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19th Century Set of Six Biedermeier Style Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive set of Biedermeier style walnut dining chairs, each is highlighted with an ebonized
Copper
Biedermeier Nut Wood Box Early 19th Century, Austria, circa 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Biedermeier nut wood box from the early 19th century circa 1835 in Austria. A very
Fruitwood, Nutwood
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from South Germany about 1820
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Biedermeier Armoire, Brass, Cherry and Walnut, Southwest Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Superb, big Biedermeier Armoire from Southwest Germany near Bodensee, circa 1820 Cherry solid
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Pair of Gorgeous Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich lustrous pair of cabinetmaker made mahogany and ebonized commodes in the Biedermeier style
Mahogany
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Back decor with ebonized lyre motif
Bouclé, Cherry
Set of Seven Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1890
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of seven Biedermeier chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1890 Set of seven
Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The
Cherry
Biedermeier Armoire, Restored, Cherry Solid Wood, Southwest Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stately, large Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe in cherry solid wood from Southwest Germany, circa
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Two Drawer Commode, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined neoclassical Biedermeier Commode / Chest of two drawers from Southern Germany, circa
Metal
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, straightlined Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet in cherry wood veneer from
Glass, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood
Sold|$8,500
Biedermeier Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
Three drawer Biedermeier commode with ebonized accents.
Poplar, Wood
Biedermeier Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original three-tier Biedermeier commode / chest of drawers in Walnut from South Germany
Walnut, Softwood
Swedish Biedermeier Empire Antique Dining Chairs 19th Century Ormolu Style, Pair
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier pair of dining chairs with rare roundel motifs decorated in ormolu
Ormolu
One-Doored Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut and Ash Veneer, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier escutcheons. The door is on the inside veneered with ash and has an old lock. Ebonized half
Ebony, Wood, Ash, Walnut
Neoclassical Biedermeier Decorative Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeier decorative box / casket / jewelry box from South Germany, circa 1840
Metal
Small Biedermeier Saloon / Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small, round neoclassical Biedermeier saloon / coffee table in walnut veneer from South Germany
Walnut, Softwood
Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful early Biedermeier bookcase / library from South Germany around 1820. The veneer at this
Brass
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherrywood and Brass, South Germany, circa 1810s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful early Biedermeier Mirror from South Germany circa 1810-1820. Cherry veneer and solid
Mirror, Cherry
Biedermeier Sewing-Table with Lyra Legs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Work Table / Sewing Table with beautiful Lyra legs. Great quality
Cherry
Biedermeier Console Table with Stone Top, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier console table with dark granite top and mirrored back panel. The chest of
Granite, 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
Brass, Ormolu
Biedermeier Gondola Stool, Walnut, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 188
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, classicist Gondola stool from the second period of Biedermeier, second half of the 19th
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Commode in Polished Black Wood, Three Drawers, Circa 1840
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Commode Biedermeier en bois noirci et poli ouvrant à 3 tiroirs. Les tiroirs sont garnis d'entrées
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet, Danube Monarchy, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Single door Biedermeier cabinet with ebonized details and rounded corners. Very nice veneer pattern
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier side table with drawer, cherry veneer, South Germany, circa 1830 Wonderful cherry
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marquetry Inlays
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Biedermeier parcel-ebonized mahogany commode with top above a single drawer floridly
Mahogany
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Strict, elegant Biedermeier side table with drawer, cherry, South Germany, circa 1820 Cherry
Metal
Big Expandable Biedermeier Table, Walnut Veneer, Austria/Vienna, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very big and elegant Biedermeier expandable / pull-out dining room table From Vienna, Austria
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Salon Table, Maple with Star Inlay, South Germany, Munich circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Salon or dining table in Maple with Star inlay from South Germany, Munich
Ebony, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut Veneer, Cherry, Brass, Austria, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original, neoclassical early Biedermeier Secretaire from Austria, Vienna around 1820
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Mahogany, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Antique Biedermeier Jewelry Box from South Germany circa 1830 Walnut and mahogany wood. Inlays in
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Mahogany, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Antique Biedermeier Jewelry Box from South Germany circa 1830 Walnut and mahogany wood. Inlays in
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Commode in Walnut Veneer with Full Columns and Brass Fittings from Austria circa
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Half-Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
century Biedermeier half cabinet or commode. Cherry veneered, shellac hand polished. Ebonized solid
Cherry, Oak, Softwood
Biedermeier Side or Sewing Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very fine round neoclassical Biedermeier side, sewing or working table with drawer, walnut veneer
Fabric, Cherry, Walnut
Set of Six Austrian 1880s Biedermeier Style Walnut Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Austrian Biedermeier style walnut dining room chairs from the late 19th century, with
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut Veneer, Cherry, Ebony, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, neoclassical early Biedermeier Secretaire from Southwest Germany, circa 1820
Metal
Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut Veneer, Cherry, Brass, Austria, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original, neoclassical early Biedermeier Secretaire from Austria, Vienna around 1820
Brass, Iron
Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical Biedermeier side chair • Solid cherry wood • Conservatory restoration
Fabric, Cherry
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
Iron
Early 19th Century German Brown Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Biedermeier commode was made circa 1820 in South Germany. The chest of drawers is
Brass
Biedermeier Showcase, Walnut Veneer, Half-Columns, South Germany, circa 1820s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, impressive original Biedermeier showcase armoire / display cabinet from South Germany, about
Brass, Iron
Petite Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful petite early Biedermeier mirror from South Germany about 1820 Wood: Book-matched
Gold Plate
Biedermeier Writing Commode, Cherry and Ebony, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very beautiful, and sober Biedermeier writing Commode / Chest of Drawers / Secretaire Extractable
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Period Burl Birch Vitrine, Blown Glass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century Biedermeier period Austrian vitrine is constructed of burled birch
Blown Glass, Birch, Pearwood, Burl
Large Biedermeier Box or Chest, Walnut Veneer, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Biedermeier Box or small chest in walnut veneer from Southern Germany around 1820. Original
Brass
Austrian Two-Door Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Vienna, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small two-door Austrian neoclassical Biedermeier armoire cabinet with drawer over bowed front from
Brass, Iron
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
Fabric, Cherry, Ebony
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Plum/Maple Inlays, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful original Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe from Lake Constance Area, South Germany, circa
Brass
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
Fabric, Walnut
German Biedermeier Maple & Black Ebony Document Box on Stand, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
German Biedermeier maple and black ebonized document box on stand with exposed exterior dovetailing
Brass
Biedermeier Corner Showcase or Vitrine, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1880
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely neoclassical corner showcase or vitrine from the second Biedermeier period, circa 1880
Brass
Biedermeier Fold-Up Chest, Cherry Veneer, Roller Doors, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Fold-up Chest in Cherry Veneer with Roller Doors from Mid-Germany circa 1830
Metal
A Massive and Good Quality German Biedermeier Style 9-Drawer Birch Wood Pedestal Desk with Ebonized Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive and good quality German biedermeier style 9-drawer birchwood pedestal desk with ebonized
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 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
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.