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.
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Germany, circa 1840 Beautiful, simple Biedermeier casket box from Germany, circa 1840. Ice birch veneer on oak and softwood painted black on the inside....
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Brass
$2,900 / item
Biedermeier Mirror, 1820, cherry with marquetry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant cherry veneer, inlays and an additional marquetry decor in all four corn...
Cherry
Original Asian-Style Small Cabinet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, China, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This charming Asian-style cabinet originates from China and dates back to the mid-19th century. It is crafted from lacquered and painted wood, adorned with rich ornaments and colors ...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$3,372Sale 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
$8,000 / set
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of four Biedermeier Chairs is a very pretty example of the elegance of Biedermeier chair design. The walnut veneered chairs have a a classic back decor with ebonized details. The come fully refinished with a newly added...
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Casket Birchwood around 1830
Located in Münster, DE
Casket Biedermeier, circa 1830, birch veneer, lockable, small knob handle, interior lined with handmade paper, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 11 cm, Width 30 cm Depth 20 cm
Birch
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet with Superstructure
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet with Superstructure An exceptional early 19th century Biedermeier secretary cabinet...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The hexagonal legs have a gorgeous herringbone veneer pattern. The top stands out for its root veneer grain. The desk comes refinished with a shellac hand polish. The design of this unique table shows definitely the influence of the famous Austrian Biedermeier furniture...
Walnut
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
Set of 6 Continental 19th Century Biedermeier - Viennese Walnut Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most elegant and complete set of six continental 19th century Biedermeier - Viennese burl walnut. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered front legs with slightly curved sq...
Fabric, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Casket Nutwood around 1830
Located in Münster, DE
Casket Biedermeier, circa 1830, solid and veneered walnut, mirrored veneer on the lid, inlaid bone key plate, lined interior, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 10 cm, Width 29.5 c...
Walnut
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
Austrian Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, Ebonized Trim, c. 1825
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1825) walnut veneer and ebonized trimmed bookcase with demilune 3 drawer commode base and upper section with 2 doors and 4 small drawers.
Walnut
Studio Craft Tropical Olive Wood Pedestal Table by Gregg Lipton
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Pedestal table custom made by studio artist Gregg Lipton of Cumberland Maine circa 1989. From the estate of Lipton's parents. American Modern in...
Olive
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chiffoniere Commode after Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Vienna Biedermeier style chiffoniere commode. Maple root veneer on solid spruce. (D-Sam-2).
Wood, Spruce, Maple
Antique bureau with storage compartments, Northern Europe, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 106 cm / depth ...
Walnut
Set of Six Biedermeier Ash Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830/35
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six Biedermeier Ash & Ebony Inlaid Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830-35. A rare set of six dining chairs, ash wood, ebony inlay banding, Biedermeier, Central Germany, c....
Ash, Ebony
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
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table, Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
Pine, Leather, Maple
$4,612Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or folded up in the middle of the room as a round table. The table is made of plum wood. The wood ...
Spruce, Fruitwood
$3,882Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of 2 Biedermeier Armchairs in Rustic, Countryside Style, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Armchairs made around mid 19th Century, most probably in Austria, meticulously crafted with a solid oak wooden frame. Each chair features a beautifully reupholstered seat ...
Linen, Oak
C. 1830 German Fiddleback 800 Standard Silver Basting Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
German fiddleback 800 standard silver basting spoon, circa 1830. Monogram "RS". Very good condition. 2.90 troy oz. 11 3/8" x 1 3/16" w. bowl. We are a family business that has been ...
Silver
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
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table or Small Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Biedermeier commode made out of cherrywood with ebonised details. Key included.
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Cabinet, Cherry, Spruce, Ebony, Polish, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier vertiko / chest of drawers dates back to the early 19th century and was crafted in Bohemia. Its solid spruce core is beautifully adorned with cherry veneer, ...
Wood, Cherry, Ebony, Spruce, Lacquer
Biedermeier Commode Made in Czechia, circa 1840, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier Commode made in Czechia, circa 1840. Fully Restored walnut.
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Console Table with Large Volutes, Pilasters and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut console table from the 19th century, with single drawer, scrolling legs, lion paw feet, low shelf and carved rose...
Brass
19th Century Dutch Still Life Oil Painting of Grapes, Peaches, Lobster
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (19th Century) still life oil painting depicting robust grapes, peaches, plums and lobster on a wood table with shadowed green leaves in a dimly lit, atmospheric composition on...
Paint
$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
Ebonized Biedermeier Console Table with Marble Top, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (Possibly Flemish 19/20th Century) ebonized console table with 6 spool legs and brown marble top with stretcher base. (Related item: PPF077) Chip on one corner of marble...
Ebony
Continental Austrian Bronze Lion Head Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian-style (19th Century) bronze sword with lion head and pearl handle with double eagle head coat of arms. Condition: Good; Minor losses
Bronze
Samson - Porcelain Cup and Saucer decor 'Aux Barbeaux' - late19th century French
Located in DELFT, NL
Cup and saucer in the style of Chantilly porcelain, bearing faux Chantilly marks, attributed to the Samson manufactory, Paris, 19th century. The decoration is hand-painted in the "Dé...
Porcelain
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870 This is a finely crafted mantel clock from around 1850–1880, housed under a rounded glass dome on a textured base resembling tree bar...
Metal
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs, carved urns and new upholstery. Each of this set of Biedermeier side chairs featur...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Olive Wood Side End Plant Lamp Stand Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Olive Wood Side End Plant Lamp Stand Table MINT
Olive
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Solid Spruce, 1830s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier 1-door display cabinet. Period: 1830-1839 Source: Czechia Material: Walnut, Solid Spruce, Glass Number of shelves: 4 (f...
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Spruce
Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and decorated with carved swans on the high armrests. The sofa has been expertly restored and hand polished as well as reupholstered. The high-quality upholstery fabric is patterned with black diamonds on a white background on the seat and backrest and has a mottled black and white design on the armrests. The cushions are designed to match and give the light sofa...
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs, Attr. to Joseph Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs. A beautifully carved crest rail smoothly transitions into the upper portion of the arm, supported by carved "C" scrolls atop square columnar...
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Fruitwood Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top with figured design over a frieze with a drawer. Circular turned support ending on a tripartite plinth base with flattened bun feet.
Fruitwood
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900. Excellent condition. Dimensions: H 73.0 cm x W 48.0 cm.
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage Double Door Column Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome vintage sideboard masterfully blends Traditional elegance with distinctive architectural details. Crafted from richly grained wood, the piece features striking fluted p...
Metal
Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This dining table with a tilt-top surface is a brilliant example of Austrian furniture making from the early 19th-century Biedermeier period. It is a piece that combines practical in...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Genre Painting, Germany 19th century, "Farmers on the Field"
Located in Belmont, MA
19th century genre painting by unknown artist. "Farmers on the Field", oil on canvas with gilt wood frame. In good original condition, the frame shows signs of wear.
Cane
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Side or Entry table Biedermeier Fruitwood blonde & black wood night stand LA CA . Very early 1800’s work of art 19th Century sewing table . The top opens up with an original lock...
Metal
Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Walnut Side Table with Star Marquetry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier side table from the 19th century, crafted in walnut with an elegant sense of balance and proportion. The rectangular top is distinguished by a central star ma...
Walnut
$7,059 / set
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.
Mahogany
19th Century antique Original Biedermeier Table Mahogany veneer Warm Patina
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany wood, slender, multi-articulated columns, below are three volute-shaped legs. Gothic frame, with protruding profile plate. The tabletop can be folded forward. Good conditi...
Mahogany
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 1880-1900 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Important Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire. Walnut, Vienna, circa 1825 This important and highly refined Viennese Biedermeier secretaire, executed in Vienna circa 1825, represents an...
Mirror, Maple, Walnut
19th Century antique Marquetry Table Around 1850/60
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique marquetry table Complex inlay work Probably Italy around 1850/1860 Walnut and many fruit woods such as plum Cherry pear etc. Age...
Wood
19th century Biedermeier st. Maple and ebonized Fruitwood armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Maple and ebonized Fruitwood armoire. This handsome armoire is raised by eight block supports below the straight frieze, wh...
Fruitwood, Maple
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Center Table is a classic and elegant piece of furniture that would make a beautiful addition to any home. With its sleek design and intri...
Walnut
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
Biedermeier Mahogany Wall Mirror with Inlaid Trim, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier mahogany narrow vertical wall mirror with a pointed pediment top and banded inlaid trim needs some miinor refinishing
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Bronze
Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Engraved Grapevines
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and beautifully crafted late 19th-century antique Bohemian amber glass beer stein (Humpen), measuring 20 cm in height and 10 cm in width. Rendered in a warm, glowing h...
Pewter
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four chairs is a noble example of Central European Biedermeier design from the mid-19th century, originating from Bohemia. The design features typical elements of this st...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Tree With Crows Landscape Painting, Biedermeier, Hand-Painted, Germany
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a German Romantic style landscape painting titled "Tree With Crows" showing a bare tree with crows against a sunrise Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Paint
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Early 1900s Antique Quilted Birch Wreath A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted birch veneers finished in the Classic darker oak / mahogany color French polish finish with rounde...
Birch