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
Returnable Items Only
19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, handcarved, Austria circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Noble 19th century gilt wall mirror from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. This beautiful antique wall mirror was elaborately handcarved around 1850 and impresses with its d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
19th Swedish Biedermeier Karnelian Birch Oval Mirror With Beveled Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Swedish karnelian birch oval mirror with the original beveled glass. This lovely mirror is so modern in its simplicity, as are the best designs of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Birch
Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Opole, PL
Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950
A living room set consisting of a round table with four chairs. The set, dating back to the 1950s, is styled in the Biedermeier...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Single Parquetry Console Table with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-19th century console table features mirrored back panel and robust full columns at the front, complemented by half columns at the back. The gracefully curved top p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer
This elegant chest of drawers, crafted around 1825 in Southern Germany, is a fine example of early 19th-century cra...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Flow Blue V&B Villeroy Boch Lot of 6 Plates Pheasant Series Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six porcelain flow blue plates, made by Villeroy & Boch, Germany, circa 1890s or older.
Images show a hand painted Pheasant pattern. This is ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm len...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry or Make-up box from South Germany circa 1830.
Inside with hinged mirror. A long drawer at the bottom front.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Round Drum Sewing Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful exclusive early Biedermeier drum sewing table / side table in cherry veneer and solid wood. In the body there is a drawer with a division. In very good handpolished restore...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1860, birch
Classic and simple Biedermeier wall mirror, framed in solid wood, flamed birch.
Southern Germany around 1860/1870
Category
1860s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
19th century Biedermeier display bookcase
Completely restored to shellac polish.
Material: Walnut
Period: 1830 - 1839
Source: Bohemia - Czechia.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Console Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier cherry console side table was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refine...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany Veneer Corner Cabinet, Circa 1870
This piece of furniture is made of softwood veneered with mahogany and dates from around 1870. It is designed for placement in...
Category
1870s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Softwood
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chiffonier / High Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chiffoniere comes from Southern Germany from the Biedermeier period around 1830. The seven drawers of the high chest can all be closed individually. The chiffoniere has a very be...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of solid cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 opening doors at the bottom. A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These high-quality chairs were made out of fine nutwood in Austria in the 19th century and impress with their beautiful "shovel" shaped backrests. Upholstered in a traditional beige Biedermeier fabric...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date.
The top section with a...
Category
1840s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th century, around 1840. This exquisite piece is made entirely from the finest quality ...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak, Bone
Antique Biedermeier Satin Birch Pyramidal Night Stand Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European Biedermeier style single door pyramid bedside cabinet. Hand-crafted, featuring strong, high quality craftsmanship and solid wooden construction, exceptional...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840
Located in Germantown, MD
A Biedermeier era Flame Mahogany pedestal 2-drawer sewing table or side table.
A Delicate Louis Philippe side table or sewing table out of Germany from the late 19th century around...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th French Century Marble Top Walnut Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut console table with four curved legs with a drawer and a marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ref...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1860.
Walnut and walnut root veneer. Inlay trims in maple and ebony.
Refinished condition, hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Softwood
Antique chest of drawers from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Euro
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1870, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 89 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stone
Continental Austrian Bronze Lion Head Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian-style (19th Century) bronze sword with lion head and pearl handle with double eagle head coat of arms.
Condition: Good; Minor losses
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Purple/ Blue Iridescent Glass Vase/ Tumbler, Engraved, CZ ca. 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative 20th century blue/ purple glass tumbler or small vase from the 1920s in the Czech republic. This lovely engraved Biedermeier styled glass impresses with its unique ir...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Em...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneer side chairs with half round and double scroll design back (Circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Daybed. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated propor...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer and Full Columns, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, unadorned early Biedermeier Armoire from Austria, circa 1820.
This two-door neoclassical armoire or wardrobe has a beautifully selected, book-matched walnut veneer and ebonized full columns with carved capitals and bases.
It has been fully restored and hand-polished with shellac (French Polished).
Underneath the cornice, there is a skirting trim made of walnut roots veneer. Inside it has 5 shelf-plates covered in black fabric.
The strict, straight lined design makes it an ideal...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrine, Bookcase, Walnut, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 155 x 93 x 45 cm. Depth of the shelves: 35 cm.
Beautiful antique display cabinet from the Biedermeier perio...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Mahogany Center Table from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Mahogany center table from the late 19th century
The top with rounded corners is composed of two sections and supported on bents legs, which are finished with metal de...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Empire Style Cheval Floor Mirror Cherry & Brass
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chairs with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted from rich walnut, blending elegance with restrained ornamentation. The curved top rail, gently flaring outward...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
7' Tall Bubble Glass Double Doors Adjustable Shelves Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
7' Tall Bubble Glass Double Doors Adjustable Shelves Bookcase Display Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Style Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers in Maple.
By Biedermeier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant chest of drawers with four drawers is made of maple with ebonized columns. This is a German work in the style of Biedermeier. Circa 1950
Category
1950s German Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Wood
Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Biedermeier Satin birch and ebonised centre table.
This handsome centre table has a circular top of beautifully figured birch. It rests on s...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Birch, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns
Northern Germany
Birch
Biedermeier around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 103 x 50 cm
Description:
Three-tier Biedermeier chest of drawe...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Magnificent wall mirror frame, bronzed, rounded edges, Biedermeier 1860 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Magnificent wall mirror, frame from the time of the late Biedermeier, made around 1860-1870, in Austria.
The frame strip is wonderfully designed with two different decorative strip...
Category
1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Carvings, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing mid 19th century chest of drawers from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria around 1850. This great old restored three drawer commode (we have additionally carefully c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Table, South Germany, 1820-30
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier table dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from Southern Germany. The table has a central column which stands on a trefoil base. All parts have a very pretty cherry veneer. The top is decorated with a piecrust cherry veneer. It comes refinished with a shellack finish, but still has signs of its 200 year old age.
This perfect center table for an entrance or it would work well as a dining table for 4...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the early Biedermeier era in Austria around 1830. Impressing with an absolute outstanding looking grain which r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape
A lovely vintage oil painting depicting a Victorian riverside landscape with boats on the river an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
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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