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
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
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 round Biedermeier Sewing Side Table Walnut and Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Sewing/side table
Biedermeier, around 1810/20, walnut and walnut root veneered, top star inlaid,
one drawer with inner partition, restored condition, shellac polish
Dimensions: ...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Three chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The chairs are in very good condition, the seats and backrests are covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: ...
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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Zoological Original Lithograph Featuring a Monkey from 1831-35
Located in Hamburg, DE
Transport yourself to the Biedermeier era with this exquisite and rare original lithograph from the book "Neue Bildergalerie der Jugend." Published between 1831 and 1835 by Carl Hell...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century Chair in the Old Biedermeier Style Maple Root Veneer on Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Conical squares. Straight frame. Exceptional arched backrest. Connected by a curved middle bridge. Seat surface, classic padded. High-quality ...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech, Maple
Vintage French Provincial Walnut Nightstands, 1920, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door. Loire Vall...
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary, Birchwood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary,
Germany, 1820
Birchwood
Antique Biedermeier secretary made of birch wood, handmad...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier sewing or side table in cherry wood from South Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Drawer with original sewing equipment.
Elegant, cur...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Black Wood and Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful green and white velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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. ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Ash Mirror, c. 1830s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror . Wonderful grain in the Ash Wood .
comes with the original distressed mirror .
The ink decoration on this charming mirror is a rare survivor. Whi...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Birch Dining Chairs 2 Arm / 4 Side Mid 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six Mid 20th Century Biedermeier Style Birch Chairs with Brocade Upholstery. Comprising four armchairs, and two side chairs; off-white upholstery with black trim.
Provenance...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
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1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. It was made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. It has un...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. Both chairs are in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. W...
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1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Biedermeier Table, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless sophistication of our exquisite Biedermeier table, where meticulous design meets refined craftsmanship. This captivating piece boasts a round top that effortl...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Carved Daybed With Swan Details C. 1930
Located in Long Island City, NY
French carved daybed with swan details, circa 1930's. Newly upholstered cushions.
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Jewelry Box Casket Nutwood 1820s
Located in Münster, DE
Casket
Biedermeier, around 1830
Walnut veneered, hinged
with interior dividers and small drawers,
restored condition
Shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 30 cm
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Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top & One-Drawer & Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier carved and painted cane chair circa 1800.
A fine example of early austrian biedermeier furniture. Shaped backrest with pierced detailing, main feature being...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
Category
1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Fine Early Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Extraordinary movement to this matchbook walnut veneer graces this finely composed two drawer chest shown with chamfered edges, finishing on tapered straight legs and embellished wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed.
The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our luxurious Biedermeier children's bench, a versatile piece that doubles as an elegant bed for your cherished pets. This rare gem, hailing from the early 19th century B...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Fruitwood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Fruitwood and ebonized Fruitwood armchair. The armchair is raised by four gently curved square legs below the straight front apron...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by four gently curved square leg...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut Marquetry Armoire Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) burl walnut marquetry decorated armoire, the two door case with burlwood marquetry above two drawers, camfered corners and rising on compressed ball f...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs Set of Seven Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 Circa 1820's Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs, executed in birch, having a curved crest continuing to the ebonized and turned back support and rising on outswept legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by t...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique Period German Biedermeier Fruitwood Glazed Door Cabinet Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) Fruitwood German Biedermeier Three Door Glazed Cabinet Rising on Four Ebonized Tapered Legs. The three divided lite glazed doors with p...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
South Germany, 1820-1825
Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 color Fre...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Small Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Demi Lune console table from south Germany around 1830
Blonde solid cherry wood and cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine maple pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese Biedermeier piece from circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Table, c. 1840-1850
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Biedermeier sofa table which can also be used as a desk or occasional table. The table is made of cherry wood veneer over a pine base, it has curving supports connected by a...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers,
South Germany, 1820
Early Biedermeier Chest with three drawers. The chest is made of solid cherrywood. The middle drawer with the dimensions of...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Freestanding Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier freestanding console table made of hand crafted Walnut, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The particularized carved table is suppo...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier side table with drawer from South Germany circa 1825.
Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 77 cm x W 54 cm x...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Large Early Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large early neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror, cherry veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Cherry veneered on soft wood. Concave pilaster strips. Very good condition, patinated.
...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry, Softwood
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany featuring traditional form with fauteuil padded arms and flared ear / wing back with...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console. Made of cherry featuring rectangular form with wavecrest design and two drawers supported by tapered legs. Circa mi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fa...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Cherrywood veneered on softwood. The edges of the doors and the strip between the doors are set in ebony.
Book-matched cherrywood veneer inlay at the bottom front of the doors. Ebonized corner columns and moldings in the cornice and base.
Solid cherry wood square tapered legs. 4 old glass windows...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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