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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
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
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1840s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Dutch Man with Large Hat Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Old Master style (19th Cent) black framed oil painting portrait of man with large hat and hand draped over chair (Enrico Caruso Estate)
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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Paint

German Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (20th Century) porcelain beer stein with butcher scene and pewter cover with pink jewel top (with 1891 on base)
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Pewter

German Crystal Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19/20th Century) crystal beer stein with pewter cover and green glass jewel top
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Crystal

Continental German Etched Glass Decanter
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German cranberry glass decanter with etched scene of ducks and foliage with stopper.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass

German Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (20th Century) porcelain beer stein with military scene and pewter top with cannon (with 1889 on base)
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture

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Pewter

19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces. Completely restored. Source: Austria, Wien Period: 1810-1819 Shellac-polish. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism Austria Oil on iron sheet circa 1830 Dimensions: H × W × D: 45 × 53 × 14 cm Description: This rare picture clock depicts a villag...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Gilt 19th Century Wall Mirror with Stucco Works, Rounded Corners, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt 19th century Biedermeier wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (slightly abraded)...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Gold, Silver

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1856
Located in Vienna, AT
Two silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered stand with a curved and pointed edge, embossed and chased rose decoration on the shaft, base and bulge rings, slightly flared vase-shaped spouts with flower-shaped top view. Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1856 Master's stamp: 'AW' - Adolf Weiss...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Halle, DE
Secretary from the late Biedermeier period, approx. 1845-1860. With 4 lockable drawers and a writing flap. Behind the flap are 15 smaller drawers and a small door veneered with burl ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in...
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1870s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Burl

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this elegant and generously scaled Biedermeier mirror, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. This ex...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Hickory White Genesis Collection Biedermeier Nightstand Side Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
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1980s Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Maple

Biedermeier Style Birch Occasional table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier style birch occasional table with lift top, circa 1950's. The lift up top with serpentine shaped front and side edges, turret corners, central inlay and birds eye birch, ...
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1940s European Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa was made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original period patina,...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Beech, Mahogany

Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany. The piece is made entirely of soli...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet. Classic 1800s swedish ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Chair Cherrywood around 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, curved backrest with bracing with fan and rosette motif, thread inlay Height: 83 cm, ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Elegant Mahogany-Veneered Console Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Very Elegant Mahogany-Veneered Console Table A refined and elegant console, veneered in mahogany, featuring a single drawer integrated into the apron. The case rests on four sculptu...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Wilhelmine-Henriette, Walnut finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Wilhelmine-Henriette. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a dark walnut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser — Vienna, Circa 1825 We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, cr...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century Biedermeier Style Etagere Shelves
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Biedermeier Style Etagere Shelves Venner on solid pinewood. Partially gilded. (O-Sam-71)
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Clara-Luise chair is one of 24 pieces in our Eclectica collection. The chair is made of solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is applied by hand using the French polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A like new late 20th Century John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table. Measures 30.5" in width , 23" on depth, 28.25" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Goblet, Lid Chalice, Glass, circa 1850, Biedermeier, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful goblet with lid, made circa 1850 in the late Biedermeier period in the Middle of Europe, in Austria. This wonderful object is out of ruby red glass which has a beautiful co...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Enamel

19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Buffet, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers/ buffet from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This lovely three drawer commode impresses with its thick cherr...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Augarten Maria Theresa Porcelain Dresser Box Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain dresser or jewelry box features square form with sculptural lid, inspired by antique Biedermeier style boxes, with dark green floral decor with black outline and go...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top One-Drawer Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Large Antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton Flow Blue Rectangular covered Vegetable
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton flow blue rectangular covered vegetable with lid. This is 11 inches long x 7.5 inches wide and 5.5" tall to the lid. Marked with under glaze ...
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1910s English Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped architectural top, inlaid fans to the inner edge. Ideal size for multi rooms such ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mirror, Birch

