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.
Very Rare Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers from Castle Carlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia Wroclaw Curly maple, maple burl circa 1810 Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...
Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table, c. 1825 We are pleased to present this exquisite Biedermeier walnut pedestal table — a true masterpiece of early 19th-century...
Walnut
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire An elegant early 19th-century secretaire crafted from beautifully figured cherrywood. This refined piece exemplifies the restrained elegance...
Cherry
Early 20th Swedish birch long bedroom stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th swedish birch long bedroom stool circa 1900. Fine example of swedish simple but elegant design, birch frame with 6 tapering supporting legs with upholstered top. Ideal f...
Fabric, Birch
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Heinrich-August dining chair is from our Eclectica collection. It is crafted from solid Italian walnut wood with an ebonized finish. This finish is applied by hand with shellac ...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This truly exquisite early Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood commode, crafted circa 1825, is an outstanding example of refined proportions, rare design, and exceptional craftsmanship t...
Brass
Eclectica, set of 6 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 6 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming 19th century table top Biedermeier vanity table with drawer from the so-called "second" period in Austria around 1850. This lovely Biedermeier vanity mirror has been veneere...
Mirror, Nutwood
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Stunning 19th Century Wall Mirror – Biedermeier, Vienna, circa 1830 A remarkable and beautifully restored wall mirror from the esteemed Biedermeier period, originating from Vienna a...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table, crafted in Vienna, Austria, circa 1830. This elegant table is a fine example of the refined proportions, superb craftsman...
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Diamond Inlay, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring two drawers and chamfered corners with diamond-pattern marquetry. The front is adorned with oval bronze fittings, complemented by fine ...
Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Vienna circa 1825 An exceptional piece of timeless sophistication and refined design. We are delighted to present this exquisite Bi...
Walnut
$4,524Sale Price|34% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers is a fine example of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship. Dating to around 1840, the piece features a harmonious design with clean l...
Brass
Biedermeier Armoire walnut root, Vienna, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Armoire, Vienna 1820 This exquisite original Biedermeier wardrobe stands out for its beautiful walnut root veneer. Ebonized half colu...
Walnut
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 ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet, Two-Door, Poplar Edges, Germany, 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door Biedermeier walnut cabinet with coffered doors and profiled cornice. The edges are set off in poplar.
Wood, Poplar, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer this exceptional early Biedermeier walnut commode, made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier furniture is distinguished by its refined proportions, res...
Brass
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Biedermeier Armoire or Wardrobe from South Germany, circa 1820. Amazing walnut and walnut burl veneer on softwood. Ebonized full columns and intermediate trim. Beautiful wa...
Iron
Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Pedestal Drop Leaf Table, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style birch pedestal drop leaf table, 20th century. A beautiful golden birch pedestal table with drop leaves, an octagonal column sitting on a central platform w...
Birch
$1,821Sale Price|30% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Corner Display Cabinet, Antique, Circa 1880
Located in Lucenec, SK
A striking late Biedermeier corner display cabinet crafted in beautifully grained walnut with a warm, natural patina. The upper section features two glass-panelled doors with elegant...
Glass, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in walnut, raised on block feet with ebonized full columns. Offering generous storage with three drawers, the upper drawer projects slightly and...
Nutwood
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having a stepped cornice with circular turned finial brackets at each corner, the top of the cabinet is fitted with a single locking drawer with an oval brass lockplate (key is present). Below is a locking fall front panel (key present) with a wavy edge in relief, the fall when open reveals a fitted interior with a recessed storage area flanked with a pair of ribbed columns and having a central locking door enclosing a single drawer and six drawers to each side with ivory pulls. The fall front has a green baize writing surface, below are a pair of cupboard doors with corresponding wavy recessed panels, to the interior is a single shelf and plenty of useful storage. The cabinet is raised on a plinth base with turned feet and corresponding circular turned finial brackets. Condition is excellent, the cabinet is made from the finest flame mahogany, this very elegant antique biedermeier secretary cabinet...
Mahogany
Set of 4 Biedermeier Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Ebonised Wood Detail
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c. 4 Biedermeier chairs with inlaid curved spindle backs, an upholstered seat, on turned front legs and sabre back legs. Ebonized wood inlay and detail throughout elements...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$4,601Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Oval Dining Table in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant oval dining table from the late Biedermeier period, made in southern Germany around 1830. The table features a finely grained solid cherrywood top with a warm, honey-colored ...
Cherry
Madame Rimsky Hand-Painted Biedermeier Portrait, Late 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting titled "Madame Rimsky"
Paint
Antique Pair Swedish Biedermeier Birchwood Ebonized Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of Swedish Biedermeier figured birchwood open armchairs, circa 1880 in date. The chairs feature hand-carved diamond back supports with ebonized align...
Wood
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 93 x 117 x 59 cm Description: A four-tier piece of furniture standing on pedestalled block ...
