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
Historic vitrin from around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Showcase - a library from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior.
This piece of furniture is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Hardcover Oversized Book by Angus Wilkie 1987
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Biedermeier Hardcover Oversized Book by Angus Wilkie 1st edition 1987.
Biedermeier, the style prized by the avant-garde of central Europe in the 19th century and in America today.
An...
Category
1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Ruby goblet Painted 20th century Bohemian glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful cut ruby goblet , Decorated with handmade ornamental and floral painting, There are also painted mascaron heads, This is the professional handiwo...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Ladies Desk / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Biedermeier solid cherrywood desk or side table from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. In the middle there is a drawer. In very...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Country House Biedermeier Cherrywood Extendable Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing our exquisite offering: a remarkable country house table crafted from solid cherry wood, originating from the late Biedermeier period around 1850. This captivating piece ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated p...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Set of Four Biedermeier Viennese Chairs in the Style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four scallop-back Viennese Biedermeier side chairs (1815-1830) are in cherry, 19th century. The neoclassical fan back chairs are in the style of Josef Danhauser. The elegant f...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Beautiful Gilded Wall Hangings Ornaments Antique Swedish, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely pair teasel gold gilt wall art Sculpture ornament. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. It is not marked. A nice addition to your colle...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique little Biedermeier coin purse. Its case is made of brass covered in royal blue enamel. The lid displays an oval gold colored frame filled with white enamel with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
This exquisite original secretary desk, crafted in fine ash veneer, is a true testament to timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship. Its ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Biedermeier Italian Walnut Inlay Marquetry Octagonal Tripod Sofa or Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian Walnut octagonal side table with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful inlay decors in classic figures on the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vienna Biedermeier Chair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Seat classical.
Upholstered.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Dutch Still Life Painting of Peaches, Pears, Grapes and Melon in Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (19th Century) still life oil painting featuring peaches, pears, grapes and melon lushly composed on a table corner, enhanced by a slightly glossy varnish and mounted in an orn...
Category
20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Austrian Biedermeier columns made of hand crafted polished Cherrywood, in good condition. The tall to décor pieces are enhanced by gilded circles around the top. T...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Continental Bronze Dore Ceremonial Dog Pommel Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian-style (19th Century) bronze dore ceremonial hunting sword with dog's head pommel and bone handle and a leather scabbard.
Significant damage to scabbard, patina ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bone
Pair of American 1940s Neo-Classical Pedestals
By McMillen
Located in New York, NY
This pair of walnut-veneered, black marble and brass neoclassical pedestals bear a striking resemblance to those that appeared in the rooms decorated in by Eleanor Brown of McMillen ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
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...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier bedside table in walnut veneer on softwood from Germany. There is a drawer at the top and a door at the bottom. The piece of ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
19th century burr birch Biedermeier sofa table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality Biedermeier period sofa table circa 1825.
Beautifully made from burr birch, giving it strong grains and colour. Drop down flaps provide a overall length of just over...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice deep rich color and patina to the Maple surfac...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Polish Nobleman Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Gilt framed oil painting portrait of nobleman (possibly Polish) wearing furs and pearl earring and holding scepter (19th Cent copy of a Rembrandt)
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm
Description:
Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth.
The ...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Bronze Bust of a Mustachioed Dignitary / Military Officer
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th Century) bronze bust depicting a dignitary / military officer with prominent mustache, wearing several medals, mounted on a beveled black marble rectangul...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Biedermeier style Charles Pollock for William Switzer side table. It features a dramatic cabriolet leg with ebonized wood.
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: fruitw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
An Early 19th century Dutch Portrait Painting of W. J. De Buck
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This painting, depicting Wynandus Johannes de Buck is a true eye-catcher. De Buck (born July 28, 1790 - died September 12, 1857) is a distinguished Dutch gentleman.
The Buck is wear...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
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, ...
