Italian Biedermeier Furniture
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Cupboards
Fir
Antique Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Buffets
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Other Serving Bowls
Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Lacquer, Yew
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Dressers
Olive
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Religious Items
Silver
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Dressers
Olive
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Picture Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Pedestals
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Stools
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Paintings
Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Dressers
Fruitwood
Antique 1840s Italian Biedermeier Busts
Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Console Tables
Burl
Antique 1860s Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Tables
Wood
Antique 1830s Italian Charles X Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier End Tables
Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Hardwood
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Console Tables
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks
Wood, Cherry
Antique 1870s Italian Biedermeier Vases
Art Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Night Stands
Cherry
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Stools
Burl
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Pine
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Picture Frames
Fruitwood
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Italian Biedermeier Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Italian Biedermeier Furniture?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Biedermeier furniture, familiarize yourself with its characteristics. Rather than a maker, Biedermeier refers to a period in history that began in 1815 with the close of the Napoleonic Wars and lasted through 1848, when revolutions broke out in many Central European countries. Furniture produced during this era usually features simple, symmetrical designs with rounded corners and edges; cherry, walnut and birch wood were among the most common materials. During the 20th century, several manufacturers introduced lines of Biedermeier furniture inspired by 19th-century originals. If you find a marking for a 20th-century maker on your furniture, it is most likely one of these later pieces. Because it may be difficult to determine if a furnishing is an original or an example of the revival style, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with the identification process. Shop a collection of Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Italian furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that Italian furniture is worth it. However, not all furniture made in Italy is of equal quality. Many world-renowned furniture makers, such as Kartell, Venini, Cassina, Natuzzi, Fendi, Vistosi and Fabrio Ltd., are based in the country. Still, smaller companies that produce more economical furniture also call Italy home. As a result, it's important to consider materials and construction methods when selecting furniture for your home. Shop a large collection of Italian furniture on 1stDibs.








