Antiques

Antique Furniture: Gründerzeit, Biedermeier, Art Nouveau, and More

Antique furniture is furniture that has already lasted 100 years and will last another 100. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you’ll find one of Berlin’s largest selections of antiques in Berlin: Gründerzeit cabinets and sideboards in oak, Biedermeier chests of drawers and secretaries in cherry wood, Art Nouveau display cabinets, Baroque mirrors, antique tables, chairs and beds. Each piece is restored in our own workshop, inspected, and comes with an honest condition report.

Antique furniture by period

• Baroque and Rococo (17th/18th century and revival styles): Curved, gilded, with inlays. See Baroque.
• Biedermeier (1815–1848): Simple, light-colored, cherry and birch, clean lines. The most elegant period of German furniture. See Biedermeier furniture.
• Louis Philippe (from 1830): Walnut, gently rounded shapes, balloon-back chairs. See Louis Philippe furniture.
• Gründerzeit and Historicism (1870–1900): Solid, dark, oak and walnut, columns and carvings. Sideboards, cabinets, vertikos. See Gründerzeit furniture.
• Art Nouveau (around 1900): Floral ornaments, curved lines, brass fittings. See Art Nouveau furniture.
• English antiques: Mahogany, Chippendale, Chesterfield and Regency. See English furniture.
• Art Deco (1920–1940): Rounded, glossy, geometric. See Art Deco.

Antique furniture by style

Antique chests of drawers, secretaries, display cabinets, cabinets and wardrobes, dining tables and chairs, sideboards and buffets, mirrors, bedside tables and desks: Each category has its own collection, which you can filter by period.

Buy antiques with no risk

Unlike at auctions or on classified ad sites, you won't get a project from us: every piece has been through our workshop in Berlin-Lichtenberg, surfaces have been treated, drawers slide smoothly, doors close properly, and all hardware is present. Photos from all sides, exact measurements, and an honest description. We include what we know about the period and provenance; we don't claim what we can't verify.

View antiques in Berlin

at our showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg You'll find several hundred antiques across 4,000 m², open Mon–Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., no appointment needed. Photos from all sides, exact measurements, and an honest condition description are provided for every piece.

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Frequently asked questions about antique furniture

When is a piece of furniture considered antique?

Usually from 100 years old. Younger pieces are called vintage. Reproduction furniture consists of later copies of historical styles.

Are antiques a good investment?

Quality pieces from the Biedermeier, Gründerzeit, and Art Nouveau periods retain their value much better than new furniture and often increase in price. Above all, though, they are functional items that bring joy every day.

Do antiques fit in a modern home?

Yes. The interior designers' rule: one or two antique pieces per room, with the rest simple and understated.

How do I care for antique furniture?

Dust with a dry cloth, occasionally treat with wax or oil, and don't place it next to a heater or in direct sunlight. That's all it takes.