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.
Continental Austrian Brass Door Knockers
Located in Queens, NY
2 Continental Austrian style (20th Century) brass door knockers with double headed eagle design (PRICED EACH)
Brass
Continental German Bronze Lion Door Pull
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German style (19th Century) bronze double lion side door pull.
Bronze
Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions & Farmer's Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
Brass, Bronze
Restored Biedermeier Pedestal, Stained Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional r...
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Biedermeier Antique Marble Fireplace Surround in Port D'Oro
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unique and very high quality Biedermeier antique fireplace surround in Italian Porto d'or marble is one of a kind and bespoke. The marble is q...
Marble
Unique Marble Column with Natural Grain polished
Located in Berlin, DE
Black marble with grey-white grain. Stepped round foot in distended shank. Ovoider body, slightly rising neck and broad arched edge. This column can be divided in five pieces.
Marble
Outdoor Iron Greek Woman Statuary
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron large classic Greek woman holding urn on shoulder (19/20th Cent) (Please note this piece has been outdoors and has since become brown and gray coloring) Conditi...
Iron
Italian Biedermeier style wooden round pedestals or columns, early 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier style wooden round pedestals or columns, early 1800sPair of round wooden pedestals. The plan features six geometric lines that intersect in the center. The rectan...
Wood
19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Austrian Biedermeier columns made of hand crafted polished Cherrywood, in good condition. The tall to décor pieces are enhanced by gilded circles around the top. T...
Cherry
Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Chique Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice grey-green, marble stone original antique fireplace mantel. The design of it fits it in timeless and contemporary interiors as well Art Deco ones. The polished st...
Stone
19th Century German Wall Cabinet Facade
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century German Front of a built-in wall cupboard in unrestored original condition. High rectangular oak frame with 2 double doors hung on external hinges and moulded cornice....
Wood, Oak
Unique Marble Column with Natural Grain
Located in Berlin, DE
Black marble with grey-white grain. Stepped round foot in distended shank. Ovoider body, slightly rising neck and broad arched edge. This column can be divided in five pieces. Ve...
Marble
Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Solid Bronze, Round Frame Lion's Head Door Knocker, 4" Height
Bronze
Italian 1950s Brass Door Handles
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid brass door handle in concave round form Measuring diameter 9.8 x 11.2 total of the two handles
Brass
$245Sale Price|30% Off
H 12 in W 12 in D 15 in
Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Fireside Tavern Coal Bin Fire Box Scuttle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Dutch fireside coal / tinder box / bin / scuttle, made of hardwood and clad in brass, embossed with a textured checkered motif on the sides and manor scene on the front and a...
Metal, Brass
$1,800
H 40 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Black Marble Column Pedestal with White Veining, Sold Individually
Located in Yonkers, NY
A striking vintage black marble column pedestal with white veining, this piece stands at an impressive 40 inches in height, making it an i...
Marble
Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest lico...
Marble
Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and ornate statuary marble fireplace, in the manor of Louis XVI, good quality carving to this piece throughout, fully cleaned and restored and ready to fit. Fire Opening Size...
Statuary Marble
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Brass Door Handle/Door Fixture
Located in Vienna, AT
This complete set of a door fixture is an exemplary piece of Mid-Century design. It was created by renowned Austrian designer Carl Auböck and produced in Austria in the 1950s. It is ...
Brass
Antique Victorian Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing and simple Antique Victorian Carrara marble Demi-pillard fireplace, with fluted projected capitols with under mounted Rosso Verona pillars, with Carrara marble capping...
Carrara Marble
$2,575 / set
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Bronze Push Pull Door Handles Rectangular with Brutalist Relief
Located in London, GB
Set of two rectangular horizontal Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract relief and irregular textures, European 1970's. Their relief with original patina is expressive and will...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Column Pedestal Stand
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication - the Mid-Century modern burl walnut column pedestal. This pie...
Walnut
$4,475
H 32.75 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
American Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist pedestal was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It Composed of bookmatched walnut, the pedestal offers a minimalist and ...
Walnut
Antique Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Denton, TX
Decorative brass coal bucket with Zinc insert and Fleur De Lis handles Nice patina through out.
Brass, Zinc
Sold
H 45.67 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Fluted Cherry Wood Biedermeier Column Cabinet, Southern German 1860s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant Biedermeier column cabinet, originating from Southern Germany, is a beautifully crafted piece that combines timeless simplicity with practical functionality. Made of sol...
Cherry
19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut, around 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, these Rare 19th Century German Biedermeier Column in Walnut are exquisite examples of the era's craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility. Standing as elegant symb...
Walnut, Pine
Stunning Antique Dutch Willem III. Nutwood & Ebonized Wood Tea Bucket 1850s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning design antique bucket. In the mid 19th century this handcrafted tea bucket would have been used for keeping ones tea kettle warm. On the bottom of the w...
Brass
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H 33 in W 38.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Swedish Mahogany Chest Adapted as Vanity with Calacatta Gold Marble Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier chest with three drawers in fine West Indies mahogany that was adapted for use as a bathroom vanity. Sweden, circa 1835. The top drawer opens around the sink w...
Marble
Copper Garden Bucket from the 1800's
Located in Hamburg, DE
Unique copper bucket from the 1800's. The copper has oxidized over the years and developed a beautiful patina. The riveted handles also suggest the age of the bucket. In addition, th...
Copper
19th Century Biedermeier Demilune Console Jardinière
Located in Winter Park, FL
A unique early 19th century Biedermeier demilune console table/jardinière with original gray veined marble top. Beautiful bird's-eye...
Marble
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H 23.75 in Dm 21.75 in
Vintage Birdseye Maple Viennese Biedermeier Style Pedestal Plant Stand Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Biedermeier style side table, features a two tier design with bird’s-eye maple and black lacquer supports.
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
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H 34.06 in W 11.03 in L 34.06 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Brown Walnut Plinth for Sculpture Display, 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th century German Biedermeier plinth was made for sculpture display or as a lamp stand. It was built circa 1830 and is made out to pine and b...
Walnut, Pine
Special Marble Column in Biedermeier Style, Red Onyx Marble
Located in Berlin, DE
Round bases on octagonal plinth with balustrade-shaped column base. Wide, stepped square top plate. The column consists of five parts. Very heavy ...
Marble
Biedermeier Round Octagonal Walnut Wood Plant Stand, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Precious plant stand from the early Biedermeier period, a subtle all over Patina emphasizes the grain of the walnut wood, showing a beautiful color of the wood. All veneered in waln...
Walnut
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H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in
19th Century Biedermeier Unique Bohemian Black Candlestick, Czechia 1850-1859
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
19th century Biedermeier unique candlestick Color: Black Source: Czech Republic Period: 1850-1859. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world with...
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bird Bath in Solid Marble
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Early 19th century handcut bird bath in sold marble. In the middle a heart with a rich garlanded and hearts around the heart in the character of German Biedermeier. Marble in a grey...
Marble