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 Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820. Cherry veneered and solid. Shellac Hand-polished. Book-matched veneer on la...
Bouclé, Cherry
1930s, set of 6 Danish chairs, furniture velour, oak wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 Danish vintage chairs. Furniture velour, solid oak wood. Chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 19...
Velvet, Oak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Table Mirror, Ebony & Fruitwood, Shield Frame, Circa 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Biedermeier standing table mirror in ebony and fruitwood. The shield shaped frame is supporting an oval mirror surmounted by two facing ebonized Egyptian sphynx...
Fruitwood
Mantel Clock with Genre Scene, Vienna 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mantel clock in a gold-patinated wooden case with enameled clock face and octagonal pedestal with paw feet. The clock case rises above it in the shape of a wooden hut with a pointed ...
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in mahogany with ebonized columns and three drawers standing on socketed square feet. The head drawer with pediment inlay in burl wood.
Wood
$1,046 / set
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Three chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe. The chairs are in very good condition, the seats and backrests are covered with new fabric. Dimensions: ...
Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four high quality Italian made dining chairs in the Biedermeier style. Cherrywood with recently upholstered seats. In excellent condition, sturdy and sound. Italy, 1960's.
Upholstery, Cherry
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...
Porcelain
$476Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 European Hand Colored Prints of Birds from 1830
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 4 hand colored birds prints, from 1830. By Comte, Achille Joseph (1802-1866), "Keepsake d´histoire naturelle. Description des oiseaux. Suivie d´un exposé de l art de les pré...
Paper
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking volute capitals and ebonised mouldings rises above the wide plinth zone. The head d...
Cherry
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Bleached Burled Walnut Swivel Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier bleached burled walnut swivel chair from the mid-19th century, with new upholstery. Born in Austria during the first half of the 19th century, this bleached s...
Upholstery, Burl, Walnut
Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Game Flip Top Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Austrian/Vienna 1st half of 19th century Biedermeier walnut game flip flop top table, ca. 1840: A Biedermeier extending game table made of wal...
Felt, Glass, Walnut
$15,690 / set
Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant set of six Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chairs stand out for their exquisite back design, a combination of a shovel back design with a beautifully shaped fan decor...
Walnut
Pair of Outdoor Cast Iron Urns with Beige and Brown Patina
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary outdoor cast iron floor urns with tapered bodies, three small handles around the fluted mouths, and three decorative ridges, covered in a natural beige and brown...
Iron
German Brown and Yellow Vase
Located in Queens, NY
German mid-century style brown vase with center banding with geometric white and yellow pumice textured shapes.
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Cupid Figure by Heinrich Schwabe
Located in Queens, NY
German Meissen (late 19th Century) porcelain figure of a cupid wearing a gold crown and wrapped in a blue robe and having an owl by its side, standing on a 6-sided round gold dome (m...
Gold
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
Wood
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Round Table with Single Drawer and Veneered Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period table with lyre shaped legs and round top from the mid-19th century. This Biedermeier table circa 1840 features a circular top adorned with radiating veneer, surrounded by a dark banded inlay. The apron is decorated with a single drawer, with partitioned space and small cushion dedicated to receiving sewing needles...
Wood
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
German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely finished veneers with interior drawers having inlay ...
Brass
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
$5,500 / item
Aha! Mirror - William Bates
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted maple and walnut wood; mirror plate Can be hung in any direction
Mirror, Wood
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 ...
Walnut
$4,881
Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table standing on three-legged stand with folding table top and radial thread inlays.
Cherry
Biedermeier Side Table or Sewing Table, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table – South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant Biedermeier sewing or side table was crafted in South Germany around 1820 and showcases the refine...
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Ladies Portrait / Painting, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier ladies portrait / painting, 19th century. Oil on canvas. Masterfully high quality representation of a lady in a blue dress and o...
Canvas
Set Biedermeier Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elegant set of four Biedermeier arm chairs Frame & Wood: Crafted from rich, warm-toned mahogany with a smooth polished finish, displaying the fine grain characteri...
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome German Walnut Biedermeier commode with ebonized details. Featuring very fine wood grain and four drawers for storage. A superb piece with exceptional quality!!
Walnut
Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857
By Albert Kattner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Viennese Silver Pair of Tall Candlesticks of finest manufacturing quality as well as of most elegant appearance. These candlesticks were made during VIENNESE LATER BIEDE...
