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.
Square Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Walnut Wall Mirror, Vienna, 1850s
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite and elegant antique 19th-century Biedermeier wall mirror from Vienna, Austria, circa 1850. This fine piece features a beautiful straight, brown-grained walnut frame with...
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Chest of drawers, Biedermeier Germany around 1830
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, circa 1830 Solid and veneered cherry wood, baluster half-columns, inlaid coat-of-arms key plates, 3 drawers, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 8...
Wood, Cherry
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Nutwood with two drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1820, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored grain pattern, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 74.5 cm Width 106.5 cm Depth 56.5 cm This two-dr...
Wood, Nutwood
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Cherry Veneer, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers dates to around 1820 and beautifully illustrates the refined simplicity that defines the period. Constructed in cherry with striking walnut ...
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Set of Three 19th C. Meissen Attributed Porcelain Wire Bowls, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
A rare and charming set of three antique porcelain and handcrafted wire bowls, Germany, second half of the 19th century, circa 1860–1880. Each bowl features a finely painted blue an...
Metal
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier standing secretary desk, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored veneer, architectural interior with maple and burl maple veneer, mirrored compartment and secret compartment...
Wood, Walnut
Antique German 19th Century Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Baking Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming 19th-century German ceramic cake dish featuring a rich brown glaze and authentic rustic character. Discovered at an antiques sale in Nuremberg, Germany, this rare piece be...
Pottery
19th Century Round Biedermeier Dining Table / Center Table, Nutwood, AT ca 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining table/ center table coming from the renowed period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately handcrafted in the first third of the 19th...
Nutwood
19th Century French Game table circa 1860 walnut veneer rich floral inlays
Located in Münster, DE
Game table, France, circa 1860, walnut veneer with rich floral inlays, fold-out design, playing surface with felt covering, fluted, tapered legs, brass accents, shellac finish D...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Shovel Dining Chairs, Nutwood - Set Of 6, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of six 19th century so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria. These high-quality chairs were handcrafted out of fine nutwood aroun...
Fabric, Nutwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Large Biedermeier Wardrobe Southern Germany Walnut circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 204 x 168 x 62 cm Description: Strictly cubist Biedermeier cabinet with a completely symmetric...
Walnut
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, probably Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier display cabinet in cherrywood with glazing on three sides and a mirrored back. The cabinet features a central door and is fitted inside with three shelves supported...
Glass, Cherry
Popov, Moscow Porcelain - Covered Cup and Saucer - mid 19th century, Russia
Located in DELFT, NL
Popov porcelain; Russian covered broth bowl & stand. Broth bowl and stand, superbly decorated in the Rococo taste with delightful swags of flowers pe...
Porcelain
Pair Hickory White Biedermeier Inspired Maple and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Hickory White Furniture Biedermeier inspired Lacquered Maple and Black Upholstered armchairs. Measures 22" in width, 21" in depth and 40" in height. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Maple
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk veneered in walnut, featuring three lower drawers, a flat fall-front writing surface, and a top drawer. The pilasters are designed as columns with baluste...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Oval Side Table in Alder Root
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish oval table in alder root and birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan period in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl t...
Birch
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Biedermeier Birdseye Maple Ebonized Drop Front Secretaire Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An absolutely stunning late 20th-century Art Deco style reproduction of a classic early 19th-century German Biedermeier secretaire à abattant (fall-front desk). This striking cabinet...
Brass
Eclectica, set of 8 Walnut Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each combining wood...
Velvet, Walnut
Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An expressive Biedermeier period chaise lounge–also called a “recamier”--dating to circa 1820 Sweden, in the manner of the famous maker Karl Johan. Resembling a gondola in silhouette...
Textile, Maple
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table Vienna, circa 1825 A rare and exceptionally elegant large Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vienna around 18...
Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Maria-Theresia, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Maria-Theresia. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut fin...
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Style Large Italian Round Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A large and captivating Italian round table distinguished by its harmonious proportions and refined elegance. The legs, crafted as fluted columns with capitals at the top, rest on a ...
Walnut, Burl
Eclectica, set of 8 White Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a distinctive format. Here, the set includes 8 individually styled chairs, each with its own u...
Bouclé, Walnut
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
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Otto-Karl. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut finish. ...
Velvet, Walnut
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the Kaiserlich privilegierte Porzellan-Fabrik, established in 1718. Founded by Claudius Inn...
Porcelain
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Fiorini Biedermeier Style Solid Cherry Klismos Side Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Fiorini Klismos side dining chair. Made of solid cherry featuring Biedermeier and Regency styling with sculpted open back, nailhead trim and flared legs. Made in Ita...
