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.
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
$1,124Sale 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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
Brass
Danish Pedestal Cabinet with Full Columns and Carved Capitals in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Beautiful example of a Danish Christian VIII pedestal cabinet from the Biedermeier period in figured mahogany with fully turned veneered columns and carved capitals all in West Indie...
Mahogany
$8,812Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, Southern Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier corner cabinet crafted in Southern Germany around 1825. Made of solid cherrywood with beautifully bookmatched veneers and a warm, natural patina, this piece showc...
Cherry, Spruce
Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Schleswig-Holstein Mahogany and others Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 88 x 45 cm Description: Piece of furniture standing...
Birch, Mahogany, Maple
$5,859Sale Price|27% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful one-door showcase cabinet, the body is made of pine wood with covered cherrywood veneer. The cabinet dates back to the Biedermeier period circa 1830. The glass is original ...
Pine, Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Buffet with Geometric Pyramidal Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut buffet from the mid-19th century, with marquetry motifs and tapered feet. Created in Imperial Austria during the...
Walnut
$2,742Sale Price|48% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Pillar Etagere, Polished Finish, Circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice little pillar etagere from the time of Biedermeier, circa 1820. The etagere is walnut veneered on pine wood. The columns are made of solid walnut. There is a drawer in the ...
Walnut
Framed Engraving Portrait of Miss Chaworth, German Biedermeier Period 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Lithograph of the a Lady. Signed by Artist. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Biedermeier Frame. We believe it is from the 1860s. Viewable picture size is approx. 6.13" high and 5.25" wide. A nice addition to any room or library. Information about the artist: It was framed and sold by the Royal Bavarian art...
Glass, Wood
Rare Imperial Vienna Porcelain Cup & Saucer by Josef Nigg - Austria - Circa 1817
Located in Chatham, ON
IMPERIAL VIENNA PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY (Manufacturer / 1718-1864) - JOSEF NIGG (Attributed / Painter / 1782-1863) - Rare museum quality Biedermeier porcelain cup and saucer from the m...
Porcelain
$8,905Sale 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
19th Century Biedermeier Style Jardinière Side Table Swan
Located in Münster, DE
Jardinière Germany, circa 1850/60, solid cherry wood and veneer, inlaid swan motifs, 3-pass construction with solid columns and intermediate shelf, upper section with lids, whic...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine, c. 1825 We are pleased to offer this fine and exceptionally rare early Biedermeier walnut vitrine, crafted in Vienna circa 182...
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835. Birch veneer with very subtle grain. Architecturally structured interior with marquetry and band inlays. Exten...
Birch
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...
Marble
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Display Cabinet Made in Bohemia, Fully Restored Walnut and Glass
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored Czech Biedermeier glassed in display cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1840-1849 Material: Walnut.
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs. The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life. In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Style Four-Drawer Chest with Bookmarked Birch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with birch veneer and shield-shaped escutcheons. Born in Imperial Austria...
Birch
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...
Walnut
Fine Biedermeier Maple Secretaire, North Germany (Braunschweig), circa 1815
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fine Biedermeier Maple Secretaire, North Germany (Braunschweig), circa 1815 Description: An exceptional and rare Biedermeier secrétaire, crafted in North Germany, likely in the Brau...
Maple
19th Century Pair Tabouret Stools Biedermeier German Walnut about 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
This is a rare pair of Biedermeier stools, or tabouret. They very beautifully finished especially in their details. This gives them an extremely elegant flair and makes them fit almo...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, Walnut, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, small mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Created in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece of...
Brass
$6,210 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, South German 1820 This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs has a gorgeous walnut veneer. They have very pretty hand-carved details on the armrests. T...
Walnut
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
Biedermeier Sewing Table, circa 1830–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sewing table with a drawer fitted with compartments for small accessories. The top is veneered in mirrored burl wood. The table stands on elegantly turned, slightly tape...
Burl
$3,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Pair of Bespoke Hexagonal Framed Convex Mirrors in a Biedermeier Style
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of custom made bespoke hexagonal maple and birds eye maple frames with convex mirrors made in the Biedermeier style. These mirrrors have been made by a masters craftsman who ...
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Clara-Luise. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut finish...
Velvet, Walnut
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...
