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Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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
Vintage Biedermeier Style Bohemian Crystal Ruby Red Cut to Clear Bud Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage crystal bud vase is a fine example of ruby red cut-to-clear glass, manufactured in Europe for centuries. The vase features the classic shape and is supported by a round base;...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

19th Century Biedermeier Emerald Cut Crystal Oval Octagonal Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Biedermeier Emerald Cut Crystal Oval Octagonal Vase European, Austrian or Bohemia, Circa 1860s A quietly stunning example of 19th-century B...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Rare Azure Blue Biedermeier Pharmacy Jar from the Middle of Nineteenth Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and wonderful blue Victorian Pharmacy Jar. Excellent condition. Original inscribed HYDR:OXYDAT:RUBER on an enamelled shield, surrounded by a go...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Cut Glass

Vintage Biedermeier Style Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Footed Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage heavy crystal vase is a fine example of cobalt cut-to-clear glass, manufactured in Europe for centuries. The vase features the classic shape and is supported by a round base;...
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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Pair of historic cast iron garden urns
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Pair of cast iron garden urns, circa 1860 RSA Antiques Rare pair of garden urns Solid cast iron, circa 1860. Neoclassical Campana shape on a square plinth base, with a continuous be...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Iron

19th Century Important Painted, Spanish Terracotta Urns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century important painted, Spanish terracotta urns. Spectacular reliefs and colors.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vintage Bavarian KUMPF Wooden Wall Vase, Traditional Folk Art 1970s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully hand decorated 'Kumpf', which origins date back to the 1st to 2nd century a.d., Germany or Tyrol, Austria. The farmers or craftsmen would store their sharpening stone in ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions Farmer s Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler
Located in Soquel, CA
A lovely mid-century Bavarian porcelain ginger jar with gold trim and gilt details by Hertel-Jacob Porzellan (German, 1906-1979). This large ginger jar is ornately decorated with a highly detailed romantic figurative landscape scene, in which three men depicted in gold enjoy an opulent picnic of wine, meat, and fruit under a tree, in front of a large medieval castle complete with a canon and canon balls. A gold leaf motif decorates the backside of the piece. The signature "Fuchs-Nadler" can be found within the picnic scene, underneath the tray of food and wine. Stamped on bottom with mark "Hertel-Jacob Porzelan / Bavaria Germany", and the serial number 1266. Measures 14"H x 7"D. **Please note: The top of the lid has been re-attached and a hairline crack in the gold is visible (see photos). Hertel-Jacob Porzelan History: Porzellfabrik Jacob, Schödl & Co. (1906 until 1912) The factory was founded in 1906 by the industrial Jacob together with his financial partner Schödl and its product range during the first years included giftware items, vases, storage canisters...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Gold Plate

Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Overlay Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
An exceptional 3-layer cut overlay uranium green glass perfume bottle from the Biedermeier era. This piece is crafted from clear transparent glass, double...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Uranium Glass

Antique Pair of Bohemian Crystal Ruby Red Cut Glass Goblets, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
This rare pair of goblets, crafted in Bohemia circa 1840, exemplifies the finest achievements of mid-19th-century Biedermeier glasswork. Made from deep ruby red cut glass, each goble...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Antique Bohemian Milky White Enamelled Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th C
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Bohemian opaline glass perfume bottle with crystal stopper from the Biedermeier era milky white opaline alabaster glass with cut to clear crystal stopper the circular body ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Biedermeier Style Bohemian Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Opaline Overlay Glass Goblet, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Bohemian Opalescent Alabaster Glass Goblet – Biedermeier Era (c. 1840–1850) This antique goblet from the Biedermeier era is a rare and beautiful example of high-quality Bohem...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Cut Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of Krater Vases w. Fruit and Floral Deco., K.F. Schinkel, KPM, Berlin 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of porcelain krater vases with gilded ground in classical form. The bodies are painted in vibrant colors: one with fruits such as pineapple, grapes, and apples; the other with e...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

German Blue Ceramic Vase with Handle
Located in Queens, NY
German mid-century style blue and white speckled ceramic vase with elongated handles and long taped neck
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

German Bay Keramic Orange Ceramic Vase with Blue Design
Located in Queens, NY
German mid-century style square shaped orange \"fat lava\"ceramic vase with blue circle design and cylindrical neck (BAY KERAMIC).
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Antique Bohemian Opaline Enamelled Glass Set by Moser, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Exceptional 3-Piece Set of Opaline Alabaster Glass by Moser – Vase, Goblet, and Serving Bowl – Circa 1860 A stunning 3-piece set of opaline alabaster glass by Moser, consisting of a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Antique glas cup "Farmers silver", Germany around 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
“Bauernsilber,” also known as “farmer’s silver,” is a unique technique that became popular in the 19th century, particularly in Germany. Despite its name, it is not real silver but r...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Large Antique Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large antique Dresden ornamental vase in hand-painted porcelain. Flowers and gold decoration. Rose in relief on the lid. Ca. 1900. Measures: 37.5 x...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Museum worthy 3-piece rare uranium glass hand-painted, Biedermeier 1840s Bohemia
Located in Wien, AT
This museum-worthy object is a uranium glass set consisting of a plate, a bowl, and a lid. Made in Bohemia around 1840 during the Biedermeier period. This glass object is an outstan...
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1840s Czech Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Uranium Glass

Pair Of 19th Century Biedermeier Chased Brass Vases, Austria ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking, intricately decorated pair of late Biedermeier brass vases from the so-called "second period" aorund 1860 in Austria. This artfully made antique brass vases...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form. Hand-painted at the porcelain factory in Wien. Gold decoration. Burgundy-colored. Early 1900s. Marked....
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900. Measures: 19.5 x 11 cm. In excellen...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900. Measures: 18.5 x 11 cm. In excellen...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vienna Imperial Porcelain Coffee Service, 8 People, Prussian Blue Gold, 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant 19-piece coffee service consisting of a coffee pot, a large milk or hot water pot, a large sugar urn and eight coffee cups with saucers. Large bulbous vessels on stepped stan...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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Biedermeier vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with crystal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Anton Kothgasser, Anton Michelsen, and Peter R. Hinnerup. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $268 and tops out at $10,000 while the average work can sell for $1,368.

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