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 Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Dining Room Table, 177 inches Long
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Mahogany Dining Table, 173 inches Long
Nederland, 1830-1835
Spectacular dining table supported by a mahogany veneered large center pedestal. This round form table with...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style. The set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 22 inches wid...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Biedermeier Side or Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier side or sewing table from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid cherry.
Ebonized key escutcheon. One drawer, lockable and with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
High Biedermeier pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid. Burl wood veneered edge.
Cast original brass fittings.
One drawer at th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Writing walnut armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood
By Classic
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z70
Elegant walnut writing armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood on the armrests. Upholstery is new and the fabric3500is inspired to relax beach seats ...
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1770s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Full Columns, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe from Austria around 1820.
Cherry wood veneered.
Ebonized full columns with corinthian capitals in old gilding.
Original brass fitt...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Demi Lune console dates from the Biedermeier period around 1820 and has beautiful veneer marquetry on the top. The veneer is made of ash wood / ash root wood and the legs are mad...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce, Ash
19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut, around 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, these Rare 19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut are exquisite examples of the era's craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility. Standing as elegant symb...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportio...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bookcase, Austria ca. 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century Biedermeier walnut cabinet/ bookcase/ vitrine coming from the early period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately veneered in finest burr walnut the glossy surfa...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier or Classical Style Curly Maple Oval Center Table with Lyre Form Base
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Biedermeier or Classical style oval center table in curly maple with scroll carved lyre form pedestal on a shaped base with four outstretched feet. Dates to the 19th century i...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautifully preserved triple bench, crafted from steam-bent beech, originates from Austria and was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless ch...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830.
Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Table in Birch Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish sewing table in birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl the XIV Johan. This f...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Antler
19th Century, Biedermeier Ash Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from ash wood. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful veneer pattern, the base and geison is ebonized. The mirro...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Cherry Settee - Antique Burlwood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly inclined backrest with wide, tall curved armrests, standing on four arched wooden...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
Antique Biedermeier Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Biedermeier style mirror. Featuring a gorgeous wood finish and clean lines. Great for a variety of decors. Lovely!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Engraved Goblet –Persian Horse motif , 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A goblet of blue glass, cut and with a yellow lazure , cut two medallions, in the first one there is an engraving of a Persian horse, In the second medallion are cut diminutive windo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Antique Ruby Goblet - Painted 19th century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful ruby goblet with a clear foot, cut and painted, The portals are painted in ocher color and everything is complemented by gilding, In the Portals, there are painted figure...
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron. Cherry solid wood frame and legs.
Top ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern, which was installed on a spruce body. The cabinet can...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Antique Engraved Goblet Hunting motif 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful antique cut goblet with yellow lazure, the yellow lazure is supplemented with transparent colors, In one of the two medallions there is an engraving with a hunting motif, I...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair dimensions:
Height: 91 cm (35.8 in)
Width: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Seat height: 50 cm (19.7 in)
Stool dimensions:
Height: 52 cm (20.5 in)
Width: 46 cm (18.1 ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique Goblet Lithyalin Egermann 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Cut lithyane glass goblet , painted with gold is typical for the F. Egermann 19th century Bohemian glass production in the Nothern Czech Republic. This is a beautiful presentation of...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19 century Gyogyoru Biedermeier Living Set
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyáru nappali garnitúra , forma es stílus szempontból egyaránt.
Szükséges viszont a restauralas munkák, a fa es a karpit részek.
De ez után egy igazan impozáns es elegáns ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely Germany. The chairs are in good condition and will show losses and signs of age and use ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19 century Gyogyoru kecses korabeli biedermeier iroasztal
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ajánlom ez a gyógyoru korabeli Biedermeier stílusban kis íróasztal . Kecses forma es a kis méretek miatt elhelyezhető majdnem bármi helységben.
maga az asztal magasság: 79 cm.
ossz ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Ruby Goblet with Gilt Engraving, Hunting Motif, 19-20 century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful cut and engraved ruby Goblet. The goblet is faceted, Engraved hunting motif in 19th century style. The engraving is gilded, gilding was used to make the engraving stand o...
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1890s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Figured Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Standing Corner Cabinet 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish antique Austrian Biedermeier figured Ash corner cabinet, circa 1830.
