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
Biedermeier Cherrywood Console or Flip Top Game Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
Biedermeier cherrywood console or flip top game table, mid-19th century.
Original condition.
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Dining Room Table, 177 inches Long
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Mahogany Dining Table, 173 inches Long
Nederland, 1830-1835
Spectacular dining table supported by a mahogany veneered large center pedestal. This round form table with...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Globe Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant globe sewing table in Vienna Biedermeier style.
Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid beech, partially ebonized.
(G-Sam-44).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Origin: Northern Europe
W...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Black Wood and Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and a beautiful green and white velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Wood and Veneer Linen Press
Furniture made of mahogany wood and mahogany veneer on softwood, dating back to the first half of the 19th century. Sin...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Furniture in the Biedermeier style, made of soft wood veneered with mahogany, dated around 1840. The monumental shape...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860.
The secretary desk was manufactu...
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1860s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
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.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort. Fully Restored but would need to be reupholstered as a few of the springs have come loose. Could possib...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Unique Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic secretary from the second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Mahogany
Dimensions: he...
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fa...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Style Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Biedermeier style ceiling chandelier
Ceiling chandelier in Biedermeier style.
Polished brass and facet-polished crystal prism-hangings.
Delivery time can take about...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique basket chandelier Biedermeier style, circa 1890-1900
Finely chiseled bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired bead c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Classical Basket Chandelier in antique Biedermeier Style glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely engraved bronze. Net grid with hand ground crystal stones.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Library / Cabinet vitrine in antique Biedermeier Style mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pyramid mahogany on solid conifers, also back wall. On stepped frame base, high-corpuscular body. The front has two triple-sectioned, door-glazed, casted doors, the panels are handcr...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bookcase with half-glazed doors and beautiful molding with segments and diamond decoration. The interior of the bookcase is fitted with height-adjustable shelves. The cabine...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Center Table, Walnut Veneer, Maple Inlays, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical round Biedermeier Center Table from Berlin, Germany circa 1830.
Walnut veneer on softwood. Beautiful rich inlay works in Maple, Ebony and Cherry wood. Partly painted wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Softwood
Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830.
Walnut book-matched veneered and solid walnut. Original spirals painted with ink on...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, around 1820, South Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Small walnut veneered Biedermeier chest of drawers with five drawers. The chest of drawers rests on square tapered feet and has been professionally restored and polished by hand. The...
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Original Wooden Viennese Biedermeier Style Chandelier, Austrian Mastercraft
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Biedermeier chandelier from 1920, eight candles restored.
Carved wood wiht layers of lacquer in green and Gold
All components according to the UL regulations
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold
Set of six Biedermeier Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six Biedermeier side chairs made of mahogany with elegantly curved sabre legs, straight frames and upholstered seats. The lower half of the backrest is fitted with ebonized C-...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet,
Austria, 1830
Birchwood,
Biedermeier two door cabinet standing on four block feet with harmonious birch wood grain.
An example of piece of furnitur...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Table, 1830, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier table dates back to around 1830. It comes from Southern Germany. The table stands on a hexagonal column which rest on a trefoi...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Classic Biedermeier fall top desk, South German, 1820, walnut veneer on the outside and mahogany veneer on the inside. It has a beautiful veneer grain. T...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front legs, nice warm patina, plentiful carved back and removable sits.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Single-door Biedermeier display cabinet with a three-sided glazed front and two shelves as well as a small curved shelf supported by small columns. The display cabinet is veneered in...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Console Table Mahogany c. 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Console, Biedermeier c. 1825, mahogany, rectangular body with large drawer on two fully sculpted columns, back panel with ebonized pilasters, concave cut-out base, restored condition...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Biedermeier from Austria Wall Cupboard, Deep Mahogany CIRCA 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid 19TH Century Art Deco style Mahogany Biedermeier from Austria Wall Cupboard, CIRCA 1920'S. This wonderful piece has one lower level centre cupboard with two doors and one shelf ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cherrywood Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century, the Biedermeier period, showcasing a craftsmanship that stands the test of time. The construction is made of ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Inlaid table, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from France, circa 1880.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 71 cm / diameter 50 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique footstool, France, around 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Footstool from the end of the 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height ...
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
An armchair from the end of the 19th century, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from around 1880, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new fabric.
Wood: oak
Dim...
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mahogany table - bench, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 60 cm / leng...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier sideboard in cherry
Southern Germany - Bavaria
Cherry tree
Biedermeier around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 79 x 51 cm
Description:
Strict, early and absolutely cub...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century small antique Biedermeier sideboard
Southern Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 88 x 51 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture standing on...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier period). The construction is made of coniferous wood, veneered with beautiful and rich walnut ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1
Located in LONDON, GB
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms and th...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style. The set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 22 inches wid...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Writing walnut armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood
By Classic
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z70
Elegant walnut writing armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood on the armrests. Upholstery is new and the fabric3500is inspired to relax beach seats ...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Side or Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier side or sewing table from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid cherry.
Ebonized key escutcheon. One drawer, lockable and with ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of superb quality, ...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
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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