Biedermeier Furniture
Biedermeier Style
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.
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Style: Biedermeier
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful g...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Restored Biedermeier Round Table, Ash Root Veneer, Revived Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This round table in Biedermeier style originates from Bohemia and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. It is veneered with ash burl and has been completely restored.
T...
Category
1850s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chess table stands on a central baluster column, which in turn rests on three cantilevers on the floor. The table top with a decorated chessboard is a very beautiful marquetry wo...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Fruitwood, Walnut
Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and rare antique Biedermeier carved sofa having top grade walnut burled bookmarked veneers. It features wonderful rounded motifs on the arm and gently curving feet, and wonder...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These Fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest qual...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commode in Solid Brown Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
This late 19th-century Italian Biedermeier commode, made from solid brown walnut, is a beautiful example of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. The rich walnut wood showcases ...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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 1850-1870 period.
They are of outstanding quali...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, walnut Biedermeier corner console table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their so...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
R & Y Augousti Style Jewelry Decorative Box Tobacco Leaves Hardwood Bronze Ibex
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely R & Y Augousti attributed Jewelry, Watch or decorative Box in Tobacco Leaves over Hardwood with black Velvet inlay.
In Clover shape with Bronze Ibex Knob in the Biedermeier Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century simulated birch bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century simulated birch bowfront chest of drawers circa 1860.
Small bowfront chest of drawers with later mid century hand painted decoration to simulate birch with cross bandin...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Pier Mirror and Console Table ca. 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER FLAMED-MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT PIER MIRROR AND CONSOLE
Northern Europe, circa 1820-40
Item # 407OYP16P
A stunning presentation, this fine Biedermeier mirror and pier ta...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune Biedermeier table can be placed against the wall as a semi-circular console. Or folded out in the middle of the room as a round table. The table is made of solid ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Period Pair of Maple Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These two chairs feature a solid and well-built construction, showcasing carved floral and “geometric” details on the backs, arms, and sides. These intricate designs not only add vis...
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Small Demi Lune Wall Console, around 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Small Demi Lune wall console with one drawer and high legs. The blue colour setting with white table top is new and has a decorative antique patina.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
A set consisting of six mahogany chairs and two armchairs, dated to the 1st half of the 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna Biedermeier chair after Josef Danhauser, 1805-1845.
Maple roots on solid beechwood. Classical upholstering.
(C-Sam-2).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Golden Birch Biedermeier 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers Austrian 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very good quality antique golden birch Biedermeier three drawer commode/chest of drawers, Austria, circa 1840.
The chest is made from finely figured golden birch, having a stepped ...
Category
1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Armoire, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier cabinet in cherry with panelled fields on the doors and baluster-shaped legs. The cornice is moulded several times. The wardrobe is fitted with a shelf and a clo...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Germany, 1820
Walnut
Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers made of walnut around 1820. With three drawers, a depth of 57 cm, a height of 95 cm and a...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair of Bohemian Crystal Ruby Red Cut Glass Goblets, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
This rare pair of goblets, crafted in Bohemia circa 1840, exemplifies the finest achievements of mid-19th-century Biedermeier glasswork. Made from deep ruby red cut glass, each goble...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry Wood, Ebonized Corners, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic Biedermeier mirror from southern Germany around 1820.
Rectangular cherrywood frame with four ebonized squares in the corners.
Mirror glass replaced. Restored and hand-polishe...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Softwood, Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in mid 19th Century, originating from Austria. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of solid oak adorned with...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
20th-Century Biedermeier Set of Console Table and Mirror
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Biedermeier Set of Console Table and Mirror
We present you this console table & wall mirror, set the in Biedermeier style. It was made in the 1960s. The console feature...
Category
1960s German Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique glas cup "Farmers silver", Germany around 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
“Bauernsilber,” also known as “farmer’s silver,” is a unique technique that became popular in the 19th century, particularly in Germany. Despite its name, it is not real silver but r...
