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 Small Furniture, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Mahogany veneered and solid. Conical square legs with two brass rings per leg. 1 roller lock and 1 drawer. Veneered on 4 sides and therefore free standing. Top with original gray bel...
Category
1820s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,117 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Half cabinet, Biedermeier, Rhineland, around 1815/20 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard
Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1815/20, cherry veneered on softwood, concealed drawer, ebonized profile,
shellac hand polish
Dimensions: height 77 cm; width 64 cm; dep...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
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
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental Austrian (1st half 19th Century) ebonized open Armchairs with gilded palmettes and trim with upholstered seat and back
One chair has a large stain on the seat. ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Box, Ash Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Ash Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Ash veneered on softwood.
Original brass handle and pressed brass fitting
Restored and shellac hand-polished
Dimensions: H 12....
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
19th Century Biedermeier One Drawer Work or Side Table w/ Diamond Paterae Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Biedermeier fruitwood one drawer rectangular work or side table with diamond paterae inlay on top and sides and scrolled outswept feet with single stretcher, dating to the 19t...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Stool Made of Solid Cherry Wood with Brass Footrest, by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Biedermeier style bar stool made of solid cherry wood with brass foot rest
customizable with different coating materials, colors and wood finishes
made in Italy by Morelato.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Six early Biedermeier Side Chairs, Germany circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six early Biedermeier chairs made of ash wood, featuring chinoiserie influences evident in the openwork design of the backrests. The frames have been expertly restored and han...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash
Standing Nube with Blue Robe Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting in Viennese Secessionist style titled "Standing Nude with Blue Robe".
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Antique Biedermeier armchair from around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier armchair around 1840, birch #
Solid birch body. Back and seat upholstery upholstered with elaborate laced spring floor and covered with fabric. Curved armrests. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Biedermeier Style Single Drawer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table is very nicely shaped and has a great profile. The choice of veneers for the sides and top reinforce the rectilinear form of the table as does the string inlay on the top....
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Continental German Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th Century) cut glass decanter with 3 amber etched forest scenes with a deer, bird, and rabbit with a fluted ball stopper.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Painting "Bacchus"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of painting titled "Bacchus" (1638-40) featuring a nude corpulant Bacchus and his followers
Category
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
$16,250
Outdoor Continental Style Marble Top Butcher's Table
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor Continental French style (19/20th Century) white painted and red trimmed iron small butchers table with scroll design and white marble top.
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Dutch Hydrangea and Tulip Flora Still Life Oil Painting in an Ornate Giltwood Fr
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (19th Century) flora still life oil painting featuring a prominent red and yellow tulip arrangement accented by hydrangeas, overflowing from a ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Framed Print of an Antique German Map of Morocco
Located in Queens, NY
Antique German map (print) of Morocco (circa 1728) featuring a central map above two city views depicted below and an upper scenic cartouche featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bolster Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century distressed Persian rug
Measures: 10" x 19".
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Biedermeier Style Burl Ash and Bronze Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier Danish-style (20th Century) rectangular burl ash wall mirror with bronze trim corners.
Category
20th Century Danish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Adam and Eve Inlayed Walnut Table, German
Located in Pasadena, CA
A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Sleek but ornate, this circa 18th century table is crafted ...
Category
18th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Continental Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier mahogany narrow vertical wall mirror with a pointed pediment top and banded inlaid trim
needs some miinor refinishing
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Country Biedermeier Cherry Marble Side Table Ice Bucket Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Country Biedermeier Style Cherry and Marble Side Table with Ice Bucket Holder. Item features a brass gallery, round inset white...
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Outdoor White Painted Café Table
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor round white painted slat design top cafe style end table with a folding wood base
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier 'Hungarian' '19th-20th Century' Elm Wood End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier (Hungarian) (19th-20th century) elmwood end table with double pedestal base connected with a stretcher and a drawer.
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
Pair of Biedermeier Style Wood and Black Upholstery Dining Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Biedermeier-style (19/20th Century) blond wood (birch) dining / armchairs with an open carved wreath medallion on the backs back and black upholstered seats. (PRICED ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Biedermeier Vitrine from Austria, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Biedermeier vitrine from Austria, circa 1820, is a striking example of 19th-century craftsmanship. With its refined design and practical functionality, it serves as a be...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Outdoor White Painted Folding Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of outdoor white painted folding side chairs with metal frames and 2 slat back and 7 slat seat
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Couple
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier portrait of a couple, circa 1830-1850.
Two elaborately restored portraits painted on a new wedge frame. Oil on canvas with gold frame.
