid pine wood. The contrasting center of the secretary is made of walnut with a wonderful grain. The co...
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1830s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Pine, Wood

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

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

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Yellow Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish, new upholstery. dimensions: height 87 cm seat height ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th century biedermeier bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier bookcase in very good original condition.
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1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna c. 1825. The secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craft...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Solid Oak, Walnut Veneer, Fabric Stable construction in ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840-1849 Material: Oak, Walnut, Fabric Sofa dimensions: Height: 92 cm (36.2 in) Width: 13...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in Measures: 19" x 20".
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection Worn Caucasian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Caucasian rug. 16'' x 16''
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Single Birchwood Pedestal - Antique Podium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

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

Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely rare and one of a kind custom made Plaque represents the History of Jewish People and their acceptance in society and freemasonry through out the world. The Plaque had been hand crafted and designed by August Klein- Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of the Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. The Revolution of 1848 in the Austrian Empire seen by many Jewish intellectuals as a welcome opportunity to agitate for the emancipation of their community. Generally the social evolution of the Jewish community, the growing number of Jews who wanted to become Masons,their cultural integration, and the progress of the process that would soon lead to their legal emancipation all worked in favor of this change in attitude. In Austria it all started in 1742, only 25 years after the founding of the Grand Lodge of London and Winchester, the Lodge "Aux Trois Canons” was consecrated in Vienna by a Lodge from Breslau. It was, however, closed only six months later by order of “Empress” Maria Theresa I. Her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen, (later the German Emperor Franz I...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green line...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Table, France, mid-18th century of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, mid-18th century of the twentieth century. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 78 cm width 51 cm depth 36 cm
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Baize

Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Birch Revived polish. Preserved unseated original upholstery. Pr...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Important chests in maple with burl veneer and ebonized details. Extraordinarily crafted Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryati...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherrywood, Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original Biedermeier Bergere chairs in cherry wood from Austria around 1830. Cherry veneer and solid, hand-polished with shellac (french polished). Solid cherry sto...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Softwood

Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut Solid wood and veneer from Austria circa 1825. Solid walnut body with slanted edges. Ebonized cornice and skirting board. 3 glass wr...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated propo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE 1880 SWEDiSH BIEDERMEIER WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880 Walnut Swedish Biedermier dressing table stool Please note the delivery fee ...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample storage as well. An exceptional piece!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful side table/sewing table South German around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful side table/sewing table South German around 1860 Solid wood partially ebonized. Foldable cover plate in root veneer. Interior with numerous intermediate compartments. Lock...
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch Classic and simple Biedermeier wall mirror, framed in solid wood, flamed birch. Southern Germany around 1860/1870
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Birch

England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Double desk solid mahogany England circa 1880 Partner Desk Features: Body and tabletop solid mahogany, drawers softwood inside High quality All drawers dovetailed Original han...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Oak, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construc...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Biedermeier Top Showcase or Vitrine, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Vitrine or Top Showcase, display case or two-part bookcase in cherry veneer from south Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Upper pa...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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