Biedermeier Serving 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
Original 19th Century antique Biedermeier Sewing Table Lyra Legs Cherrywood
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier work and sewing table
Cherry veneered 2 drawers. A pair of lyre feet on curly braces.
Plate have old wormholes but its not active.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Serving Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Étagère Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare furniture which is perfect for presenting collectibles like porcelain.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Serving Tables
Materials
Walnut
Original Biedermeier Sewing Table Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box column on saber-4 legs. Four-sided table...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Serving Tables
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Mahogany
Fancy Biedermeier Sewing Table / Side Table circa 1850 Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Biedermeier sewing table / side table circa 1850 walnut
Solid walnut body. Beautiful walnut mirror veneer. Frame case on four long, turned legs connected by a central bar. H...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique lyre side table/sewing table, root veneer, around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique lyre side table/sewing table, root veneer, around 1830
Solid wood with root veneer. Unusual shape with lyre legs connected with 2 cent...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Serving Tables
Materials
Wood
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This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date.
Crafted from the best flame mahogany, note the wonderful grain to the wood and the beautifully inlaid decoration with musical trophies within scrolling foliage and kingwood crossbanding.
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In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
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Height 84 x Width 89 x Depth 55
Dimensions in inches:
Height 33.1 x Width 35.0 x Depth 21.7
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Biedermeier serving tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier serving tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cherry and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier serving tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 serving tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,252 and tops out at $3,560 while the average work can sell for $2,588.