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
R & Y Augousti Style Jewelry Decorative Box Tobacco Leaves Hardwood Bronze Ibex
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely R & Y Augousti attributed Jewelry, Watch or decorative Box in Tobacco Leaves over Hardwood with black Velvet inlay.
In Clover shape with Bronze Ibex Knob in the Biedermeier Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cathedral Mantel Clock by Delaunay Chauvau 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gothic style Biedermeier Pendulum bronze Cathedral Clock with black patina and gilded brass decorated with Gothic arches and an harp player.
This piece is entirely sculpted, heavily gilded bronze, white white enamel dial with roman numerals.
A 1830 model with stepped base on four round spherical feet with architectural construction, pendulum clock movement...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Biedermeier living room set from around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set in the Biederemeier style from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The sofa and...
Category
1870s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Tea Chest, Germany First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Lidded chest with a curved lid and a concave belly, standing on brass ball feet. The escutcheon is inlayed in bone. Mahogany veneered.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Chique Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice grey-green, marble stone original antique fireplace mantel. The design of it fits it in timeless and contemporary interiors as well Art Deco ones.
The polished st...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of antique carved wall sculptures
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of rare antique carved hardwood wall sculptures circa 1850
Woman and man (monk and nun?)
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Unusual Biedermeier Birch Quartetto Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Almost square top with four pull out drawers in the frieze exposing music stands. The base with a lever to raise or lower the overall stand. The octagonal support resting on a confor...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Stool
Located in New York, NY
This freshly reupholstered stool is adorned with golden silk/wool in traditional Biedermeier style.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of important Biedermeier side chairs in the manner of Josef Danhauser. Crafted from ebonized fruitwood with border of intricate pearwood inlay. Resting on four tapered sabre sha...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Pearwood
Biedermeier Style Table Lamp of Carved and Gilt Fruitwood
Located in Houston, TX
Height of ball 22”. The total height with socket is 25 inches.
The lamp is so nice. Beautiful proportions and quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Six Biedermeier Ash Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830/35
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Six Biedermeier Ash & Ebony Inlaid Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830-35.
A rare set of six dining chairs, ash wood, ebony inlay banding, Biedermeier, Central Germany, c....
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Ebony
Splendid Hand Mirror, European, 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid double sided hand mirror, European, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Georgian Biedermeier Settee
Located in Lymington, GB
Georgian Biedermeier 2 seater settee in excellent condition.
The sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a period colour fabric, re webbed and re sprung.
The frame is very deco...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Small Biedermeier Ash Mirror, c. 1830s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror . Wonderful grain in the Ash Wood .
comes with the original distressed mirror .
The ink decoration on this charming mirror is a rare survivor. Whi...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or folded up in the middle of the room as a round table. The table is made of plum wood. The wood ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Fruitwood
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Lyre Pedestal Table, French Polish, 19th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
Wonderful and unusual 19th century, Swedish Biedermeier lyre pedestal table in a rich deep honey French polish finish.
This table has a pullout dr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
Stunning toilette writing commode vanity mirror, late Biedermeier, 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning toilette commode, structured like a writing commode, made in the famous era of Biedermeier, a late piece made around 1850, in Austria.
The structure of the chest of drawer...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique secretary from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 159 cm / width 112 cm / dep...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure, covered with panels in welded steel.
Measures cm: H 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of South German Biedermeier Walnut Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of South German Biedermeier (1820s) walnut benches with splayed form legs and upholstered seat with spool design side arms (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Black Biedermeier Dining Table with Gold Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
This Black Biedermeier Dining Table features a classic Biedermeier style with elegant gold accents, adding a touch of sophistication to any dining room. The black color adds a sleek ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant small Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-19th century. It is made of solid wood with cherry veneer and features ebonized columns and deco...
Category
1850s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Landscape "Road with Cypress and Star"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an impressionist vertical landscape painting titled "Road with Cypress and Star"
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Antique Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror in Burlwood, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in...
Category
1870s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Biedermeier Carafe and Glass Goblet
Located in Wien, AT
Biedermeier carafe and glass goblet
Stopper is missing
Glass goblet:
Height 11cm
Diameter 7cm.
Category
1840s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
19th Century Chandelier 18 Armed Carved Wood Probably Laves Draft Oil Gilding
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is out of the castle Derneburg in Germany and probably a draft by the famous German architect, urban planner and civil engineer, Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves who lived...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Salon Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These graceful chairs were hand-made of golden nordic birch. In need of new fabric, this pair has otherwise aged beautifully. Over a hundred years old, these chairs will last a hundr...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique French Restoration Period Leather Top Burled Elm Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th Century French desk handcrafted in elm wood featuring tooled black leather tops, two glove boxes with brass galleries over an arched case with seven drawers, brass ha...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Sensational Vienna secretaire in Biedermeier style.
Tulip veneer on solid pinewood, partially ebonized. Round, bowed body on profiled clump-feet. In the structured front, there are t...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
19th Century 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
Flemish 17th Century Tapestry Titled, Assassination of Alexander the Great
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Flemish (17th Century) rectangular woven tapestry depicting a tumultuous crowd scene of Greek militia bordered by a dense floral decoration, titled "The Assassination of Alex...
Category
17th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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"
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century, Biedermeier Ash Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from ash wood. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful veneer pattern, the base and geison is ebonized. The mirro...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
Biedermeier Mahogany Oval Side Table from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany Oval Side Table From the Late 19th century
We present you this mahogany side table from the late 19th century. The top, made of a solid mahogany board, is sup...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dutch Nobleman Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait of a Dutch nobleman in ruffled collar
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Antique German Princess Therese Portrait Porcelain Plate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique German Bavarian Princess Therese cabinet portrait porcelain plate, reticulated , enameled. Handpainted portrait of Bavarian Princess Therese. Historical memorabilia portrait ...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Crotch Mahogany Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) mirror of gorgeous crotch mahogany.
Silvered mirror is old and shows some age, but may not be original.
Mahogany is showing lighter in ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, original Biedermeier Secretaire from South Germany around 1840.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid cherry. Solid cherry solid columns with carved Corinthian capitals.
Pro...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron, Tin
Antique Mahogany Magazine Holder 1870s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Antique Magazine holder /Newspaper rack. Mahogany veneer on Oak.
1860/70 Holland. Biedermeier. Nice warm color. Good condition.
Category
1860s Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Unique chest of drawers Biedermeier from 1810.
Chest of drawers was produced at the turn of the Baroque and Biedermeier regions
It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Late Biedermeier Marquetry Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The walnut table stands on a central baluster column, which in turn rests on three outriggers on the floor. On the table top there is a very beautiful inlay work with a picture of tw...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Walnut, Fruitwood
Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black Upholstered Be
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Biedermeier-style bergères, a blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance. These chairs feature exquisite walnut veneers paired with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hunting of the Stag Wildlife Painting
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
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern Germany is a must-have. Dating bac...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Cherrywood Center Couch Table Biedermeier-Style, around 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Round couch table from the time of Art Nouveau around 1910 in the style of Biedermeier in solid and veneer cheerywood. In good restored condition.
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Flemish Landscape "Wooded Landscape"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a Dutch Flemish landscape painting titled "Wooded Landscape" showing impenetrable woods
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Credenza Sideboard with Rack, Solid and Veneer Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious 19th century Venetian Biedermeier sideboard, in solid walnut, and walnut briar veneer arranged in a radial pattern. Plate holder with two shelves, turned side columns and sh...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Zoological Original Lithograph Featuring "the Leopard" from 1831-35
Located in Hamburg, DE
Transport yourself to the Biedermeier era with this exquisite and rare original lithograph from the book "Neue Bildergalerie der Jugend." Published between 1831 and 1835 by Carl Hell...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Biedermeier End Table or Wine Table, in Mahogany on Pedestal Base
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect side table or wine table next to a chair of sofa. A very beautifully-proportioned and handsome Empire/Biedermeier sewing table that would have been used for needlework in an ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Exce...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Elegant Austrian Antique Silver Menorah 27” 19 th c
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare unique Austrian antique silver menorah, engraved. 27” high, on a tripod base. Comprised of two parts with and eagle figure on top. Each two...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Burl Marquetry Loveseat
By Biedermeier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier loveseat is a rare find, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Featuring an ornate silhouette and richly figured exot...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Burl
Landscape "Wooded River"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a landscape painting titled "Wooded River" showing men in a boat with a horse and rider in the distance
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature chest was made of walnut and dates back to the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. A very nice small rare furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Walnut
German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment
Located in Charleston, SC
This monumental Berlin Biedermeier Secretaire is one of the finest examples with its Classical Architecture of Doric Pediments, Columns, and Dental Moldings. The main structure of the Secretaire has a majestic architectural superstructural cabinet resting on top, representing a temple. The Biedermeier Abbatant is veneered in Birchroot with a fall front writing desk...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Austrian Wooden Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian wooden wall clock with beige and silver hand-painted face and mahogany case with a steepled top.
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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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