Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
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 Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut armoire. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier wardrobe is a true gem, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of a bygone era. Crafted from high-quality walnut veneer on a softwood body, this wardr...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Ash Wardrobe, 1820–1825
An exquisite two-door wardrobe in the Biedermeier style, dating from 1820–1825. Its elegant form and perfect proportions embody the refi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Bohemia, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe
Prague
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 122 x 50 cm
Description:
Two-door piece of furniture standing on skirted square...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern, which was installed on a spruce body. The cabinet can...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany cask with carved molded edge cornice, flanking book matched hinged doors, tulip wood inlays, satinwood inlays, original steel engraved loc...
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1750s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Austria circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 196 x 135 x 57 cm
Description:
Large antique wardrobe or hall cupboard from the Bie...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Flamed Birch Armoire / Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An impressive cabinet from the early Biedermeier period circa 1810, the cabinet was built with a spruce body covered with flamed birch veneer. The flamed birch, the protruding door i...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Spruce, Birch
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, strict and original neoclassical early Biedermeier Armoire from South Germany, circa 1815-1820.
Wonderful book-matched walnut veneer on softwood, hand-polished with shellac (French polish). Two doors and one-drawer above. The veneer is very beautifully running thought the whole front and bottom part.
Ebonized half-columns with newly gold-plated Corinthian capitals and bases. Horn inlays around the key holes. Elegant conical square tapered ebonized legs. Original iron lock and old key...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron, Gold Plate
Late 18th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe Armoire, in Bleached Larch, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique biedermeier wardrobe armoire cupboard in solid wood. All in whitened solid larch the external part and walnut-colored internal parts and legs
The legs, are in walnut, all th...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cupboard Wardrobe Solid Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Viennese, mid-19th century, Biedermeier elegant cupboard wardrobe in walnut, polished to wax
The cabinet has a beautiful patina. Can be used in the environment important.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
19th Century Small, Single-Door Biedermeier Wardrobe, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier Wardrobe
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 165 x 91 x 45 cm
Description:
Very small, single-door cabinet from the Austrian Biedermeier...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Viennese 19th Century Biedermeier Cupboard Wardrobe blond Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Viennese 19th century Biedermeier cupboard wardrobe in blod walnut, polished to wax.
Attention: the opening direction of the door is as shown in the second photo, i.e. hinges on the ...
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1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armoire, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Classic example of an original Biedermeier armoire dating back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style around 1820.
The wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer on sid...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820
This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Pyramid Cabinet shelve in antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine pyramid cabinet in Biedermeier style.
High quality mahogany veneer on solid softwood. Conical body on profiled frame base. In the front, large centre door with pyramid mahogany ...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
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 Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice simple wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier. Made of solid walnut. The cabinet has very beautiful walnut wood that leaves a great impres...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Full Columns, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe from Austria around 1820.
Cherry wood veneered.
Ebonized full columns with corinthian capitals in old gilding.
Original brass fitt...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
19th Century Single Door Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1850. Made of solid cherrywood. The wardrobe was lovingly restored by us. The wardrobe can be dismantled and shipped dismant...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20
This elegant Biedermeier one-door wardrobe is a fine example of timeless craftsmanship, featuring a mahogany veneer accented with intric...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Austrian Tyrol 1860s Wardrobe Cupboard Biedermeier in Solid Wood Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian 1860s wardrobe cabinet all original, in solid wood with dresser, restored polished to wax
Useful charming wardrobe full of shelves and drawers
Measures cm: H 195, W 115, D 52.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, 1820-30
Biedermeier armoire, South German 1820, walnut veneer. Classic Biedermeier design with beautiful veneer grain. The armoire is professionally refin...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Rare Biedermeier Armoire with Intricate Carvings and Unique Urn Shape
Located in Firenze, IT
A truly exceptional Biedermeier one door armoire crafted from richly hued honey-toned cherrywood. This unique piece features ebonized black-lacquered and gilt wood details, intricate...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier floorboard, circa 1825.
Cuba mahogany on softwood. On the log feet high-rectangular two-door corpus with profile-framed arch-shaped fields. Architecturally arrang...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Softwood
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer and Full Columns, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, unadorned 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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Armoire, South Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an exquisite early Biedermeier armoire from southern Germany, boasting a timeless design that dates back to 1815-1820. Crafted with a beautiful walnut veneer, this elegant p...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Large Biedermeier-Style Wardrobe in Ash and Cherry, Dated 1884
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door wardrobe in ash and cherry with fillet band inlays and ebonised columns. The cornice with accentuated pediment and ebonised segmental elements is inscribed: Elise Freu...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Vienna, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful restored original Biedermeier Armoire / Wardrobe / Cabinet in Walnut Veneer with a convex front and fluted full column from Vienna, Austria circa 1825
Walnut veneered on so...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820.
Cherry veneered with fillings in walnut and ebony.
Beautifully straightened design with original fittings in brass...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes, Cabinets, Walnut, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Rare pair - two identical Biedermeier cabinets
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1835
Dimensions: H x W x D: 177 x 111 x 54 cm
Description:
Extremely rare pair of two matching Bie...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
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 Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice beautiful cabinet with straight lines. The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period and was made of cherrywood, partly solid and partly veneered on spruce wood around 1830...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
German Oak Kas / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
German oak kas with bracket top, raised panel doors, chamfered and fluted corners, two drawers, block feet. Compass inlay on frieze and doors. Unique raised...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Wardrobe or Armoire 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Baltic States 1810-1820
The Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its bird’s-eye maple veneer, filament inserts on the doors and the pilaster strips. Inside one d...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Large Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large original, early Biedermeier armoire in cherry wood from south Germany around 1820
Very beautiful cherry solid wood and cherry veneered on oak solid wood. Shellac hand polished....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Viennese Biedermeier (Circa 1830) maple armoire cabinet with 2 doors and inlaid trim with fluted design pediment
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
19th Century Display Cabinet Made in Bohemia, Fully Restored Walnut and Glass
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored Czech Biedermeier glassed in display cabinet.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1840-1849
Material: Walnut.
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wardrobes and armoires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier wardrobes and armoires 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 wardrobes and armoires, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, and Biedermeier. 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 wardrobes and armoires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,560 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $8,394.