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.
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Round Table, Golden Birch, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier round table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved lions feet. The pedestal column in particular features an ...
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Table, Quilted Birch, Circa late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and ta...
Birch
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier), Drop-Leaf Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan drop-leaf center table of red mahogany gracefully shaped pedestal base. Dimensions: 52.5" Wide when the leaves are up and 32" Wide when they are down 28.25" Deep 28.75" High
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Table, Golden Birch, Circa 1850
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Antique Biedermeier Style Satinwood Drop Leaf Table W/ Ebonized Pedestal & Paws
By Biedermeier
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Continental Biedermeier style drop leaf work table. The top is banded with satinwood. The pedestals and paws ate Ebonized. The piece has a single dovetailed drawer...
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier folding table, circa 1830. Veneer on solid wood. Veneer framed in thread and stripes. Turned on both sides turned columns...
Wood, Maple
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet. Classic 1800s swedish ...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf pedestal table in stunning quilt stripe golden birch veneers and elegant curved feet. C Late 1800s The Dual pedestal column in particular featu...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier folding table, circa 1830. Veneer on solid wood. Veneer framed in thread and stripes. Turned on both sides turned columns ...
Wood, Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table or Pembroke Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier folding table or Pembroke table, circa 1825-1830. Gorgeous mahogany on pinewood. Straight edging base on conical squares...
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Unusual Georgian Mahogany Handkerchief Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual mahogany handkerchief style table with a single drop leaf and gate leg. Beautiful old finish and character. England, late 18th to early 19th century.
Mahogany
$7,200
H 30.5 in W 65.5 in D 37.5 in
1950s Rustic European Craftsman Drop Leaf Dining Table with Sawtooth Legs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This incredible drop leaf dining table is a Mid Century Rustic European Style Craftsman Masterpiece. The design is truly eye catching. Featuring a pine plank top edged by a geome...
Oak, Pine
Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Swedish style gate leg table with one drop leaf. The top can be separated from the base by pulling out a peg on each end. Table is 28.5" tall, 40" long and 36" wide when open...
Pine
$2,190Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 58 in D 40 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ebonized Mahogany Drop-Leaf Extendable Dining Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonized mahogany drop-leaf extendable dining table with one leaf. Completely folded the table measures: 26 x 40 x 29" H. Leafs open measures: 58 x 40...
Mahogany
$1,525
H 29.75 in W 57.5 in D 42 in
Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table, circa 1940s
Located in Germantown, MD
Very practical Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table. Triple pedestal terminating with antique brass lion paw feet. Original...
Brass
French Table Oval Top Drop Leaf Ash, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dining folding table with oval top, ash Turned legs and drop leaf Late 19th century, Franch belt height:23.22 in Dimensions when folded: D30.51 x W 82.82 x H 27.95 in Shipping: 219...
Pine
Antique William & Mary Style Oak Oval Drop Leaf Gateleg Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century William & Mary style gateleg table. Features an oval form over turned legs with peg feet. When not in the open position the legs and leaves neatly tuck away ...
Oak
$9,000
H 27 in W 53.75 in D 47.25 in
English Queen Anne Walnut Oval Drop-Leaf Table with Pad Feet, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne walnut table with a one board top , two drop oval leaves consisting of one board, two pivot swing out gate legs, and termina...
Walnut
$3,400
H 28 in W 63 in D 52.38 in
Antique French Drop Leaf Dining or Kitchen Table Restored circa mid-1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Drop Leaf Dining, Kitchen Table Recently Restored circa mid-1800's. Our drop-leaf dining table was constructed out of beautiful and unique French Walnut, which is appr...
Walnut
$6,000
H 28.5 in W 51.75 in D 42 in
American Sheraton Cherry Acanthus Carved Drop-Leaf Table on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton cherry table with a one board top, two scalloped drop leaves consisting of one board, triangular interior supports, and terminating on acanthus carved legs with the...
Brass
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Turned Leg Table This antique farmhouse drop-leaf table boasts a classic design with turned legs and wooden bars enabling...
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Pinewood, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Klaffbord (drop-leaf) table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian foldable dining, kitchen table has a grey-blue finish, sup...
Pine
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H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 26.78 in
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf pedestal table in stunning quilt stripe golden birch veneers and elegant curved feet. C Late 1800s The Dual pedestal column in particular featu...
Birch
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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet. Classic 1800s swedish ...
Birch
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H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
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H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Table Golden Birch 104cm lions feet 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier round table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved lions feet. The pedestal column in particular features an ...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and table top with 4 stub feet. Classic Swedish Biedermeier piece in a honey colour french polish finish that will grace any living room, hallway or dining room. You can use it with the leaves down or fully extended to the maximum width of 128cm and it stands 72cm high The table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...
Birch
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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet. Classic 1800s swedish biedermeier piece that will grace any living room There is a pretty marquetry inlaid design on the front panel and delicate detail on the bottom of the column to add to the beauty of the piece. The table is approximate 94 cm wide without the leaves extended and the table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...
Birch
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H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 26.78 in
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Marquetry A Ormolu
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf pedestal table in stunning quilt stripe golden birch veneers and elegant curved feet. C Late 1800s The Dual pedestal column in particular featu...
Birch
Sold
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch Tiger Stripe 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table Golden Birch 142cm
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning tiger stripe and quilted golden birch veneers and four elegant curved feet. The pedestal column in particular features beauti...
Birch
Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning highest grade quilted golden birch veneers and very intricate romanesque marquetry inlays on the central column and table top with 4 stub feet. Classic Swedish Biedermeier piece in a honey colour french polish finish that will grace any living room, hallway or dining room. You can use it with the leaves down or fully extended to the maximum width of 128cm and it stands 72cm high The table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Pedestal Drop-Leaf Table Empire Golden Birch Ormolu Style A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual antique Swedish Biedermeier drop-leaf table in stunning quilted golden birch veneers with an ormolu style central column and four elegant curved feet. Classic 1800s swedish biedermeier piece that will grace any living room There is a pretty marquetry inlaid design on the front panel and delicate detail on the bottom of the column to add to the beauty of the piece. The table is approximate 94 cm wide without the leaves extended and the table will be fully repolished for you prior to shipping to care care of any minor scratches or marks of use It would go very well with the various 1800s swedish biedermeier carver chairs...
Birch