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
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
Biedermaier planter in wood, Germany ca. 1830
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This elegant Biedermeier planter from around 1830 embodies the refined simplicity and quiet sophistication that defined early 19th‑century German design. Crafted in warm, polished wo...
Zinc
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
Rare Easel Bidet Late 19th century Signed G.C. RICHARD
Located in Manzano, IT
For collectors and lovers of fine Italian antiques, I offer an exceptional portable "trestle" bidet from the late 19th century. The exceptionally valuable item is the original porcel...
Ceramic, Cherry
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Baby Fiberglass Outdoor Giraffe
Located in Stamford, CT
Fiberglass baby giraffe made of very durable fiberglass which will withstand the elements. A fun piece to own which looks great in a yard or garden. The giraffe is one of my favorite...
Fiberglass
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
$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
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Palais Door Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Brass Palais lever handle in high tensile brass or aluminium. Each ha...
Brass
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 Brass Coal Bin
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C brass coal bin. 1890. Reference: 8488 Dimensions 17 inches (43 cms) Wide 11 inches (28 cms) Deep 11 inches (28 cms) High
Brass
$2,019 / set
H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Architectural Bronze Square Push and Pull Door Handle and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings ou...
Bronze
$1,817 / set
H 48.04 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Very Large Pair of Tall Antique Victorian Brass Door Handles / Door Pulls
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Victorian very large door pulls or handles with curved tops and bottom If your in the market for a pair of really large, signature Victorian door handles...
Brass
Small Copper Coal Bucket with Brass Embellishments
Located in London, GB
A 19th century (c. 1860) copper coal bucket with shaped brass legs and ring handles. Measures: 12.75" (325mm) diameter x 12" (308mm) high.
Copper
Italian Brass Door Handles 1950s
Located in CA, CA
A pair of Italian 1950s brass door handles with a textured hand hammered finish forming a v-shape.
Brass
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
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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