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
Period: 19th Century
Pair Of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1844
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive Biedermeier silver candlesticks on a round, stepped domed stand with a smooth, baluster-shaped shaft, beaded rings decorated with flowers and rocaille in relief, vase-sha...
Category
1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Columns Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1825. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer throughout. The drawers are flanked ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
A Biedermeier Satin Birch Occasional Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Biedermeier Satin Birch Occasional Table.
The canted rectangular top above a frieze drawer and sides with lion mask handles, on swept legs joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher.
Aust...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Bergere
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant original Biedermeier Bergere chair from Vienna around 1825 in walnut veneer.
Very classicist design and great workmanship, the chair is newly upholstered and covered with new...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier 19th Century Flamed Walnut Pedestal Table with Radiating Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period table from the 19th century with flame walnut circular top adorned with exquisite radiating motif and raised on pedestal base. This exquisite Biedermeier period ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet or Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cupboard from the Biedermeier period around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer with a beautiful continuous veneer pattern on a spr...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Stunning Antique Dutch Willem III. Nutwood & Ebonized Wood Tea Bucket 1850s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning design antique bucket.
In the mid 19th century this handcrafted tea bucket would have been used for keeping ones tea kettle warm. On the bottom of the w...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Table with Marquetry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut center table from the 19th century with circular marquetry top, radiating motifs and pedestal base. This 19th-century Biedermeier period walnut center tab...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Zoological Original Lithograph Featuring a Monkey 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...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
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 ensure the authenticity of our objects.
First o...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Dining Table, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Timeless Gem: Authentic 1820 Biedermeier Dining Table from Southern Germany
Immerse yourself in the charm of history with our exquisite Biedermeier Dining table, a true t...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Oak, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. New traditional upholstery was made with respect to the orig...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Oak
19th CENTURY SET OF FOUR BIEDERMEIER CHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant set consisting of four ebonized wooden chairs, dating back to the mid-19th century, of French manufacture. These chairs feature a chalky underlay, which gives them a sophisti...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820.
The chest is made of the finest gold ash; a beautiful blond wood with figured graining. To the top of ...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Ebony
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier sewing or side table in cherry wood from South Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Drawer with original sewing equipment.
Elegant, cur...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Console Table with Stone Top, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier console table with dark granite top and mirrored back panel. The chest of drawers is veneered in burr walnut. The smooth frame is fitted with a drawer, which rest...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
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
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
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
Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting with Flowers and Fruits, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting was painted around 1820.
It remains it original fantastic condition and shows a table scenery with Flowers and Fruits. A...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Fruitwood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Fruitwood and ebonized Fruitwood armchair. The armchair is raised by four gently curved square legs below the straight front apron...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by four gently curved square leg...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our luxurious Biedermeier children's bench, a versatile piece that doubles as an elegant bed for your cherished pets. This rare gem, hailing from the early 19th century B...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th century Biedermeier carved and painted cane chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier carved and painted cane chair circa 1800.
A fine example of early austrian biedermeier furniture. Shaped backrest with pierced detailing, main feature being...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut Marquetry Armoire Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) burl walnut marquetry decorated armoire, the two door case with burlwood marquetry above two drawers, camfered corners and rising on compressed ball f...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Period German Biedermeier Fruitwood Glazed Door Cabinet Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique Early 19th Century (Circa 1820) Fruitwood German Biedermeier Three Door Glazed Cabinet Rising on Four Ebonized Tapered Legs. The three divided lite glazed doors with p...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique Period Austrian Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs Set of Seven Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 Circa 1820's Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs, executed in birch, having a curved crest continuing to the ebonized and turned back support and rising on outswept legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary, Birchwood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary,
Germany, 1820
Birchwood
Antique Biedermeier secretary made of birch wood, handmad...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Rare Classic Biedermeier Gilded Count Buquoy Hyalith (True black) Scent Bottle
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An important and rare gilded low bodied scent bottle with crown shouldered neck and mitre stopper made by Count Boquoy in c1825 made in their revolutionary newly invented opaque true...
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Table, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless sophistication of our exquisite Biedermeier table, where meticulous design meets refined craftsmanship. This captivating piece boasts a round top that effortl...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Freestanding Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier freestanding console table made of hand crafted Walnut, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The particularized carved table is suppo...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by t...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. It was made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. It has un...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine
Biedermeier Walnut Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a circular top with pie shape matched veneer and inner inlaid pinwheel inlay. The base with square shape baluster support with a hexagonal plinth base. Color is brighter than ac...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Biedermeier mirror with wooden frame. 1820 - 1850
Located in CADALSO, ES
Original condition
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical Silver Candlesticks, 1863
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pretty Austrian Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, 1863. Each: Tapering socket with turned-down rim and overhanging base mounted to knopped baluster shaft on domed an...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color Fre...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed.
The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine maple pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese Biedermeier piece from circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Cherrywood veneered on softwood. The edges of the doors and the strip between the doors are set in ebony.
Book-matched cherrywood veneer inlay at the bottom front of the doors. Ebonized corner columns and moldings in the cornice and base.
Solid cherry wood square tapered legs. 4 old glass windows...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Oil Painting French Family Portrait
Located in 263-0031, JP
The term “Biedermeier” was first wielded as mildly disparaging designation for the bourgeois domesticity, so idealized by German society in the post-Napoleonic era prior to the 1848 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Biedermeier Side Table with Drawer, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier side table with drawer from South Germany circa 1825.
Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
* H 77 cm x W 54 cm x...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Small Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Demi Lune console table from south Germany around 1830
Blonde solid cherry wood and cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This stunning Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. The table is a gorgeous example of early Biedermeier with E...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, solid walnut-wood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. Measure: Seat height 42 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1820 and originating from Southern Germany, is a true t...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
South Germany, 1820-1825
Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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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