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
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library cabinets are enh...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine:
Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, lifting her right leg slightly forward with her foot extended downward, leaning her head to the righ...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Ebony, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very beautiful set of six original early 19th century Biedermeier chairs from Southern Germany. Beautiful blonde cherry solid wood with ebonized back decoration.
Inlaid with ebony tr...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Ebony
Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bedside tables from the beginning of the 20th century with a stone top.
Dimensions: height 73 cm / width 42 cm / depth 27 cm
Category
1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Biedermeier Leather Office, Side or Dining Armchairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 32.5" / W 23.3" / D 24.8" / Seat depth 21"/ Height from floor to seat: 20" Back height: 14.4“
An exceptional set of four Vintage French Biedermeier Directoire Style Si...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut trumeau chest is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Library / Cabinet vitrine in antique Biedermeier Style mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pyramid mahogany on solid conifers, also back wall. On stepped frame base, high-corpuscular body. The front has two triple-sectioned, door-glazed, casted doors, the panels are handcr...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art. Made from precious mahogany wood, it features b...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Traditional Old Country Friday Night Shabbos Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Old Country sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Elgin Silversmith Co., Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Each: Bellied socket on baluster shaft; domed foot with three embossed scr...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the Biedermeier period, ca. 1825. The chair is made of solid cherry wood. The chair is reupholstered and covered with new Biedermeier fabric...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, around 1870. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, imported from Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Linen Cabinet with one door, polished walnut with inlays, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Single-door cabinet on turned legs with smooth doors and rounded corners. The cabinet is veneered in walnut and features elegant thread inlays a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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: ...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W
European Mid 19th Century in Original Finish. Inlay and Banded with Satin Wood side opening keyed doors / compartments with ...
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1850s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Nightstand or Pillar Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier walnut veneer bedside table or column cabinet from Germany. All around with very nice walnut veneer and a beautiful veneer picture. The opening handles are made...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Half Cabinet from 1820, Germany
Standing on four legs with plates cabinet, made of massive ash wood with harmonious graining. The plates and the upper edge are ebonized....
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated p...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Etagère with hinged Lid, Walnut, Germany, polished, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookshelf with three shelves and a lockable hinged compartment. The étagère is veneered with walnut and stands on slightly curved feet.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Black Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier hardwood chair. This skillfully executed chair has all the right curves, edge scalloping, polished veneers, ebonized accents and a handsome new...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840.
Elegant piece of Scandinavian biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts.
Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality.
A chest o...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1990's National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cab...
Category
1990s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Secretaire in Ashwood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Spacious secretary featuring a two-door cabinet top and a three-tier chest of drawers base. The secretary is veneered with ash and meticulously hand-polis...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Style Walnut Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet.
Veyr light weight. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 75" tall.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
Laura Ashley Table Lamp Porcelain Wool Salmon Pink 1970's UK
By Laura Ashley
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This amazing table lamp by Laura Ashley is a truly unique piece to have in your home. The British fashion, interior design and fabric product has been around since the 1920s, hailing...
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1970s British Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wool
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....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Semainiere with Marble Top, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
High chest of drawers or semainiere with seven large drawers and a concealed drawer under the marble top. The chest of drawers stands on carved lion paws and is accentuated by smooth...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Corner Cabinet in Fir Wood, Italy 1810
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Corner Furniture in Fir
Measures: H. 80 cm - Side 49 cm - Front width 73 cm
Antique corner unit in fir wood, with one door with frame...
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1810s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fir
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in mahogany with light thread inlays on the front. The dresser features a triangular pediment with dentil frieze and is flanked on the sides by ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherrywood commode with ebonized details. This piece has a very fine finish, clean lines and high-quality construction. Superb!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century round Biedermeier Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Saloon table, Biedermeier, around 1820/30
walnut veneered, top with star veneer and central decorative inlay, columnar leg with 3-pass foot, paw feet, restored condition, shellac po...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body.
At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet. Each have rounded rectangular backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...
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1830s Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Biedermeier Small Cherry Bench Seat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare bench with small practical size from the Biedermeier period. The bench is made of cherry wood, partly veneered and partly solid. The bench has been reupholstered and re-covered with Biedermeier fabric...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Round Salon Walnut Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Round Biedermeier salon table from the Biedermeier period around 1820. The table is made of walnut / walnut veneer on spruce wood. The table top can be turned off without tools using...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Featuring a gorgeous wood grain, a beautiful finish and 3 drawers for storage. Fabulous!!
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria circa 1820
Mahogany solid wood. Birch root wood (round arch). Dyed thuja roots wood.
Very good patinated cond...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch, Mahogany
Biedermeier Style 5-Panel Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Screen with Silk Curtains
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Biedermeier style 5-panel parcel ebonized mahogany with champagne color silk curtains and brass grille x panels, unmarked.
This divider allows for partial privacy and the...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Bidermeier sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1850.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: height...
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1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century.
11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
A very fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood Birch and inlayed center table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satin wood and Birch inlayed center hall table . French polished and ready to place .
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Polish, Spruce, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier 1-door display cabinet.
Period: 1830-1839
Source: Czechia
Material: Walnut, Solid Spruce, Glass
Number of shelves: 4 (fixed)
Our professional refurbishing team...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
Walnut Biedermeier Oval Side Table Sewing Table circa 1825 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage side table or sewing table oval like from maple and walnut circa 1825 Vienna.
An elegant authentic Biedermeier side table or se...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome south German 19th century burl walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain and beautiful finish. A gorgeous classic!!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Set of Eight Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs by Burton-Ching
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of eight beautifully proportioned mahogany dining chairs in the Biedermeier style made by Burton-Ching. The chairs have graceful sloping outward legs, a backrest of carved intert...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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