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Ebony, Spruce, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Architectural Burl Wood Coffee Table Pedestal After Biedermeier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture boho-chic vibes with this stunning architectural burl wood coffee table pedestal, inspired by Biedermeier elegance. Its rich burl wood grain showcases unique patterns and war...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
Antique Ruby Glass Decanter- Painted Gilded 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful antique ruby glass decanter from the 19th century, The decanter has a ruby core covered with clear glass , It is decorated with a matte...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful book-matched cherry veneer ans cherry solid wood. Refinished and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions: H 146 cm x B 68 cm x T 10.5 cm.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry, Softwood
19th Century One-Door Biedermeier Cherry Cabinet / Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice beautiful cabinet with straight lines. The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period and was made of cherrywood, partly solid and partly veneered on spruce wood around 1830...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Ruby Red Overlay Glass Goblet, Gilt Parts, CZ ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional mid 19th Century ruby red glass goblin from the famous Biedermeier period in Bohemia (Czech Republic). Elaborately made of overlayed ruby glass around 1840, this unusual late Biedermeier glass goblin impresses with its extraordinary shape and beautiful details. Artfully golden hand painted accents combined with the amazing looking cutted parts in the overlayed dark ruby red surface makes this unique antique Biedermeier glass goblet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold
Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set six period Biedermeier dining chairs. These handsome chair feature hand carved detailing, mixed woods, gilding and newly upholstered seats.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dutch Silver Spoon Box in Biedermeier Style with Tea Spoons, 1958
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 6 tea spoons
Silver spoon box, raised on claw feet with beautiful engraving.
The spoon box has a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Table, Sofa, Five Chairs and Two Armchair.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine and rare mahogany Biedermeier suite consisting nine pieces.
This suite of Continental Biedermeier (Northern Germany - circa 1825) mahogany dining room...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Buffet, Cherrywood Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers or buffet from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This beautiful three drawer commode impresses with its thick ch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Golden Biedermeier Mirror With Bulls Eye Bars, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing Austrian gilt wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830. The wide, deeply grooved frame (partly carved, partly stucco works) was covered with amazing looki...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold
19th Century, Biedermeier Cherrywood Mirror
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Mahogany Bookcase, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-doored mahogany bookcase with a straight base and a slightly protruding top, decorated with a carved female head.
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early XIX Century Biedermeier Two Door Cabinet, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
This exquisite piece, crafted in the early 19th century, is a stunning example of Biedermeier style, originating from southern Germany between 1820 and 1830. The beautifully executed...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bureau, Northern Europe, ca. 1910.
Very good condition, after renovation in our workshop.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 113 cm width 119 cm depth 63 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Drum Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Constructed of solid birch, fir and mahogany and veneered in choice flame mahogany with birch banding, this Classic cabinet was often used as a pedestal, to display sculpture, a bust from antiquity...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Side Table, Hungary circa 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely oval Biedermeier nutwood side table / sewing table coming from the renowed Biedermeier period in Hungary around 1835. With an age of over 190 years this charming "danube monar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Of 4 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four mahogany dining chairs with spring and coil construction, blue upholstered seats with multi-colored trim. The chairs with a pierced back splat and the whole resting upon ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Pink Glass and Brass Lantern, Austria cca. 1850s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking and extremally decorative Antique Pink Glass Lantern, with brass decorative elements. The glass it self has...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Make-Up-Mirror, so called Psyche, Dated: 1832
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier make-up mirror - so-called Psyche
Northern Germany (Hamburg)
Mahogany, maple
Dated: 1832
Dimensions: H x W x D: 53 x 37 x 23 cm
Description:
Elegant and exceptionally ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Still Life with Gilt Goblet Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a Dutch Flemish painting titled "Still Life With Gilt Goblet" depicting food items on a serving table
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Console with Mirror
By Biedermeier
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super Biedermeier cabinet with single drawer and cupboard with matching pier mirror, excellent colour and condition.
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood from the period in Austria around...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Late Biedermeier Farmhouse Softwood Buffet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Authentic buffet is from the late Biedermeier / mid-19th century and was made of softwood. The furniture has a wonderful old patina which was only cleaned and re-oiled. The buffet still has the original locks and glass panes installed. The locks are functional. The glass panes are original mouth-blown from the time, with the usual flaws that have arisen in this production at the time. The middle part was probably extended in height a long time ago. The feet were added in more recent times. A wonderful handcrafted solidly made Farmhouse furniture...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Softwood, Pine, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table Made of Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful sewing or side table made of cherrywood. The table dates back to the time of Biedermeier period, more specifically from the time, circa 1825. The interior division can be r...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of Four Biedermeier Style Botanical Wooden Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
4 Swedish Biedermeier style 1950s maple rectangular wall plaques having a stylized inlaid floral design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet in Fruitwood & Ebonized Detail, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century German Biedermeier vitrine on cabinet base in fruitwood with ebonized and gilt accents. The display case with architectural pediment, fronted by glass panels with flanki...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Wardrobe or Armoire 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Baltic States 1810-1820
The Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its bird’s-eye maple veneer, filament inserts on the doors and the pilaster strips. Inside one d...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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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