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.
19th Century Fin Biedermeier Walnut Set of Five Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine walnut Biedermeier set of five chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distingui...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six identical chairs from the Biedermeier period around 1830. H x W x D: 90 x 50 x 43 cm, seat height: 50 cm Made in southern Germany. Solid cherry and cherry veneered. Beau...
Cherry
$9,078Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant sofa dates from the early 19th century Biedermeier period. The frame is crafted from solid spruce wood and veneered with beautifully mirrored walnut, giving the piece a ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This listing is for the Georg-Ludwig chair, one of 24 pieces in our Eclectica Biedermeier collection. The chair is made of solid Italian walnut. Its ebonized finish is achieved with ...
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns and key escutcheons. The piece rests on cylindrical front legs and square back legs. ...
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Danish Biedermeier secretary or "bureau" crafted in birch with a beautifully figured veneer. The upper cabinet features concave and convex doors, while the roll-top ...
Leather, Birch
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,180Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant South German Biedermeier chiffoniere dates from around 1830 and features a finely mirrored walnut veneer with a warm, deep patina. The seven drawers can each be locked i...
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
$2,631Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming miniature chest of drawers from the Biedermeier period, crafted around 1830 with beautifully grained walnut veneer on a softwood corpus. The veneer pattern is striking, show...
Walnut, Softwood
$950 / item
Outdoor Art Deco Iron Red Café Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 Outdoor Art Deco round iron pedestal base cafe tables with round red top and trim. (PRICED EACH)
Iron
$2,679Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Biedermeier Elmwood Sewing or Side Table, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sewing or side table from Southern Germany, circa 1820, is crafted from beautifully grained elmwood with an interior division made of cherrywood, showcasing ...
Cherry, Elm
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
18th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Elevate your space with this exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier commode, crafted from rich crotch walnut that has aged to a stunning golden hue. The traditional elegance of ...
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, by Josef Danhauser, Walnut, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional round dining table represents the pinnacle of Viennese Biedermeier and is attributed to one of the most significant creators of the era, the architect and designer J...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
Elm, Walnut
A Pair of Large 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Period Side Chairs
By Biedermeier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of classic Biedermeier period side chairs. Large scale and gutsy (not petite) these are as genuine and good as Biedermeier gets. Matchbook mahogany veneers over p...
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Matched Flame Grain
Located in Miami, FL
19th-Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Matched Flame Grain Offered for sale is a substantial and elegant Biedermeier-style chest of drawers with matched-grain fla...
Bronze
Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron', Central cartouche with a floral ornament. Elaborate gilding. Very good condition; just tiny fleebites and little loss of gold along t...
Porcelain
Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut Veneer & Ebonised Decor, Austria, 1820
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of Viennese 1820 walnut veneer chairs with round backs and ebonised decor. Original horse hair see weed upholstery. Polished with shellack. Reupholstered in French linen. Great ...
Nutwood
Biedermeier Chair, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier cherrywood chair with a turned stretcher between the slightly bent front legs. The shovel-shaped backrests shows turned stretchers as well as fan-carvings in the corners ...
Cherry
Swedish Biedermeier Curly Birch Sofa w/Wavy Top Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier upholstered sofa, with quilted curly birch veneers, from the mid 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden has an elegantly swag scallop back top rail with so...
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
19th Century 19th Century Burl Walnut Console
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a stunning 19th century Burl Walnut Biedermeier console. This elegant piece of furniture features a finish made from burl walnut, adding a touch of classic sophistica...
Burl
Biedermeier Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Auctrian Biedermeier style (20th Century) maple end table having a geometric design top with a single keyed drawer supported by turned ebonized pedestal atop a base with ebonized feet
Maple
Biedermeier Bench in Solid Cherrywood, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Biedermeier bench was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is made entirely of solid cherrywood with a warm, honey-toned surface and lively natural grain. The long seat r...
Cherry
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Baltic Biedermeier armchairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized veneered carved side chairs have a w...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, circa 1820 We are delighted to present an exceptional and museum-quality early Viennese Biedermeier pedestal t...
Walnut
Hand-Painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Red, first half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and a rectilinear case raised on tapering legs. The drawer fronts are decorated with hand-painted ornamental motifs, including stylize...
Wood
Biedermeier Round Table in Exceptional Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This charming Biedermeier round table, crafted in Germany in the 19th Century, embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Its stunning design features an elegant tulip...
Walnut
Flemish 17th Century Tapestry Titled, Assassination of Alexander the Great
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Flemish (17th Century) rectangular woven tapestry depicting a tumultuous crowd scene of Greek militia bordered by a dense floral decoration, titled "The Assassination of Alex...
Wood
Swedish Biedermeier 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with inlay, stringing and contrasting stained birch. Matched veneer top surface, with s...
