Biedermeier Mirrors
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
Biedermeier Walnut Mirror, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant walnut veneer and a striking concave molding, this timeless piece exempl...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Huge Biedermeier Style Arched Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Biedermeier Style Arched Mantel Wall Mirror
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Early 2000s Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Standing Mirror (Psyche). Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite and rare Biedermeier cherry standing mirror (Psyche). The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is disting...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Pillar Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror, from 1810 / Biedermeier, made of walnut and
ebonized half columns with brass cladding on capitals and base,
upper conclusion with roof gable.
Very good restored condit...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Pine, Walnut
Stunning early wall mirror, original Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria.
The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. The frame has a particularly wide gold...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Biedermeier mirrors, Germany, circa 19th century. These are extremely well made with beautifully grained bookmatched walnut frame...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Large 19th Century Danish Inlaid Biedermeyer Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Danish inlaid Biedermeyer wall or floor mirror
The inlaid wood is done with three different colors.
The mirror has the original mirr...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Fruitwood
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Pier Mirror
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered pier mirror with cornice above a paneled and arched entablature. The entablature is supported by mahogany half columns which flank a looking glass above an architectural plinth...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Large Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Framed Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful large architectural neoclassical Biedermeier mahogany and mahogany veneer wall mirror.
Original mirror plate.
Austria, circa 1830.
Measures: 77" T x 35.5" W x 4.5" D.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century, Biedermeier Nutwood Wall Mirror, Early Period, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Austrian Biedermeier nutwood wall mirror with facet cut mirror from the early period in Vienna around 1830. This lovely 19th century wall mirror...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Nutwood
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 Mirrors
Materials
Gold, Silver
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, handcarved, Austria circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Noble 19th century gilt wall mirror from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. This beautiful antique wall mirror was elaborately handcarved around 1850 and impresses with its d...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
19th Swedish Biedermeier Karnelian Birch Oval Mirror With Beveled Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Swedish karnelian birch oval mirror with the original beveled glass. This lovely mirror is so modern in its simplicity, as are the best designs of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Birch
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors in Red Brown Cherrywood Gilt, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair of 19th century Biedermeier have been made in the early 1820s in South Germany.
They are made out of Pine and veneered in Cherrywood. In the upper filling field ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood, Cherry, Mirror
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
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20th Century French Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Magnificent wall mirror frame, bronzed, rounded edges, Biedermeier 1860 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Magnificent wall mirror, frame from the time of the late Biedermeier, made around 1860-1870, in Austria.
The frame strip is wonderfully designed with two different decorative strip...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Broken Arch Pediment Large Wall Mirror
By Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Donghia Empire Style Gold Gilt Wood Frame Broken Arch Pediment Large Impressive Wall Mirror. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 63" H x 52" W x 5" D. Glass 35" H x 28.5" W.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Circa 1830 Swedish Classical Period Console & Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 Swedish classical period console & mirror. A fine & elegant example in mahogany with boxwood line inlays to accent the curves and scrolls of the design. Rondels accent the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Classic and simple Biedermeier wall mirror, framed in solid wood, flamed birch.
Southern Germany around 1860/1870
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1860s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Stunning early wall mirror, original gilding, Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria.
The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. bevelled towards the back, on the back...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
19th century Swedish birch vanity mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch vanity mirror circa 1880.
Good quality table top vanity mirror made in birch.
Rectangular mirror with carved cornice, allowed to pivot between between a ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut, Maple, Brass, Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, restored Biedermeier wall mirror from Central Germany about 1820.
Walnut veneered and solid wood frame. Two half columns in solid walnut with lovely original brass bases and capitals.
At the top middle there is an imposing burnt fan shape decor work on maple wood.
Beautiful neoclassical cornice with slanted edges.
Old mirror glass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 49 cm
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Hand Carved 19th Century Nutwood & Beveled Wall or Fireplace Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and stunning antique wall mirror.
All handcrafted in the late 1800s this marvelous wall mirror would have graced the living space of a mansion of a very well to do fami...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century Handcrafted Nutwood & Beveled Glass Hand or Vanity Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size and great shape antique hand mirror.
This good size and highly practical antique hand mirror can also be used as a wall mirror. The make...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Nutwood, Mirror
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Psyche / Table Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier psyche / table mirror from around 1830. The psyche is made of cherrywood (solid and veneer). The mirror is rotatable and there is a drawer in the base. In very ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Gilded Wall mirror, frame, oval, Biedermeier, around 1860, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful rare oval wall mirror / frame, in well known classic shape, of the Biedermeier period, made around 1860 in Austria, Europe.
The special stucco work all around the frame in...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Spruce
Decorative wall Mirror, Frame, wood stucco, gold, rounded edges, 1840s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary wall mirror, frame, an original from the 1840s from Austria.
