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
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a captivating pair of Biedermeier Chairs originating from South Germany in 1820. Crafted from beautiful cherry wood, these chairs exude timeless elegance. Adorned with a ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice deep rich color and patina to the Maple surfac...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Continental Landscape of Pastoral Mill Scene
Located in Queens, NY
Continental landscape oil painting of a pastoral mill scene in a carved gilt wood frame
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks, 1863
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, 1863. Each: Tapering socket with turned-down rim and overhanging base mounted to knopped baluster shaft on domed an...
Category
1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
A fine 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable or breakfast table. Having 4 legs and a platform base in ebonized wood . The top and the single draw...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining chairs with a concave styled openwork backrest & carved embellishments, 2 turned horizontal supports, the seat cushion upholstered...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique French Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Marquetry Burled Walnut Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional French Neoclassical sofa made in the 19th Century. Neoclassical pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
This antique Biedermeier vanity table has one drawer and an oval swing mirror with a silk upholstered back. The mi...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode has a gorgeous walnut veneer. The uppermost drawer is slightly...
Category
1820s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very handsome German 19th century Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece has nice ebonized details and a beautiful finish. Ample storage as well!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Wooden Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian wooden wall clock with beige and silver hand-painted face and mahogany case with a steepled top.
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Biedermeier commode with three long drawers in wonderful figured wood, probably walnut. A dark top molding runs around the chest below the top drawer and with a matching on...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique German Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, circa 1830. Each: Socket mounted to leaf flange in turn mounted to baluster shaft on raised round foot on square base. Fluti...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century German Walnut Commode with Ebonized Details with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, this German walnut commode exudes a timeless elegance made of Walnut and ebonized details complemented by exquisite gilt bronze mounts. The commode is de...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs crafted of solid birch, the classically curved back crest adorned with a carved, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, eboni...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Dutch Still Life Painting of Peaches, Pears, Grapes and Melon in Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (19th Century) still life oil painting featuring peaches, pears, grapes and melon lushly composed on a table corner, enhanced by a slightly glossy varnish and mounted in an orn...
Category
20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
Vintage Custom Built KPS Pediment Bourbon Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage custom built Bourbon cabinet. Made by the iconic KPS in Chicago. Beautiful towering pediment frame with inset glass doors and wooden...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830. The top section has a superstructure with a straight cornice over a pair of serpen...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal, which depicts nine people dressed in colorful period clothes at various activities; a woman with her child and carrying fruit in a basket atop her head, two young lovers, a man in a boat, another man walking with his dog, while still another gentleman leaves the town hall. A woman at the window...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Danish Empire or Biedermeier chest in fine West Indies mahogany with four drawers of staggered heights. The handsome figuring of the grain is given added movement by the flat cut contiguous veneer moving horizontally across the front of the chest.. The sides also have a flat cut veneer in one piece that was at the intersection of the huge branch or fork in the tree showing the knot and the concentric circles of the grain radiating out from the knot. Chest offers a pedestal top and rests on turned front feet, with diamond-shaped inlaid satinwood key insets. The top and bottom drawers have sculpted fronts. The secondary wood is pine as is traditional in Scandinavian cabinetry. Denmark, circa 1830.
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Chest has a Danish West Indies...
Category
1830s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Thick Olive Burl Wood Veneers Two Drawers Console Commode Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Olive
Polish Nobleman Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Gilt framed oil painting portrait of nobleman (possibly Polish) wearing furs and pearl earring and holding scepter (19th Cent copy of a Rembrandt)
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Exceptional quality on this piece and very fine polished finish as well. Superb!!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dutch 19th Century Satinwood Demilune Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Captivatingly beautiful satinwood veneer was selected when making this sensational 19th century Dutch Biedermeier demilune console. The expression found in the satinwood can leave on...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Green German Antique Biedermeier Mahogany, Maplewood Armchair
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs. T...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Portrait for Woman
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting titled "Madame Rimsky"
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period German Biedermeier cherrywood console. Beautiful classic lines and a gorgeous polished finish. A fabulous addition to any home!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in
Measures: 19" x 20".
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Biedermeier Birch Daybed in Green Mohair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ultra Soft Green Mohair Biedermeier Birch Daybed/Bench with Lyre ends and two matching bolsters, reupholstered by us in Dedar Millano fabric.
Category
20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Birch
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut & Fruitwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier period Walnut, ebonized fruitwood and giltwood commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant block feet wi...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood, Fruitwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Single Birchwood Pedestal - Antique Podium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in
Measures: 19" x 20".
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique 19th Century Flip Top Thick Burl Wood Veneer Console Game Dinette Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Flip Top Thick Burl Wood Veneer Console Game Dinette Table
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Biedermeier Stool
Located in New York, NY
This freshly reupholstered stool is adorned with golden silk/wool in traditional Biedermeier style.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
A beutiful satinwood birch and ebony Bieder
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood birch work table
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Empire Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine flame mahogany Biedermeier commode with ebonized details. The piece opens up to reveal drawers for storage. And the finish on this piece is exceptional. Stunning!!
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Walnut chest circa 1840. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant scrolled tapered feet below the straight apr...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Outdoor Iron Café Table
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor (20th Century )iron pedestal base cafe table with 3 legs
Category
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherry Wood Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier Cherry wood cabinet with ebonized details. This piece has a beautiful wood grain and polished finish....
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Round Italian Gueridon Table on Fluted Tapered Legs Pull Out Trays Two Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Italian Gueridon Table on Fluted Tapered Legs Pull Out Trays Two Drawers MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hickory White China Cabinet Biedermeier Genesis Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Glass
Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
A perfect example of the wealthy, elegant Biedermeier period, this impressive, secretary is veneered in flame mahogany and birch intarsia, with bone escutcheons, secret compartments,...
Category
1810s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Fine & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Biedermeier Style Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare Biedermeier style 19th century mahogany marquetry center hall table, the circular top with conforming frieze above a tulip shaped shaft, raised on spheres above ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Hunting of the Stag Wildlife Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a wildlife hunt scene painting titled "Hunting of the Stag" showing hounds running down a stag in a classical setting
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Mahogany and Fruitwood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Continental early 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, Fruitwood, and ebonized Fruitwood tilt top center/dining table. The circular table is r...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Biedermeier Style Birch Occasional table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier style birch occasional table with lift top, circa 1950's. The lift up top with serpentine shaped front and side edges, turret corners, central inlay and birds eye birch, ...
Category
1940s European Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack beige and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of hunter and wife with pewter cover (Estate of Robert Ripley)
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gentleman Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting of a gentleman with a red beard in a blue suit
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Italian Neoclassical French Empire Grey & Gold Painted Wooden Column Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical / French Empire Style Grey & Gold Painted Floral Drape Carved Wood Column Pedestal (painted finish appears to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian-Style Pale Yellow Painted Shaped Demilune Top Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Gustavian-style (20th Century) demilune console table with shaped top and apron with beveled edges, supported by four turned legs with an x-shaped stretcher base, painted a p...
Category
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Original 19th century Biedermeier sewing table, mahogany veneer. This unique exquisite table comes from Northern Germany.
The locking, hinged lid raises to reveal nine compartments,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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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