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.
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 162 cm (63.8 in) Depth: 67 cm (26.4 in) Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 in) Armchair dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 59 cm (23.2 ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of Four German Biedermeier Gondola Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A well-proportioned set of four German Biedermeier gondola chairs dating to around 1820. The chairs show the characteristic clarity of the Biedermeier period with restrained lines, g...
Fabric, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Ebony, Reupholstered, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair dimensions: Height: 83 cm (32.7 in) Width: 63 cm (24.8 in) Depth: 57 cm (22.4 in) Seat: 38 cm (15 in) Sofa dimensions: Height: 81 cm (31.9 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Depth...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Ebony
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved c...
Upholstery, Walnut
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a curved back and covered with striped fabric upholstery. In the...
Fabric, Wood
$11,547Sale Price / set|20% Off
Biedermeier Dining Room Set, One Table, Two Armchairs, Two Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice table set consisting of a table, two chairs and two armchairs. All chairs are upholstered according to the traditional style by hand with belts and springs. The whole set i...
Cherry
Set of 6 Biedermeier 'Board Chairs', Cherry wood and Mesh, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six rare Biedermeier so called 'board chairs' from Vienna/Austria, circa 1830. Very nice blonde book-matched cherry veneer and solid wood. T he edge of the shovels h...
Natural Fiber, Cherry
$4,715Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful set of four Biedermeier chairs from Germany, dating from around 1820. Each chair is crafted from solid and veneered birch wood, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and ele...
Birch, Fabric
$5,581Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Each chair is handcrafted from solid cherrywood and reflects the refined aesthetic of the late Biedermeier period. The elegant silhouette with curved sabre legs, finely shaped seat r...
Cherry, Fabric
$2,775Sale Price|20% Off
Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Opole, PL
Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950 A living room set consisting of a round table with four chairs. The set, dating back to the 1950s, is styled in the Biedermeier...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,890Sale Price / set|20% Off
Biedermeier Living Room Set, Renovated, Late 19th Century, Europe
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a living room set composed of a table, four chairs, and two armchairs. The whole was manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. The set is of simple, elega...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,647 / set
Antique chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the end of the 19th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: h...
Walnut
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. The chairs feature a pretty cherry veneer. The back shows a very unusual interlacing eboni...
Cherry
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$3,963
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
Giltwood
$18,664 / set
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Leather
$7,177 / set
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier 'Board Chairs', Cherry wood and Mesh, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six rare Biedermeier so called 'board chairs' from Vienna/Austria, circa 1830. Very nice blonde book-matched cherry veneer and solid wood. T he edge of the shovels h...
Natural Fiber, Cherry
$3,007
H 36.62 in W 63.78 in D 26.38 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$4,250 / set
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) 24" leaf, (2) armchairs, (6) side ch...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
$13,372 / set
H 44.1 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV tapestry / tapestry suite, Napoleon III, circa 1880. Genuine gold leaf on solid wood. Hand-carved wooden body. Very old and decorative French sofa set...
Wood
$11,125 / set
H 34.85 in W 71.26 in D 39.77 in
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Walnut framed with Chinoiserie upholstery three piece suite. ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,688 / set
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 34.26 in
Art Deco Harry & Lou Epstein Walnut & Cream Leather Suite Sofa & Armchairs, Pair
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Harry & Lou Epstine Art Deco three piece suite with Walnut frames and cream leather upholstery A very stylish and de...
Leather, Walnut
$16,688 / set
H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in
Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs ...
Leather, Beech
JJP Oud Dining Set Kollektor Perpetuel Holland, 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare dining set designed by J.J.P. Oud and manufactured by Kollektor Perpetuel Den Haag, Holland 1979. This set was originally designed for eissenhof Siedlung Stuttgart in 1927. This...
Metal
Antique Biedermeier living room set from around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set in the Biederemeier style from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The sofa and...
Walnut, Fabric
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions : sofa heigh...
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions : sofa heigh...
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
Antique Biedermeier living room set from around 1870. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set in the Biederemeier style from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition...
Walnut
Sold
H 34.26 in W 79.53 in D 25.6 in
Antique Living Room Set, Northern Europe, Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of living room furniture from around 1900. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: Sofa: height 87 cm / seat height 43 cm / width ...
Walnut
Sold
H 39.77 in W 74.02 in D 28.35 in
Set of Living Room Furniture, Northern Europe, Late 19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic living room set from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa and armchairs have been covered with new fabric. Dimensio...
Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 58.75 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Set of Sofa & Two Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This rare, elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of bergeres was made in cir...
Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of six antique neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs from South Germany circa 1860. Book-matched walnut veneer and solid wood. Hand-polished with shellac (French polish). The chairs are from the second half of the 19th century (so called second Biedermeier...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
19th Century, Set of Six Solid Cherry Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful set of six chairs from the Biedermeier period, circa 1825. The chairs are made of solid cherrywood and newly upholstered. The chairs are in a very good restored condition...
Cherry
Amazing Parlor Set in Biedermeier Style, Viena, 1840-1850
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this set of furniture composed of a sofa, two armchairs, four chairs, and a round table. The furniture, circa 1840-1850, is kept in the stylistics typical for the Bied...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Biedermeier Gondola Chairs Set of 6, solid Cherry, new upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier Gondola chairs, set of six Solid cherrywood Biedermeier, circa 1820 New upholstered Best restored and handpolished.
Cherry
Sold
H 35.82 in W 62.2 in D 24.8 in
Danhauser Vienna Biedermeier Parlor Set Four Chairs Two Armchairs Settee 1815
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Viennese early Biedermeier Danhauser parlor set, consisting of ° two easy chairs with arms ° four chairs ° a settee All of them of fines...
Wood