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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Style: Biedermeier
Large Italian Biedermeier arched frame, 1830s
Located in London, GB
An imposing arched frame in the Biedermeier style that flourished in central Europe in the first half of the 19th century. Its restrained ornamentation is typical of the movement, wh...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier sewing table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1830. The table stands on a central foot and has one drawer...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered pillar cupboard with two drawers and a slightly convex door. The door is flanked by solid columns with leaf capitals. The cabinet stands on square feet and ends wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of rural Biedermeier chairs, Germany ca. mid 19 century. The chairs are definitely in need of restoration, but still charming. The chairs appear quite small, but they are no kid...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Clas...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherry
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered.
Measures: Seat height 45 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional walnut Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825.
The Secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Maple, Walnut
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ash Burl, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, early Biedermeier display cabinet or bookcase from southern Germany around 1820.
Light cherry wood veneered on softwood. Partly ebonized.
Ash burl veneer inlaid on the side...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 4 impressive Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood and ebonized around 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 impressive Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood and ebonized around 1840
Solid wood with cherry wood veneer. Ebonized runged backrest in the middle. Classic seat upholste...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
German Porcelain Candlestick with Male and Female Figures
Located in Queens, NY
German Meissen style (19th Century) porcelain candlestick of a male and female putti figures sitting on opposite sides of a square shaped base holding flowers and a branch
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of dark flame birch gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions: 27.5" D x 30" H. When the leaves are down the table is 36" wide and when the leaves...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture Plaque Portrait of a Girl with Veil, ca 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a girl in oriental-style clothing with a headdress and veil in a scenic setting.
In original, gilded wood frame with acanthus leaf and oak leaf garland carving.
Manuf...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif.
...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Biedermeier reclining chair, late 19th century.
Fully restored.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th Century Pair Tabouret Biedermeier German Walnut about 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
This is a rare pair of Biedermeier stools, or tabouret.
They very beautifully finished especially in their details. This gives them an extremely elegant flair and makes them fit almo...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier 6 Chairs Set 1820 Danhauser
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique and rare set of 6 Austria Biedermeier Dining chairs , attributed to Josef Danhauser, 1820. Lyra shaped backs with inlay fruitwood on walnut wood veneer. All original condition...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four high quality Italian made dining chairs in the Biedermeier style.
Cherrywood with recently upholstered seats.
In excellent condition, sturdy and sound.
Italy, 1960's.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South Germany around 1820.
Very thick cherrywood saw veneer on softwood and solid cherrywood. E...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Style Scroll Marquetry Burlwood Round Center Table
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully crafted Biedermeier style burlwood round center table with contrasting decorative scroll marquetry on its top and out-swept triangular pedestal with tripod base and bun...
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Landscape "Starry Night"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an impressionist landscape painting titled "Starry Night" showing swirling stars over a dark village
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rare Paperweight Glass Ball with Picture
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique rare paperweight glass ball with picture, alpaca base, good original condition, around 1880.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Glass
Austrian Biedermeier Jeweled Silver Gilt Casket with Cameos, 1846
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier silver gilt casket, 1846. Bellied, lobed, and rectangular. Hinged cover same and concave with raised center and swing-mounted scroll bracket cast handle with flowers. Hardstone mounts including porphyry and lapis lazuli as well as cabochon jewels. On front two turquoise cabochon...
Category
1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Ebony, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful antique Biedermeier Corner Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.Cherry veneered on softwood. Partly ebo...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair Attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair, dating back to 1825–1830, is attributed to the esteemed architect and designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Originating from Berlin, th...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Karelian Birch Hat Box
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier-style (20th Century) Karelian birch round shaped hat box with leather strap.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set of six Amalgam Glass Goblets, Biedermeier, Peasant Silver, Circa 1860's.
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful set of 6 pieces of antique, so-called amalgam glass, which was produced in Bohemia since 1860 as a luxury item, so-called peasant Silver
The cups are made of hollow glass...
Category
1860s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Walnut Veneer, Black Leather, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant single Biedermeier shovel chair in walnut from Austria around 1820.Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Strongly curved back board.Tapered square legs, straight at the front, cu...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Buffet with Geometric Pyramidal Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut buffet from the mid-19th century, with marquetry motifs and tapered feet. Created in Imperial Austria during the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open backs, curving legs, carved gadroon motifs and leaf themed upholstery. Created in Au...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Table on lion's paws, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table on lion's paws, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 72 cm / length 129 cm / depth ...
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Walnut Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier burl walnut armchair, circa 1835. With a nicely figuered burl walnut crest rail, ebonized wheat sheath back splat, s shaped arms resting on c scrolled arm supports on squ...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a several small compartments, with parcel gilt and ebonized detail, with applied lions'...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood
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, ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820.
We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our luxurious Biedermeier children's bench, a versatile piece that doubles as an elegant bed for your cherished pets. This rare gem, hailing from the early 19th century B...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dutch Delft Porcelain Landscape Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch blue and white Delft porcelain wall plaque (19/20th Century) with scalloped edge and landscape scene of cottage by canal (signed T. Sonneville) (Related item: 043937B, 043937C...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Solid birch body, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Continental Burl Elm Console Table with Mirror Back
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (early19th Century, posslbily German) burl elm shaped rectangular console table with molded beveled top, tapered mid-section with pullout drawer and bottom shelf over a m...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier dining chairs made in Czechia circa 1830s. Restored by our team. Made out of Cherry wood and fabric, very high quality materials.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Dutch Flemish Still Life
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a still life painting in a classical style showing servant with bread by table set with game - deer, boar, birds, fish and fruits.
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Biedermeier Benches, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaves. In the middle of the backre...
Category
1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique secretary from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique secretary from the end of the 19th century (circa 1880s)
Produced in Scandinavia, in mahogany wood.
Furniture in preserved in very good ...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier walnut side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1820-1829
Material: Walnut
Revived polish.
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned, neoclassical Biedermeier Chiffonier, Dresser, high chest or weekly cabinet from South Germany around 1830.
Blonde Cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand-p...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Ash and Ebonized Mirror
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier ash and black lacquer wall mirror, circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain, original beveled glass.
Category
1840s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century.
11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Antique Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Lyre Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table with drawer.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Dutch Flemish Still Life
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a Dutch Flemish still life painting titled "A Table of Desserts" showing wine, fruits and pie in copious amounts
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Viennese Craftmanship:
Under the original glass dome the ebonised oval wooden base on four bun feet, with musical mechanism that plays automatically on the hour, wooden body w...
Category
1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers
1820-1825, Germany
Standing on conical feet miniature chest with three drawers. This piece of furniture is made of solid walnut w...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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