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
19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherrywood, Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original Biedermeier Bergere chairs in cherry wood from Austria around 1830.
Cherry veneer and solid, hand-polished with shellac (french polished). Solid cherry sto...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer
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
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Inlaid Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century south German Biedermeier walnut inlaid trunk. Beautiful finish and gorgeous inlaid pattern. Fabulous!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Authentic set of six Biedermeier chairs, meticulously preserved since their creation in 1820. Originating from Germany, they bear witness to the exceptional craftsmanship of the era....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant tall Biedermeier trumeau tall chest was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated propo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) headboard (only) king size with slighly shaped arch walnut top frame over a gold cut velvet floral design upholstered panel with nail head trim
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions & Farmer's Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers.
In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Glass Jar in the Shape of a Seashell , Opaline Bohemian Glass , 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful shell-shaped glass jar with a plate, It is an opaline white glass , Opaline glass was very popular in the 19th century and is also interesting as a collector , it is the ...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886) 19th century Biedermeier childrens portrait
Located in Münster, DE
Francois Nicholas Riss (1804-1886)
Portrait of a child
signed and dated center left, Riss 1829, oil on canvas, partly retouched, stretcher renewed, framed
Dimensions: height 62 cm - width 50,5 cm
François Nicholas Riss (1804 Moscow-1886 ibid)
Born in Russia, he studied painting in Paris under Baron Antoine-Jean Gros. During his stay in France he mostly created portraits, including the famous portrait of the discoverer of Canada, Jean Cartier...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Showcase, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Showcase, France, circa 1890.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 196 cm, width 85 cm
Category
1890s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Important chests in maple with burl veneer and ebonized details. Extraordinarily crafted Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryati...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Danish 19th Century Mahogany Spice Box With Glass Containers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A rare Rectangular Mid 19th Century Spice Box in Mahogany with original brass handles, from Copenhagen in Denmark. This Spice box from "Östergades Materialhandel" from the Danish cap...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, large walnut Biedermeier console is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophis...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860.
The secretary desk was manufactu...
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1860s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna
Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered.
The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna c. 1825.
The secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craft...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Extended depth is 31".
Additional information:
Materials: Ebony
Color: Light Yellow
Per...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee
Located in Houston, TX
The Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee is a splendid representation of the classic Biedermeier style, which emerged during the early 19th century in Central Europe. This e...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier Demi Lune console
Large Demi Lune console, Biedermeier c. 1830, mahogany veneered, top with deep frame supported by three fully plastic col...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)
Category
1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The woodwork of this artistically low type of Biedermeier chair is wonderfully cut. The basic color is oxblood red. On top of this layer flower and leaf motifs have been painted in t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th century biedermeier bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier bookcase in very good original condition.
Category
1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 76 cm diameter 56 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Single Birchwood Pedestal - Antique Podium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine early 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality brass banding inset into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Unique Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic secretary from the second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Mahogany
Dimensions: he...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely rare and one of a kind custom made Plaque represents the History of Jewish People and their acceptance in society and freemasonry through out the world. The Plaque had been hand crafted and designed by August Klein- Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of the Emperor Franz Josef of Austria.
The Revolution of 1848 in the Austrian Empire seen by many Jewish intellectuals as a welcome opportunity to agitate for the emancipation of their community. Generally the social evolution of the Jewish community, the growing number of Jews who wanted to become Masons,their cultural integration, and the progress of the process that would soon lead to their legal emancipation all worked in favor of this change in attitude.
In Austria it all started in 1742, only 25 years after the founding of the Grand Lodge of London and Winchester, the Lodge "Aux Trois Canons” was consecrated in Vienna by a Lodge from Breslau. It was, however, closed only six months later by order of “Empress” Maria Theresa I. Her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen, (later the German Emperor Franz I...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, South German 1820
This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs has a gorgeous walnut veneer. They have very pretty hand-carved details on the armrests. T...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century biedermeier side table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier side table in very good original condition.
Category
1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tall Biedermeier Corner Cabinets designed by Karl Bock 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely gorgeous, a rare find!
Circa 1940, these concave form cupboards with four hinged doors have silver toned metal mounts with shelved interiors and flush bases. Originall...
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Mid-20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Birch Karl Johan Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1840-60
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning Karl Johan Swedish birch secretary or "bureau" with twelve inner drawers surrounding a 3-part central cubie area. Exterior has one upp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs)
Source: Austria
Period: 1840-1849
Material: Oak, Walnut, Fabric
Sofa dimensions:
Height: 92 cm (36.2 in)
Width: 13...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1820-1829
Material: Solid Oak, Walnut Veneer, Fabric
Stable construction in ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
2 Seater Biedermeier Mahogany Wood Dolphins Carving Sofa Romo Fabric Grey Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant small Biedermeier sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of dolphins on the front.
The sofa is upholstered in Romo-fabric.
Denmark c. 1820-1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Birch
Revived polish.
Preserved unseated original upholstery.
Pr...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Walnut mirror, Northern Europe, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Walnut mirror, Northern Europe, circa 1910.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 171 cm, width 81 cm
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Bottom Compartment MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Glass Door Solid Cherry Tall Bookcase Cupboard Vitrine Display Case Bottom Compartment MINT!
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Style Bohemia Cut And Ground Red Crystal Vase
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.
Delight...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut Solid wood and veneer from Austria circa 1825.
Solid walnut body with slanted edges. Ebonized cornice and skirting board. 3 glass wr...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Zabihi Collection Worn Caucasian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Caucasian rug.
16'' x 16''
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Biedermeier Top Showcase or Vitrine, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Vitrine or Top Showcase, display case or two-part bookcase in cherry veneer from south Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Upper pa...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather ins...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table, France, mid-18th century of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table, France, mid-18th century of the twentieth century.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 78 cm width 51 cm depth 36 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Round Salon Walnut Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing the Biedermeier round table, made with Walnut veneer on a solid spruce wood base. This table features a simple yet elegant design and is perfect for intimate dinner parti...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier ash table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exce...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass beer stein.
Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green line...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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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