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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
Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Pear Knob, by Thomas Dub, 1863
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier silver sugar bowl in rectangular basic form on four rocaille feet, the walls of the container drawn in towards the top and provided with folds, which run straight on the ...
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Late Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Chinoiseries And Dog Knob, Germany, 1848
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Large late Biedermeier silver sugar box on four voluted, leaf-decorated feet, merging into a rectangular body with wide fluting in the middle, walls decorated with fine chinoiserie d...
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Antique Vienna 13 Lot Silver Samowar by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1846
Located in Vienna, AT
Consists of a hot water vessel with a lockable spout, a silver frame and a burner. Cylindrical vessel with two drop ring handles, removable lid with acanthus knob, pouring lever with...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining

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Antique Vienna Silver Biedermeier Sugar Box Anton Weichesmueller, Made 1844
Located in Vienna, AT
Rectangular basic shape, smooth design of the concave inwardly curved walls, slightly cambered hinged lid with cord strap. Lock present, no key. Finest handwork of simple elegance b...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver

Antique Vienna 13 Lot Silver Coffee Maker by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1844
Located in Vienna, AT
Consists of a hot water vessel with a lockable spout, two metal sieves, a silver warmer and a burner. Cylindrical vessel with two drop ring handles, remo...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining

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Biedermeier more dining and entertaining for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier more dining and entertaining for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more dining and entertaining created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier more dining and entertaining made in a specific country, there are Austria, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more dining and entertaining, popular names associated with this style include Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, and Viennese Manufactory. 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 more dining and entertaining differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,099 and tops out at $3,512 while the average work can sell for $2,844.

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