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 Desk, Vienna 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier desk, Vienna 1820-1825, walnut with maple marquetry. The top and the end panels with beautiful flower and vine decor. The table is in good original condition. If required...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Walnut Nightstands with One Drawer and Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Early 20Th Century French Walnut Nightstands with One Drawer and Marble Top, 1920’s.
Walnut
$5,477Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Sideboard, Southern Germany, Circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This charming Biedermeier sideboard originates from Southern Germany and dates to around 1825. Crafted entirely from solid cherrywood, the piece features a beautiful, warm grain and ...
Cherry
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
$12,961Sale Price|31% Off
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1840 A rare early nineteenth century Biedermeier commode, of architectural form with finely figured book matched veneers of cherry wood to the front, opening with thr...
Wood, Cherry
Restored Historicist Small Table, Mahogany, Revived Polish, Germany, 1880s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bring the atmosphere of sublime historical elegance and masterful carpentry into your interior through this magnificent small table born in the 1880s in Germany in the spirit of hist...
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
$11,140Sale 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
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Chair in Cherrywood Restored and Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 20th century Biedermeier chair in cherrywood restored and polished to wax. New upholstery. At the same price we make a new customized upholstery Measure cm: H 45\87 x W 45 x D 45.
Cherry
19th Century Continental Metal Sword with Silver Filigree Handle
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (19th Century) metal sword with silver filigree handle wrapped in black rope with a small dolphin detail.
Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Tyrolean Massive Walnut Extending Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century Austrian Biedermeier Tyrolean extending table, in massive walnut restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 80, W 120/227, D 98.
Chestnut
$2,872Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Console with Ebonized Columns and Bronze Mounts and Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome 19th century Empire style console in walnut adorned with ebonized column legs and rectangular base, Vienna, circa 1840.
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Bronze Miner Statuette on Black Marble Base
Located in Queens, NY
Continental 19th / 20th-Century metal statuette with a bronze patina depicting miner on a black marble base. (Companion piece: GRS327).
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate oval-shaped bronze mounts. This chest is a beautiful example of the late Biedermeier f...
Metal
Thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
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
Gilt 19th Century Wall Mirror with Stucco Works, Rounded Corners, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt 19th century Biedermeier wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (slightly abraded)...
Gold, Silver
$18,000
Biedermeier Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
.Biedermeier pedestal table. Austria, mid 19th century.
Walnut
$4,800 / set
A Pair of Biedermeier Portraits, c.1840
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Biedermeier portraits, circa 1840. Professionally restored in the 1960s. canvas: 20 ¾ by 24 ½ inches frame: 25 ½ by 29 ¼ inches Found together with the portrait of ...
Canvas, Wood
19th Century French Iron Folding Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Outdoor French iron folding side chairs with double slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent)
Iron
Pair of Tall-Back Biedermeier Armchairs with Floral Marquetry, circa 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Tall-Back Biedermeier Armchairs with Floral Marquetry, circa 1830 An elegant pair of tall-back Biedermeier armchairs dating to circa 1830, distinguished by their dramatic scu...
Walnut, Burl
1820s Biedermeier Brass Mounted Carelian Birch and Marquetry Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Karelian Birch And Satinwood Marquetry Center Table, Baltic Countries, Probably Russian, Second Quarter 19th Century. 44"in diameter. ...
Brass
1890 Biedermeier Style Drum Tables with Drawer and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Biedermeier drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cabinets, side tables, or lamp tables. Heirloom-quality furniture that will last a lifetime. Each p...
Walnut
Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant antique Danish writing desk crafted in richly mahogany, featuring a green felt inset writing surface. The desk reflects refined early 20th century craftsmanship with balan...
Brass
Biedermeier Side Table, Wood, Restored, Shaped Legs, Circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier side table with a shallow drawer and shaped cut-out legs connected by a stretcher. The table has been restored and hand-polished.
Wood, Mahogany
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
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.
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting Northern Germany Birch Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm Description: Chair made of solid birch,...
Birch
Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this stunning piece of mid 19th century craftsmanship found on our travels around Scandinavia. L...
Mirror, Birch
Hickory White China Cabinet Biedermeier Genesis Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A High-Quality American-Made Hickory White...
Satinwood, Glass
$10,212Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Center Table, Mahogany & Black Marble, c. 1830
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1830) black round marble topped mahogany center table having a palm leaf support over a tripartite base on...
Marble
Hunting of the Stag Hand-Painted Wildlife Art, Late 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a wildlife hunt scene painting titled "Hunting of the Stag" showing hounds running down a stag in a classical setting
Paint
$9,800
Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with white vains, drop door revealing a leather covered writing table...
Marble
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sewing table from Germany dates to the mid-19th century and is crafted from warm, finely figured walnut with a lively veneer pattern on the top and drawer fr...
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Davenport Table, Ebonized Trim, 1920s
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian style (1920s) mahogany davenport table with a pedestal base supporting a top with drop sides (9") & a drawer on a base with ebonized trim & claw feet.
Mahogany
$1,036Sale Price / set|42% Off
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of birch antique Biedermeier style side chairs with ebonized accents captures the understated elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 19th-century European design. Fine...
