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
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. It was made in Germany around 1830s. The piece is veneered with walnut wood with an extraordinary black oak and mapl...
Category
1830s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Original 19th century Biedermeier sewing table, mahogany veneer. This unique exquisite table comes from Northern Germany.
The locking, hinged lid raises to reveal nine compartments,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna c. 1825.
The secretaire is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craft...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Continental Austrian Brass Door Knockers
Located in Queens, NY
2 Continental Austrian style (20th Century) brass door knockers with double headed eagle design (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria from the first half of the 19th century. It is made of cherry wood, both veneer and solid, and has been restored and professionally r...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Mahogany Side Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier mahogany side table was made circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Biedermeier fall top secretaire, Berlin 1820, mahogany veneer with ebonized details. The interior has one central compartment surrounded by 8 s...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier cherry wood corner cabinet is a classic example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining elegance with functional design. Crafted in warm cherry wood with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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 and Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older.
Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern....
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Biedermeier Table, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
The table dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the table is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnu...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hall cupboard . Biedermeier, Rhineland, around 1825 Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Hall Cupboard, Cherrywood , Rhineland around 1820, Biedermeier Period, 2 Doors, French shellac handpolished
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Side Table or Wine Table in Mahogany with Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect side or wine table next to a chair of sofa. A lovely sewing table in mahogany on turned & carved tripod pedestal base with two drawers & hinged lift-top. Top drawer offers li...
Category
1830s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine, Three Sides Glass
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice showcase with 3 sides glass. The showcase is from the time of the Biedermeier from Germany, Berlin. The showcase is made of pine wood covered with nutwood veneer. The shelv...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine, Nutwood
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chair
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1820-1829
Shellac-polish.
We guarantee safe a the ...
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Traditional European Silver Old Country Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of traditional European 833 silver candlesticks. Each: Knopped baluster shaft on double-domed foot; three embossed leaf-and-scroll mounted paw supports. Naif scroll-and-shell or...
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Danish Biedermeier Revival Stained Birch Chairs, comprising: two arm chairs and two side chairs, 20th century. Armchair: 35.5" H x 23.5" W x 21" D; seat: 20" H.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Portrait of a Little Girl, Budapest 1910
Located in Budapest, HU
Portrait of a child with a hypnotic gaze. The signature of the work's author is not legible, but to assess its value, one need only stare.
Category
1910s Hungarian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Dutch Silver mocca Spoons, boxed in silver box in Biedermeier Style, 1958
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 10 mocca spoons
Silver spoon box, raised on claw feet with beautiful engraving.
The spoon box has a red ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant tall Biedermeier trumeau tall chest was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater
Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests.
Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée
height 95 cm, seat hei...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal
"Summer Day", Oil on Canvas by Danish Artist Frederic W. Svendsen (1885-1975)
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely painting of a Scandinavian manor house interior on a bright summer's day with a period room showing furniture and accessories from the late 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa
Completely restored, new upholstery included
Shellac polish.
Source: Czech
Period: 1820-1829.
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Sideboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The small sideboard made of solid cherry comes from the South of Germany. The sideboard has a very practical small rare measure. It comes from the Biedermeier period around 1825.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century German Walnut Commode with Ebonized Details with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the 19th century, this German walnut commode exudes a timeless elegance made of Walnut and ebonized details complemented by exquisite gilt bronze mounts. The commode is de...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Cherry-Veneer and Ebonized Work Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Fashionable South German Biedermeier cherry-veneer and ebonized work table / sewing table. Round cherry-veneered top surrounded by ebonized ring with a hinged door to access the green silk basket enclosed with in solid cherry lattice work. The legs are solid cherry with ebonized highlights. The table is published in "Biedermeier" by Angus Wilkie on page 29.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Zabihi Collection Worn Caucasian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Caucasian rug.
16'' x 16''
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
The Letter Painting with Woman in Red
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an interior scene painting titled "The Letter" showing a woman in a red and white gown penning a letter
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier cherry chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
c1825 Biedermeir Hand Woven Glass Beaded Chandelier - Original Unelectrified
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1825 Biedermeir Chandelier. 3 lights, original unelectrified state. Featuring glass beaded art work on this chandelier. This type of fixture was presented for use on special ocassio...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected by a smooth stretcher. Its rectangular tabletop includes a wide drawer fitted with...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier\Classicist Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Basket chandelier in Biedermeier\Classicist style.
Engraved bronze. Basket formed corpus. Adorned with classicist basket-form.
(F-Mr-02-Bp).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Style Set 4 Danish Chairs In Wood And Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
Set of 4 Danish wooden chairs...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Dinning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Tiger Maple Biedermeier inspired dining chairs. Beautifully crafted of solid Tiger Maple wood with a touch of whimsical Biedermeier...
Category
Early 2000s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinet with Drawer, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming 19th century Biedermeier nutwood cabinet from the famous period in Austria around 1850. Adorned by a fantastic looking mirror matched nutwood veneer work, this antique cabinet provides a large lockable door keeping the still original lock and a practical drawer on top. Inside the cabinet you will have a lot of storage space divided into four comparmtents. The narrow design makes this masterpiece the perfect addition even for smaller rooms...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Biedermeier Cherry Pillar Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror from 1830, Biedermeier, made of cherrywood.
Very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Outdoor Painted Column Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron fluted column pedestal with round top (20th Cent.)
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Cent) birch arm chair with lyre carved back and blue and red stripe upholstery
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th Century Nutwood Trumeau Commode from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Beautifully designed and constructed from spruce wood, this dresser shows a...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Self Portrait 1887
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an Impressionist portrait painting titled "Self Portrait 1887"
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal, which depicts nine people dressed in colorful period clothes at various activities; a woman with her child and carrying fruit in a basket atop her head, two young lovers, a man in a boat, another man walking with his dog, while still another gentleman leaves the town hall. A woman at the window...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art. Made from precious mahogany wood, it features b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna Biedermeier chair after Josef Danhauser, 1805-1845.
Maple roots on solid beechwood. Classical upholstering.
(C-Sam-2).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
20th-Century Biedermeier Set of Console Table and Mirror
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Biedermeier Set of Console Table and Mirror
We present you this console table & wall mirror, set the in Biedermeier style. It was made in the 1960s. The console feature...
Category
1960s German Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles.
Classic form. Hand-painted at the porcelain factory in Wien.
Gold decoration. Burgundy-colored.
Early 1900s.
Marked....
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark.
Approximately 1900.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 73.0 cm x W 48.0 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Austrian Cabinet Portrait Porcelain Plate Constance of Austria
Located in Boca Raton, FL
29 th c Antque Austrian cabinet portrait porcelain plate, handpainted, inscribed Constance as for Constanc of Austria, Queen of Poland and Duchess of Lithuania. Historical memorabili...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A magnificent mid 19th century Biedermeier chest with figured mahogany secretaire cabinet, with a raised serpentine single drawer, a frieze drawer over paneled fall front, and the in...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
19th Century Biedemeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier nutwood Trumeau Commode from the early period in Austria around 1825. A perfect sized piece of antique Biedermeier fur...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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