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
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...
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1890s Polish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Vintage French Provincial Walnut Nightstands, 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. Loire Vall...
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
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
French Carved Daybed With Swan Details C. 1930
Located in Long Island City, NY
French carved daybed with swan details, circa 1930's. Newly upholstered cushions.
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
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
Pair 1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chairs Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. Both chairs are in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. W...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
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
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
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
Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front legs, nice warm patina, plentiful carved back and removable sits.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top & One-Drawer & Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish 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 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 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 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Set of 4 Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seat, around 1820, Germany, so called shovel chairs, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, horsehair cover, restored condition, sh...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 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
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
Biedermeier Dining Set, Round Table, 4 Chairs, Fully Restored, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful dining set was made in Austria in 19th Century. It consists of 4 chairs and round table. It is made of mahogany wood and the chairs backrests are veneered with mahogan...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
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
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
Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers,
South Germany, 1820
Early Biedermeier Chest with three drawers. The chest is made of solid cherrywood. The middle drawer with the dimensions of...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Biedermeier mirror with wooden frame. 1820 - 1850
Located in CADALSO, ES
Original condition
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
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 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
1930s Scandinavian Wine Red Velvet / Velours Lounge Chair Made In Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair from the 1930s reupholstered in the 1970s with red velvet / velours. The chairs is in very good and clean condition and sits very comfortable. Webbing a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Biedermeier Round Table in Flame Birch, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier round table was made in Germany around 1830. It is supported on a beautifully sculpted leg with ebonized detail. The piece is veneered with beautiful flame birch. It...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style.
The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality.
Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820.
Walnut veneered. Ebony inlays. Brass button. Inside with complete original sewing equipmen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Tilt Top Dining Table
By Biedermeier
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho dining table. A stunning Biedermeier table with incredible wood grain detail. Original hardware with tilt top d...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Chair in the Old Biedermeier Style Maple Root Veneer on Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Conical squares. Straight frame. Exceptional arched backrest. Connected by a curved middle bridge. Seat surface, classic padded. High-quality ...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech, 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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE Holland late 18th Century
in mahogany wood and inlaid in various wood essences with Dutch flora and fauna motifs
h 75 x 116 cm
good original condition
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table, Germany 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of our vintage Biedermeier Side Table featuring a stunning walnut veneer. Originating from Southern Germany and crafted in 1820, this elegant oval-shaped table wit...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Rare Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birch Wood, Sweden 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of furniture that effortlessly blends elegance and functionality - the Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birc...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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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