Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Fir
Biedermeier Secretary, Maple Veneer, Ink on Wood Decor, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood veneer on the inside. When opening the main s...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects drawing table and chest of drawers into one.
This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handcrafted in the 19t...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Walnut, Germany, 19th Century, Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elevate your workspace with this stunning secretary desk, a remarkable piece of furniture hailing from Germany, crafted in the first half of the 19th century. Made from pine wood and...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm, Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak wood, veneered with mahogany veneer. When opening the main section the doors transf...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality brass banding inset into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console or sofa table, desk, vanity, ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk circa 1870.
Superb quality Scandinavian birch and elm writing desk with drawers.
This piece features birch sides and top ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch, Elm
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date.
The top section with a...
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1840s Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany. Note the concave curve of the upper cabinet door and beautiful mahogany grain pat...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Mahogany
20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Clas...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Bie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Pearwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biedermeie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Pearwood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier single drawer table was made during the early Viennese Biedermeier period, circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticat...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
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...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry, Walnut
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table,
Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Leather, Maple
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut desk from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and blond patina. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century, this Biedermeier wa...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a several small compartments, with parcel gilt and ebonized detail, with applied lions'...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Birch
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Ash veneer, lacquer
Period: 1830-1839
Unique pieces.
Height from f...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal base joined by a rod stretcher beneath a sh...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a scalloped top supported by "U" shaped pedestal sides connec...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash, Fruitwood
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with drawers from the 19th century. This antique desk from Sweden, with it's beautiful birch wood grain veneer and decorative inlays, houses...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Pair of Austrian veneered columns with lion's paw Biedermeier circa1840s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Austrian columns veneered in blond mahogany and ebonized wood and decorated with lion's paw. Black marble top.
Biedermeier Era circa 1840.
Origin Austria.
Dimensions...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Belgian Black Marble
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cylinder bureau from the southern German Biedermeier period circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 125 x 101 x 55 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture standing on pointed legs wit...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut davenport table with bronze trim on pedestal base sides connected with a stretcher.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Writing desk, Austria - Vienna, Shellac
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria (Vienna) from the 19th century. It is made of spruce plywood veneered with ash and has undergone careful restoration. During ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820)
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820)
Description:
This exquisite standing secretary, crafted from solid oak and embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of th...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Spruce, Maple Veneer, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier writing desk comes from Austria from the early 19th century. It is made of spruce wood veneered with maple and impresses with its simplicity and elegance. Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Spruce
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Maple
Source: Austria
Period: 1830-1839.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1830-1839.
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Secretaire Abattant Biedermaier Style Leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Important secretary to show off in your living room or bedroom, very good size and in very good condition, it only has one defect on the cover that has a small burn about 5 cm long
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Early 2000s Argentine Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier table - Writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Period: 1840-1849.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular top with a tooled black leather writing surface above four frieze drawers, two to eac...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Very good condition, after renovation in our workshop.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 113 cm width 119 cm depth 63 cm
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writ...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Biedermeier secretary from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 104 cm width 101 cm depth 57 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Biedermeier bureau from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional Biedermeier bureau from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 111 cm width 122 cm depth ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Desk with extension - secretary desk from the end of the 19th century, Northern
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Dimensions: height 149 cm / width 104 cm / depth 72 cm
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Table, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
The table dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the table is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnu...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. It was made in Germany around 1830s. The piece is veneered with walnut wood with an extraordinary black oak and mapl...
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular table top with one drawers, cut-out frame for legroom and square legs tapering downward...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected by a smooth stretcher. Its rectangular tabletop includes a wide drawer fitted with...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Parti...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Walnut bureau, France, ca. 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Walnut bureau, France, ca. 1860.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 130 cm width 120 cm depth 65 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Biedermeier. 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 desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,380 and tops out at $39,000 while the average work can sell for $6,500.