Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch
Birch
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherrywood, Golden Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, neoclassical, early Biedermeier Wall, Pier or Trumeau mirror from South Germany, circa
Concrete, Gold Plate
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut and Birch Roots Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant two-doored neoclassical Biedermeier armoire from South Germany, circa 1820. Great
Steel
Tiny Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Tiny Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820 Cherry veneered and solid
Gold
Round Biedermeier Drum Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent restored Biedermeier period drum cabinet / drum table from Austria / Vienna around 1830
Stone, Brass
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Solid Wood, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, small neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror in cherry solid wood from South Germany, circa
Mirror, Wood, Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Box, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Rosewood, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Restored neoclassical Biedermeier decorative box from Vienna/Austria, circa 1820. Outside woods
Metal
Biedermeier Cherrywood Picture Frame with Brass Applications Austria, circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming Biedermeier cherrywood picture frame with brass applications out of the transition from
Mirror, Cherry, Fruitwood
German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German inlaid and ebonized music box with original musical works, gilded ornate side handles, and
Brass, Steel
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut and Marble Consoles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut console tables from the 19th century, with black
Marble
Biedermeier Box with Interior, Walnut, Birch, Cherry, Maple, Vienna, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very fine neoclassical Biedermeier casket box with full interior from Austria / Vienna, circa 1820
Horn, Fabric, Mirror, Wood, Birch, Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Large Walnut Pair of Wall Mirrors Made of 19th Century Biedermeier Components
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large Austrian walnut mirrors from the 19th century made of old Biedermeier components
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Game Table - Antique Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier game, card table made of hand crafted polished, partly
Ebony, Walnut
Viennese Column Clock Portal Clock Biedermeier era min flower showcase ar. 1840
Located in Landshut, BY
Biedermeier Portal Clock Vienna circa 1840 spring train day movement, lever escapement, Viennese 4
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Enamel
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Painting, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Pair of early neoclassical Biedermeier chairs with amazing painted back decor. Cherry
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Pair of Austrian Fruitwood Side Chairs with Ebonized Fan-Shape Splats
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Biedermeier style. The focal point is the ebonized fan-shape splat surmounted by a boldly arched top-rail. The
Leather, Fruitwood, Wood
Demi-Lune Biedermeier Table, Ash Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Edge of the plate has been ebonized. Curved square-pointed legs. Maple inlay on the plate (partly
Wood, Ash, Maple
Early 19th Century, Empire / Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1810, from period of Empire / Biedermeier, made of cherrywood deposed
Cherry
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, early Biedermeier Commode / Chest of drawers from Southern Germany around 1820
Iron
Sold|$18,500
Important Biedermeier Period Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Important Biedermeier period ebonized and parcel-gilt sofa decorated with Neoclassical penwork
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Biedermeier style ebonized birch four-drawer chest, dating to circa 1890, is a refined example
Birch
Small Furniture, Solid Walnut, Biedermeier / Restauration, France, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Simple, antique small furniture / pillar cabinet / Side table from Biedermeier period / french
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Three-Drawer Commode with Walnut Veneer, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
splayed bracket feet and ebonized wood escutcheons. This Biedermeier commode features a rectangular top
Walnut
Biedermeier Neoclassical Style “Capuan” Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A sophisticated pair of Century Furniture Biedermeier style nightstands from “The Capuan Collection
Brass, Steel
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with
Birch
Continental Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Burl Walnut Biedermeier Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Biedermeier commode. This three drawer commode is raised on tapered ebonized fruitwood feet and frieze. The
Biedermeier Drumtable, Polished Mahogany and Marble, France, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier drumtable / side table / nightstand / bedside table, polished mahogany and marble
Marble
Biedermeier Mirror, Walnut, Maple with Burnt Fan Dekor, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier mirror, walnut, maple with burnt Fan Dekor, South Germany circa 1820 Very elegant
Brass
Biedermier, Cherry Wood, Bronze, Ebonized Wood, Cabinet, Germany, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Biedermeier, Cherry Wood Veneer, Brass, Ebonized Wood, Commode or Dresser, Germany, Early 19th c
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode or Trumeau, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Delicate 19th century Biedermeier nutwood commode or trumeau commode from the early period in
Gold Leaf
Sold|$11,542 / set
Vintage Harrods Biedermeier Dining Table & 10 Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous high quality Biedermeier dining set comprising a satin birch twin pillar oval
Damask, Wood
Pair of Swedish Tripod Side Tables in Birch with Ebonized Details, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of Swedish tripod side tables in birch with ebonized details, circa 1850. In the Biedermeier
Birch
Sold|$7,985
Biedermeier Commode in Fruitwood, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Biedermeier fruitwood and ebonized commode with rectangular top over three drawers mounted
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Corner Cabinet, 19 C
Located in Astoria, NY
Austrian Biedermeier parcel ebonized walnut corner cabinet, with an angled top above a triple
Glass, Wood
Sold|$4,978
Mirror Frame, German circa 1840-50
Located in Greding, DE
Large ebonised mirror frame circa 1840-50 with multiple profiled moulding.
