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.
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany. The piece is made entirely of soli...
Walnut
$833Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Germany, Polished Finish, Circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition.
Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Blue Fabric Vintage Wingback Chair Armchair Vienna circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage wingback chair or armchair from walnut and sky blue upholstery designed and manufactured circa 1925 Vienna. While the walnut frame in beautiful brown color tone is refinished some time ago and demonstrates stunning warmth and depth, the upholstery was newly reupholstered with sky blue high quality textile fabric. The wingback chair or armchair features a stunning slightly curved backrest, which flows into the armrests and is great to use as freestanding fireplace armchair...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Biedermeier Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier side chairs with straight aprons, slightly splayed tapered square legs, and openwork backrests. The backs feature horizontally oval medallions with burl vene...
Fabric, Burl, Mahogany
Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of SixAustrian Biedermeier Dining Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850. Very solid construction. Firm, Newer red velvet upholtered seat. The lyre shaped back are adorne...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$578Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
Oak, Walnut
$11,236Sale 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
19th Century French Iron Folding Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Outdoor French iron folding side chairs with double slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent)
Iron
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
Pearlware, Upholstery
$2,902Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier armchair, crafted in solid cherrywood around 1825. This authentic period piece showcases the refined lines and timeless simplicity characteristic of ...
Cherry, Upholstery
Pair of Tall-Back Biedermeier Armchairs with Floral Marquetry, circa 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Tall-Back Biedermeier Armchairs with Floral Marquetry, circa 1830 An elegant pair of tall-back Biedermeier armchairs dating to circa 1830, distinguished by their dramatic scu...
Walnut, Burl
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
$1,036Sale Price / set|42% Off
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of birch antique Biedermeier style side chairs with ebonized accents captures the understated elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 19th-century European design. Fine...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting Northern Germany Birch Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm Description: Chair made of solid birch,...
Birch
$702Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood. In very good restored condition.
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Upholstery, Cherry
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
This antique occasional chair is made from maple in the style of Biedermeier. Appraisers say the chair is either from Scandinavia or Germany....
Maple, Silk
$2,621Sale Price|20% Off
Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exceptional early Biedermeier armchair from Southern Germany, circa 1815. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the design already marks the graceful transition from the late Empire period ...
Cherry, Fabric
$5,243Sale Price|30% Off
Early Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut Veneer, Austria, Circa 1820
Located in Lucenec, SK
The sofa dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnut ...
Walnut
$5,852 / set
Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and table, fine seating set.
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seats and stained beechwood frames. The unusually designed backrests feature decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
$9,317Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four South German Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A rare and elegant set of four Biedermeier armchairs from around 1825, crafted from solid walnut. The design shows the typical simplicity and balance of early Biedermeier furniture, ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Dining Armchairs, Birch Wood, Black Upholstery, 1890 Pair
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Biedermeier-style (19/20th Century) blond wood (birch) dining / armchairs with an open carved wreath medallion on the backs back and black upholstered seats. (PRICED ...
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Iron Folding Bistro Chair in Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
23 Outdoor iron folding side bistro chairs with single slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent) PRICED EACH Vintage condition.
Iron
Antique Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs Upholstered in Linen, 1820
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian Early Biedermeier pair of walnut side chairs. Round shape conclave back. Upholstered in French linen.
Nutwood
$7,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Set of 6 Walnut Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier set of 6 dining chairs. Solid walnut wood, handcrafted. All original condition, with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style striped fabric. Rare to ...
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Birch, Original Upholstery, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Revived polish Preserved unseated original upholstery Professionally cleaned original fabric Sofa dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm (36 in) Width: 143 cm (56.3 in) Depth: 67 cm (26.4 in) ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif. ...
Cherry
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier solid walnut setteee sofa, 57” long. Original condition with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style fabric. Elegant piece of guy.
Nutwood
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830. Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron. Cherry solid wood frame and legs. Top ...
Cherry, Softwood, Fabric, Velvet
$14,000Sale Price / set|26% Off
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Dinning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Curly Maple Biedermeier inspired dining chairs. Beautifully crafted of solid Tiger Maple wood with a touch of whimsical Biedermeier style show casing the the magnificent ...
Maple
Set of Three Biedermeier Chairs, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier chairs crafted from walnut. The backrests feature ebonized pierced decoration in the form of stylized floral calyx motifs. The chairs have been professionall...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four Biedermeier chairs, Switzerland, 1820-1830, walnut veneer. Beautiful back with a “Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier side chairs in cherrywood, featuring a curved central splat with fan detail on the backrest. Frames restored and hand-polished. Seats newly upholstered in bl...
