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
Display cabinet, France, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display cabinet, France, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 167 cm width 77 cm depth 45 cm
Category
1890s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Karelian Birch Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
An extraordinary early 19th Century Neoclassical style Karelian birch secretary. This wonderful cabinet features four ebonized columns supporting giltwood caryatids, two gothic arched cabinet...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
1820s Biedermeier Brass Mounted Carelian Birch and Marquetry Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Karelian Birch And Satinwood Marquetry Center Table, Baltic Countries, Probably Russian, Second Quarter 19th Century. 44"in diameter. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Classic upholstered Biedermeier chair. The chair dates from the Biedermeier period, circa 1815 and is newly upholstered in the traditional style with straps and springs. The chair is...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of early 19th Century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Rare pair of Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary,
Germany, 1820
This fine Biedermeier secretary made of mahogany is a real gem for every lover of antique furniture. With a height of 194 cm, a width of 106 cm and a length of 52 cm, it offers plenty of storage space with its five spacious drawers. The elegant mahogany finish and conical shape make it a real eye-catcher in any room. This 1820 original is free standing and in excellent condition. Carefully restored and hand-polished with shellac. A real highlight for anyone looking for antique furniture.Frame dimensions at top 95 cm, bottom 103 cm.The attachment with gable, underneath a hidden compartment, is opened with a compression spring. Very nice cabinet with 10 drawers...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Viennese Column Clock Portal Clock Biedermeier era min flower showcase ar. 1840
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Biedermeier Portal Clock Vienna circa 1840
spring train day movement, lever escapement, Viennese 4/4 hour strike on tone spirals, 1/4 hour strike on half hour,
(both working).
repet...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Enamel
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Ebony, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very beautiful set of six original early 19th century Biedermeier chairs from Southern Germany. Beautiful blonde cherry solid wood with ebonized back decoration.
Inlaid with ebony tr...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Ebony
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry End Table Nightstand Pillar Cabinet 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier pillar cabinet or stand. Made of cherry featuring upper gallery with wavecrest design over one drawer and cabinet, supported by tapered legs. Circa mid t...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine:
Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, lifting her right leg slightly forward with her foot extended downward, leaning her head to the righ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier or Empire Piano Lars P. Cornwall
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany veneer, partial solid mahogany wood
As an instrument made in Stockholm, it is already a rarity, since the capital or region was for Tafelklaviere Stuttgart. There they were mainly found in middle-class households.
At the corners rounded body, mostly veneered and inlaid. It is in an age-related optical state. The mechanics are in working order, but should be checked by the piano...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 2 Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of two chairs comes from Germany from the Biedermeier period - 19th Century. The chairs are made of walnut wood. The set is after complete renovation. All wooden elements ha...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Thonet Michael Vienna Pair Of Biedermeier Style Benches In Wood And Velvet
By Thonet
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.
Rare an...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary,
Germany, Ca.1820
Walnut
Original secretary veneered in walnut, impressive veneer pattern, stepped pedestal, gable, underneath drawer with push bu...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Bavarian KUMPF Wooden Wall Vase, Traditional Folk Art 1970s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully hand decorated 'Kumpf', which origins date back to the 1st to 2nd century a.d., Germany or Tyrol, Austria.
The farmers or craftsmen would store their sharpening stone in ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W
European Mid 19th Century in Original Finish. Inlay and Banded with Satin Wood side opening keyed doors / compartments with ...
Category
1850s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library cabinets are enh...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Laura Ashley Table Lamp Porcelain Wool Salmon Pink 1970's UK
By Laura Ashley
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This amazing table lamp by Laura Ashley is a truly unique piece to have in your home. The British fashion, interior design and fabric product has been around since the 1920s, hailing...
Category
1970s British Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wool
Linen Cabinet with one door, polished walnut with inlays, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Single-door cabinet on turned legs with smooth doors and rounded corners. The cabinet is veneered in walnut and features elegant thread inlays a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Cherrywood Biedermeier Demi Lune Console Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Biedermeier demi lune console table or wall table from the 1st half of the 19th century. Solid cherry wood and veneered on pine.
Standi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Traditional Old Country Friday Night Shabbos Candlesticks
By Elgin Silversmith Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Old Country sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Elgin Silversmith Co., Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Each: Bellied socket on baluster shaft; domed foot with three embossed scr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet. Each have rounded rectangular backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch Round
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Round Table in Flame Birch, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier round table was made in Germany around 1830. It is supported on a beautifully sculpted leg with ebonized detail. The piece is veneered with beautiful flame birch. It...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, six pieces
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Shellac-polish.
Category
1840s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
19th Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier bedside table in walnut veneer on softwood from Germany. There is a drawer at the top and a door at the bottom. The piece of ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères
Rhineland around 1830
Cherrywood, gondola shape
frames with floral carvings
Upholstered backrest
shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height 93 cm
width 63 cm
D...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular casket with slightly beveled lid and filling-shaped veneer pattern made of walnut. The casket stands on small brass feet. Inside it is m...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Etagère with hinged Lid, Walnut, Germany, polished, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookshelf with three shelves and a lockable hinged compartment. The étagère is veneered with walnut and stands on slightly curved feet.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED BIRCH ARCHITECTURAL CHEST OF DRAWERS
Cica early-to-mid 19th century
Item # 310EDO04Q
A lovely Biedermeier commode with ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Obacie is undergoing renovation.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 169 cm width 106 cm depth 59 cm
Category
1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Biedermeier Leather Office, Side or Dining Armchairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 32.5" / W 23.3" / D 24.8" / Seat depth 21"/ Height from floor to seat: 20" Back height: 14.4“
An exceptional set of four Vintage French Biedermeier Directoire Style Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Walnut Nightstand or Pillar Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier walnut veneer bedside table or column cabinet from Germany. All around with very nice walnut veneer and a beautiful veneer picture. The opening handles are made...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, around 1870. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, imported from Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished...
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Semainiere with Marble Top, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
High chest of drawers or semainiere with seven large drawers and a concealed drawer under the marble top. The chest of drawers stands on carved lion paws and is accentuated by smooth...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Secretaire in Ashwood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Spacious secretary featuring a two-door cabinet top and a three-tier chest of drawers base. The secretary is veneered with ash and meticulously hand-polis...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated p...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Style Walnut Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet.
Veyr light weight. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 75" tall.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
Biedermeier Vitrine, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful cherrywood vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier period). The construction is made of solid cherrywood. The piece features 3 practic...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in mahogany with light thread inlays on the front. The dresser features a triangular pediment with dentil frieze and is flanked on the sides by ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality.
A chest o...
Category
1850s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...
Category
1830s Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) headboard (only) king size with slighly shaped arch walnut top frame over a gold cut velvet floral design upholstered panel with nail head trim
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1990's National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cab...
Category
1990s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherrywood commode with ebonized details. This piece has a very fine finish, clean lines and high-quality construction. Superb!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840.
Elegant piece of Scandinavian biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts.
Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Veneer 19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mahogany veneer 19th century mirror (102 x 66 cm) with old glass.
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry
Located in Münster, DE
Demi Lune console table / salon table
Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original oilcloth / fabric overlay, folds up to form a round sal...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bedside tables from the beginning of the 20th century with a stone top.
Dimensions: height 73 cm / width 42 cm / depth 27 cm
Category
1910s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning pair of Biedermeier trumeau cabinets ware made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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