The cabinet with an ebonized crown and a glazed door below with arched panels, the door enclosing three shelves and the interior having the original grey paint. To the middle is a second ebonized band of wood and a single paneled door enclosing a single shelf, the cabinet with a corresponding ebonized band to the base and is raised on stile feet.
The cabinet is made from the most striking figured blond ash with highly variegated grain, both doors have inlaid lock escutcheons &3500 keys are present for the locks. Condition is a very good indeed, this very stylish antique Biedermeier corner cabinet...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Ash
19th Century Biedermeier szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
A Biedermeier stílus egy nagyon kedvelt stílus nem csak mert párosítva lehet majdnem mindent más bútorral egy adott enteriőrben , hanem mint ez a darab meg külön finom intarzia eleme...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Plywood
18th Century Antik Biedermeier Maria Tereza nagy szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special cupbord in Biedermeier ( Mária Theresia) style.
This piece of furniture is decorated with fine abstract marquetry.
About "Mária Theresia style":
Mári...
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Mid-18th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique secretary's office, Northern Europe, circa 1870. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from around 1870, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 131 cm / width 109 cm / depth 75 cm
Category
1870s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Commode in Walnut Veneer with Full Columns and Brass Fittings from Austria circa 1830
Walnut veneered and solid. Two ebonized full columns.
Top drawer straight, bot...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Elegant Classic Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely classic pair of blonde ash Biedermeier side chairs having drop in seat cushions and pretty slightly splayed legs.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
3 szek 19 century biedermeier
Located in Kerepes, HU
3 darab biedermeier van szó, csak egyben eladó.
Kis méretük de annál látványosak. Alkalmasok egyaránt akar egy váróteremben vagy egy szalonban egy kis dohányzó asztal mellet.
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
19th Century Biedermeier gyogyoru sofa
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon különleges forma Biedermeier stílusban , korabeli, sofa.
Nagyon mutatás es ennyire kényelmes is.
Díszítő es hasznos egyaránt bútor darab nappali, haló , előtér vagy ...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles.
Classic form. Hand-painted at the porcelain factory in Wien.
Gold decoration. Burgundy-colored.
Early 1900s.
Marked....
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Biedermeier 2 ajtos szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
Biedermeier dupla ajtós szekrény , jó állapotban, rögtön helyezhető .A kis méretek miatt meg kisebb helyeken is elfér.
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Globe Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant globe sewing table in Vienna Biedermeier style.
Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid beech, partially ebonized.
(G-Sam-44).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with Neoclassical Detailing originates from France, Circa 1840. Features a beautifully r...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Biedermeier Side Table in Cherry, South German around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side table in cherry with one drawer and rectangular table top. The table stands on high square tapered legs and has been expertly restored and polished by hand.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Center table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Center or coffe table from Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
dimensions: height 66 cm length 110 cm depth 82 cm
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful small secretary made of walnut veneer and solid walnut from the Biedermeier / Empire period at the beginning of the 19th century. The secretary is covered on the outside ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak wood, veneered with mahogany veneer. When opening the main section the doors transf...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak
Antique sofa from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1860, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 96 cm / seat height. 44 cm / width 217 cm / depth 75 cm
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A pair of antique armchairs from around 1860, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the mid-19th century imported from Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 92 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width 61 cm / de...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier pull-out Dining Table in Ash, Germany, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier extending table with four inset tops and a maximum length of 320 cm. The table stands on a trefoil base with a strong, smooth central column and can be stabilized with fo...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Biedermeier Cherrywood Console or Flip Top Game Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
Biedermeier cherrywood console or flip top game table, mid-19th century.
Original condition.
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Austria circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Small Biedermeier Wardrobe
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier circa1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 184 x 121 x 50 cm
Description:
Small Biedermeier clothes or linen cupboard with...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Salon Table, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier salon table on three legs with retracted central column and smooth frame. The radial veneered table top is inlaid in the middle with a stylized floral pattern, the ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Mirror Germany circa 1815
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century Biedermeier, mirror from southern Germany circa 1815. Beautiful Walnut and Cherry Wood veneer decorative panels. Original plate.
Small signs of historic worm...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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