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.
$2,928Sale Price|20% Off
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
Pair of Solid Walnut Biedermeier Nightstands with Drawer and Door, 1920
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...
Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Cupboard/Bar Cabinet in Cherrywood with Vitrine, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An Austrian Biedermeier cupboard in cherrywood with carved, open fretwork gallery, with ebonized details above crown molding. Arched Gothic style tracery work on interior of glass do...
Cherry
$4,942Sale Price|22% Off
Viennese Late Biedermeier Wardrobe circa 1850 in Cherry Veneer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Viennese late Biedermeier wardrobe circa 1850, veneered in beautifully figured cherrywood on a solid spruce body. The single door is framed by a distinctive “pretzel” mouldin...
Cherry, Spruce
$8,849Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe in Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier wardrobe was crafted in Southern Germany around 1820 and is made entirely of solid walnut. It represents the early phase of the Biedermeier peri...
Pine, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelv...
Ebony, Glass, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut cabinet, crafted in Vienna circa 1830—a rare and refined masterpiece of 19th-century Austrian design. ...
Brass
Antique Austrian Cherry Wood Biedermeier Display Library Cabinet Bookcase 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier cherry wood library display cabinet, bookcase, circa 1840. The cabinet is made from very attractive blond cherry wood, applied to the cabinet in ...
Glass, Cherry, Pine
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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 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
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional and highly attractive pair of Viennese Biedermeier bergères, dating to circa 1820–1825, represents the finest qualities of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship....
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs fe...
Walnut
Large Late 19th Century Pedestal Center Table in Wood and Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Late 19th Century Pedestal Center Table in Wood and Patinated Brass A beautiful and large late 19th century folding top pedestal center table in wood and patinated brass with ...
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...
Walnut
$9,766Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier wardrobe is a true gem, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of a bygone era. Crafted from high-quality walnut veneer on a softwood body, this wardr...
Walnut, Softwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Center Table, Cherry Veneer, Vienna Circa 1830 This elegant Viennese Biedermeier center table, crafted in Vienna around 1830, represents the refined...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, circa 1825, exemplifies the refined elegance, balanced proportions, and superb craftsmanship that define the very...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Tuscan Burl Maple and Walnut Oval Center Table, Biedermeier Style
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional 19th-century Italian oval center table, boasting a spectacular book-matched burl walnut and maple veneered top. Originating from an exclusive, historic private villa i...
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Original Biedermeier Dining Set from Vienna, circa 1825 A Rare Masterpiece: Large Round Table and Six Elegant Chairs We are delighted to offer this rare and museum-quali...
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, exemplifies the elegance and timeless appeal of Viennese craftsmanship. Biedermeier...
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Satin Birch Armchairs, Sweden, 1910s
Located in Rīga, LV
Pair of Biedermeier style armchairs in satin birch with brown upholstered seats. The chairs feature open backs, curved armrests, saber front legs, and a warm patterned wood grain. St...
Wood, Birch
$1,650 / item
Contemporary Green Metal Outdoor Benches
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary green painted metal train platform / park outdoor benches with slat backs and seats (PRICED EACH)
Metal
Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Small painted plaster bust of Beethoven (as is)
Paint
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark Tall Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers, also known as a highboy or chiffoniers. Stunning mahogany veneer...
Wood, Mahogany
Black Forest-Style Carved Wooden Game Motif Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Black Forest-style carved wooden wall plaque featuring a game motif of a ram, pheasant, gun, and satchell with bordering oak leaves.
Oak
Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard Refined early 19th-century game table, designed for chess and card games, exemplifying the understated elegance and fin...
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved c...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Austrian Biedermeier Triangular Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier style walnut triangular side table ending with tapered sabre legs Good condition consistent with age and use
Large 19th Century Danish Inlaid Biedermeyer Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Danish inlaid Biedermeyer wall or floor mirror The inlaid wood is done with three different colors. The mirror has the original mirr...
Mirror, Wood, Fruitwood
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful g...
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal
$1,116Sale Price|40% Off
Late 19th-Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers showcases Scandinavian craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Material: Solid oak with oak veneer Design: Classic Biedermeier style, ch...
Oak, Pine
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier or Empire desk, circa 1820 Vienna Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x 134 x 68 cm Description: Desk standing on solid, high square legs with an e...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Mirror - Original Facet Cut Mirror, AT ca. 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic early 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria. This magnificent, large wall mirror from the early Biedermeier era around 1825 comes w...
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
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
1990's National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cab...
Marble, Brass
Stunning early wall mirror, original Biedermeier, 1820, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning wall mirror, from 1820, early from the Biedermeier era, made in Austria. The base structure is made of spruce, veneered with walnut. The frame has a particularly wide gold...
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exclusive Biedermeier Walnut Table - Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this exquisite Biedermeier walnut table, crafted in Vienna around 1825. Known for its sophisticated propo...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers, showcasing the refined lines and understated sophistication characteristic of the period. This piece is clad in richly figured t...
Wood, Maple
19th Century Italian Side Table or Sewing Table, Maple Inlayed, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique needlework table Italy Maple around 1830 Dimensions: H x D: 82 x 42 cm Description: On a three-legged substructure with a concave p...
Maple
Biedermeier Desk, Walnut Veneer, Restored, Fluted Legs, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk, veneered in walnut, with one drawer and double fluted column legs at the sides, connected by a stretcher. The desk has been restored and hand-polished.
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau/ Half Cabinet, AT circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning 19th century nutwood commode or also so-called "trumeau" (=half cabinet) from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Artfully designed, this antique commode s...
Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée height 95 cm, seat hei...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier corner console table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, represents one of the finest examples of early 19th-century Austrian cabinetmaking. Executed...
Walnut
$11,500 / set
Set of 8 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Biedermeier style dining chairs. The chairs are cherry and have walnut burlwood backs.
Cherry, Walnut
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a curved back and covered with striped fabric upholstery. In the...
Fabric, Wood
"Summer Day", Oil on Canvas by Danish Artist Frederic W. Svendsen (1885-1975)
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely painting of a Scandinavian manor house interior on a bright summer's day with a period room showing furniture and accessories from the late 1...
Canvas
19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Sideboard/ Halfcabinet, Austria ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extravagant 19th century Biedermeier pyramid mahogany commode/ sideboard or buffet from the so-called "2nd Biedermeier" period around 1850 in Austria. A very impressive antique crede...
Brass
$3,104Sale Price|35% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Attachment Baden-Wuerttemberg Walnut Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 118 x 61 cm Description: Three-drawer chest o...
Walnut
Biedermeier Cheval Mirror, Walnut Veneer, Beveled Glass, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier style (mid-20th Century) cheval mirror with beveled arched glass inset within a walnut veneer frame supported on two black lacquered columns and stretcher surmounted with...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table was made circa 1825 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to offer this truly exceptional early 19th-century Biedermeier walnut vitrine, masterfully crafted in Vienna between 1820 and 1825. This rare and distinguished disp...
Brass
19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, c. 1825 We are proud to present a truly rare and exceptionally beautiful Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vien...
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary with rare mechanism Middle German Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 128 x 63 cm Description: Antique cylinder secretary in m...
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Console/ Side Table, Cherrywood, AT circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very appealing mid 19th century cherrywood Console Table from the second Biedermeier period around 1860 in Austria. Veneered in fine cherrywood this perfect restored Biedermeier cons...
Cherry, Spruce
$2,282Sale Price|30% Off
Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, Circa 1810
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered. Measures: Seat height 45 cm.
Cherry