Cherry
$6,041Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa was made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original period patina,...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, Two-Door Wardrobe, Austria, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large, two-door Biedermeier wardrobe veneered in walnut, featuring double-paneled doors and resting on plinth-mounted square legs. The top is crowned by a slightly projecting straigh...
Brass
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is integrated into the apron, and the writing surface has been newly covered in dark gree...
Leather, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to present an exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna a...
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Style Birch End Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier style birch Inlaid tilt top table, circa 1900. With a square top with walnut parquetry and banding, a central turned pedestal, 3 nicely figured birch serpentine s...
Birch, Walnut, Pine
$10,512Sale Price / set|22% Off
Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, Hungary, 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A fine set of four Biedermeier walnut shovel chairs, crafted in Hungary around 1825. Each chair features the characteristic wide, curved “shovel” backrest in beautifully grained waln...
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer this truly exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers – a rare, museum-quality example of Viennese craftsmanship from circa 1825. This elegant thr...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This magnificent Biedermeier bench, crafted in Vienna around 1825, is a rare and masterful example of early 19th-century design at its finest. Made of solid cherrywood—a material hig...
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair Antique Swedish Karl Johan Revival (Biedermeier) Chairs - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb examples of the Karl Johan Revival style, which is the Swedish equivalent of the European Biedermeier style, but with strong influences from the French Empire style. The perio...
Velvet, Hardwood, Birch
Biedermeier Antique Marble Fireplace Surround in Port D'Oro
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unique and very high quality Biedermeier antique fireplace surround in Italian Porto d'or marble is one of a kind and bespoke. The marble is q...
Marble
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire, crafted in Vienna around 1825, embodies the refined proportions, purity of form, and outstanding craftsmansh...
Brass
André Leboeuf, Manufacture à la Reine' - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18
Located in DELFT, NL
Very beautiful cup and saucer of the model Litron, by Manufacture à la Reine rue Thiroux. ca 1785-1790. Refined and elaborate decoration of pink trelliswork, flower festoons and gilt...
Porcelain
Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary Desk, von Arnim/Boitzenburg Provenance, ca. 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Dieses Biedermeier Zylinderbureau, entstanden am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts, stellt ein herausragendes Zeugnis deutscher Ebenistenkunst dar und besticht gleichermaßen durch seine ar...
Oak, Walnut
Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 118 x 38 cm Description: Beautiful bookcase from the North...
Mahogany
$10,067Sale Price|24% Off
Early 19th Century South German Biedermeier Secretaire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier secretaire crafted in South Germany around 1820. The piece combines solid walnut and walnut veneer with a striking mirrored grain on the façade. The interior is m...
Brass
Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany
Located in Greding, DE
This solid pinewood chest of drawers, originating from South Germany between 1835 and 1840, features two full-width drawers and a molded top. The piece has been professionally refini...
Pine
Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model ‘Litron’ with a floral ornament and elaborate gilding. Fair condition; Restoration to handle. Tiny fleebites and little loss of gold along the r...
Porcelain
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870 This is a finely crafted mantel clock from around 1850–1880, housed under a rounded glass dome on a textured base resembling tree bar...
Metal
Biedermeier Large Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottle With German Sterling Silver
Located in Prato, Tuscany
An elegant and sculptural large-sized perfume or cologne bottle, crafted from refined hand-cut crystal and finished with a German sterling silver mount; its slender shape is unusual ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects Transformation / drawing table and chest of drawers into one. This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handc...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Austrian Biedermeier center table, crafted in Vienna circa 1830. This refined example of early 19th-century Viennese craftsmanship is veneered in rare cherry wood, a timbe...
Cherry
French Provincial Carved Walnut Nightstands with Drawer and Door, 1920, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door.
Wood
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Heinrich-August. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whi...
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, and they date from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstan...
Cotton, Birch
Large Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking blonde cherry wood matchbook veneer on pine with ebonized black detailing. Each drawer o...
Cherry
Biedermeier Sofa in Ashwood, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa with an ashwood-veneered frame, crafted around 1830. The seat, armrests, backrest, and rear are fully upholstered in a green and blue striped fabric. Its str...
Fabric, Ash
$8,020Sale Price|22% Off
19th Century Farmhouse Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Farmhouse table in solid cherrywood, dating from the late Biedermeier period around 1850, with a drawer (cherry / pine wood.) on one side and a pull-out top made of oak/cherrywood on...
Oak, Pine, Cherry
19th Century Small Oval Biedermeier Side Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to present a small oval Viennese Biedermeier side table, crafted in Vienna around 1830, representing the refined aesthetic and superb craftsmanship of the early 19th cen...
Walnut
Set of Five Biedermeier Shovel-Back Chairs in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Biedermeier shovel-back chairs featuring broad, rounded backrests and gently S-shaped legs. The chairs are veneered in walnut, newly upholstered, and covered in a black s...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Danish Mahogany Narrow Column Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish column cabinet, with beautiful mahogany veneer throughout. The front is detailed with a convex paneled door curving outward flanked by carved and fluted half colu...
Mahogany