Silver
Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table, Germany, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Biedermeier Side or Sewing table dates back to 1820 and comes from Southern Germany. The original antique Biedermeier table stands on four square legs. The concave des...
Walnut
KPM Porcelain Picture Plate, Berlin circa 1830
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Small framed KPM porcelain picture plate in silver(?) frame with architectural view and hunting dogs playing in the foreground.
Silver
Genre Painting, Germany 19th century, "Farmers on the Field"
Located in Belmont, MA
19th century genre painting by unknown artist. "Farmers on the Field", oil on canvas with gilt wood frame. In good original condition, the frame shows signs of wear.
Cane
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Mahogany Secretary
Located in Viterbo, VT
Biedermeier Secretary chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using mahogany. The piece is decorated with a masterly-laid book-matched mahogany burl veneer, and the ...
Mahogany
Portrait Bust of a Lady, Dated 1837
Located in Greding, DE
Portrait bust of a lady of the Biedermeier period. The bust was most probably modelled in plaster using the impression of the death mask. Signed on the ...
Plaster
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif. ...
Cherry
$2,847
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...
Palisander
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature of a Gentleman of the Biedermeier Period, Brass Frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular miniature painting of a gentleman in Biedermeier clothes, with brown curly hair in front of a grey background. Brass frame.
Brass
Original Antique Round Biedermeier Folding Table, circa 1820 Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Eightfold bent column shaft. Beneath it there are three volute-shaped curved legs. Straight cheeks for round tabletop. A strict form of early-Biedermeier time...
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Biedermeier style sewing table Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Ash roots on solid pinewood. (G-Gm-122).
Wood, Ash, Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Style Three-Sided Glazed Glass Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-sided glazed glass vitrine around 1825 in the sense of Karl Friedrich Schinkel. High-quality solid softwood. Recessed frame box. Architecturally arranged front with flanking ...
Glass, Softwood, Wood
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional and cohesive set of ten mid-19th-century Danish armchairs, each exuding the restrained elegance and architectural purity of the Biedermeier period. Crafted in Denmark ...
Metal, Brass
Bronze Patinaed Native American Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian style bronze multicolored patinaed figure of Native American chief with rifle standing on a travertine base (Kalba style)
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Étagère Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare furniture which is perfect for presenting collectibles like porcelain.
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820, mahogany veneer. Beautiful veneer grain and nicely carved details. In very good condition.
Mahogany
A fine 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable or breakfast table. Having 4 legs and a platform base in ebonized wood . The top and the single draw...
Walnut
Antique glas cup "Farmers silver", Germany around 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
“Bauernsilber,” also known as “farmer’s silver,” is a unique technique that became popular in the 19th century, particularly in Germany. Despite its name, it is not real silver but r...
Glass
Continental German Terra-Cotta Mask
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold bust of a serene male face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection)
Marble
19th Century Original Biedermeier Sewing Table circa 1835 with Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on massive pine. Curved cover plate on column shaft ending in four curly feet.
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Salad Cutlery Set Silver
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large salad cutlery set in 800 silver with a beautiful detailed rich decor in the period of German Biedermeier. Hallmarks for German silver and 800 stamp...
Silver
German Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (20th Century) porcelain beer stein with mailman on bike and pewter cover with finial top (with 1908 on base)
Pewter
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood
Biedermeier Lira Chair in solid walnut upholstered in tropical print plush
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Biedermeier side chair "Lira". It is done in solid walnut and reupholstered into plush with tropical floral print. This unexpected combinatio...
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Glass
Dutch Man with Large Hat Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Old Master style (19th Cent) black framed oil painting portrait of man with large hat and hand draped over chair (Enrico Caruso Estate)
Paint
Continental German Terra-Cotta Mask
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling \"idiot\" face with sleepy eyes displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collec...
Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Blue Ceramic Vase with Speckled Design
Located in Queens, NY
German mid-century style blue and white speckled ceramic vase with elongated handles and long taped neck
Ceramic
20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain Beer Stein with Pewter Cover
Located in Queens, NY
German (20th Century) porclain beer stein with barber scene and pewter cover with yellow jewel top (with1888 on base)
Pewter
German Crystal Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19/20th Cent) crystal beer stein with pewter and green glass cover with floral enamel decoration
Crystal
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Brass Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very decorative, large neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and cherry solid. Hand polished with shellac (french polish). Beautifu...
Brass
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, 1820. This exquisite original sewing table is a wonderful example for typical Biedermeier period furniture piece, which should not be missing in any Bieder...
Cherry, Walnut