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.
Austrian Biedermeier 1820s Guéridon Side Table with Burl Veneer and Iron Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period guéridon side table with burl veneer and iron base from the early 19th century. This Biedermeier guéridon features a circular top made of burl veneer, ...
Iron
Austrian Neoclassical Gueridon with Micro Mosaic and Specimen Marble Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very Fine Austrian Neoclassical gueridon table with gilt brass pierced gallery, the specimen marble top with Roman micro-mosaic center depicting ruins, hav...
Marble
Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Guéridon Table with Ebonized Rim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the mid 19th century, with ebonized rim and lower shelf. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century, t...
Walnut, Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the 19th century with radiating veneer and banding. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut guéridon f...
Walnut
Biedermeier Fruitwood Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top with figured design over a frieze with a drawer. Circular turned support ending on a tripartite plinth base with flattened bun feet.
Fruitwood
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Tripod Table with Gilt and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tripod table from the mid-19th century, with gilt accents and tripartite shelf. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century...
Giltwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Period 1840s Austrian Walnut Guéridon with Star Inlay and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the mid-19th century, with star inlay and scrolling foliage. Crafted in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th centur...
Walnut
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Round Table with Single Drawer and Veneered Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period table with lyre shaped legs and round top from the mid-19th century. This Biedermeier table circa 1840 features a circular top adorned with radiating veneer, surrounded by a dark banded inlay. The apron is decorated with a single drawer, with partitioned space and small cushion dedicated to receiving sewing needles...
Wood
$4,885
Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table standing on three-legged stand with folding table top and radial thread inlays.
Cherry
Art Deco Rustic Wood Gueridon Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A small rustic round wood and glass side or drinks table, in the Art Deco style, circa late-20th century. This side or drinks table has all the hallmarks of Art Deco design including...
Glass, Wood
$15,121
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 14.97 in
Italy 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Side Table Gueridon with Drawings
Located in Brescia, IT
18th Century Louis XV Italian (Tuscany) walnut side table with drawings. It was a work table to contain embroidery accessories, a very charming piece. It shows a beautiful proportio...
Walnut
1970s Ram's Head Iron & Leather Gueridon Side Table with Embossed Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome ram's head tripod drinks table with grey leather embossed top.
Iron
Vintage Aluminum Gueridon Table with Faux Horn Legs, Unique Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage aluminum gueridon with faux horn legs. Will make a unique addition to any setting. Perfect drinks table.
Aluminum
$3,664
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Drinks Side Table Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Foliage Detail, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Spanish Hand-forged Gilt Iron Drinks Table, Martini Table, End or Side Table with Foliage Decorative Detail. Spain, 1940s _______________________________________________...
Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Gueridon
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical Gueridon foundry in zinc Origin France circa 1900 perfect condition.
Zinc
$2,442
H 24.02 in W 11.03 in D 10.63 in
Drinks Table / Side Table / Gueridon in Gilt Iron with Metal Top, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Iron and Metal Spanish Drinks Tripod Table ____________________________________________________________ Wrough iron small guéridon end / side table or stand with tripod base and silv...
Metal, Iron, Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Gueridon Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Alabaster Gueridon Table France, 1930-1940 Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster. Manufactured at the Art Deco Period. Rare find. Amazing color! Elegant ...
Alabaster
Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ash Side Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier early 19th century side table in ash and fruitwood with concave formed top, drawer in frieze and lower shelf joined by tapered splayed legs.
Ash, Fruitwood
$3,536Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant octagonal game table dates back to around 1830 and impresses with its intricate marquetry work and timeless craftsmanship. The tabletop features a detailed chessboard ma...
Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch
Spanish Art Deco Carved Alabaster Gueridon Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Manufactured at the Art Deco Period. Elegant alabaster side table with round top and pedestal round base. ...
Alabaster
$4,850
H 30.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top. The circular gilt wood carved apron with an acanthus tied leaf wreath, raised on four fluted carved leg...
Marble
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H 30.71 in Dm 22.64 in
Round Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut, Ebonized Legs, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful round Biedermeier side or sewing table from South Germany 1825. Walnut veneer on softwood. Round burlwood inlay with ebony edging in the middle of the top. One drawer with...
Iron
Biedermeier Gueridon, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier gueridon standing on three gently curved, tapering legs, connected by a trefoil stretcher adorned with an urn motif. The smooth apron is accented with small brass...
Brass
Mid-Century Biedermeier Style Exotic Wood Gueridon Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Elegant 20th Century Biedermeier Style Gueridon Table. Beautiful exotic wood veneered top with carved rams head legs and feet.
Wood
Gueridon on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small gueridon on castors with blackened volute legs and a tripod base. An octagonal, smooth column rises above it, supporting the round table top with a dark frame. The table has be...
Wood
Biedermeier Gueridon in cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier gueridon in cherry veneer, with three column-like legs with ebonized plinths and indented stand with thread inlays. The round table top also has an ebonised thread ...
Cherry
Russian Empire Occasional Table or Guéridon of Karelian Spalted Birch
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional Russian Empire round table or gueridon (21" diameter), of Karelian spalted birch in the Biedermeier style, featuring a moulded round ...
Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Style 1880s Side Table with Marquetry Top and Three Sliding Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style side table from the late 19th century, with marquetry top and sliding drawers. Created during the later year...
Wood
Vintage Biedermeier Style Walnut Guéridon Table with Tripod Base and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style walnut guéridon table from the mid 20th century, with tripod base and shelf. Created in Austria during the midcentury period, this Biedermeier guéridon ...
Walnut
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H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Round Biedermeier Sewing / Side Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine round three-legged early Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table from South Germany around 1820. The plate and apron of the table are veneered in a wonderul walnut with the plate ha...
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Oval Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Maple, Brass, Austria, Vienna, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original restored neoclassical Biedermeier side table from Austria, Vienna around, 1825. Walnut veneered on softwood and solid walnut. Restored and shellac hand-polished...
Metal, Brass
Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Guéridon Table with Tray Top and Lyre Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period guéridon table from the mid 19th century, with tray top, single drawer and lyre shaped base. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th c...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Austrian Biedermeier One Drawer Walnut Sewing Table on Animal Style Carved Legs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dating to around 1830-40 This Biedermeier walnut sewing table features sculptural animal style carved legs and stylized hoof feet resting on a shaped base. The drawer is sectioned in...
Brass