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.
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
Monumental Swedish Biedermeier Style Burl Hall Bench 11.5 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare and dramatic beautifully crafted walnut upholstered hall bench or settee constructed in a Swedish Biedermeier style. Crafted entirely out of richly figured honey-toned burl wa...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl, Birch
$2,847Sale Price|55% Off
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This magnificent Biedermeier bench, crafted in Vienna around 1825, is a rare and masterful example of early 19th-century design at its finest. Made of solid cherrywood—a material hig...
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century Biedermeier Style Green Painted Metal Benches
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary green painted metal train platform / park outdoor benches with slat backs and seats (PRICED EACH)
Metal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Bench with Handwoven Wicker Seat, Austria, circa 1825 An exceptional Biedermeier bench crafted in Vienna around 1825, representing the refine...
Wicker, Walnut
$5,924Sale Price|21% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare seat bench from the time of the late Biedermeier. Made of solid cherrywood. The bench is unbelievable 243 cm wide! In very good restored...
Cherry
$3,500
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...
Birch
Biedermeier Backless Garden Bench, Hand-Carved Wood, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted wood backless garden bench with carved scroll side base
Wood
Biedermeier Bench in Solid Cherrywood, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Biedermeier bench was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is made entirely of solid cherrywood with a warm, honey-toned surface and lively natural grain. The long seat r...
Cherry
$22,500 / set
Pair of South German Biedermeier Walnut Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of South German Biedermeier (1820s) walnut benches with splayed form legs and upholstered seat with spool design side arms (PRICED AS Pair).
Walnut, Fabric
$6,500 / set
Pair of 19th c. Biedermeier Fruitwood Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of 19th century Biedermeier fruitwood benches. These antique benches are classic pieces of furniture that would add a touch of antique charm to any room. Made ...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Swedish Biedermeier Style Black Lacquered Bench, Gold Star Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Century) black lacquered bench with side arms and black upholstered seat with gold star design.
Upholstery, Wood
Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Horsehair, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa or Bench from South Germany about 1830. Cherry veneered and solid. Solid „Stollen“ feet. Ebonized round bars on the armrests. Black horsehair upholstery ...
Cherry, Softwood
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Bench is a stunning antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Crafted from walnut wood in the Biedermeier style, this benc...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
H 18 in W 22.25 in D 15 in
Neoclassical Steel & Brass Folding Campaign Stools, Italy, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of steel and brass Neoclassical X base folding Campaign stools attributed to Maison Jansen.
Brass, Steel
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
Wood
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Antique Spanish Solid Walnut Curule Stools, Pair, Newly Upholstered, Early 20th
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of antique Spanish curule stools handcrafted from solid walnut, inspired by the timeless elegance of classical Roman and Renaissance des...
Walnut
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
Wood
20th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany and Upholstered Bench. Measures 36" in width, 21" in depth and 17" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair 19th Century Belgian Walnut Benches with A-Frame Legs
Located in Mckinney, TX
Pair of 19th-century Belgian walnut benches crafted with long, narrow plank seats supported by sturdy A-frame legs joined with traditional mortise-and-tenon construction. Their restr...
Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 19 in W 28 in D 20 in
Pair of Michael Taylor Neoclassical Curule d'Orsay Ottoman Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome labeled pair of Neoclassical curule-form "d'Orsay" bench seats or ottomans designed by Michael Taylor, San Francisco, CA. Each curule bench features a thick rectangular se...
Brass
Neoclassical Ebonized and Gilded Bench by Baker, USA, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
Fabric, Giltwood
A 19th Century Hall Bench
Located in Tetbury, England
A large 19th century mahogany hall bench. The wide single plank seat raised on turned baluster form legs, bar carrying handles to both ends. Dry surface, substantial form, complet...
Mahogany
$1,650
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th century ebonized neoclassical X frame bench with newly upholstered leather seat. This bench is in the "Curule" style featuring elegant, sweeping S curve legs. Finished i...
Leather, Ebony
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench with carving around all sides and tapered square legs.
Pine
Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench is a lovely antique piece of furniture that adds a touch of historical charm to any room. With its intricate design and craftsmans...
Fruitwood
Antique French Biedermeier Scissors Stool, Bench or Small Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Biedermeier Scissors bench, stool or ottoman, solid mahogany, with a beautiful cross pattern on each side. Will add additional seating options as well as classic Frenc...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish Circa 1900 Pair of Carved Birch Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Delightful pair of Swedish late 19th century/early 20th century carved birch benches with upholstered seats. The style would best be described as Biedermeier, hence the beautiful blo...
Textile, Birch
Sold
H 37.01 in W 57.49 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Biedermeier Style Benches Austria First Half 20th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Biedermeier-style benches made in the 20th century. In cherry wood have five uprights , with outwardly curved arms, a boat-shaped back with a small central armrest; on the b...
Cherry
Sold
H 20 in W 19 in D 17 in
Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stools - a Pair. Stools feature beautiful hand carved details, turn carved stretcher base, and remarkable authentic p...
Wood
Antique Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Saber Leg Vanity Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Saber Leg Vanity Bench. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 19" W x 12.5" D.
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Style Maple Veneer Window Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Biedermeier style window bench seats or stools crafted from rich maple veneers. Late 19th century benches feature gracefully curved ends with decorative stretchers h...
Fabric, Maple
Late 20th century vintage Biedermeier style newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century Biedermeier style upholstered bench. This bench has been newly upholstered in a black cotton duck. This bench has a blonde satin wood frame with a black l...
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier bench was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 19.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Vintage Biedermeier Style Stool Upholstered in Scalamandré style Leopard Print
By Scalamandre
Located in Morristown, NJ
An early/mid 20th C. Biedermeier-style stool featuring a classic design with a contemporary twist. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the elegance and simplicity of early 19th-...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Outdoor Concrete Scroll Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor concrete 3 section bench with scroll design on the pedestal bases. Several deep surface cracks near the center of the bench
Concrete
Sold
H 36.23 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautifully preserved triple bench, crafted from steam-bent beech, originates from Austria and was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless ch...
Wood