Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
A sophisticated antique Danish (?) cylinder bureau desk with drawers. A great piece! Rare Biedermeier style. The cylinder top slides up to reveal a plethora of drawers, hidden drawer...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Birch
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Walnut
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing ...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier single drawer table was made during the early Viennese Biedermeier period, circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticat...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Unique chest of drawers Biedermeier from 1810.
Chest of drawers was produced at the turn of the Baroque and Biedermeier regions
It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a several small compartments, with parcel gilt and ebonized detail, with applied lions\...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century antique Biedermeier style secretire birdseye maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic maple root veneer on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and co...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood from the period in Austria around...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date.
The top section with a...
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1840s Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century antique Historical Ladies Desk english Mahogany 1860-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid conifers. High knee pocket on the front with finely worked drawers, slightly protruding top plate, on high and fine-edged ball-shaped columns. Finally perforated ga...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th C. Biedermeier Sofa Table/Desk With Lyre-Form Trestle Base
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c., Biedermeier cherrywood and banded rectangular desk/sofa table. The top is above a single drawer with center brass crest key escutcheon on lyre-form trestle base joined...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Burled Wood Three Drawer Commode, Austria, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier three drawer commode with top drawer pullout desk top.
Sliding black leather writing surface with two sliding hidden co...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need.
If you have any q...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Oval Desk or Table with Drawer, 19th Century, Sweden
By Biedermeier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Swedish Biedermeier table or desk rendered in fruitwood with an oval top and hand turned legs, Sweden.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer with walnut & walnut root wood. The desk is very well suited to be placed in the middl...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Maple
Source: Austria
Period: 1830-1839.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The hexagonal legs have a gorgeous herringbone veneer pattern. The top stands out for its root veneer grain.
The desk comes refinished with a shellac hand polish.
The design of this unique table shows definitely the influence of the famous Austrian Biedermeier furniture...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South West German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820.
This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellish...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany. Note the concave curve of the upper cabinet door and beautiful mahogany grain pat...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Mahogany
Biedermeier Table, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
The table dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the table is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnu...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier side table was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects drawing table and chest of drawers into one.
This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handcrafted in the 19t...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier oval writing table was made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of al...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pearwood
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular table top with one drawers, cut-out frame for legroom and ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biedermeie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Pearwood
20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Clas...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830.
Nice book-matched cherry veneer on softwood.
Hexagonal veneered columns ...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Softwood, Cherry
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table,
Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine, Leather, Maple
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut desk from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and blond patina. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century, this Biedermeier wa...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with drawers from the 19th century. This antique desk from Sweden, with it's beautiful birch wood grain veneer and decorative inlays, houses...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet doors enclosed 4 drawers with a gold embossed black leather top.
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Leather
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular top with a tooled black leather writing surface above four frieze drawers, two to eac...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Square Walnut Wood Austrian Writing Table Desk, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Biedermeier desk from the early 1800s, rich and elaborate in its forms.
All veneered in walnut wood, with inlays in poplar briar wood. The top is well square but its corners are cut...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Poplar, Walnut
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier table - Writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Period: 1840-1849.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1830-1839.
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Biedermeier Desk, Walnut Veneer, Vienna, 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier desk, Vienna 1820-1825, walnut with maple Marquetry. The top and the end panels with beautiful flower and vine decor. The table is in good original condition. If required...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple veneer, burl walnut and elmwood veneer with akanthus leave marquetry on the top. The tab...
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1820s Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Part...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. The piece is veneered with walnut wood with an extraordinary black oak and maple vein inlay on the drawers, tabletop...
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Ash veneer, lacquer
Period: 1830-1839
Unique pieces.
Height from f...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Lyre Motif Birch Table, 1825
By Karl Johan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early Karl Johan-period Swedish Biedermeier lyre motif small birch table with drawer.
Bookmatched birch veneer top with ebonized edge, and birch v...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Birch
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1840
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Chest of Drawers Vienna (Austria), made of walnut tree from 1840.
(Biedermeier was a style in the art, literature , music a...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black leather top.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Birch
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut and inlaid trimmed davenport table desk with single drawer and stretcher with double pedestal base supports.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Davenport Table
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut davenport table with bronze trim on pedestal base sides connected with a stretcher.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a scalloped top supported by "U" shaped pedestal sides connec...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash, Fruitwood
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal base joined by a rod stretcher beneath a sh...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Biedermeier. 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 desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,380 and tops out at $39,000 while the average work can sell for $6,500.
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