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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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Studio Craft Tropical Olive Wood Pedestal Table by Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Pedestal table custom made by studio artist Gregg Lipton of Cumberland Maine circa 1989. From the estate of Lipton's parents. American Modern in...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Olive

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

Early 19th Century Game Table, South German, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique game table dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier period. It comes from Southern Germany. The game table has a beautiful walnut root veneer on top and apron. ...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Decorative Oil Painting According to the 19th Century Style
Located in Berlin, DE
A dreamlike masterpiece inspired by the old masters of the Romantic period. Finely embraced in a magnificent silver plated wooden frame with numerous rocaille applications. Oil on ca...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An impressive cabinet from the early Biedermeier period circa 1810, the cabinet was built with a spruce body covered with flamed birch veneer. The flamed birch, the protruding door i...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinet, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing 19th century cherrywood cabinet, handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1825. The clean, straight shaped body made of spruce shows a fantastic fine ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
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

Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black leather top.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Birch

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 98 x 54 cm Description: Small and fine Biedermeier ches...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

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

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

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Walnut

Biedermeier Early 19th Century Nuremberg 13 Lot Silver Spoon Set of 6 in Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 19th C. 1820s Nuremberg, Germany set of six spoons, in a old case (not original, but looks great for the Spoons). All spoons are Hallmarked silver ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous pair of Biedermeier style ebonized birch armchairs exemplifies the elegance and timeless sophistication of early 19th-century European design. Crafted with precision, t...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

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

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort. Fully Restored but would need to be reupholstered as a few of the springs have come loose. Could possib...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Pier Mirror
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered pier mirror with cornice above a paneled and arched entablature. The entablature is supported by mahogany half columns which flank a looking glass above an architectural plinth...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

French Biedermeier Mahogany Carved Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian mahogany early 19th century Empire table or console. This antique Swedish Biedermeier piece has a drawer with its original wor...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak

Hickory White China Cabinet Biedermeier Genesis Collection
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 High-Quality American-Made Hickory White...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Glass

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

19th Century antique Historical Ladies Desk english Mahogany 1860-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid conifers. High knee pocket on the front with finely worked drawers, slightly protruding top plate, on high and fine-edged ball-shaped columns. Finally perforated ga...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Biedermeier glazed elm display cabinets circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this pair of Swedish biedermeier period vitrines, which offer many possibilities for the hom...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Elm

Pair of French Biedermeier Armchairs Mahogany c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish Height: 85.5 cm, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Dining Set, Round Table, 4 Chairs, Fully Restored, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful dining set was made in Austria in 19th Century. It consists of 4 chairs and round table. It is made of mahogany wood and the chairs backrests are veneered with mahogan...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Italian Neoclassical French Empire Grey & Gold Painted Wooden Column Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical / French Empire Style Grey & Gold Painted Floral Drape Carved Wood Column Pedestal (painted finish appears to ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer c...
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1830s English Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine

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

Early 20th Hanging Console with Drawer and Ebonized Details
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Hanging Console with Drawer and Ebonized Details The piece needs a restoration to match the color and refinish the marks, we will do it before to be shipped.
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half of 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and half columns at the corners. The front drawer protrudes slightly and rests on the capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in wa...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830 A remarkable and beautifully restored wall mirror from the esteemed Biedermeier period, originating from Vienna a...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

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 Late Biedermeier Cherrywood Sideboard from Switzerland
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sideboard originates from Switzerland in the late Biedermeier period around 1850 (transition to historicism). The furniture was made of solid cherrywood. The backside is made of ...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Spruce, Cherry

Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier cherry wood corner cabinet is a classic example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining elegance with functional design. Crafted in warm cherry wood with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century Swedish Card Table Mahogany Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Swedish Card Table in Mahogany Wood, 19th Century. This card flip top game table has strong brass hardware.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash

Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural pair of Biedermeier arm chairs were realized in Austria circa 1880. Realized in a stunning burled elm- showcasing the sumptuous natural grain of the wood-...
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1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Elm

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry One-Door Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small early Biedermeier one-door half cabinet with one drawer and one door. In very good hand polished restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Spruce

Unknown, Folksy Scenery with Cattles, Goats and Farmer's Wifes, Ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Oil painting folksy scenery with cattles, goats and farmer's wifes, ca. 1900s A colorful antique oil painting depicting a bavarian farmers family with their cattles and goats. The scene is located beside an mountain lake in the alpine landscape. Oil on canvas late 19th century. Framed with wooden richly handcarved Black Forest frame. Paint partly with craquelure and peeled off (see detail pictures). A great addition to every folksy wall decor. Alpine oil painting...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

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

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Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid walnut. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition. The surface is semi-glossy ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier with 5 drawers in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820. Gorgeous, continuous and book-matched cherry veneer on softwood and cherry ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautifully proportioned Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Austria around 1825 and is a timeless example of early 19th-century design. Made entirely of solid cherrywoo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Carvings, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing mid 19th century chest of drawers from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria around 1850. This great old restored three drawer commode (we have additionally carefully c...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

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

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack beige and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of hunter and wife with pewter cover (Estate of Robert Ripley)
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An elegant Biedermeier chess table from circa 1830, featuring a finely inlaid marquetry top with a central chessboard surrounded by intricate geometric and ornamental patterns. The o...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Birch, Walnut, Pine

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, by Josef Danhauser, Cherry Wood, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria (Vienna) from the early 19th century. It was made in the manufactory of Josef Danhauser. The construction of the sofa is made of spru...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, handcarved, Austria circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Noble 19th century gilt wall mirror from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. This beautiful antique wall mirror was elaborately handcarved around 1850 and impresses with its d...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

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

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Walnut

Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian Biedermeier style wooden coffee table 20th century
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Secession Walnut Dresser Nut from 1900
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a beautiful timeless Biedermeier showcasefrom Vienna, Austria from 1900. (Biedermeier was a style in the art , literature , music and interior design which developed in ...
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1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840. Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm Description: Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth. The ...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned, neoclassical Biedermeier Chiffonier, Dresser, high chest or weekly cabinet from South Germany around 1830. Blonde Cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand-p...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

1 pair of antique chairs Biedermeier around 1820 cherry wood dark blue fab
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Classic Biedermeier shapes ✓ High-quality wood and fabric selection ✓ Elegant and stylish Dimensions: W: 49cm H: 87cm D: 43cm Seat height: 50cm Article: Antique chairs Item no.:...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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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