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.
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console Commode 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console. Made of cherry featuring rectangular form with wavecrest design and two drawers supported by tapered legs. Circa mi...
Cherry
$5,512Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Game table circa 1860 walnut veneer rich floral inlays
Located in Münster, DE
Game table, France, circa 1860, walnut veneer with rich floral inlays, fold-out design, playing surface with felt covering, fluted, tapered legs, brass accents, shellac finish D...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Display Cabinet/ Vitrine, Nutwood, Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood Biedermeier display cabinet/ vitrine from the famous period in Austria around 1840. Veneered in fine nutwood, this outstanding Biedermeier vitrine imp...
Brass
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, circa 1825 We are pleased to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armoire, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 during ...
Walnut
$7,127Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier standing secretary desk, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored veneer, architectural interior with maple and burl maple veneer, mirrored compartment and secret compartment...
Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Hexagonal Vitrine, Elm Wood & Glass, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Biedermeier glass paned hexagonal glazed vitrine from Eastern Europe. Fine craftsmanship with slim proportions. Unusual six-sided shape with mirrored back, designed to...
Glass, Mirror, Elm, Pine
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Curule Stool With Ebonized Accents, Circa 1950's
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style walnut stool with ebonized accents. Italian circa 1950's. What a great looking stool with a beautiful profile and lovely color. The back ebonized details, especial...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Vienna, Austria, circa 1825 An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier walnut center table, crafted in Vienna, Austria, circa 1825. Th...
Walnut
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers dating to circa 1825, showcasing the refined...
Brass
Biedermeier Chaise Lounge, Maple Wood, Hand-Carved, Sweden, Circa 1820
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An expressive Biedermeier period chaise lounge–also called a “recamier”--dating to circa 1820 Sweden, in the manner of the famous maker Karl Johan. Resembling a gondola in silhouette...
Textile, Maple
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Maria-Theresia, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Maria-Theresia. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut fin...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Shovel Dining Chairs, Nutwood - Set Of 6, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of six 19th century so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria. These high-quality chairs were handcrafted out of fine nutwood aroun...
Fabric, Nutwood
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Cherrywood with three drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier, circa 1820, Germany, cherry wood, 3 drawers including one false drawer, beveled sides, ebonized trim, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 88 cm Width 9...
Wood, Cherry
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Otto-Karl. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut finish. ...
Velvet, Walnut
Large 19th Century German Biedermeier Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Westport, CT
This sleek Biedermeier chest of drawers features clean lines and a modern edge plateau. Beautifully finished in a book-matched dark walnut veneer that cascades from its plateau dow...
Walnut
Eclectica, set of 8 Walnut Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each combining wood...
Velvet, Walnut
Rare Biedermeier Elm Dining Table, Central Europe, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An exceptional and authentic Biedermeier Dining Table dating from the early 19th century, crafted from beautifully figured elm. The table displays the elegant proportions and restrai...
Elm
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Large Biedermeier Wardrobe Southern Germany Walnut circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 204 x 168 x 62 cm Description: Strictly cubist Biedermeier cabinet with a completely symmetric...
Walnut
Pair Hickory White Biedermeier Inspired Maple and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Hickory White Furniture Biedermeier inspired Lacquered Maple and Black Upholstered armchairs. Measures 22" in width, 21" in depth and 40" in height. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Oval Side Table in Alder Root
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish oval table in alder root and birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan period in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl t...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This completely restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impresses with i...
Brass
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the Kaiserlich privilegierte Porzellan-Fabrik, established in 1718. Founded by Claudius Inn...
Porcelain
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Wilhelmine-Henriette. Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Wilhelmine-Henriette dining chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It is made from solid Italian walnut wood. The black finish is applied by hand with ...
Velvet, Walnut
Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
Bouclé, Walnut
$5,880Sale Price|27% Off
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
Walnut, Spruce
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
Mahogany
$14,000 / item
Large 19th Century Dark Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
An early 19th-century German Biedermeier chest of drawers. This handsome case piece features three deep, full-width drawers faced in a highly figured, dark walnut veneer on a solid p...
Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Clara-Luise. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut finish...
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A fine German Biedermeier secretaire dating to circa 1825, distinguished by its elegant architectural form and beautifully preserved period cherrywood veneer. The restrained design ...
Cherry, Pine
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Commodes, Vienna circa 1820–1825 This exceptional pair of early Biedermeier walnut commodes was crafted in Vienna around 1820–182...
Brass
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Center/ Dining Table, Polished - AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking, round early 19th century Biedermeier center/ dining table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna / Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, ...