Fabric, Cherry
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75...
Wood
Biedermeier Danish Chair, Carved Mahogany, Antique, 1850-1855
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. Particular and elegant chair with a solid and functional structure; the most interesting part of the chair is the elaborate and imaginative backrest with a harmonious and refined design; in the middle, there is precious woodwork, carved with skill and ability by a master cabinetmaker; the front legs have been meticulously turned to give them a light and proportionate shape, while the rear ones have a slightly curved square section; the seat top is removable and a wooden pin on the front crossbar allows the top itself to fit perfectly into its natural housing. The seat upholstery was replaced in ancient times and is in good condition (a bit of wear on the front, see photo) so we did not consider doing any restoration on the whole chair because its authentic look and slight imperfections make it really seductive and fascinating and attest its antiquity. The chair was handcrafted in Denmark in perfect Biedermeier style using African...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Oak, Revived Polish, Czech, 1800s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional pair of chairs dates back to the 1810s and was crafted in the Czech lands, where local artisans achieved an extraordinary level of skill in artistic cabinetry. The o...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four dining chairs is a magnificent example of refined bourgeois craftsmanship from the Biedermeier period (first half of the 19th century). Originating from Austria, thi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany, Revived Polish, Germany, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
If you are looking for an original piece of furniture with a clear historical signature for your interior, this armchair from the 1840s represents an ideal choice. It originates from...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Biedermeier Armchair, Black and With Light Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Biedermeier armchair in black painted wood, with a natural beautiful patina. Upholstered with linen. Denmark 1820 - 1830.
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Biedermeier 'Board Chairs', Cherry wood and Mesh, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of Six original Austrian Biedermeier Dining Chairs from circa 1830., so called 'board chairs' no seat cushion, but board with viennese mesh. Book-matched cherry veneer on the s...
Natural Fiber, Cherry
$2,715Sale 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
$15,000 / set
A set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Authentic Biedermeier Chairs Handcrafted 19th Century Masterpieces Explore our stunning set of 6 original Biedermeier chairs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th...
Walnut
Pair of Hand-Painted Biedermeier Outdoor Folding Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of outdoor white painted folding side chairs with metal frames and 2 slat back and 7 slat seat
Metal
Five antique chairs, Northern Europe, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of antique chairs from the late 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chair seats covered with new fabric. Dimension...
Walnut
Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Beech, Black Boucle, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier armchair from southern Germany around 1830. Elegant shape with slightly curved square-tapered legs and spiral armrests. Solid beech wood. Restored and hand-polished with ...
Bouclé, Beech
$2,754 / set
Antique Dining Room Chair Group, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique chair group consisting of 6 chairs. All chairs with newly upholstered seat and new cover.
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Benches, Mahogany, Intricate Carvings, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaves. In the middle of the backre...
Mahogany
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Repolished, Czech, 1840
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional set of four chairs dates back to the 1840s and was crafted in the Czech lands, where local artisans achieved an extraordinary level of skill in artistic cabinetry. T...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair, Late 19th Century, Restored, Germany
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Biedermeier reclining chair, late 19th century. Fully restored.
Cane, Wood
Biedermeier Wing Chair by Schinkel, Mahogany, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (2nd qtr.,19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back wing chair with open scroll design arms with padded arm rests. (designed attr: to KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL)
Mahogany, Upholstery
$1,036Sale Price|35% Off
Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined set of four antique Biedermeier side dining chairs, crafted circa 1900, captures the timeless elegance of Central European neoclassical design. Fashioned from richly fig...
Birch
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm len...
Walnut, Fabric
Set of Three Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of three armchairs is a truly magnificent and refined showcase of high-end bourgeois furniture from the early Biedermeier period (beginning of the 19th century). Crafted in ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
$7,023 / set
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.
Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, 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 Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32″ Our professional refurbis...
Wood, Walnut
$7,678Sale 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
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Settee, Upholstered, Circa 1825
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneered settee with open double scroll design arms resting on a fluted ½ round shaped base with upholstered seat & sleigh back (Circa 1825)
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,564Sale Price / set|50% Off
Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Walnut & Black Upholstery, Circa 1860
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of beautiful Biedermeier Armchairs / chairs, mid 19th century from Vienna, Austria. Walnut veneered on the backs and solid walnut legs. Chairs are restored and French polished. ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech