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.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this elegant and generously scaled Biedermeier mirror, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. This ex...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Attachment Baden-Wuerttemberg Walnut Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 118 x 61 cm Description: Three-drawer chest o...
Walnut
$4,163
3 Seater Sofa 1940s
Located in Manzano, IT
Authentic three-seater sofa from the 1940s, a perfect blend of revisited Biedermeier style. The cabinet, characterized by soft, curvy lines, is an ideal piece of history for collecto...
Wicker, Beech
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Birch
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
Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Consoles with Lyre Supports and Marquetry, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Austrian Biedermeier consoles, circa 1840, executed in richly figured walnut veneer with ebonized accents and contrasting wood marquetry. Each console features a r...
Walnut
19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce elegant and most distinctive Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) highly figured maple table. Hand-made in Continental Europe in the early/mid-19th...
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all ...
Upholstery, Pearwood
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Bottle from ...
Crystal
German Biedermeier Bookcase, Vitrine, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier display cabinet with drawers Northern Germany Birch Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 193 x 108 x 50 cm Description: Antique Biedermeier bookcase ...
Birch
19th Century Small, Single-Door Biedermeier Wardrobe, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier Wardrobe Austria Walnut Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 165 x 91 x 45 cm Description: Very small, single-door cabinet from the Austrian Biedermeier...
Walnut
HICKORY WHITE BIEDERMEIER DRESSER from GENESIS COLLECTION
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This magnificent Biedermeier walnut pedestal table represents the very best of early 19th-century Viennese craftsmanship. Created around 1825, it is a superb example of how refined d...
Walnut
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Marble
Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted between 1810 and 1820, embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Empire &...
Cherry
Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Ash or Coal Bucket w. Lions & Farmer's Life Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning workmanship bucket with Lion's crest and showing the outdoor activities of Dutch farmers. In the Dutch Biedermeier era this handcrafted coal bucket would have graced the fi...
Brass, Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of pearl keyhole escutcheons. Chest features a rectangular top above four graduated drawe...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
$1,180
Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured middle of the 19th century. Walnut, veneered. The middle leg rest on a triple-recessed base plate with a ovel top and drawer.
Walnut, Softwood
Vienna Biedermeier Chair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Seat classical. Upholstered.
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptionally Rare Ebonized Viennese Biedermeier Bureau-Commode – Vienna, circa 1820–1825 We are pleased to offer an extraordinarily rare and museum-quality ebonized Biedermeier bur...
Brass
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire An elegant early 19th-century secretaire crafted from beautifully figured cherrywood. This refined piece exemplifies the restrained elegance...
Cherry
A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century, Burl birch
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century Burl birch A Viennese secrétaire from the early 19th century is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking. Its body is crafted from softw...
Birch
$3,500
Swedish Birch Club Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The Swedish burled birch club chair with a "molded" frame. Recently restored and upholstered.
Birch
$4,632Sale Price|34% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers is a fine example of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship. Dating to around 1840, the piece features a harmonious design with clean l...
Brass
$5,567Sale Price|28% Off
Biedermeier Single Door Wardrobe, Solid Cherrywood, Vienna, Circa 1850
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This single door wardrobe originates from Vienna and dates to the Biedermeier period around 1850. It is made of solid cherrywood and shows the restrained, well-proportioned design la...
Spruce, Cherry
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, White finish
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 features a refined whit...
Bouclé, Walnut
Large German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking blonde cherry wood matchbook veneer on pine with ebonized black detailing. Each drawer o...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Franconia, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and flanking ebonized columns with brass bases and capitals. The piece stands on gently curved S-shaped legs and is veneered i...
Brass
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,...
Mahogany
19th-C. Inlaid Biedermeier Style Side Chairs - Black Leather Upholstery -Pair
By Biedermeier
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th- C. Biedermeier style side chairs with black leather upholstery. The backs are beautifully inlaid. It appears to be maple and satinwood. They are in very ...
