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.
Swedish Biedermeier Mahogany Dressing Table, circa 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish biedermeier / late empire mahogany mirrored dressing table. Swing mirror supported by gilt fluted columns, lyre shaped pedestal on brass ball feet. Sweden, circa 1820.
Bronze
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century A sophisticated Biedermeier mantel clock, crafted in Austria circa 1810–1830. This exceptional piece combines timeless elegance with out...
Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode – Vienna, circa 1825 We are delighted to present this distinguished and authentic Viennese Biedermeier trumeau commode, crafted around 182...
Brass
$2,817Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The mirror dates from the Biedermeier period and was made from cherry wood and spruce. Very nice soft edges. The mirror glass was replaced at some point and the mirror is still in go...
Cherry
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
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
c. 1830s Miniature Portrait Attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter of Austria
By Emanuel Thomas Peter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s miniature portrait attributed to Emanuel Thomas Peter, Austria. Framed portrait of an elegant young woman seated near a window, pastel with white highlight, attributed to...
Paper
Side Table for Champagne Coolers, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Slender side table of rectangular form with a marble top and a surrounding gallery. The top features two round openings designed for champagne or bottle coolers. The frame is dark fi...
Marble, Brass
$2,167Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Ashwood with Ebonized Details, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted around 1830, is made of solid ashwood with a beautifully figured veneer and subtle ebonized accents. The mirror’s clean architectural li...
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
Carl-Ewert Ekström Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner. Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with w...
Beech, Birch
North German Biedermeier Dressing/ Console Table in Mahogany with Mirror, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite early Biedermeier dressing table or console in fine West Indies mahogany, likely from Northern Germany. Features an oval mirror...
Mahogany, Pine
$1,516Sale Price / set|43% Off
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous pair of Biedermeier style ebonized birch armchairs exemplifies the elegance and timeless sophistication of early 19th-century European design. Crafted with precision, t...
Birch
Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green line...
Enamel
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Simple but elegant Scandinavian chest of drawers, veneered in quarter sawn birch to allow the striking grain to show through....
Birch
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay, 3 sliding drawers and shaped feet.
Fruitwood
Historic thread table, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A thread table from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlew...
Walnut
Unique Lyre-shaped Biedermeier Secretarie in walnut veneer, Austria 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptional and highly sculptural secrétaire cabinet, executed in richly figured walnut veneer and dating to the first half of the 19th century, Aust...
Brass
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine cherry Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
Upholstery, Cherry
$3,754Sale Price|25% Off
Early Biedermeier Cherry Half Cabinet, One-Door, Restored, 1815
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier half cabinet dates from around 1815 and is made of solid cherrywood. The piece features a compact and well-proportioned form typical of early Biedermeier furni...
Cherry, Spruce
Austrian Biedermeier 1820s Guéridon Side Table with Burl Veneer and Iron Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period guéridon side table with burl veneer and iron base from the early 19th century. This Biedermeier guéridon features a circular top made of burl veneer, ...
Iron
Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs, White Painted
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 of Outdoor English Victorian style white painted wire side chairs with scroll design seat and back (PRICE AS SET)
Paint
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional oval writing table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and attributed to the celebrated cabinetmaker Josef Danhauser, one of the most important...
Walnut
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Fruitwood
Antique Biedermeier Style Birch End Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier style birch Inlaid tilt top table, circa 1900. With a square top with walnut parquetry and banding, a central turned pedestal, 3 nicely figured birch serpentine s...
Birch, Walnut, Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Armoire
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier floorboard, circa 1825. Cuba mahogany on softwood. On the log feet high-rectangular two-door corpus with profile-framed arch-shaped fields. Architecturally arrang...
Mahogany, Softwood
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Mirror, Circa 1825 We are pleased to present this exquisite and generously sized walnut Biedermeier mirror, crafted in Vienna around 1825—a true testame...
Walnut
$4,617Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful set of four Biedermeier chairs from Germany, dating from around 1820. Each chair is crafted from solid and veneered birch wood, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and ele...
Birch, Fabric
Ebonized Iron Round Café Table, 19th Century Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor ebonized iron round cafe table with 4 legs supported with a stretcher and an open woven design top (Related Item: 020067)
Iron
19th Century Fine Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Three Late 18th-century European Pewter Dinner Plates
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a set of three authentic antique Continental European pewter plates, likely of German, Swiss or Dutch origin, dating to the late 18th century to early 19th century (circa 178...