Birch
Pál Böhm (1839-1905) – Encampment of Gypsies
Located in Budapest, HU
Pál Böhm (1839-1905)– Encampment of Gypsies oil on canvas Signed on lower left Oil on canvas painting by the Hungarian artist Pál Böhm, depicting a lively scene of travelling gypsie...
Canvas
Dutch Vitrine in antique Biedermeier Style Intarsia Work birch inlay
Located in Berlin, DE
Light mahogany on solid wood. Exceptionally rich intarsia work. 2 doors with glass.
Birch
Biedermeier Walnut Blue Fabric Vintage Wingback Chair Armchair Vienna circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage wingback chair or armchair from walnut and sky blue upholstery designed and manufactured circa 1925 Vienna. While the walnut frame in beautiful brown color tone is refinished some time ago and demonstrates stunning warmth and depth, the upholstery was newly reupholstered with sky blue high quality textile fabric. The wingback chair or armchair features a stunning slightly curved backrest, which flows into the armrests and is great to use as freestanding fireplace armchair...
Upholstery, Walnut
Maltese Rosewood Commode, Brass Inlay, Serpentine Drawers, Circa 1750
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3 serpentine-front drawers with each having two brass drawer pulls, resting on four lo...
Brass
German Copper Glazed Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (poss. German) blue glass vase with applied scroll handles and copper exterior finish.
Copper
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier mirror Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 57 x 4 cm Description: Antique pillar mirror f...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Standing Mirror (Psyche). Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite and rare Biedermeier cherry standing mirror (Psyche). The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is disting...
Brass
$9,005Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary, Germany, 1820 This fine Biedermeier secretary made of mahogany is a real gem for every lover of antique furniture. With a height of 194 cm, a width of 106 cm and a length of 52 cm, it offers plenty of storage space with its five spacious drawers. The elegant mahogany finish and conical shape make it a real eye-catcher in any room. This 1820 original is free standing and in excellent condition. Carefully restored and hand-polished with shellac. A real highlight for anyone looking for antique furniture.Frame dimensions at top 95 cm, bottom 103 cm.The attachment with gable, underneath a hidden compartment, is opened with a compression spring. Very nice cabinet with 10 drawers...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of pearl keyhole escutcheons. Chest features a rectangular top above four graduated drawe...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Bronze Mantel Clock with Sculpture "Lady Next to Casket", France, 1830s - 1840s
Located in Rīga, LV
Bronze clock with sculpture "Lady next to casket", France, 1830s - 1840s Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Place of Origin: Franc...
Bronze
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
$2,460Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Nightstand, Polished Veneer, Germany, Circa 1830
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 ...
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with Lake and Trees
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Landscape Painting with Lake and Trees An antique landscape painting in a golden frame depicting a peaceful rural setting with large trees, a small hut, a l...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$2,599Sale Price|20% Off
Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exceptional early Biedermeier armchair from Southern Germany, circa 1815. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the design already marks the graceful transition from the late Empire period ...
Cherry, Fabric
$4,549Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This charming Biedermeier half cabinet is crafted from solid cherry wood and dates back to around 1835. Its clean, architectural lines and warm wood tones embody the elegance and pra...
Cherry, Spruce
$8,750 / set
French Terra Cotta Head Urns
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French (18th Century) terra cotta urns with heads covered by a drape and an upper wreath border with two handles on top section (PRICED AS PAIR)
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and large walnut Biedermeier mirror was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut and Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900Swedish Biedermeier style carved walnut wooden mirror with gilt details. Measurements: Height: 34" Width: 23.5" Depth: 3"
Gold Leaf
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest & Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers and vitrine. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design. The piece have beautiful highly figured walnut veneer and fine details with lovely light deep amber color and 200 years old patina. The brass hardware, lock and the key are original. It has the original antique glass with tiny bubbles and irregularities. it's amazing that these glass windows have lasted two centuries. Pieces of such quality as this fine, exceptional Viennese Biedermeier cabinets are very rare and hard to find. The vitrine with two shelves is great for displaying porcelain...
Brass
Biedermeier Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large (127 cm / 50 in high) neoclassical / early Biedermeier Half-Cabinet or Chest, from South Germany circa 1820. Walnut veneered on softwood. Refinished and hand polished with she...
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite reverse glass painting from the early 19th century features Saint Anne, a revered figure in Christian tradition, known as the mother of the Virgin Mary and patron sain...
Glass
$2,456Sale Price|27% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table with Removable Interior, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Fine Biedermeier sewing or side table crafted from solid cherrywood, South Germany circa 1825. The warm tone of the cherrywood combined with its distinctive grain pattern reflects th...
Cherry, Spruce
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
This antique occasional chair is made from maple in the style of Biedermeier. Appraisers say the chair is either from Scandinavia or Germany....
Maple, Silk
Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Slightly oversized, this solid birch armchair with straight back splats and crest, was part of a "Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed ...
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier cabinets in elm burl - Austria, early 19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant pair of elm burl cabinets from the Austro-Hungarian area, dating from the early Biedermeier period, around 1830. The model is extremely restrained and refined, with clean for...
Elm