Birch Biedermeier Cabinets
20th Century Biedermeier Cabinets
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Fir
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Spruce, Birch
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Birch
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Birch
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Cabinets
Birch
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets
Mirror, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sideboards
Satin, Birch, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1890s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Other
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Night Stands
Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
20th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Birch
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Cherry
Antique 1880s Polish Biedermeier Bookcases
Birch
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary German Biedermeier Desks
Birch, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Leather, Birch, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Birch, Pine, Nutwood
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s Belgian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sideboards
Mirror, Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Birch, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Pine, Walnut
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Mahogany, Maple
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Birch, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Credenzas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Birch, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Birch, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Cabinets
Birch
Antique 1840s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
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Birch Biedermeier Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Birch Biedermeier 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 Storage-case-pieces 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.