Birch
Exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
We are honoured to present an exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century, hailing from Sweden and exemplifying the elegance of the Biedermeier style. This piece has been...
Softwood
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier console, c. 1820–25 We are pleased to offer this outstanding and rare large walnut Biedermeier console — an exceptional example of early 19th-centur...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Lyre Desk, circa 1825 This rare and substantial single-drawer table desk is an outstanding example of early Viennese Bieder...
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Alpine Oil Painting on Wood – Madonna /Child with Flaming Heart
Located in Hamburg, DE
This remarkable mid-19th century alpine oil painting on wood captures a Madonna and Child in a deeply symbolic composition. The child holds a flaming heart adorned with a crown of th...
Wood
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Johann-Friedrich chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It's made from solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is applied by hand using the Fren...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 80 wide x 24 deep x 37 inches high We take our photos in ...
Burl
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, 19th Century, Restored, French Polish Finish
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An elegant 19th century secretary desk, professionally restored to a high standard. The front is adorned with a refined marquetry panel featuring a classical vase motif surrounded b...
Wood
$5,597Sale Price|28% Off
Biedermeier Single Door Wardrobe, Solid Cherrywood, Vienna, Circa 1850
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This single door wardrobe originates from Vienna and dates to the Biedermeier period around 1850. It is made of solid cherrywood and shows the restrained, well-proportioned design la...
Spruce, Cherry
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized accents and inlaid escutcheons. Born during the elegant Biedermeier period of the 19th...
Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Large sofa raised on six block feet with a rounded backrest terminating in stylized volutes at the armrests. Veneered in walnut and hand-polished. The seat has been newly upholstered...
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Biedermeier Style Demilune Walnut Desk, with brass half-galleried top above one frieze drawers flanked by two short drawers on four fluted tapered feet. 32" H x 44" W x 24" D. Prov...
Brass
Pair of Hungarian Walnut & Distressed Leather Art Deco Club Chairs, Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Hungarian Art Deco club chairs with walnut frames featuring circular backs and armrests upholstered in distressed brown leather with brass nailhead trim, resting on 4...
Metal
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant two-door Biedermeier wardrobe in cherry veneer, featuring rounded upper corners and square plinth legs. The front is framed with fine ebonized string inlays and circular deco...
Cherry
$3,393Sale Price / set|30% Off
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish 1800s Antique Honey pair
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey color French polish finish with ormolu roundel on the arms and f...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Ash/ Burr Walnut - Bohemia ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary crafted 19th century wall mirror from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This pretty large Biedermeier mirror (48.8" x 41.3...
Mirror, Ash, Walnut, Burl
Rare Easel Bidet Late 19th century Signed G.C. RICHARD
Located in Manzano, IT
For collectors and lovers of fine Italian antiques, I offer an exceptional portable "trestle" bidet from the late 19th century. The exceptionally valuable item is the original porcel...
Ceramic, Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 162 cm (63.8 in) Depth: 67 cm (26.4 in) Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 in) Armchair dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 59 cm (23.2 ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Open Bookcase or Shelves of Curly Maple
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English open bookcase (or set of shelves) in the Biedermeier style, featuring a moulded cornice top frieze of figured maple over five fitted shelves of curly maple, and restin...
Birdseye Maple, Wood
Mid Century Art Deco Golden Maple Cheval Mirror with Beveled Glass C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple yet elegant tall cheval mirror with a golden amber maple wood design in the Art Deco & Biedermeier styles. Beautiful wood grain and color which surrounds the lar...
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
Brass
$4,690Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Fold-Out Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Demi Lune table can be placed against the wall as a console semicircular. Or folded up in the middle of the room as a round table. The table is made of plum wood. The wood ...
Spruce, Fruitwood
Pair of Outdoor Continental Patinated Iron Street Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Outdoor Continental (19th Century) large green painted iron street lanterns on square scroll base (PRICED AS PAIR). Rustic, has oxidization, some loss on base, smoke on glas...
Iron
$1,187Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Chair with Carved Backrest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This refined Biedermeier side chair, crafted in walnut around 1830, exemplifies the elegance of early 19th-century German design. The chair features a gently curved backrest with a c...
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier piece from South Germany, dating to around 1825, is crafted entirely from solid walnut – including the top, apron and legs. The design shows the characteristic...
Brass
Rectangular Biedermeyer Game Chess Side End Table with Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic game table featuring a built-in chessboard of in-laid fruitwood on the surface. The wood table features a single drawer with a handle to store chess pieces. The table was des...
Wood, Fruitwood
Restored Biedermeier Two-Door Wardrobe, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This authentic Biedermeier two-door wardrobe originates from Bohemia from the early 19th century. Its carcass is crafted from solid spruce wood veneered with walnut, giving it a clas...
Lacquer, Wood, Walnut