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 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
$4,112Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Wood
Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Two-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in Westport, CT
A minimalist Biedermeier chest of drawers in a striking walnut veneer on pine finishing on straight squared and tapered legs. Origin: Germany Dating: 1830ca Condition: Excellent, rep...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier cherry commode was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their...
Brass
Antique Austrian Walnut Center Table with Star Veneer, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The round Viennese salon table is composed with...
Walnut
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
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German pair of Biedermeier display cabinets made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. Each of the cupboards...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Table Top Vanity Table With Drawer, Austria ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming 19th century table top Biedermeier vanity table with drawer from the so-called "second" period in Austria around 1850. This lovely Biedermeier vanity mirror has been veneere...
Mirror, Nutwood
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
$3,225Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circ
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circa 1830 Solid wood, mahogany veneer with maple on softwood Tall, rectangular body with 8 drawer front...
Mahogany, Maple, Softwood
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate, Biedermeier Style, Austria, 1860
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian cca 1860 Royal Vienna cabinet portrait porcelain plate, 9, with cobalt blue border with gold . Handpainted portrait of a young woman. Signed verso Cowuetetie. Underg...
Porcelain
$2,467Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Rocking Chair, Mahogany, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique rocking chair North Germany Mahogany Late Biedermeier, around 1840 Dimensions: Height: 97 cm, width: 5...
Mahogany
$3,564Sale Price|20% Off
Large 19th Century German Biedermeier pillar mirror, ca. 1820, mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Large Biedermeier pillar mirror, ca. 1820, mahogany, partially bonised, veneered, Schinkel roof, original mirror glass, back panel with gilded carvings in cornucopia motifs, restore...
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
1820s Biedermeier secretaire in Russian birch, with marquetry and fine details
Located in Oostende, BE
1820s Biedermeier secretaire in Russian birch, with marquetry and fine details. The front panel can be opened and the inside has some beautiful marquetry and mirrors.
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier bookcase with interesting decorative moulding Southern Germany / Austria Cherry Biedermeier circa 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 184 x 110 x 39 cm Description: Interestin...
Cherry
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
Bronze
Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940's Swedish Biedermeier style china cabinet with locking door and adjustable shelves by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik. Black paint...
Glass, Wood
$4,557Sale Price|30% Off
Biedermeier Half Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Ebonized Columns, c. 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this impressive Biedermeier half-cabinet, crafted from stunning walnut veneer. This exquisite piece features a spacious drawer at the top and two do...
Walnut, Spruce
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Pier Mirror with Brass Cupid, 1815-20
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine Austrian Biedermeier mahogany pier mirror. The ebonized and dentilated cornice floats above an arched paneled entablature, mounted with an impressed brass cupid figure set aga...
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Heinrich-August. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whi...
Bouclé, 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
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Johann-Friedrich. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined wh...
Bouclé, Walnut
Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Biedermeier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an absolutely stunning set of 6 Biedermeier dining room armchairs. The polished, handcrafted walnut burl on these chairs is showstopping, beautifully figured and dramatic gr...
Walnut
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console or sofa table, desk, vanity, ...
Wood, Burl
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to present an exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna a...
Brass
Biedermeier Butler's Desk, Karelian Birch, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Biedermeier butler's desk crafted for 19th Century city living. The birch case piece is meant to provide storage and utility in the home's entry room, with lockable drawe...
Wood
Antique Vienna Silver Samovar With Burner, by Alois Zitterhofer, Dated 1838
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Viennese silver samovar comprising a hot-water vessel with a lockable spout, a warmer and a burner. Cylindrical smooth vessel with two drop-ring handles on brackets, featu...
Silver
Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Birch
$4,477Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful set of four Biedermeier chairs from Germany, dating from around 1820. Each chair is crafted from solid and veneered birch wood, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and ele...
Birch, Fabric
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
Pair of Biedermeier Miniature Portraits of Gentlemen, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of oval miniature portraits of gentlemen in matching gilt frames. The portraits are executed on oval porcelain plaques with brass mounts. Image size: 5.1 × 3.9 in One sitter is ...
Giltwood, Paint
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions height 169 cm width 106 cm depth 59 cm
Walnut
South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830. Note: ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Olive Wood Side End Plant Lamp Stand Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Olive Wood Side End Plant Lamp Stand Table MINT
Olive
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, German Circa 1830
Located in Bradenton, FL
German Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Drawers feature elegant, ebonized flanking columns. The case contains three drawers, each adorned with classic flower brass pull rings. Fa...
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
$5,775Sale Price|21% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare seat bench from the time of the late Biedermeier. Made of solid cherrywood. The bench is unbelievable 243 cm wide! In very good restored...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Brass
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
Antique Biedermeier Austrian Country Secretary Bookcase Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Austrian Country secretary bookcase desk Additional information: Materials: Fruitwood Color: Sienna Peri...
Fruitwood
$6,853Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Sensational Vienna secretaire in Biedermeier style. Tulip veneer on solid pinewood, partially ebonized. Round, bowed body on profiled clump-feet. In the structured front, there are t...
Wood, Maple
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...
Birch
Biedermeier Wall Console in Cherry Wood, Hand-Polished, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier wall console in cherry wood, featuring a drawer and a mirrored back panel. The front legs are designed as stylized double volutes, while the base is concave. The ...
Cherry
Antique German Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut, Circa 1830-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, freestanding antique German Biedermeier console table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The top of the small end, side ...
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Étagère in Mahogany and Mirror, circa 1825
Located in Madrid, EX
Antique Biedermeier Étagère in Mahogany and Mirror, circa 1825 An elegant antique Biedermeier étagère dating to circa 1825, crafted in Northern Germany from rich mahogany with a mir...
Mirror, Mahogany
Armchair with Dolphin Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany armchair with a rounded backrest and S-shaped armrests terminating in stylized dolphin heads. The seat and backrest have been newly upholstered in green satin fabric. The f...
Satin, Mahogany
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs, Attr. to Joseph Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs. A beautifully carved crest rail smoothly transitions into the upper portion of the arm, supported by carved "C" scrolls atop square columnar...
Fabric, Cherry
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
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
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
Antique Biedermeier Demi-Lune Sewing Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier demi-lune sewing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. The small corner dressi...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Set of Five Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, circa 1820–1825 This exceptional set of five early Viennese Biedermeier chairs, dating to circa 1820–1825, represents the...
Upholstery, Walnut
Dutch Biedermeier Demilune Console, Satinwood, Circa 1820, Netherlands
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Captivatingly beautiful satinwood veneer was selected when making this sensational 19th century Dutch Biedermeier demilune console. The expression found in the satinwood can leave on...
Satinwood
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Faux Secretary Cabinet, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier faux secretary cabinet with a temple-like upper section featuring three doors, a central mirrored door, and flanking ebonized columns. Below is a front designed to resem...
Glass, Maple
German Biedermeier Black Walnut and Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular top above a conforming body all in a well-figured book match walnut veneer flanked by ebonized columnar supports; the carcass fitted with four long drawers, the top d...
Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Elm Corner Console Table, Antique Austrian, 1820
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An extraordinarily rare and sculptural Biedermeier corner console table, Austria or Southern Germany, circa 1820. Executed in striking burled elm, the piece exemplifies the refined ...
Elm, Burl
19th Century German Bay Keramic Orange Fat Lava Vase with Blue Design
Located in Queens, NY
German mid-century style square shaped orange \"fat lava\"ceramic vase with blue circle design and cylindrical neck (BAY KERAMIC).
Ceramic
$4,448Sale Price|34% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers is a fine example of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship. Dating to around 1840, the piece features a harmonious design with clean l...
Brass