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.
Vintage Pair Birchwood Biedermeier Revival Armchairs Fratelli Boffi 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Vintage pair of Biedermeier revival birchwood armchairs by Fratelli Boffi, late 20th century in date. Each with a scrolling barrel back and swept arms terminating...
Damask, Birch
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
$16,250 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier side chairs veneered in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with slightly curved rear legs. The aprons are straight, and the seats have been newly upholstered i...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
$4,763Sale 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
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
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
Set of Five Handcrafted Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Walnut, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th century antique set of five Biedermeier dining chairs from Germany. Crafted from partly veneered walnut and finished in a restored, hand-polished surface. The warm waln...
Wood, 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
Set of Six 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs, from Germany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century antique German set of six Biedermeier dining chairs, crafted from partly veneered walnut and finished in a hand-polished surface. The warm walnut tones highlight the n...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and exceptionally rare Viennese Biedermeier sofa was crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and represents the timeless sophistication of the Austrian Biedermeier period. Renowne...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1880-1900 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Satin Birch
Set of six chairs Biedermeier, circa 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, Germany, Rhineland circa 1820, solid cherrywood, newly upholstered and reupholstered, curved backrest, hand-polished with shellac Dimensions: ...
Nutwood
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 Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Upholstery, Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Maria-Theresia, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Maria-Theresia. The chairs are made from precious solid Italian walnut wood.; The ebonized ...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...
Mahogany, Maple
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
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
$8,693Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design. Crafted with finely figured walnut veneer laid...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
$1,137Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This refined Biedermeier side chair, crafted in walnut around 1830, exemplifies the elegance of early 19th-century German design. The chair features a gently curved backrest with a c...
Fabric, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair South Germany Cherry early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm Description: Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
Cherry
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Ash Wood, c. 1825 This refined and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs was crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, at the height...
Upholstery, Ash
$8,018Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Located in Zohor, SK
An outstanding example of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this original Biedermeier sofa was produced in Vienna, Austria in 1825. Elegantly proportioned and richly detailed, the pi...
Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$5,954Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Armchairs Vienna 1840s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These elegant and truly exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs were made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to retain the original period ...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
$2,782Sale 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
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. For t...
Beech
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish 19th Century Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous set of carved oak Biedermeier-style chairs from Sweden, early 19th century, with soft cut-velvet seats to enhance the sense of refinement the period is known for. The curv...
Textile, Oak
Set of Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burlwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted set of twelve opulent maple burlwood veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier taste. The large set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchai...
Fabric, Beech, Maple
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional and highly attractive pair of Viennese Biedermeier bergères, dating to circa 1820–1825, represents the finest qualities of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship....
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier two-seater sofa veneered in walnut, standing on column legs with ebonized capitals. The gently curved backrest terminates in stylized volutes. The sofa has been newly uph...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The detailed side chair has a half round, arched backrest with sli...
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Ebonized Wood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian pair of Biedermeier side chairs made of hand crafted polished ebonized wood, in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs have a slightl...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
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
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
Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful pair of South German Biedermeier armchairs or bergères in fine walnut each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled fee...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa – Vienna, c. 1825 We are pleased to offer this rare and exquisitely elegant Biedermeier walnut sofa, crafted in Vienna circa 1825. Th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Johann-Friedrich chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It's made from solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is applied by hand using the Fren...
Velvet, Walnut
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
Biedermeier Style Forged Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blend of sculptural form and artisanal craftsmanship, this Biedermeier-style forged iron dining or side chair features an elegant hand-forged silhouette with dramatic scro...
Iron
Pair Antique Swedish Karl Johan Revival (Biedermeier) Chairs - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb examples of the Karl Johan Revival style, which is the Swedish equivalent of the European Biedermeier style, but with strong influences from the French Empire style. The perio...
Velvet, Hardwood, Birch
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, Walnut dark
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Johanna-Sophie. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a dark walnut finish...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Biedermeier shovel-back chairs featuring broad, rounded backrests and gently S-shaped legs. The chairs are veneered in walnut, newly upholstered, and covered in a black s...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, circa 1825, exemplifies the refined elegance, balanced proportions, and superb craftsmanship that define the very...
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front leg...
Birch
German Biedermeier Side Chairs, Blonde Fruitwood & Ebonized Accents
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A restrained pair of German Biedermeier side chairs of circa 1820 in that timeless combination of blonde wood and ebonized accents. The upper handrails have an architectural profile ...
Fabric, Fruitwood, Maple
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Baltic Biedermeier armchairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized veneered carved side chairs have a w...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Otto-Karl chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It is made from solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is done by hand with shellac, giving it...
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Settee, Solid Maple, Hand-Carved, Bavaria, Circa 1857
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...
Upholstery, Maple
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
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
$10,361Sale Price / set|22% Off
Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, Hungary, 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A fine set of four Biedermeier walnut shovel chairs, crafted in Hungary around 1825. Each chair features the characteristic wide, curved “shovel” backrest in beautifully grained waln...
Walnut, Upholstery
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
$10,993Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa and two armchairs were made around 1840. Mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original per...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser — Vienna, Circa 1825 We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, cr...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Exceptional Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Set of Four Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, circa 1820–1825 This rare and highly refined set of four early Viennese Biedermeier chairs, dating to circa 1820–18...
Upholstery, Walnut