Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Picture Frames
Wood, Cherry, Ebony
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1840s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1840s Italian Biedermeier Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Cherry
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Side Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique 1810s Biedermeier Side Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Vitrines
Walnut
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Cabinets
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1920s Biedermeier Demi-lune Tables
Antique 19th Century Italian Game Tables
Fruitwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Ash, Giltwood, Ebony
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Ebony
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Furniture
Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century Italian Side Tables
Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Tables
Burl
Late 20th Century Italian Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1840s Italian Biedermeier Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cabinets
Steel
Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Elm, Kingwood, Walnut
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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.








