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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Biedermeier
Intarsia Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted, this piece has been obviously been designed and created with love. Elegant intarsia inlays adorn the outside of this case piece. Inside hides a whimsical array of storag...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made in Denmark around 1820. It has three drawers and original brass fittings. It is in v...
Category
1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Table, South Germany, 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier table dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from Southern Germany. The table has a central column which stands on a trefoil base. All parts have a very pretty cherry veneer. The top is decorated with a piecrust cherry veneer. It comes refinished with a shellack finish, but still has signs of its 200 year old age.
This perfect center table for an entrance or it would work well as a dining table for 4...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of Eight Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and complete set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. mahogany, burl walnut and ormolu dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered front ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Dinning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Tiger Maple Biedermeier inspired dining chairs. Beautifully crafted of solid Tiger Maple wood with a touch of whimsical Biedermeier...
Category
Early 2000s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Danhauser Style
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier chairs, Austria 1820, cherry veneer with plum wood inlays. Unique and exquisite pair of original Biedermeier chairs.
Th...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice pair of cherrywood side chairs with black lacquer accent. Wonderful inlay fan shape back detail, recently re-upholstered.
Beautiful condition, sturdy and sound....
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
19th C Austrian Biedermeier Mirror w/Original Glass & Walnut Veneer, 4 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Austria features it's original glass mirror and walnut veneer surround. The design is simple and ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Bernhardt Biedermeir Style Coffee Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Biedermeir style coffee table
Maple with inlay banding and ebonized feet.
Measures: 36" x 36" x 17"H.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vitrine Cabinet, Yew Wood and Cherrywood with Ebony Trim
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional quality cabinet that has beautiful detail and a hand carved gold leaf crown.
Made of yew wood and cherrywood with ebony trim. The crown de...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Yew
Rare Biedermeier Mahogany Globe Table/Globustisch on Tripod Base, 19thC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Biedermeier mahogany globe table or official known as Globustisch on tripod base with ebonized stem.
The retractable globe-form top with segmented veneer panels open to rev...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Cherrywood and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised b...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Neoclassic Biedermeier Side Chairs, 3 Available
Located in Westport, CT
Sublime form graces these neoclassic Biedermeier chairs in a warm walnut veneer, 3 available, priced individually, note generous seat si...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Karelian Birch Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier-style (20th Century) Karelian birch round shaped hat box with leather strap.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the 19th century with radiating veneer and banding. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut guéridon f...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sidetable with Architectural Details
Located in Wells, ME
Continental 19th century Biedermeier walnut sidetable with full columns, concave lower shelf, arched sides and three drawers (one hidden in the frieze...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South West German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820.
This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellish...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish, Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Oval Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) center or side table in mahogany. Oval top, gracefully shaped pedestal base, can be used as a center, end, or side table. Beautiful piece in excellen...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820-25
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, South German 1820-25.
Cherry veneer with beautiful floral marquetry details in maple and plum wood. The sewing table has two drawers, the inside of one of...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Swiss Mechanical Clock Painting, Circa 1820
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Swiss mechanical clock painting circa 1820
This antique and unique clock painting is created in oil on metal circa 1820 in Switzerlan...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th C. Austrian Biedermeier Window Bench / Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Biedermeier bench has eight elegant carved tapered legs, supporting a carved Greek Key seat-rail, and finished with a matching curved armrest. The daybed is maple with rin...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria. The settee is made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple. Some areas have a striped appearance to the grain. This i...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1840 and is an example of a chest from the late phase of the Biedermeier style. It comes from Southern Germany. The curved profile of ...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th - 20th Century Swedish Cherrywood Bedside Table by Mobile Fresno Living
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish bedside table with one drawer, polished brass pull made of hand crafted, partly veneered Cherrywood, designed by Mobile Fresno Living ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Commode, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier commode, Denmark 1820, Classic design with 4 drawers and beautiful mahogany veneer. In very good condition.