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut 1840s Table with Butterfly Veneer and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut center table from the mid 19th century, with butterfly veneered top, tripod base and scrolling feet. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bernhardt Biedermeir Style Coffee Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Biedermeir style coffee table
Maple with inlay banding and ebonized feet.
Measures: 36" x 36" x 17"H.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Continental German Terra-Cotta Mash
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a laughing Grotesque face with a furrowed brow displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of 39 ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th c. Austrian Empire Demi-Lune Console
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Empire console crafted circa 1830. This narrow mahogany demi-lune console feature black marble top, a platform stretcher base above ball feet, and distinctive gilt accents, ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier birch open Armchairs with a green painted & parcel gilt double swan splat back and upholstered seat (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$9,500 / set
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
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
Category
1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
$4,029
Biedermeier Decorative Thread Table, Germany, circa 1830
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 Germany. The ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,684 Sale Price
39% Off
Biedermeier Pillow with Bead Embroidery in Grisaille Tones
Located in Hamburg, DE
Experience the timeless elegance of the Biedermeier period with this exquisite pillow, crafted from luxurious red linen and adorned with intricate bead embroidery in subtle grisaille tones. This square pillow is a true masterpiece, showcasing a central floral motif meticulously created with glass beads. The delicate embroidery is further enhanced by a charming meander band along the edges, each adorned with four additional blossoms.
The design of this Biedermeier pillow exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the 19th century. The central flower, depicted in soft grayscale tones, stands out beautifully against the vibrant red linen background, creating a striking contrast that draws the eye. The classic meander band and the floral accents at each corner add a touch of historical elegance, making this pillow a standout piece in any setting.
Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your living room, bedroom, or study, this antique pillow is more than just a decorative item; it is a piece of history. The absence of a closure or zipper maintains its authentic antique charm, ensuring that it remains true to its origins.
To preserve the beauty of this Biedermeier pillow, it should be handled with care. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight to prevent the colors from fading and consider professional cleaning services for delicate textiles to maintain the intricate beadwork.
Owning this Biedermeier pillow with...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
19thCentury Biedermeier Living Room Set
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a living room set composed of a table, four chairs, and two armchairs.
The whole was manufactured in the second half of the 19th century.
The set is of simple, elega...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,891 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Italian Satinwood and Ebonized Biedermeier Palladian Mirror, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized palladian mirror with upper ormolu cherub swag mounts and lower ormolu floral medallion mounts. Mirror has ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Set of 11 Biedermeier Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 11 Biedermeier style (20th Century) maple side chairs with open urn design back with ebonized trim.
Please NOTE most of the seat cushions have stains / water stains."
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
$17,600 / set
Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the 19th century with radiating veneer and banding. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut guéridon f...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Game Table, Late Biedermeier, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
This game table stands on four wavy feet which stem from a central fluted shaft. The top of the table opens to reveal a surface fit for playing games. The playing surface is circular...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
$22,500 / set
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
Biedermeier Armchair, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning Biedermeier armchair, exuding timeless elegance and originating from southern Germany around 1820. This exquisite armchair bo...
Category
1820s 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
Mahogany tilting mirror with pull-out drawer, Denmark. Approximately 1900.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosenthal and Wien. Early lidded porcelain vase with two handles. Classic form.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Chair Nutwood around 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, curved backrest with bracing with fan and rose...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, Gilded, Franconia circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent, small, two-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherry wood from Franconia around 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid. Standing on high, slightly c...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Aquarell, Florence, Uffizien
Located in Epfach, DE
Architectural view of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Watercolour on Paper, not signed.
The fine watercolor work in delicate shades of brown, blue and g...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Three Biedermeier Chairs, 1820-30, Birchwood Veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Individual Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825, Birch Veneer with Ebonized Back
Add timeless elegance to your space with these Biedermeier chairs, dating back to around 1825. Each chair...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
4 Original antique Biedermeier Chairs Solid Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
4 original Biedermeier chairs solid mahogany with leather seats.
the front legs are turned.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Centre Table Blonde Karelian Birch Country House Finnish Russian
Located in London, GB
A fine, fabulous and grand early 19th Century Continental centre table in beautiful antique condition. Crafted from golden Karelian birch in Russia, most likely around 1830, this bre...
Category
Early 19th Century Finnish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Oval Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1830) walnut & ebonized trimmed oval center table with drawer and 4 scroll design legs with classical figural heads ending with shaped stretcher.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dining Room Chair Group, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique chair group consisting of 6 chairs. All chairs with newly upholstered seat and new cover.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$2,830 / set
Biedermeier Commode, Probably North Germany Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier commode with three drawers and flanking full columns, veneered in mahogany.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.