The frame is made of wood, the substructure is placed in an overlapping manner - typical for this period. ...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Period Austrian Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very handsome and unusual table top dressing mirror likely made in Austria in the early to mid 19thC. The shield shaped mirror has a gilded...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Wall Mirror in Wooden Decorative Frame, circa 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This wall mirror in original wooden frame has aged beautifully and acquired a unique patina over the time. The wooden frame in old-gold color has some beautiful decorative floral orn...
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Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Burl Wood Biedermeier Dressing Table Mirror Matching Chair Cane Seat Mint!
By Biedermeier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Biedermeier dressing table mirror matching chair cane seat new cushion upholstery mint!
Dovetail drawers design.
Chair dimension...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Biedermeier Mirror, 1820, cherry with marquetry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant cherry veneer, inlays and an additional marquetry decor in all four corn...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry Wood, Ebonized Corners, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic Biedermeier mirror from southern Germany around 1820.
Rectangular cherrywood frame with four ebonized squares in the corners.
Mirror glass replaced. Restored and hand-polishe...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Cherry, Softwood
Superb Antique 1850s era Biedermeier Ebonized Ash and Bronze Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous genuine Biedermeier mirror made of ash wood and ebonized with solid bronze or cast brass details and columns. The mirror plate is in good condition as is the frame...
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1850s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier mirrors.
Walnut with ebonized sides..
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1835) cherrywood cheval mirror on a stand with a drawer, a cross leg base, and column sides.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Ash and Ebonized Mirror
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier ash and black lacquer wall mirror, circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain, original beveled glass.
Category
1840s European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pier Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century German Biedermeier mirror. Cherrywood frame with original mirror. One single bronze mount on the upper face. Original two piece mirror.
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Walnut Wall Mirrors Made of 19th Century Biedermeier Components
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of Austrian walnut mirrors from the 19th century made of old Biedermeier components, with dark brown color, ebonized reeded motifs and turned finials with gilt accents. ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Maple, Ebonized, Southern Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rectangular Biedermeier wall mirror from South Germany circa 1820.
Solid maple wood with an ebonized classicist cornice.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac. Old mirror glass
Dim...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier 19th Century Tall Walnut Mirror with Carved Giltwood Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tall pier mirror from the 19th century, with carved giltwood foliage, slender columns and frieze of palmette motifs. This Austrian Biedermeier p...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
Biedermeier Pier Glass in Mahogany Veneer Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Pier Glass in Mahogany Veneer Frame, Late 19th Century
Mirror in a rectangular wooden frame veneered with mahogany, dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century. The frame ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century.
11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Burl
Pair of Massive Antique Danish Biedermeier Pier Console Mirrors
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stepped design in burl wood with a cornice at the top and a recessed panel with an oval mirror over the tall two-part mirror. A shelf with a dark wood inset oval has scrolled suppo...
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19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Burl
Biedermeier Mahogany, Ebonized and Bronze-Mounted Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with ebonized cornice over a panel with central cornucopia over a mirror plate with a conforming bronze mounted frame. Frame flanked with pair of candleholders.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Other
Large Pair of Bespoke Hexagonal Framed Convex Mirrors in a Biedermeier Style
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of custom made bespoke hexagonal maple and birds eye maple frames with convex mirrors made in the Biedermeier style.
These mirrrors have been made by a masters craftsman who ...
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Late 20th Century British Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Biedermeier Period Neoclassical Walnut Mirror Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding Biedermeier period walnut mirror of impressive scale from Austria circa 1820. The unique pagoda shaped crown surmounts an interior arch enclosing a raised four lobe me...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood, Mirror
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Mirror - Original Facet Cut Mirror, AT ca. 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic early 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria. This magnificent, large wall mirror from the early Biedermeier era around 1825 comes w...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
19th C Austrian Biedermeier Mirror w/Original Glass & Walnut Veneer, 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Austria features it's original glass mirror and walnut veneer surround. The design is simple and ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Restored Mahogany Maple Austrian Mirror, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier restored mirror in the frame
Period: 1830-1839
Source: Austria
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
T...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer, Glass, Mahogany, Maple
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1820-1829
Material: Walnut
Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32″
Our professional refurbis...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Ash/ Burr Walnut - Bohemia ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary crafted 19th century wall mirror from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This pretty large Biedermeier mirror (48.8" x 41.3...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Walnut, Burl
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm
Description:
Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth.
The ...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Restored Cherry Czech Mirror Dressing Table, 1860s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier restored mirror dressing table
Period: 1860-1869
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry-tree.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer, Cherry
Biedermeier mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, and Roman Erlikh. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $434 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $2,875.