Category
1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Continental Biedermeier Style One Drawer One Door Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. burl walnut, ormolu and marble one drawer one door side tables. Each small table is raised ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Biedermeier Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Biedermeier dresser, architectural detailing shines in the six-drawer long dresser fitted with brass handles and ivory-finish escutcheons. Beautiful stepped-caddy dresser top and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Salon Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These graceful chairs were hand-made of golden nordic birch. In need of new fabric, this pair has otherwise aged beautifully. Over a hundred years old, these chairs will last a hundr...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier birch veneered desk with drawers from the 19th century. This antique desk from Sweden, with it's beautiful birch wood grain veneer and decorative inlays, houses...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite late 19th century Biedermeier dining table. The table is raised on scrolled bun feet and original casters, below an X stretcher with concave sides and S scrolled design elements above. The central supporting column has an ebonized fruitwood mottled border, which separates and supports the table once expanded. Three leaves with apron, convert a round table to a full dining table with an ebonized fruitwood border. Warm rich patina throughout. The table can become a smaller oval table...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Stunning Set of Six William Doezema Biedermeier Dining Chairs for Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 6 William Doezema Biebermeier Amboyna dining chairs for Mastercraft. This set retains it's original black leather in nice vintage condition but the foam looks to be c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Amboyna
Austrian Biedermeier 1840s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers and Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut desk from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and blond patina. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century, this Biedermeier wa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative continental 19th century Biedermeier St. burl maple commode. The four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the f...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Bone
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Crotch Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Austrian Biedermeier crotch maple grandfather clock. Beautiful wood grain and ebonized details. Very special!
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Secretary
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning example of a Biedermeier secretary. There is some missing veneer on the front and both sides, part of the upper right-hand rail is loose...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sémanier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Biedermeier moment, architectural detailing shines in the seven-drawer Viggo chest of drawers fitted with brass handles (in our Hampton brass finish) and ivory-finish escutcheons. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Commode, Germany 1810-1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical commode, Germany 1810-1820.
This elegant neoclassical commode is decorated with a beautiful cherry veneer. The two drawer commode stands on four pointed feet and has it...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Style X-Stools with Faux Fur Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Biedermeier style X-frame stools have been newly upholstered in a woven exotic leopard pattern faux fur. The fabric is quite luxurious in its soft coloration which compl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Cherry and Ebony Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning early 19th century cherry and ebony Biedermeier vitrine, circa 1850. The vitrine is raised on square ebonized feet below a faux drawer with ebony trim. Above is a pair of ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Ebony
Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with grey marble top and banding. Created in Austria during the first half of the 19th century, this walnu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Cherry-Veneer and Ebonized Work Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Fashionable South German Biedermeier cherry-veneer and ebonized work table / sewing table. Round cherry-veneered top surrounded by ebonized ring with a hinged door to access the green silk basket enclosed with in solid cherry lattice work. The legs are solid cherry with ebonized highlights. The table is published in "Biedermeier" by Angus Wilkie on page 29.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Biedermeier mirrors, Germany, circa 19th century. These are extremely well made with beautifully grained bookmatched walnut frame...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size slant top 19th century Biedermeier veneered walnut root letter box with inlaid bird and vine motif. Beautiful exotic woods with inlay and eb...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th French Century Marble Top Walnut Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut console table with four curved legs with a drawer and a marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier wingback armchair, South German 1840, yew tree.
This beautiful original Biedermeier wingback armchair is in very good refinished condition. The seat and back are covered with a dark blue velvet fabric.
The chair is comfortable and could be the perfect piece for a reading corner.
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Yew
Antique Swiss Biedermeier Silver Covered Chafing Dish
Located in New York, NY
Swiss Biedermeier silver chafing dish, 19th century. Round with gently curved sides and molded rim. Handle faceted stained wood. Beading. Cover gently rai...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set Of 8 Swedish Empire Flaming Tiger Elm Wood Dining Room Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 8 Swedish Biedermeier flaming tiger elm wood dining room chairs.
Original removable sits make it easier for next owner to provide its own chosen tissue on this Scandinavian se...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
Biedermeier Side Table, Southern Germany, 1830-40
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier side table, southern Germany, 1830-40
This very unusual biedermeier side table dates back to around 1830. It comes from Southern Germany...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Vitrine, Austria 1820, Elm Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Vitrine, Austria, 1820. The elegant Biedermeier glass cabinet is glassed to all sides. It is embellished with elm veneer. Four he...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
"Summer Day", Oil on Canvas by Danish Artist Frederic W. Svendsen (1885-1975)
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely painting of a Scandinavian manor house interior on a bright summer's day with a period room showing furniture and accessories from the late 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Red Vinyl Biedermeier Style Cedar Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Biedermeier style armchair features an elegant cedar frame upholstered in red vinyl with nailhead detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German 1810, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier cabinet, South German 1810. Small cabinet or nightstand of the Biedermeier period. The cabinet has a beautiful walnut veneer. It stands on high legs and has one door and ...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet doors enclosed 4 drawers with a gold embossed black leather top.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Leather
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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