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.
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
Steel
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs. Modernist Viennese model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut It has been re-polished with polyut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer
Located in Münster, DE
This Biedermeier side table, dated around 1820, was crafted in Germany from cherry wood. Its design is characterized by delicate, seemingly floating, and elegantly flared square le...
Wood, Cherry
COLOMBO MOBILI Italian Biedermeier Style Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Perkasie, PA
Colombo Mobili Italian Biedermeier Style Curio Display Cabinet – Item 69783 Exceptional Colombo Mobili Italian Biedermeier style curio display cabinet, approximately 25 years old, s...
Glass, Wood
$2,928Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Elevate your space with this exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier commode, crafted from rich crotch walnut that has aged to a stunning golden hue. The traditional elegance of ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This elegant Biedermeier wall mirror embodies the restrained sophistication that defines early 19th-century Austrian design. Crafted around 1820, the mirror features beautifully figu...
Walnut
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 Mahogany Pier Mirror with Console, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier pier mirror with matching wall console. The mirror is veneered in mahogany and framed with delicate maple stringing. The demi-lune console features a single door enclosi...
Glass, Mahogany, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood commode, artfully handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier era in Austria around 1845. This great looking, compact shaped dresser - also called "trumeau"...
Brass
20th Century Biedermeier Style Three Sided Glass Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood, one-drawered curving border-case on plinth-feet. Architecturally bowed front flanked with full columns from solid Beech. Carved and ha...
Wood, Pine, Beech, Birdseye Maple
Antique Biedermeier Clear Cut Glass Beer Stein with Pewter Lid and Coin Inlay
Located in London, GB
A fine and authentic mid-19th-century antique German or Bohemian clear cut crystal beer tankard (Stein), measuring 13 cm in height and 12 cm in width (including the handle). This sub...
Crystal
Antique Oval Biedermeier Gentlemen's Portrait / Painting, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oval Biedermeier gentlemen's portrait / painting, 19th century. Oil on canvas. Masterful high quality representation of a gentleman in a black suit. Expresses high qualit...
Canvas
19th Century Biedermeier Oil Painting by Alex Hoenig
Located in Berlin, DE
Motif man reading a local ad. Oil on mahogany plate. Stylized gold frame. Measures in cm: with frame Height: 40 cm Width: 34 cm without frame Height: 20.5 cm Width: 15.5 cm (S-94).
Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840-1849 Material: Oak, Walnut, Fabric Sofa dimensions: Height: 92 cm (36.2 in) Width: 13...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany, Ebonized and Bronze-Mounted Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with ebonized cornice over a panel with central cornucopia over a mirror plate with a conforming bronze mounted frame. Frame flanked with pair of candleholders.
Other
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table, Detailed Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table. Uniquely extensive and detailed marquetry. Original polish. Brass wheels. Source: France Period: 1850-1859 Material: Cherry tree,...
Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Cherry, Satinwood
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an elegant Biedermeier wall mirror, originating from southern Germany around 1820. Adorned with a pretty cherry veneer, this mirror exudes timeless charm and sophistication....
Cherry
19th Century Flow Blue V&B Villeroy Boch Lot of 6 Plates Pheasant Series Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six porcelain flow blue plates, made by Villeroy & Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older. Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern. This is ...
Porcelain
Biedermeier Style Dining Table with Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biedermeier dining table with bird's-eye maple veneer and Carrara marble. Could be used in a library, as an entry table, dining table or even a desk. This piece of art has an acanthu...
Carrara Marble
$3,600
Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Biedermeier mirror Mirror size: 25" W X 54" H.
Fruitwood, Glass
Stunning early wall mirror, original Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria. The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. The frame has a particularly wide gold...
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair Of Walnut Nightstands. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and Elegant Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Nightstands – Circa 1825 We are proud to offer an exceptionally rare and refined pair of original Viennese Biedermeier nightstan...
Brass
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Repolished, Czech, 1840
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional set of four chairs dates back to the 1840s and was crafted in the Czech lands, where local artisans achieved an extraordinary level of skill in artistic cabinetry. T...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Elegant Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style Maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash root on solid beech. On strongly curved, over corner standing legs, connected by slightly intervening intermediate compartment. Outstanding saber-sha...
Maple
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Solid Oak, Walnut Veneer, Fabric Stable construction in ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Wood Biedermeier Console Table
Located in High Point, NC
This piece carries genuine presence, its dark walnut, sculptural curved support immediately setting the tone for the piece. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and ...
Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Wood Biedermeier Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This chest of drawers carries genuine presence, its dark flame mahogany veneer, brass keyhole immediately setting the tone for the piece. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced fro...
Marble
19th Century Mahogany Wood Pair of Biedermeier Console Tables
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a cabinet, distinguished by dark mahogany, carved shell/scroll motif. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing....
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier-style Walnut Bergères, Italy, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier-style bergères with rounded backrests terminating in stylized volutes. The armchairs stand on gently curved legs and are veneered in walnut. The frames have been ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant ladies desk dates from the early Biedermeier period around 1820 and was made in Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and fu...