Leather, Cherry
19th Century Exceptional Extendable Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Extendable Table, Circa 1825 A rare masterpiece from the golden era of Viennese Biedermeier, this extendable table epitomizes the refined elegance, ...
Walnut
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Wilhelmine-Henriette. Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Wilhelmine-Henriette dining chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It is made from solid Italian walnut wood. The black finish is applied by hand with ...
Velvet, Walnut
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
$5,775Sale Price|27% Off
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Large Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This impressive and generously proportioned early Viennese Biedermeier table was crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and exemplifies the highest achievements of authentic Biedermeier furnit...
Walnut
Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Viennese Wall Clock, Late 19th Century An elegant wall clock crafted in the late 19th century, designed in the classic Viennese style. The slender and well-balanced form is ...
Fruitwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 93 x 117 x 59 cm Description: A four-tier piece of furniture standing on pedestalled block ...
Cherry
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Cherrywood with three drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier, circa 1820, Germany, cherry wood, 3 drawers including one false drawer, beveled sides, ebonized trim, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 88 cm Width 9...
Wood, Cherry
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, c. 1825 We are pleased to present this truly exquisite early Biedermeier armoire, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, a period celeb...
Walnut
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
4 Vintage ISA International Biedermeier Style Modern Cherry Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four late 20th century dining chairs by ISA International. The chairs are designed after Vittorio Dassi . Made from Canadian cherry in Biedermeier styling with a flared back...
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage Biedermeier Style Bohemian Crystal Ruby Red Cut to Clear Bud Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage crystal bud vase is a fine example of ruby red cut-to-clear glass, manufactured in Europe for centuries. The vase features the classic shape and is supported by a round base;...
Crystal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut commode, crafted in Vienna around 1825. Viennese Biedermeier furniture is celebrated for its refin...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer you this exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of four drawers, an extraordinary piece created in Vienna around 1825—a true testament to the golden age o...
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional and Rare Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table Vienna, c. 1820–1825 This elegant and exceptionally rare Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is a superb example...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Center/ Dining Table, Polished - AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking, round early 19th century Biedermeier center/ dining table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna / Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, ...
Nutwood, Walnut
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,613Sale Price|30% Off
French Empire Biedermeier Oak Double Dresser Commode Console Chest Hidden Drawer
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Empire / Biedermeier style chest of drawers / dresser / commode. Made of matchboxes oak featuring a cello front and faux marble top over six dovetailed drawers with b...
Oak
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Birch Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretary bureau crafted in birch veneer with warm golden yellow tones. The clean-lined form includes an upper drawer, central fall-front desk area, ...
Birch
Set of 4 Vintage Nachtmann Cut to Clear Crystal Traube Hock Wine Glasses
By Nachtmann
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Traube, the bestselling pattern by Nachtmann, was created in 1940s. Colored crystal in various colors is layered on top of clear crystal, and then cut to clear with a festive pattern of grapes, stars, and fans. The ornate, multifaceted stems and round bases with abstract graphic cut pattern add visual interest and guide the eye upwards to bright , highly decorative bowls. The set of 4 ruby red glasses is marked with original foil stickers (please note, one glass is missing its stickers, one has 2 stickers, a round and a rectangular one with Nachtmann Bleikristall...
Crystal
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
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 p...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany Berlin Mahogany a.o. around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm Description: When closed, this piece of furniture presen...
Mahogany, Maple
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
$3,489Sale Price|24% Off
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
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
1995 Neoclassic Biedermeier Style Thomasville Grand Classic Dining Chairs Set 8
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage 1995 Biedermeier Neoclassic Revival Empire Style Thomasville Grand Classics maple dining chairs 2 arm & 6 side with taupe & black stripe fabric & brass details, set...
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Birchwood with Drawer
Located in Münster, DE
This Biedermeier side table, dated around 1820, was crafted in Germany from birch wood. Its design is characterized by delicate, seemingly floating, and elegantly flared square leg...
Wood, Birch
$6,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmar...
Mahogany
Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
By Wurlitzer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...
Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This truly exquisite early Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood commode, crafted circa 1825, is an outstanding example of refined proportions, rare design, and exceptional craftsmanship t...
Brass
Dutch 19th Century Satinwood Demilune Console
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
$8,855Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design. Crafted with finely figured walnut veneer laid...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
$4,431Sale Price|29% Off
Biedermeier Walnut and Root Walnut Secretary, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming small Biedermeier Secretary from Southern Germany, crafted around 1840. The piece impresses with its fine walnut and walnut-root veneer on a solid pine body, polished to a w...
Birch, Pine, Walnut