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.
$1,800Sale Price|20% 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
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
Vintage Biedermeier Style Chest by Baker - Burl Ash + Maple - High Boy Dresser
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Biedermeier style burled ash and maple highboy dresser by Baker Furniture, circa 1980s. Olive ash burl, maple, ebonized trim, and brass hardware. Felt lined jewelry drawer. M...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vienna around 1825 and representin...
Walnut
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
$3,200 / set
Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Danish, early 20th century pair of Biedermeier armchairs made during the reign of Christian X (1912-1947). The chair frames are crafted from satin birch with natural luminosity like ...
Fabric, Birch
Swedish 19th Century Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous set of carved oak Biedermeier-style chairs from Sweden, early 19th century, with soft cut-velvet seats to enhance the sense of refinement the period is known for. The curv...
Textile, Oak
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
$3,200 / set
Swedish Biedermeier 19th Century Birch Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Swedish Biedermeier armchairs from circa 1820 in birch that expresses the most extraordinary patterns (which occur naturally in the wood) but have been revealed by the skil...
Metal
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
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
$1,844Sale Price|20% 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 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
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
19th Century Antique European Pine Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a refined 1900's Biedermeier-influenced armoire from Middle Europe. Handcrafted in solid light pine, featuring a façade defined by clean paneled doors, flanked by turned col...
Wood, Pine
Vintage Pair Biedermeier Burr Walnut Occasional Tables, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage elegant pair of Burr walnut occasional tables with ebonised borders in classic Biedermeier style, mid 20th century in date. The tables feature a circular top on a...
Walnut
$1,255 / set
German Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A restrained pair of German Biedermeier side chairs of circa 1820 in that timeless combination of blonde wood and ebonized accents. The upper handrails have an architectural profile ...
Fabric, Fruitwood, Maple
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
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
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
Late 19th century Swedish birch oval center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish birch oval center table circa 1895. Fine quality Karl Johan inspired center table. Quarter veneered flame birch top with an ebonised inlaid border and fu...
Birch
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 Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the early period around 1830 in Austria. This completely restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impresses with i...
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
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century An elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in walnut and dating to the 19th century. The piece features ...
Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut with Wonderful Grain Pattern
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier Cabinet Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 179 x 111 x 50 cm Description: Two-door piece of furniture standing on bloc...
Walnut
$5,892Sale 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
Biedermeier Salon Table, Austria, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Large Biedermeier salon table with a round top featuring an outstanding radial veneer pattern composed of softly rounded segments. The refined design continues in the square base, wi...
Wood
Biedermeier Armchair, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk chair on brass casters with a rounded backrest and a cherrywood frame. The chair is upholstered in a soft pale yellow fabric an...
Brass
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
Belgian Style Woven Tapestry with Flowers and Birds
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Belgian style woven tapestry with bird and floral design with border on 3 sides
$6,941Sale Price|24% Off
Biedermeier Round Salon Table in Walnut, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Refined Biedermeier round salon table in walnut from the early 19th century. The circular top is veneered in richly figured walnut burl arranged in a radiating starburst that reads b...
Walnut, Spruce
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
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
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 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 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
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Table – Vienna, c. 1825 Authentic Austrian Craftsmanship from the Heart of the Biedermeier Period We are pleased to offer an exquisite Biedermeier wal...
Walnut
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
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
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier commodes, each with three drawers and refined ebonized details, notably around the keyholes. Veneered in walnut and meticulously hand-polished, t...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Single Drawer Walnut Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated 19th Century Biedermeier Single Drawer Console Table featuring a walnut grain top, ebonized Doric columns with brass capitals, and a cutaway curved base. Measures 26.7...
Brass
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Vitrines Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Two-Door Glazed Walnut Vitrines, c. 1825 We are delighted to present this magnificent pair of early Viennese Biedermeier vitrines, cra...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table. Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, made in Vienna around 1825 and representing t...
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand important 19th century fruitwood bibliotheque library bookcase purported to be from 18th century Schloss Leopoldskron Palace in Salzburg, Austria. The large bookcase is constru...
Brass
$6,294Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with stunning bookmatched walnut veneer on a softwood carcass. The beautifully grained walnut r...
Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier sofa raised on four slightly curved square legs, featuring a rounded backrest that terminates in stylized volutes at armrest height. The piece is veneered in walnut...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Golden Biedermeier Wall Mirror With Floral Design, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt, large 19th century wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco works and rounded corners, this fa...
Mirror, Stucco, Softwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Center 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 Vi...
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Curly Birch Sofa w/Wavy Top Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier upholstered sofa, with quilted curly birch veneers, from the mid 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden has an elegantly swag scallop back top rail with so...
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian chests on baluster legs with three drawers and side arabesque marquetry. Top drawer veneered in burl wood, remaining drawers in walnut. Restored and hand polished.
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Vitrine/ Display Cabinet, Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood display cabinet/ vitrine from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1840. Veneered in fine nutwood, this beautiful Biedermeier vitrine impre...
Brass
$1,686 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Stools
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique Swedish stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-10 period. They are of outstanding quality with a beautiful and u...
Cotton, Wood
$3,570Sale 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
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
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
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A beautifully proportioned 19th-century German walnut chest of drawers, professionally restored. Hand-finished with the traditional French polish (shellac) technique, it features a w...
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
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood tilt-top table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825—a truly outstanding example of early 19th-century f...
Cherry, Maple, Walnut