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.
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830 A remarkable and beautifully restored wall mirror from the esteemed Biedermeier period, originating from Vienna a...
Walnut
Biedermeier Cheval Mirror, Walnut Veneer, Beveled Glass, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier style (mid-20th Century) cheval mirror with beveled arched glass inset within a walnut veneer frame supported on two black lacquered columns and stretcher surmounted with...
Brass
Large 19th Century Danish Inlaid Biedermeyer Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Danish inlaid Biedermeyer wall or floor mirror The inlaid wood is done with three different colors. The mirror has the original mirr...
Mirror, Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century Golden Biedermeier Wall Mirror With Floral Design, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt, large 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco works and rounded corners, this fa...
Mirror, Stucco, Softwood
Mid Century Art Deco Golden Maple Cheval Mirror with Beveled Glass C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple yet elegant tall cheval mirror with a golden amber maple wood design in the Art Deco & Biedermeier styles. Beautiful wood grain and color which surrounds the lar...
Brass
Stunning early wall mirror, original Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria. The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. The frame has a particularly wide gold...
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Ash/ Burr Walnut - Bohemia ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary crafted 19th century wall mirror from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This pretty large Biedermeier mirror (48.8" x 41.3...
Mirror, Ash, Walnut, Burl
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent wall mirror frame, bronzed, rounded edges, Biedermeier 1860 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Magnificent wall mirror, frame from the time of the late Biedermeier, made around 1860-1870, in Austria. The frame strip is wonderfully designed with two different decorative strip...
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Mirror - Original Facet Cut Mirror, AT ca. 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic early 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria. This magnificent, large wall mirror from the early Biedermeier era around 1825 comes w...
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this elegant and generously scaled Biedermeier mirror, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. This ex...
Mirror, Walnut
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch Classic and simple Biedermeier wall mirror, framed in solid wood, flamed birch. Southern Germany around 1860/1870
Mirror, Birch
Biedermeier Style Pier Mirror of Cherry from France (H 62 1/4 x W 36 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A tall elegant French pier mirror from the 19th century in the Biedermeier style featuring a beautiful frame of cherry wood with a mellow, rich patina. Perfect as a wall or hall mirr...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Cherry
$3,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Pair of Bespoke Hexagonal Framed Convex Mirrors in a Biedermeier Style
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of custom made bespoke hexagonal maple and birds eye maple frames with convex mirrors made in the Biedermeier style. These mirrrors have been made by a masters craftsman who ...
Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror with Ebonized Details — Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to offer this refined and gracefully proportioned Biedermeier mirror, crafted in Vien...
Cherry
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror, Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant wall mirror dates from the German Biedermeier period around 1830 and is a fine example of early 19th century craftsmanship. The mirror is veneered in walnut over a softw...
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
$1,650 / item
Mid Century Biedermeier Style Mirror(s)
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Biedermeier style mirror composed of a wood frame with burlwood veneer and ebonized side columns.
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Pier Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century German Biedermeier mirror. Cherrywood frame with original mirror. One single bronze mount on the upper face. Original two piece mirror.
Cherry
French 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic Biedermeier period trumeau mirror from France, 19th century, made of birch wood and ebonized details around the original mirror plate. The architectural-inspired shape is...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Birch
Stunning early wall mirror, original gilding, Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria. The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. bevelled towards the back, on the back...
Metal
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier (neoclassical) wall mirror from South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry wood veneer on softwood. Several ebonized decorative trims. Classical pointed greek cornice. Anti...
Mirror, Cherry, Softwood
$8,000Sale Price|50% Off
Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier mirrors. Walnut with ebonized sides..
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier mahogany pier mirror, c. 1815-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Mahogany pier mirror with an ebonized and denticulated cornice over an arched paneled entablature, mounted with an impressed brass cupid on an ebonized ground. The entablature is sup...
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are pleased to present this exquisite and generously sized walnut Biedermeier mirror, crafted in Vienna around 1825—a true testame...
Walnut
Gilded Wall mirror, frame, oval, Biedermeier, around 1860, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful rare oval wall mirror / frame, in well known classic shape, of the Biedermeier period, made around 1860 in Austria, Europe. The special stucco work all around the frame in...
Stucco, Spruce
Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in...
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Large Mahogany Wall Mirror with Inlays and Gilded Bronze – 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Large Mahogany Wall Mirror with Inlays and Gilded Bronze – 19th Century A striking and generously sized wall mirror crafted from solid softwood and veneered in fine Cuban mahogany. ...
Mahogany
Gilt 19th Century Wall Mirror with Stucco Works, Rounded Corners, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt 19th century Biedermeier wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (slightly abraded)...
Gold, Silver
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 49 cm
Mahogany
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Pier Mirror, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered pier mirror with cornice above a paneled and arched entablature. The entablature is supported by mahogany half columns which flank a looking glass above an architectural plinth...
