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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 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

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer

Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of six comfortable, original Biedermeier style chairs manufactured in Germany, circa 1820-1840. The chairs are made of walnut, partially on the seat and backrest veneered with wa...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Console Table Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier console, around 1820, cherry veneered, partly boned, tapered legs, restored condition, shellac polish height: 78 cm, width: 91,5 cm, depth: 46,5 cm
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier bench was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style. Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl. Ebonized fruitwood drawer details.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Viennese Column Clock Portal Clock Biedermeier era min flower showcase ar. 1840
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Biedermeier Portal Clock Vienna circa 1840 spring train day movement, lever escapement, Viennese 4/4 hour strike on tone spirals, 1/4 hour strike on half hour, (both working). repet...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Enamel

Center Biedermeier Desk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant Biedermeier desk with drawer, perfect as center table. Beautiful walnut wood, whose grains form a very interesting abstract design on the top. The drawer in the edge around...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period German Biedermeier cherrywood console. Beautiful classic lines and a gorgeous polished finish. A fabulous addition to any home!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture: Restored Mid-Century Maple Dining Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored five-piece dining chair set designed by the iconic Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture. Each chair in this ex...
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1960s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Dining Table / Center Table, Austria, ca 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining- or center table coming from the famous period in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, this gorgeous round antique...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood

Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These high-quality chairs were made out of fine nutwood in Austria in the 19th century and impress with their beautiful "shovel" shaped backrests. Upholstered in a traditional beige Biedermeier fabric...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Early 9th Century Biedermeier Walnut / Bronze Mounted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the world of the early 19th century with our impeccably crafted Biedermeier cabinet, hailing from the Austro-Hungarian, German, or Northern European origins. This exceptio...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French Biedermeier polished satinwood bookcase with ebony accents. This attractive open bookcase, circa 1830 in date, has a stunning pair of ebonized columns wi...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This stunning pair of Biedermeier trumeau cabinets ware made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs circa 1980. Good quality games table and chairs, set comprises of 2 armchairs and a games table.  Ta...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840. Obacie is undergoing renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 169 cm width 106 cm depth 59 cm
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ref...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Josef Danhauser, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Walnut Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Seat heig...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Sewing Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier side table, walnut veneered, 1 hidden drawer with interior partition and fold-out pincushion, restored condition, shellac polish height: 77 cm, width 55,5 cm, depth 39 cm
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

c1825 Biedermeir Hand Woven Glass Beaded Chandelier - Original Unelectrified
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1825 Biedermeir Chandelier. 3 lights, original unelectrified state. Featuring glass beaded art work on this chandelier. This type of fixture was presented for use on special ocassio...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery. Source: Sweden Period: 1820-1829 Material: Birch Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32″ New upholstery. Revived polish. Our profession...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored unique museum Prague Biedermeier sofa Source: Czech Period: 1820-1829 This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed sophistication is the name of the game. Despite original Biedermeier pieces being over 200 years old, the furniture of the movement still feels fresh and modern. According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. It has been re-polished with shellac by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.    This item has removable armrests.
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Cherry, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Burl

19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and very large Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Russian Biedermeier Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers Mirror
Located in Roma, RM
Biedermeier dresser cabinet with mirror - provenance Russia, early 19th century( c. 1820s) Of crescent shape, with white Carrara marble top, three drawers, footless base. Gilt bronze...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee. Item features a beautiful wood grain, cane seat, quality Italian craftsmanship, great style and form...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

19th Century Biedermeier Folding Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Folding console table Biedermeier around 1820/25 Mahogany veneered, top swivels and opens, rounded edges, restored condition, shellac hand polish Dimensions: Height 78 cm - Wi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 164 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Furniture with a high-gloss polish finish. Wood: mahogany dimensions hei...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermei...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Hand-Painted Engravings of Wiesbaden after Jan Simon Voddiggel, 1852
Located in Savannah, GA
Jan Simon Voddiggel (Amsterdam, 1820-1862) A collection of six steel engravings depicting the enchanting scenes of Weisbaden, Germany, as envisioned by the Dutch artist Jan Simon Vo...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Biedermeier 19th Century Tall Walnut Mirror with Carved Giltwood Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tall pier mirror from the 19th century, with carved giltwood foliage, slender columns and frieze of palmette motifs. This Austrian Biedermeier p...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Pink Glass and Brass Lantern, Austria cca. 1850s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking and extremally decorative Antique Pink Glass Lantern, with brass decorative elements. The glass it self has...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Side Table with trefoil Base, Mahogany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small side table on a trefoil base with volute-shaped legs and carved leaf decorations in the lower section. Above it rises the smooth central column and the round table top with smo...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome birch Karl Johan Biedermeier chest of drawers with a drawer front fold down secretary. The drawer-front opens to an ample and beautiful ebonized and faux mahogany interior offering two letter drawers...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch

Antiques Tapestry Fireplace Screen Tilt Top Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th C Tapestry Fireplace Screen, Antique Belgian Tapestry Panel Mahogany Stand Victorian Romantic Decor Elegant antique tapestry fire screen in maho...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Baize

19th Century Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made circa 1825-30 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped architectural top, inlaid fans to the inner edge. Ideal size for multi rooms such ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Mirror

Late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier Single Drawer Console
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous late 18th- early 19th century Biedermeier single drawer console with tapered legs. Nice scale and height. Could be used as a pier table or huntboard.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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 Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Set of Five Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine walnut Biedermeier set of five chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distingui...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Yellow Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish, new upholstery. dimensions: height 87 cm seat height ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers. Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the ...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 Austrian Burl Wood Spoon Back Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Austrian Biedermeier-style chairs with burl wood veneer spoon backs and angled slip seat cushions upholstered in a blue and white striped fabric. (PRICED AS SET) Minor w...
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish.       
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and gorgeous wood grain. A very fine piece that is sur...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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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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