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19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
$9,800
£7,477.16
€8,512.15
CA$13,774.01
A$15,140.99
CHF 7,948.95
MX$180,037.27
NOK 102,082.56
SEK 92,986.18
DKK 63,599.45
About the Item
This exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bureau-commode is a rare and highly refined example of museum-quality craftsmanship from the golden period of Biedermeier.
Celebrated for its purity of form, balanced proportions, and impeccable workmanship, Viennese Biedermeier furniture represents one of the most sophisticated movements in European decorative arts. Its quiet elegance and architectural clarity continue to resonate strongly with today’s collectors and modern interiors alike.
This piece is veneered in beautifully figured walnut of outstanding quality, displaying a warm, deep amber tone enriched by an authentic 200-year-old patina. The fitted interior features four drawers, primarily veneered in walnut with refined ebonized accents. The upper drawer is subtly convex with a gentle wave, an unusual and highly desirable design detail that gives the piece a distinctive sculptural presence. The pull-out writing surface slides smoothly, combining elegance with everyday functionality.
What truly distinguishes this bureau-commode is the rare balance between architectural restraint and gentle sculptural movement. The softly convex upper drawer introduces a sense of rhythm and quiet dynamism—an element seldom encountered in Biedermeier furniture of this caliber. This subtle design choice reflects the intellectual elegance of early 19th-century Vienna, where form was carefully refined to achieve harmony rather than ornament.
Pieces of this quality were originally commissioned for the educated bourgeois elite of Vienna and were crafted to endure both aesthetically and structurally. Nearly two centuries later, this bureau-commode remains as relevant as ever—serving not only as a functional writing piece, but as a statement of cultivated taste and connoisseurship.
Equally suitable for a refined traditional setting or a contemporary interior, this bureau-commode embodies the timeless appeal of true Viennese Biedermeier.
The lock and brass hardware are original. The piece is in very good condition and retains its traditional French polish finish.
Dimensions:
Height: 39 1/4 inches
Width: 49 inches
Depth: 24 inches
Origin: Vienna, Austria
Date: circa 1820
For our U.S. and international clients, we offer professional air freight shipping at a discounted rate of $1,600. This is the safest method for transporting fine antiques and includes full insurance.
We invite you to explore our extensive collection of over 120 top-quality Austrian and Viennese Biedermeier pieces from the period 1820–1830.
For more than three decades, we have specialized exclusively in Viennese and Austrian Biedermeier and are based in Vienna — the historical center of the movement itself. Our pieces are carefully selected for their authenticity, condition, and long-term collector value.
Biedermeier is not simply furniture.
It is collectible art.
Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
- Style:Biedermeier (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1825
- Condition:Refinished.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6242248007002
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