Nutwood, Walnut
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary with Secret Compartements, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary desk with numerous secret compartments Denmark Mahogany, etc. c. 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 189 x 108 x 59 cm Description: Antique Scandinavian Bied...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany Berlin Mahogany a.o. around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm Description: When closed, this piece of furniture presen...
Mahogany, Maple
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk veneered in walnut, featuring three lower drawers, a flat fall-front writing surface, and a top drawer. The pilasters are designed as columns with baluste...
Walnut
Elegant Set of 6 Biedermeier Style Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous set of Biedermeier style or Karl Johan style side dining chairs having striking flared flame mahogany splat backs accented with a gilded wreath cartouche. Seats are covered ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 Vintage Nachtmann Cut to Clear Crystal Traube Hock Wine Glasses
By Nachtmann
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Traube, the bestselling pattern by Nachtmann, was created in 1940s. Colored crystal in various colors is layered on top of clear crystal, and then cut to clear with a festive pattern of grapes, stars, and fans. The ornate, multifaceted stems and round bases with abstract graphic cut pattern add visual interest and guide the eye upwards to bright , highly decorative bowls. The set of 4 ruby red glasses is marked with original foil stickers (please note, one glass is missing its stickers, one has 2 stickers, a round and a rectangular one with Nachtmann Bleikristall...
Crystal
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers raised on shaped tapered square legs with ebonized moldings and escutcheons. The piece has been professionally restored and hand-polished.
Wood
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table Vienna, circa 1825 A rare and exceptionally elegant large Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vienna around 18...
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820
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 ...
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, probably Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier display cabinet in cherrywood with glazing on three sides and a mirrored back. The cabinet features a central door and is fitted inside with three shelves supported...
Glass, Cherry
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six Biedermeier side chairs with high backrests terminating in characteristic shovel-shaped tops. The chairs stand on tapered square legs with straight aprons. The seats have ...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Armchair, Fauteuil, Cherry, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Cherry Wood Armchair South-West Germany Cherry circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 99 x 58 x 56 cm, seat height: 45 cm Description: The sabre-shaped, flared rear legs are co...
Cherry
$3,611Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant octagonal game table dates back to around 1830 and impresses with its intricate marquetry work and timeless craftsmanship. The tabletop features a detailed chessboard ma...
Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch
Set of Three 19th C. Meissen Attributed Porcelain Wire Bowls, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
A rare and charming set of three antique porcelain and handcrafted wire bowls, Germany, second half of the 19th century, circa 1860–1880. Each bowl features a finely painted blue an...
Metal
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Gilded Lions, Berlin, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in conical form Berlin / Brandenburg Birch tree Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 186 x 101 x 52 cm Description: Extravagant Biedermeier...
Birch
Richard Bloch Birds Eye Maple Cabinet, With Ebonized Trim
Located in Astoria, NY
Richard Bloch Birds Eye Maple Cabinet, with ebonized trim, two-door cabinet above lift-top drawer and bottom two-door cabinet. 22" H x 36" W x...
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptionally Rare Ebonized Viennese Biedermeier Bureau-Commode – Vienna, circa 1820–1825 We are pleased to offer an extraordinarily rare and museum-quality ebonized Biedermeier bur...
Brass
German Biedermeier Solid Walnut Wardrobe, circa 1820
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
German Biedermeier Solid Walnut Wardrobe, circa 1825 A fine German Biedermeier wardrobe dating to circa 1825, constructed predominantly in solid walnut and distinguished by its rest...
Walnut
$4,941Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Biedermeier Armchairs Mahogany c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish Height: 85.5 cm, ...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Center Table in Walnut, Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier walnut center table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825. This piece embodie...
Walnut
Venetian Credenza Sideboard Mid 19th Century Biedermeier in Walnut wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original, elegant and important Venetian sideboard from the mid-19th century, Biedermeier period, in solid walnut and walnut veneer, with two doors and two drawers, wax polished ...
Walnut
$6,521Sale Price|21% Off
South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This South German Biedermeier secretary from around 1825 displays a particularly striking walnut veneer with strong, mirrored patterns across the entire front. The warm, expressive g...
Brass
19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, c. 1825 We are proud to present a truly rare and exceptionally beautiful Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vien...
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date. The top section with a p...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Early Viennese Biedermeier Sofa, Vienna circa 1825 This exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier sofa, crafted circa 1825, represents the very essence of refined design and ma...
Upholstery, Cherry
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
By Wurlitzer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...
Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, c. 1825 We are pleased to present this truly exquisite early Biedermeier armoire, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, a period celeb...
Walnut
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...
Walnut