Pewter
Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered. The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Biedermeier shovel-back chairs featuring broad, rounded backrests and gently S-shaped legs. The chairs are veneered in walnut, newly upholstered, and covered in a black s...
Fabric, 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
$1,602Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair with Inlaid Panels
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier chair from around 1815 is crafted from solid cherrywood and displays the calm elegance and balanced proportions typical of the period. The backrest features be...
Cherry, Fabric
Biedermeier Burl Side Table, Antique German, Oval Design, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Biedermeier (19th Century possibly German) rectangular burl side table with pullout drawer, light-colored contrasting wood marquetry veneer, notable for its central oval ...
Wood
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by a simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality. A ches...
Walnut
Biedermeier Wall Console, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier wall console in walnut with a single drawer and double-volute legs on either side. The elegantly crafted base features a semicircular design with radial inlays alternatin...
Walnut
Ebonized Iron Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style, 19th Century, Pair
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Outdoor ebonized iron side chairs with stretcher and an open woven seat with a double slat back. (matching table #020066)
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Round Center Table with Radiating Veneer Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th-century Biedermeier walnut round center table, showcasing the elegance and balance characteristic of the period. The circular top is veneered in walnut, arranged in a striking...
Brass
19th Century Set of 6 German Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a set of 6 German Walnut Biedermeier dining chairs, designed in a classic style. These add a touch of elegance and charm to any dining space. Crafted from high-quality...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped architectural top, inlaid fans to the inner edge. Ideal size for multi rooms such ...
Mirror, Birch
$5,320Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautifully proportioned Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Austria around 1825 and is a timeless example of early 19th-century design. Made entirely of solid cherrywoo...
Brass
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk, chest of drawers, walnut root head venee...
Maple, Walnut
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...
Birch
$11,308Sale 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 Fine Biedermeier Mahogany Side Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier mahogany side table was made circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
Mahogany
Rare Round Folding Table in antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Three-sided base plate on. Centrally ascending, eightfold folded column, flanked by three curved volutes. A strict form of early-Biedermeier time. It is equipped with a folding mechanism. This type is very practical, not only because it is space-saving, but because it looks highly decorative. It is a traditionally built table. It can be distinguished from a table from 1820...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
Walnut
$476Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 European Hand Colored Prints of Birds from 1830
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 4 hand colored birds prints, from 1830. By Comte, Achille Joseph (1802-1866), "Keepsake d´histoire naturelle. Description des oiseaux. Suivie d´un exposé de l art de les pr...
Paper
$4,350Sale Price|25% Off
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 ...
Elm
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier (neoclassical) wall mirror from South Germany, circa 1820. Cherry wood veneer on softwood. Several ebonized decorative trims. Classical pointed greek cornice. Anti...
Mirror, Cherry, Softwood
Austrian Biedermeier Maple Armoire, Circa 1830, Inlaid Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Viennese Biedermeier (Circa 1830) maple armoire cabinet with 2 doors and inlaid trim with fluted design pediment
Maple
$4,500 / set
Pair of German Meissen Porcelain Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of German (19th Cent) Meissen porcelain figures of boy and girl with monkey and bird on a floral and rocky base
Meissen
$5,648Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Armoire, Austria 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Armoire, Austria, circa 1820 – Walnut Veneer with Caryatid Decor This elegant Biedermeier armoire dates to around 1820 and showcases the refined simplicity and classical ...
Walnut
$3,373Sale Price|20% Off
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 parts ending in scrolled fee...
Wood, Maple
19th c. German Biedermeier Maple Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. German Biedermeier Maple Commode is a genuine, original antique piece . This commode, exudes the classic and elegant style of the Biedermeier period, featuring intricate ...
Maple
Austrian Biedermeier Tilt-Top Dining Table, Burl Maple, Circa 1830
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1830) round burl maple veneer & ebonized trimmed dining table with sunburst design and tilt top on pedestal base with 3 legs ending on triangular plat...
Maple, Wood
17th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestry: Crane and Fox Landscape
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian style (17th Century) horizontal Aubusson style tapestry of crane and fox in landscape with border (prior in collection of the Cincinnati Museum of Art). Condition: (Antique...
Fabric
19th Century Fine Set of Three Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine set of three ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % o...
Upholstery, Pearwood
Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier table featuring a shaped rectangular top. The frieze contains a single drawer with compartmentalized interior for sewing implements, fitted with a floral bronze pull. The...
Bronze