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
Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front legs, nice warm patina, plentiful carved back and removable sits.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,020 Sale Price / set
46% Off
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
Category
1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Console Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier cherry console side table was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refine...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
This exquisite original secretary desk, crafted in fine ash veneer, is a true testament to timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship. Its ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
$7,543 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The chair was made of solid cherry and was hand polished.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$2,592 Sale Price
21% Off
19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Tyrol 1860s Wardrobe Cupboard Biedermeier in Solid Wood Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian 1860s wardrobe cabinet all original, in solid wood with dresser, restored polished to wax
Useful charming wardrobe full of shelves and drawers
Measures cm: H 195, W 115, D 52.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fir
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment
to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
$3,500
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophi...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The side table is made of cherrywood veneer on a pinewood body, the table legs are solid cherrywood. A wonderful timeless design, dates back to the time of Biedermeier, circa 1820. T...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Cherry
$2,180 Sale Price
33% Off
Biedermeier Birch Sofa Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biederemier birch drop leaf sofa table, circa 1835. With a rectangular birch top with two drop leaves, a drawer in the frieze, an ebonized pedestal and four down swept feet. The birc...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine, Lacquer
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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer with walnut & walnut root wood. The desk is very well suited to be placed in the middl...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
$9,016 Sale Price
22% Off
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs Nutwood c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of armchairs
Baden around 1825
Solid walnut, end scrolled armrests and rounded front frames, newly upholstered and covered, shellac polish
Reference: Rainer Haaff; Bieder...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,141 / set
Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
A perfect example of the wealthy, elegant Biedermeier period, this impressive, secretary is veneered in flame mahogany and birch intarsia, with bone escutcheons, secret compartments,...
Category
1810s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
$2,357 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful and practical Biedermeier chest of drawers made of solid cherry wood. The furniture has three drawers A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in very good quality. The dimens...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
$5,563 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is a superb example of top-quality Viennese craftsmanship from circa 1825. Representing the essence of early 19th-century Austrian des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Dresser, Ash Wood - Bohemia circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very unusual, extravagant 19th century ash wood commode from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This extraordinary handcrafted late Biede...
Category
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Three Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood from the period in Austria around...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard circa 1840.
We are pleased to offer this stunning piece of mid 19th century craftsmanship found on our travels around Scandinavia.
L...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Antique secretary, Scandinavia, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the end of the 19th century, Scandinavia.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 111 cm / width 103 cm / ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table was made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedemeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier nutwood Trumeau Commode from the early period in Austria around 1825. A perfect sized piece of antique Biedermeier fur...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chair, South Germany 1820.
This beautiful Biedermeier chairs is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer. The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. Thi...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Viennese Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1825 — Museum-Quality Masterpiece
We are pleased to present this elegant and truly exceptional early Biedermeier sofa, handcrafted in Vien...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Walnut Console Table, Antique End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, freestanding antique German Biedermeier console table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The top of the small end, side ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from Southern Germany about 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid wood. Base on four solid legs with veneered frame...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Outdoor Iron Greek Woman Statuary
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron large classic Greek woman holding urn on shoulder (19/20th Cent) (Please note this piece has been outdoors and has since become brown and gray coloring)
Conditi...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Stunning early wall mirror, original gilding, 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. bevelled towards the back, on the back...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive 19th century Biedermeier nutwood trumeau commode from the period circa 1840 in Austria. Veneered with extraordinary selected nutwood, this r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Roots Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1840/50.
Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut veneer and ebonized trimmed bookcase with demilune 3 drawer commode base and upper section with 2 doors and 4 small drawers.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Antique Marble Fireplace Surround in Port D'Oro
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unique and very high quality Biedermeier antique fireplace surround in Italian Porto d'or marble is one of a kind and bespoke. The marble is q...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite reverse glass painting from the early 19th century features Saint Anne, a revered figure in Christian tradition, known as the mother of the Virgin Mary and patron sain...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Located in Queens, 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
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Biedermeier Beaded Bag with Oriental Scene – Handcrafted 19th Century Needlework
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare Biedermeier beaded bag from the 19th century is a fine example of early European beadwork, both decorative and rich in storytelling detail. The round bag features an elabor...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Large Antique Meissen Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large antique Meissen lidded tureen in hand-painted porcelain.
Military scenes and putti with cornucopia.
Museum quality, mid-19th century.
Measures: ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Austrian Cabinet Portrait Porcelain Plate Constance of Austria
Located in Boca Raton, FL
29 th c Antque Austrian cabinet portrait porcelain plate, handpainted, inscribed Constance as for Constanc of Austria, Queen of Poland and Duchess of Lithuania. Historical memorabili...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$188 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant round Biedermeier table was crafted in Austria around 1830 and is a fine example of the sophistication and timeless elegance that defines early 19th-century Viennese des...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Biedermeier style upholstered arm chair with marquetry inlay on cresting rail and apron. The chair upholstered in a neutral woven fabric with geometric motif having double welting co...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,850 / item
Chest of Drawers, Brandenburg/Berlin, 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful four-drawer chest of drawers from Berlin/Brandenburg. Floral fruitwood inlays and full fluted columns at the front as well as a dynamic and symmetrical veneer pattern.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Austrian Mahogany Maple Inlaid Biedermeier Secretary Chest Cabinet 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian flame mahogany & bird's eye maple Biedermeier secretary cabinet, circa 1850.
The secretary cabinet is made of the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
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 Biedermeier Antique Cupboard Wardrobe Solid Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Viennese, mid-19th century, Biedermeier elegant cupboard wardrobe in walnut, polished to wax
The cabinet has a beautiful patina. Can be used in the environment important.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fir
Antique sofa in Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa. An antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A couch with a classic stile outline, upholstered with an elegant fabric on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, c. 1825
We are proud to present a truly rare and exceptionally beautiful Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vien...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century, Biedermeier Ash Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from ash wood. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful veneer pattern, the base and geison is ebonized. The mirro...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
$2,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Cabinets, Walnut and Ebonized Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of Austrian Biedermeier cabinets, likely Viennese and dating to circa 1840, embodies the elegance and restraint of the period. Crafted from warm-toned walnut, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered on beech and oak in mirror image. Solid walnut, curved square legs. Two ebonized, c...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Biedermeier Table with Lyre Décor, Walnut Veneer, Germany circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier work table with lyre-shaped frame and four drawers. The table is veneered in walnut and hand polished.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Buffet, Cherrywood Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers or buffet from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This beautiful three drawer commode impresses with its thick ch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Chip Carving Picture Frame Antique Folk Art, Print of Louis XV. France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Sweden with a print of King Louis the XV. from France. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sw...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
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.