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 German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Freestanding Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier freestanding console table made of hand crafted Walnut, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The particularized carved table is suppo...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top & One-Drawer & Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by t...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straight-lined Biedermeier Side table with drawer from South Germany circa 1825.
Solid cherry wood.
Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 77 cm, W 54 cm...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
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1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Biedermeier Walnut Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a circular top with pie shape matched veneer and inner inlaid pinwheel inlay. The base with square shape baluster support with a hexagonal plinth base. Color is brighter than ac...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with cherrywood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed.
The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
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19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks, 1863
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, 1863. Each: Tapering socket with turned-down rim and overhanging base mounted to knopped baluster shaft on domed an...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Biedermeier mirror with wooden frame. 1820 - 1850
Located in CADALSO, ES
Original condition
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
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1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Furniture made of mahogany wood and mahogany veneer on softwood, dating back to the first half of the 19th century. Sin...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were 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 Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color Fre...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. It was made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. It has un...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fa...
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1890s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Side Table, Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of our vintage Biedermeier Side Table featuring a stunning walnut veneer. Originating from Southern Germany and crafted in 1820, this elegant oval-shaped table wit...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
South Germany, 1820-1825
Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Small Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Demi Lune console table from south Germany around 1830
Blonde solid cherry wood and cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Early 19th Century Oil Painting French Family Portrait
Located in 263-0031, JP
The term “Biedermeier” was first wielded as mildly disparaging designation for the bourgeois domesticity, so idealized by German society in the post-Napoleonic era prior to the 1848 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. The table is a gorgeous example of early Biedermeier with E...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Cherrywood veneered on softwood. The edges of the doors and the strip between the doors are set in ebony.
Book-matched cherrywood veneer inlay at the bottom front of the doors. Ebonized corner columns and moldings in the cornice and base.
Solid cherry wood square tapered legs. 4 old glass windows...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Restored Small Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Spruce, Maple, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Origin: Austria
Period: 1820-29
This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed soph...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine maple pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese Biedermeier piece from circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cathedral Mantel Clock by Delaunay Chauvau 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gothic style Biedermeier Pendulum bronze Cathedral Clock with black patina and gilded brass decorated with Gothic arches and an harp player.
This piece is entirely sculpted, heavily gilded bronze, white white enamel dial with roman numerals.
A 1830 model with stepped base on four round spherical feet with architectural construction, pendulum clock movement...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Biedemeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier nutwood Trumeau Commode from the early period in Austria around 1825. A perfect sized piece of antique Biedermeier fur...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer,
Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period
Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Origin: Northern Europe
W...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Nightstand, Walnut Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier nightstand or small half cabinet from south Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered and solid. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
2 drawers, 1 door. Brass buttons. Map...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820.
Walnut veneered. Ebony inlays. Brass button. Inside with complete original sewing equipmen...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Dining Set, Round Table, 4 Chairs, Fully Restored, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful dining set was made in Austria in 19th Century. It consists of 4 chairs and round table. It is made of mahogany wood and the chairs backrests are veneered with mahogan...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. Wall Mounted Gray Marble Top Biedermeier Console Table with Drawer
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century., wall mounted Biedermeier console table, with gray marble top, drawer (key retained), and single cabriole support, unmarked. This table is replete with common features ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Bed
Located in Belmont, MA
Original classic 19th century Biedermeier bed, south German, circa 1820, walnut. The bed frame comes with a slatted frame (later).The original...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birch Wood, Sweden 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of furniture that effortlessly blends elegance and functionality - the Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birc...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
in mahogany wood and inlaid in various wood essences with Dutch flora and fauna motifs
h 75 x 116 cm
good original condition
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item # 312SBP08Q
A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine:
Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin, while with her left hand she
per...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Flamed Birch, Maple, Ebony, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry Box in Birch Wood from Austria circa 1820
Flamed birch veneer. Ebony inlay. Inside in bright Maple wood.
Mirror inserted into the top of the lid. Brass ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch, Ebony, Maple
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Biedermeier column chest of drawers, Southern German circa 1820. Walnut veneer on pine.
On 4 block feet with ebonised foot plates, a four-drawer corpus with slightly projecting t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Walnut and maple veneered on hardwood.
Original old Ink painting on maple (Winged Cupid with chalice and...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Paint
Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Walnut veneered and solid. 2 ebonized full columns.
Top drawer straight, bottom 2 cambered/convex drawers.
Old brass fittings. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions: H ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Secretary Desk Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a piece of furniture in the Biedermeier style, made of softwood veneered with mahogany.
It is circa 1840.
The monumental shape of the secretary desk resembles that of architectural buildings. It indicates the item was manufactured by a German workshop.
This secretary has three drawers, a removable topping board flush with the other parts of the item, and a narrow drawer under the cornice.
The whole is topped with a crowning cornice and flanked by small columns in the Corinthian order.
Behind the big board...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Box, Cherry Wood with Inlays, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous antique Biedermeier Box, Cherry Wood with Inlays, Austria circa 1820.
Cherrywood veneered. Inlays in maple, pearwood and walnut on the top lid.
Inside with mirror and 1 draw...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Pearwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straightlined Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet in cherry wood veneer from southern Germany around 1820.
* Blonde book-matched cherry wood veneered on softwood.
* Th...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood
Antique center table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1870, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Made of mahogany wood
Dimensions: height 58 cm / width 120...
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1870s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase with a two-door base and a two-door top with glazed doors with rhomboid strutting. The cabinet ist veneered in cherry and stands on square feet with ebonised det...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Glass
Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Cherry, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Biedermeier shovel chairs with slightly flared legs and straight rails. The chairs are veneered in cherry. They are newly covered with a grey striped fabric and hand-poli...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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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