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Dolphin Decor, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant small Biedermeier chest of drawers dates to circa 1820 and comes from Southern Germany. It features a compa...
Maple, Walnut
Romantic 19th-Century Alpine Landscape in Grand Gilt Frame Jakob Joseph Zelger
Located in Berlin, DE
This majestic 19th-century Alpine landscape presents an enchanting view of mountains, water, and idyllic rural life. In the foreground, a serene lakeshore unfolds beneath the shade o...
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Maple, Walnut, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Bohemia from the mid-19th century. It is made of a combination of walnut and maple wood and has undergone careful restoration. Dur...
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Pedestal Table Attributed to Josef Danhauser – Vienna, c. 1820 We are proud to present an exceptionally rare and museum-quality early Vie...
Cherry
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
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
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Danube Monarchy, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers and a top plate forming volutes and vase-shaped feet. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry. The crosspieces are profiled and the ...
Cherry
Mahogany and leather Klismos chair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mahogany Klismos chair with light brown leather seat made in the early part of the 20th century. The vintage leather is newly upholstered. This piece is most likely Scandinavian and ...
Leather, Mahogany
Belgian Style 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldiers
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Belgian style (17/18th Century) horizontal tapestry with scene of 2 soldiers and women kneeling and paying hommage Tears in the tapestry. A few rings on the top to hang.
19th Century Important Painted, Spanish Terracotta Urns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century important painted, Spanish terracotta urns. Spectacular reliefs and colors.
Ceramic
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa and two armchairs were made around 1840. Mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original per...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, dating to circa 1825–1830, exemplifies the finest principles of early 19th-century Austrian design. Distinguished...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Style Satin Birch Armchairs, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
Pair of Biedermeier-style armchairs in solid birch with original blue patterned upholstery. The chairs feature rounded backrests, tapered legs, and stylized inlaid details on the arm...
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Ash Wood, c. 1825 This refined and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs was crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, at the height...
Upholstery, Ash
Austrian Biedermeier Center Table, Maple & Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) maple & mahogany center table with an octagonal solid pedestal resting on a round platform base supporting an in...
Mahogany, Maple
Outdoor Iron Greek Woman Statuary
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted iron large classic Greek woman holding urn on shoulder (19/20th Cent) (Please note this piece has been outdoors and has since become brown and gray coloring) Conditi...
Iron
Mid-19th Century Iron Safe with Faux Wood Front and Working Lock
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Rare small iron safe from the mid-19th century, made entirely of thick sheet iron with a front decorated in a wood-grain laminate, probably printed or paper-based. The piece combines the look of fine furniture with the security of an early strongbox and was likely used as a domestic or office safe...
Brass, Iron
Large Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Pier Mirror and Console Table ca. 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER FLAMED-MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT PIER MIRROR AND CONSOLE Northern Europe, circa 1820-40 Item # 407OYP16P A stunning presentation, this fine Biedermeier mirror and pier ta...
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of 19th century Swedish carved elm commodes circa 1850. Rectangular tops in book marked veneered elm, solid moulded edges and rounded corners which form the top of...
Elm
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Cabinets, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary pair of rare 19th century walnut cabinets, coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. These unique ful...
Brass
$8,343Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Solid Cherry Biedermeier Corner Cabinet from South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant corner cabinet from Southern Germany, early 19th century, belonging to the Biedermeier period. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the piece is divided into two harmonious section...
Cherry
$784Sale Price / item|20% Off
Small Wall Vitrine Gold Display with Antique Angels Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute small wall vitrine display cabinet in gold with mirrored back and three shelves containing an antique Austrian Biedermeier collection of porcelain angels and figurines.
Glass, Wood
Biedermeier Cherrywood Table, Veneered with Inlay, Circa 1820, Antique
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular Biedermeier table raised on tapered square legs, featuring fine string inlay framing the apron and tabletop. A wide drawer is integrated into the apron. The table is ven...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825 We are proud to offer an exquisite and rare pair of Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted in Vienna around 1825. These...
Upholstery, Cherry
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
19th Century Biedermeier Commode Made in 1840s Germany, Fully Restored Mahogany
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made in Germany. Restored by our team.
Mahogany
$8,343Sale Price|20% Off
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