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
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
19th Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier bedside table in walnut veneer on softwood from Germany. There is a drawer at the top and a door at the bottom. The piece of ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Early 19th Century Oil Painting French Family Portrait
Located in 263-0031, JP
The term “Biedermeier” was first wielded as mildly disparaging designation for the bourgeois domesticity, so idealized by German society in the post-Napoleonic era prior to the 1848 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Biedermeier Small Cabinet, Walnut, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier nightstand or small half cabinet from south Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered and solid. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Two drawers, one door, brass buttons,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table,
1820-1825, South Germany
Cherry wood
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central Europe b...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item # 312SBP08Q
A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820.
Walnut veneered. Ebony inlays. Brass button. Inside with complete original sewing equipmen...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birch Wood, Sweden 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of furniture that effortlessly blends elegance and functionality - the Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birc...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. 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
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straightlined Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet in cherry wood veneer from southern Germany around 1820.
* Blonde book-matched cherry wood veneered on softwood.
* Th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Walnut and maple veneered on hardwood.
Original old Ink painting on maple (Winged Cupid with chalice and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Paint
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
in mahogany wood and inlaid in various wood essences with Dutch flora and fauna motifs
h 75 x 116 cm
good original condition
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
A small showcase, France, circa 1910. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small showcase, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after professional renovation in our workshop. The display case has a mirror and the interior is upholstered with new fabr...
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1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Cathedral Mantel Clock by Delaunay Chauvau 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gothic style Biedermeier Pendulum bronze Cathedral Clock with black patina and gilded brass decorated with Gothic arches and an harp player.
This piece is entirely sculpted, heavily gilded bronze, white white enamel dial with roman numerals.
A 1830 model with stepped base on four round spherical feet with architectural construction, pendulum clock movement...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful narrow/not so large Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1830. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer. The chest of drawers comes from...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Antique center table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1870, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Made of mahogany wood
Dimensions: height 58 cm / width 120...
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1870s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers.
The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinrtmarker and a craftsman lacque...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase with a two-door base and a two-door top with glazed doors with rhomboid strutting. The cabinet ist veneered in cherry and stands on square feet with ebonised det...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Glass
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry End Table Nightstand Pillar Cabinet 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier pillar cabinet or stand. Made of cherry featuring upper gallery with wavecrest design over one drawer and cabinet, supported by tapered legs. Circa mid t...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Burl Wood Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Boho side table. A chic Burl wood construction done in the manner of Biedermeier. Perfect as a side table or even a petite coffee table. You decide! Acquired from ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Round Table in Flame Birch, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier round table was made in Germany around 1830. It is supported on a beautifully sculpted leg with ebonized detail. The piece is veneered with beautiful flame birch. It...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Gueridon on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small gueridon on castors with blackened volute legs and a tripod base. An octagonal, smooth column rises above it, supporting the round table top with a dark frame. The table has be...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Thonet Michael Vienna Pair Of Biedermeier Style Benches In Wood And Velvet
By Thonet
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Rare an...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary,
Germany, Ca.1820
Walnut
Original secretary veneered in walnut, impressive veneer pattern, stepped pedestal, gable, underneath drawer with push bu...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire.
This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope. Circa 1860
The Drawers and Fall Having Wonderful Matched Flame Mahogany Veneers.
Th...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Late 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Chic Burl wood urns with a Biedermeier motif. Monumental in size and drama. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired fro...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of solid cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 opening doors at the bottom. A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
Display cabinet, France, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display cabinet, France, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 167 cm width 77 cm depth 45 cm
Category
1890s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Bavarian KUMPF Wooden Wall Vase, Traditional Folk Art 1970s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully hand decorated 'Kumpf', which origins date back to the 1st to 2nd century a.d., Germany or Tyrol, Austria.
The farmers or craftsmen would store their sharpening stone in ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Nightstand, Mahogany, Brass, Marble, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier / french Restoration period Nightstand, or small furniture from France circa 1820.
Mahogany veneered and solid. Conical square legs with two brass rings per le...
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1820s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Karelian Birch Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
An extraordinary early 19th Century Neoclassical style Karelian birch secretary. This wonderful cabinet features four ebonized columns supporting giltwood caryatids, two gothic arched cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Biedermeier Dressing Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, very elegant and fine neoclassical Biedermeier dressing table or Pondreuse, from southern Germany around 1830
Walnut veneered on softwood and walnut solid wood. Mirror can be r...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of early 19th Century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Birch Secretary Bureau from Germany, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich birch and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary.
Refer to close up photos to appreciate the stunning grain pattern of the flame birch veneer.
Multi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères
Rhineland around 1830
Cherrywood, gondola shape
frames with floral carvings
Upholstered backrest
shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height 93 cm
width 63 cm
D...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch Round
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Vitrine, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful cherrywood vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier period). The construction is made of solid cherrywood. The piece features 3 practic...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Console Table, Two Drawers, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine, early Biedermeier / Empire Console table from Southern Germany around 1820.
Blonde cherry wood veneered on softwood and cherry solid wood, partly ebonized. Two thick round ebon...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Commode in Walnut Veneer with Full Columns and Brass Fittings from Austria circa 1830
Walnut veneered and solid. Two ebonized full columns.
Top drawer straight, bot...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY 18th Century
plated in fruit wood with inlays representing gallant scenes and floral motifs.
Wavy box with three drawers, showing factory interior with d...
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18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
1820s Biedermeier Brass Mounted Carelian Birch and Marquetry Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Karelian Birch And Satinwood Marquetry Center Table, Baltic Countries, Probably Russian, Second Quarter 19th Century. 44"in diameter. ...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Origin: Northern Europe
W...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary,
Germany, 1820
This fine Biedermeier secretary made of mahogany is a real gem for every lover of antique furniture. With a height of 194 cm, a width of 106 cm and a length of 52 cm, it offers plenty of storage space with its five spacious drawers. The elegant mahogany finish and conical shape make it a real eye-catcher in any room. This 1820 original is free standing and in excellent condition. Carefully restored and hand-polished with shellac. A real highlight for anyone looking for antique furniture.Frame dimensions at top 95 cm, bottom 103 cm.The attachment with gable, underneath a hidden compartment, is opened with a compression spring. Very nice cabinet with 10 drawers...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED BIRCH ARCHITECTURAL CHEST OF DRAWERS
Cica early-to-mid 19th century
Item # 310EDO04Q
A lovely Biedermeier commode with ...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif.
...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers
Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825
Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers,
the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of two chairs comes from Germany from the Biedermeier period - 19th Century. The chairs are made of walnut wood. The set is after complete renovation. All wooden elements ha...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular casket with slightly beveled lid and filling-shaped veneer pattern made of walnut. The casket stands on small brass feet. Inside it is m...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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