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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19th Century Farmhouse Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Farmhouse table in solid cherrywood, dating from the late Biedermeier period around 1850, with a drawer (cherry / pine wood.) on one side and a pull-out top made of oak/cherrywood on...
Oak, Pine, Cherry
$10,529Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Country House Biedermeier Cherrywood Extendable Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing our exquisite offering: a remarkable country house table crafted from solid cherry wood, originating from the late Biedermeier period around 1850. This captivating piece ...
Cherry
Early 19th Century South German Cherrywood Table with Single Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early 19th century table originates from southern Germany and is crafted from solid cherrywood with warm, lively grain and a naturally vibrant tone typical of regional cherry ti...
Cherry, Softwood
19th-Century French Farmhouse Trestle Table in Solid Oak
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of elemental strength and rural dignity, this 19th-century French trestle table reveals a language of honest construction and quiet monumentality. Hewn from solid oak t...
Oak
19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table with side drawer and tapered legs. Plenty of leg room and good patination. Apron height 24.5"
Oak
19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous weathered 19th century country French provincial farmhouse table full of imperfections and desirable w...
Brass
$8,800
H 31.5 in W 77.63 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century French Trestle Table, Elm & Fruitwood, Provence
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th century French provincial farmhouse trestle table sourced in Provence, France, featuring a solid elm plank top over a fruitwood base. The top shows warm tonal variation an...
Elm, Fruitwood
19th Century English Scrubbed Pine Farm Table with Drawer
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully timeworn 19th century pine farm table, showcasing the simplicity and enduring appeal of traditional country craftsmanship. Constructed of solid pine, the table has been...
Pine
French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Table - 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning French Provincial Farmhouse Table. Table is crafted in solid walnut and its generous scale embodies the understated elegance of French Provincial craftsmanship with clean li...
Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farm Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this early 19th century French provincial oak farm table reflects the influence of Louis XIII forms interpreted in a rural context, with a straightforwar...
Oak
$4,600
H 28.55 in W 52.76 in D 11.03 in
Early 19th Century Carved Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with three drawers with front decorated with carved geometrical motifs and incised with additional decoration and a...
Iron
$3,950
H 30 in W 77.5 in D 31 in
French 19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table / Writing Table with 1 Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table / Writing Table with 1 Drawer and Square Tapered Legs
Fruitwood
$5,780
H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
Chestnut
$5,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 29.5 in W 79.25 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Quintessential 19th century country French provincial farmhouse table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a plank top having b...
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Country French Farmhouse Oak Kitchen Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A rustic early 19th-century French Country farmhouse table or kitchen island, sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid oak, the piece features a 6'6" long three-plank t...
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A very nice table made of solid cherrywood, from the Biedermeier period around 1830, with two drawers (cherry / softwood.). The space from the floor t...
Pine, Cherry
Unusual Early 19th Century Marquetry Tilt-Top or Tripod Table Provincial
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very unusual marquetry tilt-top table, possibly Dutch dating from circa 1800. The legs with flower inlay, the top with silverware. The design of the marquetry is probably inspired by...
Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century Farmhouse Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Farmer's table made of solid cherrywood from the late Biedermeier period, circa 1850 from southern Germany. The table has two drawers, one on each short side. The distance from the ...
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Dinner Table Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful dinner table from the time of Biedermeier. The table is made of solid cherrywood and has one-drawer. The table is in a very good condition. Measure: The space up to the fr...
Cherry
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H 30.71 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Early 20th Century Country Tirolean Dining Table Writing Desk Red Larch Drawer
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Country Tirolean dining table or writing desk in red dolomiten larch with drawer, circa 1920s. Very special turned and shaped legs. Restored and wax polished. Measures cm: H 78, ...
Pine