Leather, Maple, Satinwood
$2,950Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Danube Monarchy, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers and a top plate forming volutes and vase-shaped feet. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry. The crosspieces are profiled and the ...
Cherry
Stunning large Antique Biedermeier Burl floor lamp . Germany
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning impressive Burl wood floor lamp . Unique piece . love the curves on the base . Professional restored . Very good condition . Pull down switch . Large E 27 bulb needed . c...
Burl
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror with Ebonized Details — Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to offer this refined and gracefully proportioned Biedermeier mirror, crafted in Vien...
Cherry
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...
Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Ebonised Wood Detail
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c. 4 Biedermeier chairs with inlaid curved spindle backs, an upholstered seat, on turned front legs and sabre back legs. Ebonized wood inlay and detail throughout elements...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Console Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier cherry console side table was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refine...
Cherry
$6,185Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art. Made from precious mahogany wood, it features b...
Metal
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier miniature chest of drawers in cherrywood with ebonised columns and decorative details. The three-drawer piece is a charming example of fine Biedermeier craftsmanship, off...
Cherry
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 49 cm
Mahogany
$1,808Sale Price|20% Off
Small Biedermeier Half-Round Cherrywood Wall Table with Single Tapered Leg
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant half-round Biedermeier wall table made of solid cherrywood, South Germany circa 1825. The warm cherry tone and fine hand-polished shellac finish emphasize the lively grain pa...
Brass
Continental Biedermeier Beige Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Biedermeier style (20th Century) fruitwood pedestal base end / center table with a banded inlaid round top and 3 scroll forms resting on a triangular base
Fruitwood
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa, created circa 1825, represents the very finest achievements of early 19th-century Austrian design. Viennese Biedermeier furniture is cele...
Upholstery, Walnut
Austiran Biedermeier Mahogany Round Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier-style (modern) mahogany round pedestal base dining table with ebonized rope trim on apron and claw feet. (4 leaves with apron at 17.5" each)
Mahogany
$5,709 / set
Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our stunning pair of original Biedermeier chairs, originating from 1820s Southern Germany. Crafted with gorgeous walnut veneer, these chairs boast an exquisite back design ac...
Walnut
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier Klismos side chair of European beechwood and mahogany veneers. The seat is upholstered in Italian oil tanned leather with brass round head tacks. The front legs are turne...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Console/ Side Table, Cherrywood, AT circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very appealing mid 19th century cherrywood Console Table from the second Biedermeier period around 1860 in Austria. Veneered in fine cherrywood this perfect restored Biedermeier cons...
Cherry, Spruce
Pair of Solid Walnut Biedermeier Nightstands with Drawer and Door, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door. Loire Vall...
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant, early Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and e...
Upholstery, Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Georg-Ludwig. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whitew...
Bouclé, Walnut
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Josephinian Austrian inlaid walnut two-piece cabinet secretary, circa 1750s, is a remarkable example of fine 18th-century European craftsmanship. Designed during the reign of Em...
Walnut
$1,094Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Biedermeier Cane Chairs in Cherry Wood, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Two beautiful chairs in Biedermeier style come from Austria, early 19th century. They are made of cherry wood, while the seats are made of a characteristic Viennese weave. The set is...
Cane, Cherry
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine South Germany, 1820-1825 Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
Cherry
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
Brass
Fine Biedermeier Maple Secretaire, North Germany (Braunschweig), circa 1815
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fine Biedermeier Maple Secretaire, North Germany (Braunschweig), circa 1815 Description: An exceptional and rare Biedermeier secrétaire, crafted in North Germany, likely in the Brau...
Maple
Rare Easel Bidet Late 19th century Signed G.C. RICHARD
Located in Manzano, IT
For collectors and lovers of fine Italian antiques, I offer an exceptional portable "trestle" bidet from the late 19th century. The exceptionally valuable item is the original porcel...
Ceramic, Cherry
Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Birch