Category
1880s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small, round, three-legged Biedermeier sewing table with flap from Southern Germany around 1820.
Cherry veneered and solid, partly ebonized. Three-legged with intermediate tableau a...
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier inlaid walnut commode. The craftsmanship and wood grain are exceptional on this piece! Stunning!! Circa 1830
49w x 25d x 32h
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted around 1820, is a prime example of timeless design and craftsmanship. Made from rich walnut wood, its warm tones and classic lines ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Secretaire, Drop-Front or Secretary Desk from Austria around 1820.
Walnut veneered on hardwood (walnut and mahogany). Partly ebonized and details vene...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Biedermeier Style Aristocratic Gondola Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Aristocratic gondola bed in Biedermeier style.
Highly valuable bird's-eye maple root veneer on solid beechwood. Right-angled body with high head and foot ...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticate...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Bohemian Glass Goblet - Gilt Engraved Hunting motif 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful antique engraved and painted goblet, The engraving is of the hunting genre, A hunting dog brings a catch to its master , the engraving is gilded and everything is complemen...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Austrian Biedermeier Circular Work Table with Ebonized Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
the round top with inset hand-tooled leather surface above a plain frieze apron; all raised on elegant splayed supports joined by an openwork ebonized stretcher; the top slides open ...
Category
1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Walnut Veneer, Black Leather, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant single Biedermeier shovel chair in walnut from Austria around 1820.Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Strongly curved back board.Tapered square legs, straight at the front, cu...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Ruby Glass Decanter- Painted Gilded 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful antique ruby glass decanter from the 19th century, The decanter has a ruby core covered with clear glass , It is decorated with a matte...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Very small Biedermeier secretary
Southern Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 147 x 80 x 35 cm
Description:
Exceptionally delicate Biedermeier writing de...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from Mid 19th Century. This piece of furniture comes from Germany. It was made of coniferous wood and veneered with beautiful cherry wood. It features 3 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Small German Biedermeier Commode light Red Brown Cherrywood, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite small Biedermeier commode, dating to around 1820 in Germany, showcases the refined elegance of early 19th-century design. Crafted from light red-brown cherrywood, the ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South Germany around 1820.
Very thick cherrywood saw veneer on softwood and solid cherrywood. E...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Southern German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers
Southern Germany (Baden)
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1835
Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 116 x 60 cm
Description:
Chest of drawers with three d...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Credenza Sideboard Mid 19th Century Biedermeier in Walnut wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original, elegant and important Venetian sideboard from the mid-19th century, Biedermeier period, in solid walnut and walnut veneer, with two doors and two drawers, wax polished
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Amber and Silver Necklace from Bückeburg
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite amber necklace from the Bückeburger Land is a stunning example of mid-19th-century traditional craftsmanship, intricately tied to the region's cultural heritage. Origi...
Category
1870s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Biedermeier Style Turned Mahogany Urn-form Lamps with Ebonized Highlight
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of campagna form with everted lip tapering to a compressed portly body all over a square plinth; adorned with ebonized highlights; 18.5" (top of wood) 29.5" (top of shade)
Category
1940s French Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier blender secretary desk in the form of a tall dresser on square feet. The secretaire is veneered in thuja root and fitted with bronze fi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from Germany. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of solid wood adorned with ex...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of German 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of German period Walnut Biedermeier commodes. Featuring gorgeous wood grain and clean lines. Stunning!!
54.5w x 24d x 37h
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Set. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine ebonized Biedermeier set. The pieces were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distingu...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
Round Biedermeier Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Biedermeier side, sewing- or coffee table from South Germany around 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid. Partly ebonized.
One drawer with inner compartments, lock and ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Mahogany Side Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier mahogany side table was made circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Extendable table, Cherry Veneer, Ebony, Southwest Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Round Biedermeier extendable table in cherry wood from Southwest Germany around 1830
Cherry veneered and solid. Ebonized notches around th...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Softwood
Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.
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