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.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Recamier / Daybed, Vienna, circa 1825 This elegant and museum-quality Viennese Biedermeier recamier, dating to circa 1825, represents the pinnacle o...
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Style, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Biedermeier Style, Neoclassical, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c. A fabric and fruitwood daybed in the Biedermeier style having been designed and produced in the United...
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Recamiere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this truly unique and exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed, crafted around 1825. This magnificent piece not only embodies the timeless eleg...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Howard & Sons Daybed
Located in Tetbury, England
Turned walnut legs with gilt brass castors, buttoned upholstrey. Factory impressed marks to the castors, paper label and factory marked hessian base covering. Factory code 16226-69...
Walnut
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
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint. It features a white color palette throughout...
Wood, Paint
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
Walnut
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Style Walnut Settee
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning 19th Century settee featuring the clean lines and warm wood tones characteristic of Swedish Biedermeier design, with a silhouette influenced by French Neoclassical forms. ...
Walnut
French Wrought Iron Daybed, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Wrought Iron Daybed, 19th century, atop casters. 46.5" H x 74.5" W x 40.25" D. Provenance: From the Collection of Laura and Lewis Kruger.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahog...
Mahogany
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French deconstructed Louis XV style daybed of very elegant proportions, sitting on cabriole legs with hoof feet.
Fabric, Beech
$16,900
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
Biedermeier bed
Located in Belgrade, RS
This Biedermeier bed from the period 1830–1840 is a remarkable example of the era’s stylistic principles, emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and functionality. Designed in the classic...
Walnut
Biedermeier Daybed
By Biedermeier
Located in Millbrook, NY
Stunning Biedermeier Daybed freshly upholstered in varied green stripe linen fabric. Excellent example of the simplicity and elegance of Biedermeier design. Gorgeous Walnut detailing...
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
French Carved Daybed With Swan Details C. 1930
Located in Long Island City, NY
French carved daybed with swan details, circa 1930's. Newly upholstered cushions.
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier daybed in Fortuny Silk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Biedermeier mahogany daybed upholstered in Fortuny Fabric. This is a show-stopper with classical lines that work well in both contemporary and traditional design environmen...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Birch Daybed in Green Mohair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ultra Soft Green Mohair Biedermeier Birch Daybed/Bench with Lyre ends and two matching bolsters, reupholstered by us in Dedar Millano fabric.
Mohair, Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Blue Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. After renovation and replacement of upholstery with a new one. dimensions: height 102 cm, seat height 47 ...
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Style Cherrywood Daybed, Austrian Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A genuine Biedermeier style daybed, cherrywood with ebonized detail. The custom made McRoskey mattress is a standard twin size. The mattress could use a simple made box or platform ...
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Daybed. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed was made in circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
Walnut, Upholstery
Daybed, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized recamiere with sledge-shaped side panels. The recamiere was newly upholstered with a cream fabric.
Wood
Sold
H 43.51 in W 79.93 in D 26.19 in
Biedermeier Chaiselongue, Walnut Solid Wood and Brass, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful original neoclassical Biedermeier chaise lounge or daybed from Southwest Germany, circa 1820. The corpus is walnut solid wood and has been hand-polished with shellac (Fr...
Brass
Scandinavian Biedermeier Recamier / Divan in Light Walnut, circa 1845
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Biedermeier Recamier or divan in light walnut with upholstery. Upholstered back starts low, rising to meet the scrolled side. Bronze d'ore ormol...
Walnut
Continental Fruitwood Biedermeier Style Upholstered Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Continental fruitwood daybed, the identical paneled sides with carved lozenge framed bosses and columns ending in square carved blocks above reeded toupie feet. Upholst...
Fruitwood