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
Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special chest of drawers in Biedermeier ( Mária Theresia) style.
This piece of furniture is decorated with fine abstract marquetry.
About "Mária Theresia style":
Mária Theresia (formerly Mária II, [1][2][3] full name Mária Theresia Walpurga Amália Krisztina, German: Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; Vienna, May 13, 1717 – Vienna, November 29, 1780) German-Roman imperial princess from the House of Habsburg, Austrian archduchess, Hungarian, Czech and German royal princess...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Biedermeier Style Oval Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptionally pretty oval table in Biedermeier style.
solid wood, partially blackened. Oval, cambered and profiled pedestal. Middle ascending, eight-fold edged, fan-shaped column-sha...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Interesting Biedermeier Chairs antique circa 1840 Cherry Wood veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840
Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Basket Chandelier bronze in antique Biedermeier Style brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased brass, basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl cords with a leaf rosette and a final pine knob, connected by a wide hoop, decorated with...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Roll Door Cupboard in antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic rosewood on solid conifers. High-rectangular body with lamella-like roller door, behind it ten drawers. Slightly protruding top plate. Covered side walls with thread intarsia....
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20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of American 1940s Neo-Classical Pedestals
By McMillen
Located in New York, NY
This pair of walnut-veneered, black marble and brass neoclassical pedestals bear a striking resemblance to those that appeared in the rooms decorated in by Eleanor Brown of McMillen ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Classic Basket Chandelier in Antique Biedermeier Style Silver Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative bronze, silver plated. Basket-shaped, profile-framed body made of handcut and wired octagonal prism strings connected by bows and garlands with wide, ornamental relief hoops. Based on this, six candlestick...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Salon Table, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier salon table on three legs with retracted central column and smooth frame. The radial veneered table top is inlaid in the middle with a stylized floral pattern, the ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier pull-out Dining Table in Ash, Germany, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier extending table with four inset tops and a maximum length of 320 cm. The table stands on a trefoil base with a strong, smooth central column and can be stabilized with fo...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays. This elegant three-drawer dresser s...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Yew
Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our stunning pair of original Biedermeier chairs, originating from 1820s Southern Germany. Crafted with gorgeous walnut veneer, these chairs boast an exquisite back design ac...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Company Biedermeier Style Sphinx Console Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Baker Furniture Company Biedermeier Style Sphinx Console Table
Category
1990s Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Chair, 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a timeless piece of history with our classic Biedermeier chair from 1820s Southern Germany. Crafted with beautiful walnut veneer and showcasing an elegant ebonized back desi...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers,
1825-1830, Northern Germany
Mahogany
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak, Softwood
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 Style Bohemia Cut And Ground Red Crystal Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Delight...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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 French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the h...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Other
Hickory White Dresser Biedermeier Genesis Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
High-Quality American Made Hickory White 'Genesis' Collection Biedermeier Style Satinwood Triple Dresser with Inlaid Wood Design Trim, Brass Pulls and Dovetail Drawers
We also have the matching Nightstands and King Headboard listed separately. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL...
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
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
Fine Early Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Extraordinary movement to this matchbook walnut veneer graces this finely composed two drawer chest shown with chamfered edges, finishing on tapered straight legs and embellished wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chest comprised of three working drawers opening each with a key used as a pull and finis...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany, ca. 1820
Early Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer, 3 drawers with locks and 3 keys, classic chest of drawers ...
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna Biedermeier chair after Josef Danhauser, 1805-1845.
Maple roots on solid beechwood. Classical upholstering.
(C-Sam-2).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820
The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak wood, veneered with mahogany veneer. When opening the main section the doors transf...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles.
Classic form. Hand-painted at the porcelain factory in Wien.
Gold decoration. Burgundy-colored.
Early 1900s.
Marked....
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Austrian Figured Walnut Ebony Biedermeier Standing Corner Cabinet 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish antique Austrian Biedermeier figured walnut corner cabinet, circa 1830.
The cabinet with an ebonized crown and a glazed door below with arched panels, the door enclosi...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
J Widdicomb Wm A Berkey Biedermeier Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
John Widdicomb & Wm A B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier chest of drawers
Northern Germany
Ash tree
Biedermeier around 1835
Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 46 cm
Description:
Unusual and small Biedermeier ches...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
19th Century Biedermeier 2 ajtos szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
Biedermeier dupla ajtós szekrény , jó állapotban, rögtön helyezhető .A kis méretek miatt meg kisebb helyeken is elfér.
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Elegant Classic Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely classic pair of blonde ash Biedermeier side chairs having drop in seat cushions and pretty slightly splayed legs.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Side Table in Cherry, South German around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side table in cherry with one drawer and rectangular table top. The table stands on high square tapered legs and has been expertly restored and polished by hand.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Center table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Center or coffe table from Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
dimensions: height 66 cm length 110 cm depth 82 cm
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with Neoclassical Detailing originates from France, Circa 1840. Features a beautifully r...
Category
1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
A pair of antique armchairs from around 1860, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the mid-19th century imported from Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 92 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width 61 cm / de...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful small secretary made of walnut veneer and solid walnut from the Biedermeier / Empire period at the beginning of the 19th century. The secretary is covered on the outside ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique sofa from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1860, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 96 cm / seat height. 44 cm / width 217 cm / depth 75 cm
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, decorative overhang to top, later added white marble top, brass keyhole escutch...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820.
We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition.
Ma...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Softwood, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour Inlay
Located in LONDON, GB
Delicious and rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully cu...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Biedermeier walnut tall chest with ebonized detail. Exceptional quality! Circa 1820.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Period Maple Chairs & Tea Table Set
Located in New York, NY
From an estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, this set reflects the sophistication and quality associated with the Biedermeier period. The two chairs feature a solid and well-built const...
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Biedermeier Mirror Germany circa 1815
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century Biedermeier, mirror from southern Germany circa 1815. Beautiful Walnut and Cherry Wood veneer decorative panels. Original plate.
Small signs of historic worm...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Austria circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Small Biedermeier Wardrobe
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier circa1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 184 x 121 x 50 cm
Description:
Small Biedermeier clothes or linen cupboard with...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century burr birch Biedermeier sofa table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality biedermeier period sofa table circa 1825.
Beautifully made from burr birch, giving it strong grains and colour. Drop down flaps provide a overall length of just over...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs.
Modernist Viennese model.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut
It has been re-polished with polyut...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticat...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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