Wood
Neoclassical Casket Box, Birch Veneer, French Polish, North Germany 19th Century
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, plain and unadorned neoclassical Biedermeier casket box, North Germany circa 1880
Birch
Neoclassical Drumtable, Black Polished Wood, Brass, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeier Drumtable, Black Polished Wood, Brass Handle, Vienna, circa 1830. Very
Brass
Empire Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, Horse Hair, Germany circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful book-matched cherry veneer, hand-polished with shellac (French Polished). 2 ebonized black full
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Karelian Birch Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
cabinet features four ebonized columns supporting giltwood caryatids, two gothic arched cabinet doors, a
Ormolu
Empire Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Full Columns, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe from Austria around 1820. Cherry wood veneered
Gold, Brass, Iron
Empire Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns with Gold, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous, early Biedermeier / Empire Half Cabinet or Chest from Southern Germany around 1820
Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold|$7,823
Demilune Console Table, Vienna, circa 1825
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier console table modelled after a design from Venetian master builder Josef
Wood
Big Neoclassical Wall Mirror, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, rare and big neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from South Germany, circa 1830
Mirror, Softwood, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Red Copper and Wood Bedpan Bed Heating for the Rich in 1860
Located in Lisse, NL
with an ebonized and turned wooden handle and the copper pan has been engraved with a bird. In the
Copper
Biedermiere Style Rosewood Rectangular Sofa Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a simple, yet striking Biedermeier rosewood sofa table. The top has a straight edge above a
Wood, Rosewood
Sold|$1,351 / set
Pair of Swedish 19th century Karl Johan masur birch candles
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to adorn any table or mantlepiece. Slight wear to ebonization, minor warping to metal collars.
Birch
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk circa 1870. Superb quality Scandinavian birch and elm writing desk with drawers. This piece features birch sides and top ...
Birch, Elm
19th century Swedish birch vanity mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch vanity mirror circa 1880. Good quality table top vanity mirror made in birch. Rectangular mirror with carved cornice, allowed to pivot between between a ...
Birch
Sold|$6,800
19th Century Empire Transitional Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a transitional Empire-Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized commode. This unusual blend of
Satinwood
Sold|$1,351
19th Century Danish Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality walnut mirror, circa 1890. Strong in Biedermeier influence. Ebonized inner slip then
Walnut
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This rare and elegant Biedermeier table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier
Fruitwood
19th Century Walnut and Ebonized Biedermeier Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This period Biedermeier walnut mirror has a triangular cornice over a deep frieze with a diamond
Mirror, Wood
Set of Six Black Ebonized Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Six dining chairs, black ebonized finish with gold trim. Each chair has a custom white slip cover
Wood
1860s Parcel-Gilt Ebonized Biedermeier Chest with Drawers and Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Austrian Biedermeier parcel-gilt and ebonized petite chest of drawers
Marble, Brass
6 Vintage 1990s National Mt Airy Maple Ebonized Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dayton, OH
National Mt Airy dining chairs, circa 1990s. Biedermeier style with maple and ebonized frame
Maple
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.