Biedermeier and Empire Furniture and Fine Antiques

Key to Rita Bucheit, Ltd’s inventory is our 18th and 19th century Empire and Biedermeier furniture and antiques.

Biedermeier Antiques: Hand-Crafted Austrian Simplicity

Our collection of Biedermeier antiques (1815-1848) exemplifies the period’s visionary simplicity and revolutionary modernity. In relative peace following the fall of Napoleon, Austrians focused on their private lives and surroundings. As a result, the flourishing middle class demanded beautiful, one of kind furniture. Graceful forms highlighted beautiful veneers and showcased the craftsmanship in cutting and matching them. Pieces were prized for being multi-functional (such as writing desks that became game tables) and for keeping secrets safe (many working locks and original keys).

Highlights of our Biedermeier Collection include:

• Biedermeier Tables and Desks
• Versatile Accessories crafted from Ivory, Silver and Bohemian Glass
• Biedermeier and Empire Chairs and Chair Sets

Original Empire Furniture: Exotic Woods, Ebonized Detail

Empire furniture was at its height from 1799-1815. Evocative Empire and Neoclassical furniture was accented with exotic woods, ebonized detail, gilt bronze (ormolu), crystal from Sweden, and Greek and Roman adornments and symbols. See these distinctive features in our selection of:

• Neoclassical Sconces and Candlesticks
• Gilt and Porcelain Cups and Saucers
• Empire Commodes and Neoclassical Column Furniture
• Empire and Neoclassical Antique Mirror Collection

They represent a very small portion of the one-of-a-kind fine art pieces you’ll find in our gallery.

Please peruse our site, and feel free to contact us for more detailed information about the item(s) of interest to you. The gallery is open regular hours and by appointment.