Cherry, Softwood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Checkerboard Veneer Pattern, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in walnut and cherrywood, featuring an exceptional checkerboard pattern across the front, sides, and top. The chest has been profes...
Cherry, Walnut
Biedermeier Demi-Cabinet with Pilasters, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier demi-cabinet in cherrywood with a concave front and flanking pilasters featuring gold-patinated capitals and bases. The cabinet is fitted with one drawer and an interior ...
Cherry
Biedermeier Style Blond Chess Board Game Table w/ 4 Matching Chairs Set MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Biedermeier Style Blond Chess Board Game Table w/ 4 Matching Chairs Set MINT!
Beech, Satinwood
Baker Firne 3 Drawer Walnut Bombay Dresser Bachelor's Chest MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Firne 3 Drawer Walnut Bombay Dresser Bachelor's Chest MINT!
Walnut
19th Century Fin Biedermeier Walnut Set of Five Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier dining set in fine walnut, comprising five chairs and a large circular table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825. Celebrated for its sophisticated prop...
Upholstery, Walnut
German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack grey and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of 2 lovers with pewter cover (Estate of Robert Ripley)
Porcelain
20th Century Biedermeier Style Armchair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair after Josef Danhauser Vienna Biedermeier style. Light palisander on solid beech wood. Inlaid filament. (B-Sam-6).
Wood
Rare South German Biedermeier Secretary Cabinet with Hat Box Superstructure
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Southern Germany, circa 1820 A rare and exceptionally refined Biedermeier secretary cabinet in beautifully figured cherrywood, surmounted by its distinctive hat box superstructure (...
Cherry
20th Century Table in the antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Eightfold folded column shaft. Below that are three volute-shaped legs. Straight cheeks for round tabletop. A strict form of the early Biedermeier period. He ...
Mahogany
$7,416Sale Price|43% Off
Biedermeier Chiffoniere in Walnut with Secretaire Compartment, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant and rare Biedermeier chiffoniere was crafted in South Germany around 1830. It features a beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood carcass, with a striking bookmat...
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
$1,046Sale Price|30% Off
John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A like new late 20th Century John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table. Measures 30.5" in width , 23" on depth, 28.25" in height.
Brass
$2,318Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Ash Wood Late Biedermeier Game Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Petite small game or console table made of ash wood. The table dates from the Late Biedermeier period around 1850. The top of the table can be rotated by 90° and thereby unfolded. So...
Ash
$556Sale Price|30% Off
Hickory White Genesis Collection Biedermeier Nightstand Side Table
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...
Wood, Maple
19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces. Completely restored. Source: Austria, Wien Period: 1810-1819 Shellac-polish. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Josef Danhauser, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Walnut Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Seat heig...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Large 59" Biedermeier Carved & Scalloped Cherry Wood Wall Mirror, Vienna, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite and remarkably large Biedermeier wall mirror from Vienna, Austria, dating to around 1850. Measuring an impressive 39 × 59 inches, it features a gracefully profiled and s...
Mirror, Wood
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised banding, the freeze with three drawers to th...
Fruitwood, Satinwood
19th Century Flow Blue V&B Villeroy Boch Lot of 6 Plates Pheasant Series Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six porcelain flow blue plates, made by Villeroy and Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older. Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern....
Porcelain
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
Antique glas cup "Farmers silver", Germany around 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
“Bauernsilber,” also known as “farmer’s silver,” is a unique technique that became popular in the 19th century, particularly in Germany. Despite its name, it is not real silver but r...
Glass
$1,052Sale Price|40% Off
Biedermeier Decorative Thread Table with Marquetry Details, France, circa 1820
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Decorative table, so-called thread table in the Biedermeier style. The furniture has been subjected to very delicate and professional restoration. The origin country is France. The p...
Wood
Biedermeier Armchair, Wood and Satin, Openwork Design, 1830s, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier armchair raised on front baluster legs and slightly curved rear legs. The armrests terminate in volutes and are accented with delicate string inlay. The backrest is open...
Satin, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Fabric, Cherry
19th Century Original Biedermeier Sewing Table circa 1835 with Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on massive pine. Curved cover plate on column shaft ending in four curly feet.
Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Biedermeier Birch Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
54.5" wide with sides up. 38.25" wide with sides down. 25.25" deep. 30" high This is an elegant Biedermeier-style figured birch drop-leaf sofa table, distinguished by its clean arch...
Birch
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Empire Style Table Walnut Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Austrian Biedermeier Empire style walnut center table with black glass top. Very fine finish on this piece and a classic style!
Glass, Walnut
$4,494Sale Price|20% Off
Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th century, around 1840. This exquisite piece is made entirely from the finest quality ...
Oak, Bone
Antique Biedermeier Style Satinwood Drop Leaf Table W/ Ebonized Pedestal & Paws
By Biedermeier
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Continental Biedermeier style drop leaf work table. The top is banded with satinwood. The pedestals and paws ate Ebonized. The piece has a single dovetailed drawer...
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier folding table, circa 1830. Veneer on solid wood. Veneer framed in thread and stripes. Turned on both sides turned columns...
Wood, Maple