Biedermeier Wood Cabinets
Antique 1880s Dutch Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Cherry
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1820s Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Poplar, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Biedermeier Dry Bars
Burl
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood, Birch, Paint
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bone, Wood, Cherry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Buffets
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Sideboards
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Pedestals and Columns
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
20th Century American Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Other Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1850s Austrian Dressers
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Corner Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
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Biedermeier Wood Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Biedermeier Wood Cabinets?
A Close Look at Biedermeier Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a gun cabinet can be made of wood. Most often, manufacturers choose durable solid hardwoods like mahogany. Keep in mind that some locations have laws that dictate how guns must be stored. Regulations may require use of a metal gun cabinet in some areas. Find a range of gun cabinets on 1stDibs.