19th Century Marquetry Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century marquetry vitrine or display cabinet from Switzerland. Made of walnut with inlaid veneers of maple and elm. Large sculptural crown with hand-carved scrolls and inlaid ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Portrait Bust of Tsar Nicholas I (1796–1855), Attributed to Fyodor Kowschenkow
Located in Greding, DE
Ormolu. Attributed to the Russian sculptor and former serf Fyodor Kowschenkow (1785–1850, St. Petersburg). Kowschenkow portrayed Tsar Alexander I, brother of Nicholas I, in gratitude for his emancipation from serfdom, which brought him into close association with the imperial family. Stylistically, the present bust closely corresponds with those works. Provenance: From the collection of Prince Friedrich Carl Alexander...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ormolu

Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Buffet with Geometric Pyramidal Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut buffet from the mid-19th century, with marquetry motifs and tapered feet. Created in Imperial Austria during the...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century, Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Walnut with Ebonized Columns
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier wall mirror was made in Germany around 1820 and represents the refined style of the early 19th century. The frame is veneered in beautifully figured walnut, ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut, Spruce

Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with a gently curved front and flanking ebonized full columns. Veneered in cherrywood and adorned with disc-shaped bronze mounts. The top drawer featur...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a girl in oriental-style clothing with a headdress and veil in a scenic setting. In original, gilded wood frame with acanthus leaf and oak leaf garland carving. Manuf...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

A fine 19th c Biedermeier birch secretary. Ebonized details and gilt bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine Biedermeier period drop front secretary. Fine Empire gilt bronze details . Ebonized details . Beautiful walnut and birch woods
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier side chair, South German/Austrian origin, circa 1830. The frame is crafted from solid birchwood with warm honey patina, featuring gently curved legs and a shaped backrest with a carved central motif. The seat has been newly upholstered with a striking deep blue neoclassical fabric...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

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. T...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Johann-Friedrich.  Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This refined Biedermeier side chair, crafted in walnut around 1830, exemplifies the elegance of early 19th-century German design. The chair features a gently curved backrest with a c...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic Biedermeier period trumeau mirror from France, 19th century, made of birch wood and ebonized details around the original mirror plate. The architectural-inspired shape is...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Birch

Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Bottle from ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase Display Cabinet Solid Larch , Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Austrian Biedermeier bookcase display cabinet, restored and polished to wax, in solid larch. The glass of the two doors has been removed for the restoration and will be asse...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Ruby Red Overlay Glass Goblet, Gilt Parts, CZ ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional mid 19th Century ruby red glass goblin from the famous Biedermeier period in Bohemia (Czech Republic). Elaborately made of overlayed ruby glass around 1840, this unusual late Biedermeier glass goblin impresses with its extraordinary shape and beautiful details. Artfully golden hand painted accents combined with the amazing looking cutted parts in the overlayed dark ruby red surface makes this unique antique Biedermeier glass goblet...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Gold

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 Furniture

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Uranium Glass

19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A lovely and light walnut cabinet/vitrine, with one original large glass door, glass side panels, and a mirrored back. Two large shelves with two rece...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825. This beautiful straight shaped Biedermeier commode shows a precious cherrywoo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, walnut Biedermeier corner console table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their so...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Kpm, Berlin, Chocolate Cup Hand Painted with Green Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Chocolate cup hand-painted with green flowers and gold decoration. Marked. Mid-19th century. First factory quality. In excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Biedermeier style "Klismo" cherry wood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and a red and white plaid upholstered seat. (4 old...
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine early Biedermeier walnut vitrine. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of two china porcelain pieces, made in Germany, in the mid 19th Century. All items are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites, only a view mi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825-30 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 Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of pearl keyhole escutcheons. Chest features a rectangular top above four graduated drawe...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Biedermeier Sewing Table Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice sewing table with a fine veneer picture, walnut veneer on pinewood body. The Side table dates back to the Biedermeier period. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Johanna-Sophie. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Dutch Oil Painting of Street with Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch style (20th Cent) gilt framed oil painting of street with man and woman.
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20th Century Biedermeier Furniture

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Paint

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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