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Biedermeier Furniture

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
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony

Biedermeier Wall Console, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier wall console in cherry wood, featuring a drawer and a mirrored back panel. The front legs are designed as stylized double volutes, while the base is concave. The ...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals. The case is veneered in bookmatched mahogany and hand-polished. Resting on sq...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant octagonal game table dates back to around 1830 and impresses with its intricate marquetry work and timeless craftsmanship. The tabletop features a detailed chessboard ma...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch

Set of 6 Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut and Burl Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Set of 6 Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1840/50. Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays on the front of...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, Munich circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
South German Biedermeier chest of drawers Bavaria (Munich) Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 117 x 58 cm Description: Piece of furniture from the early Bi...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Chandelier 18 Armed Carved Wood Probably Laves Draft Oil Gilding
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is out of the castle Derneburg in Germany and probably a draft by the famous German architect, urban planner and civil engineer, Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves who lived...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Side Tables, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Tripod Side Tables, the round tops with single drawers on three legs conjoined by under tier with brass tips and casters. 27" H x 17" W x 16"...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front leg...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Interesting Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Interesting Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: ...
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830 A remarkable and beautifully restored wall mirror from the esteemed Biedermeier period, originating from Vienna a...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry wood Wardrobe
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Germany, 1820 Cherry wood, A remarkable 19th-century two-door wardrobe from the Biedermeier period, originating from Southern Germany around 1820....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table - Antique Burlwood Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Walnut and Burlwood in good condition. The round salon table is c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Metal

1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: no smells,...
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1920s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Ash

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
We are honoured to present an exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century, hailing from Sweden and exemplifying the elegance of the Biedermeier style. This piece has been...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Softwood

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer and Full Columns, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful early Biedermeier Armoire from Austria, circa 1820. This two-door neoclassical armoire or wardrobe has a beautifully selected, book-matched walnut veneer and ebonized full columns with carved capitals and bases. It has been fully restored and hand-polished with shellac (French Polished). Underneath the cornice, there is a skirting trim made of walnut roots veneer. Inside it has 5 shelf-plates covered in black fabric. The strict, straight lined design makes it an ideal...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Stunning large Antique Biedermeier Burl floor lamp . Germany
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning impressive Burl wood floor lamp . Unique piece . love the curves on the base . Professional restored . Very good condition . Pull down switch . Large E 27 bulb needed . c...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Burl

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut

Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, early Biedermeier display cabinet or bookcase from southern Germany around 1820. Light cherry wood veneered on softwood. Partly ebonized. Ash burl veneer inlaid on the side...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs fe...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, Carefully Restored, 19th Century An exceptional original chest of drawers featuring a beautifully double-mirrored top...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of German Biedermeier commodes from the 19th century. With an antique classification, these commodes showcase a timeless design and craftsmanship characteristic of the ...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror with Ebonized Details — Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to offer this refined and gracefully proportioned Biedermeier mirror, crafted in Vien...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian burl walnut and satinwood banded small box with a bevelled glass inset top
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Burl

19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village The antique oil painting captures the charm of an Alpine landscape, featuring a picturesque Tyrolean mounta...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ash Side Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier early 19th century side table in ash and fruitwood with concave formed top, drawer in frieze and lower shelf joined by tapered splayed legs.
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Somno, Vienna
Located in Dresden, DE
Walnut and Solnhofen slate (Austria) Vienna, circa 1820 Height 84 cm, width 39 cm, depth 39 cm Column-shaped nightstand or cabinet made of walnut with a circular top in Solnhofen...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880
Located in Lucenec, SK
A striking late Biedermeier corner display cabinet crafted in beautifully grained walnut with a warm, natural patina. The upper section features two glass-panelled doors with elegant...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Pair Of Modern Biedermeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A newly handmade pair of sleek Modern Biedermeier chests made of solid walnut wood and comprised of two deep drawers on high tapered and straight legs. Wood is finished in a matte lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms and th...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Center Table - Antique Serving Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small serving table is consisting a wide apron ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Side Table or Sewing Table, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table – South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant Biedermeier sewing or side table was crafted in South Germany around 1820 and showcases the refine...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Small Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier wardrobe Southwest Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 171 x 99 x 52 cm Description: Two-door piece of furniture standing on rou...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Antique Portrait Painting of a Gentleman of the Coburg Elite
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This 19th-century German oil portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman from Coburg, painted in the Biedermeier / early Victorian style. His formal attire and striking expression giv...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Walnut, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and originates from South Germany. The frame is crafted from beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood core and feature...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Spruce

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather-covered writing surface lies a spacious arched compartment, complemented by six small dra...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated propor...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

1990 s National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cab...
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1990s American Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
A truly exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier trumeau cabinets, crafted in Vienna around 1825 — a perfect embodiment of timeless elegance, refined design, and masterful craftsmans...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Oval Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant oval Biedermeier Side Table from South Germany around 1820. Walnut veneer on softwood. Book-matched and star shaped veneer on the top and walnut burl veneer on the frame. Fou...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Miniature Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming miniature chest of drawers from the Biedermeier period, crafted around 1830 with beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood corpus. The veneer pattern is striking, show...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier secretaire, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Biedermeier secre´taire a` abattant of unusual tapered form, goncalo alves with ebonized, inlaid and pewter decoration, and an enclosed fitted interior, Russian/Baltic, circa 1830.
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1820s Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Venetian Credenza Sideboard Mid 19th Century Biedermeier in Walnut wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original, elegant and important Venetian sideboard from the mid-19th century, Biedermeier period, in solid walnut and walnut veneer, with two doors and two drawers, wax polished ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Germany, 1820 Walnut Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers made of walnut around 1820. With three drawers,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair South Germany Cherry early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm Description: Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered. The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry, Fruitwood

Continental Metal and Silver Filigree Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th Century) metal sword with silver filigree handle wrapped in black rope with a small dolphin detail.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to offer this truly exceptional early 19th-century Biedermeier walnut vitrine, masterfully crafted in Vienna between 1820 and 1825. This rare and distinguished disp...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery. Dimensions chair Height: 86cm seat 33.85cm. Width: 22.83 in. (58cm). Depth: 19.29 in. (49cm). PRADERA is a...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Schleswig-Holstein Mahogany and others Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 88 x 45 cm Description: Piece of furniture standing...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Maple

Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier design of flame-cut mahogany - canopy top over seven graduating, locking drawers w...
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19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Writing Chest Of Drawers, Secretaire, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Munich writing chest in cherry from the Biedermeier period circa 1820 Bavaria Cherry Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 114 x 56 cm Description: Biedermeie...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.

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