Mirror, Mahogany
$2,811Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The mirror dates from the Biedermeier period and was made from cherry wood and spruce. Very nice soft edges. The mirror glass was replaced at some point and the mirror is still in go...
Cherry
Biedermeier Continental Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier mahogany narrow vertical wall mirror with a pointed pediment top and banded inlaid trim needs some miinor refinishing
Mahogany
Biedermeier Pier Mirror with Griffin Decoration, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier pier mirror veneered in mahogany with ebonized panel insets. Gilded stucco ornaments include rosettes, a fruit basket, and stylized griffins. The mirror is flanked by hal...
Mirror, Mahogany
$2,800 / item
19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Biedermeier mirrors, Germany, circa 19th century. These are extremely well made with beautifully grained bookmatched walnut frame...
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
$930Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Pier Glass in Mahogany Veneer Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Pier Glass in Mahogany Veneer Frame, Late 19th Century Mirror in a rectangular wooden frame veneered with mahogany, dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century. The frame ...
Mirror, Mahogany
Biedermeier Pier Mirror, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant wall mirror in a slim, rectangular format, crafted around 1810. The frame is veneered in warm cherrywood and flanked by ebonized full columns with gold-patinated capitals and...
Glass, Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Wall Mirror with Walnut Inlaid Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1835) cherrywood rectangular wall mirror with ebonized and walnut inlaid trim and fluted edge.
Mirror, Cherry
Burl Wood Biedermeier Dressing Table Mirror Matching Chair Cane Seat Mint!
By Biedermeier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Biedermeier dressing table mirror matching chair cane seat new cushion upholstery mint! Dovetail drawers design. Chair dimension...
Walnut, Burl
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900. Excellent condition. Dimensions: H 73.0 cm x W 48.0 cm.
Mirror, Mahogany
$12,524
20th Century Mirror
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Gilded with 22-karat gold leaf with base and marble top. Measures: Mirror 83.5" H x 42.5" W Bench 42.5 W x 18 H x 12.75 D.
Gold Leaf
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Brass
$2,162Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Ashwood with Ebonized Details, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted around 1830, is made of solid ashwood with a beautifully figured veneer and subtle ebonized accents. The mirror’s clean architectural li...
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
Restored Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Pine Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1870s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This rustic wall mirror originates from Bohemia and dates back to the 19th century. Its simple yet charming design fits perfectly into a traditional or country-style interior. The f...
Glass, Mirror, Lacquer, Pine
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Solid Oak, Walnut Veneer, Fabric Stable construction in ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Large Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Framed Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful large architectural neoclassical Biedermeier mahogany and mahogany veneer wall mirror. Original mirror plate. Austria, circa 1830. Measures: 77" T x 35.5" W x 4.5" D. ...
Mirror, Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Birch Revived polish. Preserved unseated original upholstery. Pr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Mahogany, Ebonized and Bronze-Mounted Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with ebonized cornice over a panel with central cornucopia over a mirror plate with a conforming bronze mounted frame. Frame flanked with pair of candleholders.
Other
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840-1849 Material: Oak, Walnut, Fabric Sofa dimensions: Height: 92 cm (36.2 in) Width: 13...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Restored Seating Set, Historicism, Beech, Walnut, Czechia, 1890s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Seating Set of Sofa and Six Chairs. Style: Historicism Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1890-1899 Material: Beech, Walnut According to the original process, our p...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Josef Danhauser, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Walnut Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Seat heig...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Ebonized Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Charming rectangular Biedermeier mirror with an ebonized wooden frame featuring a pronounced concave molding and square corner accents. The surface shows ochre floral and ribbon moti...
Glass, Wood
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an elegant Biedermeier wall mirror, originating from southern Germany around 1820. Adorned with a pretty cherry veneer, this mirror exudes timeless charm and sophistication....
Cherry
Golden Wall Mirror, frame, rich Stucco decor, Late Biedermeier, 1850/60, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful wall mirror from the Biedermeier period, around 1850/60, made in Austria, Europe. The mirror is in impressive good condition, only the mirror plate has been renewed to ena...
Stucco, Spruce
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Oak, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construc...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Biedermeier Style Partial Gilt and Ebonized Wood Trumeau Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Biedermeier Style Partial Gilt and Ebonized Wood Trumeau Mirror. Solid wood backing. Great vintage condition. Measures 32" in width, 48" in height.
Mirror, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840. Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm Description: Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth. The ...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and large walnut Biedermeier mirror was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Walnut
Dutch Repouse Glass and Brass Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (18/19th Century) mirror with an ebonized carved wood and repoussé hammered brass frame having mirrored glass panel insets
Brass
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut Veneer, Ebonized, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier wall mirror from Austria, circa 1820. Walnut veneer on softwood with ebonized parts. Original antique mirror glass. Neoclassical pointed pediment cornice in greek s...
Mirror, Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier mirror Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 57 x 4 cm Description: Antique pillar mirror f...
Cherry