Biedermeier Side Tables
Biedermeier Style
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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Style: Biedermeier
19th C. Biedermeier Partial Ebonized and Bronze Mount Side Table or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th C. Biedermeier Partial Ebonized and Bronze Mount Side Table or Candle Stand.
Measures 13.5" in width, 13.5" in depth and 21" in height.
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19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table circa 1890.
Elegant piece of late 19th century swedish furniture. Overall rectangular shaped top with canted corners. Made in ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Pair Of 19th Century Biedermeier Side Tables, Nut-/ Cherrywood - AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, elegant pair of rare 19th century nutwood/ cherrywood side tables artfully created in the renowed Biedermeier period around 1830 in Austria. With an age of almost 200 years these eye-catching delicate Biedermeier side tables provide a very small center drawer. The oval top plates impress with their inlayed flower motives and are enthroned on narrow, beautifully carved, solid cherrywood columns. By the way, did you recognize that both tops of the side tables were inlayed reversed - what a great idea! Mounted on outstanding shaped three-feet bases with additonal lovely gilt buds, these antique Biedermeier side tables...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry, Nutwood
Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Side Tables with Lyre Legs, Austrian, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier walnut veneer side tables from circa 1840 with lyre-shaped legs. This exquisite pair of Austrian Biedermeier tables captures the elegance and timeless sophistic...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A classic Biedermeier table from the period. The table was made mainly of walnut wood. The surface has a large chessboard made by a marquetry work with maple and walnut wood. The tab...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Spruce, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Half Round Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small Cherrywood half side table from the time of Biedermeier with one leg. At the foot with brass shoe. The small table can be fixed to the wall.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier side table was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table was made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Austrian Biedermeier Circular Work Table with Ebonized Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
the round top with inset hand-tooled leather surface above a plain frieze apron; all raised on elegant splayed supports joined by an openwork ebonized stretcher; the top slides open ...
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1860s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Round Black Marble Insert Top One Drawer Lamp Accent Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine carving quality occasional side pedestal shape table on fine tapered legs. Round black marble insert. Scallop carved side one drawer with a brass drop pull. Artist signed a...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Marble
A pair of Antique French Art Deco Side Tables With Drawer & Unique Twist Base
Located in Charleston, SC
This unique French side table features Art Deco styling with its interesting base crafted with three curved and twisted wooden legs which attach to a triangular base atop three ball ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Oval 19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Side Table, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming oval 19th century nutwood side table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. With an age of over 190 years this charming ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Spruce
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome German Biedermeier book matched black walnut stand. Beautiful wood grain and finish. And there is a shelf inside for storage. Makes a very fi...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table with one Drawer, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier side table with one drawer and a quatrefoil intermediate board and curved legs. The table top is bevelled at the corners. The drawer is equipped with a partition in...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier style walnut table. Featuring an exceptional polished finish along with ebonized details. Fabulous!! Circa 1820.
35.5w x 22d x 30h
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Walnut Side Table, Antique Corner Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier side table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in very good condition. The small round detailed occasional table is composed with one hidden, pull-out drawer. The end table is supported by a hexagonal column...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19 century Biedermeier's nightstand or side tables with marble top.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 19 century Biedermeier's nightstand with marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table - Antique Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sewing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small side table is composed with one drawer, the insi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Elmwood Sewing or Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful sewing or side table made of elm wood the inner division is made of cherry wood. The table dates back to the time of Biedermeier period, more specifically from the time, ar...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite and rare slightly oval Biedermeier walnut side table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, exemplifies the elegance and timeless appeal of Viennese craftsmanship. Biedermeier...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 19th century Continental inlay Biedermeier side table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 19th century inlayed Biedermeier side table. This walnut table has satinwood inlay decoration to the top and to the bottom shelf. The top of the table feature is a gal...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Pine Center Table with Round Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period pine center table from the 19th century, with circular top, pedestal, tripod base and black ebonized spheres. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier walnut sewing table with two drawers and the original interior division. In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair, Biedermeier Small Pedestal Side Tables, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the striking birch wood that draws one to this pair of attractive Biedermeier pedestal side tables with concave edges.
Restored, strong and stable. While signs of age and use a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This fine Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellen...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Round Drum Sewing Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful exclusive early Biedermeier drum sewing table / side table in cherry veneer and solid wood. In the body there is a drawer with a division. In very good handpolished restore...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Polished Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of pedestals-torchers made of hand crafted Mahogany, in good condition. Each of the detailed Parisian shellac polished podiums are composed with a small centre...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Period 1840s Table with Round Top, Three Drawers and Column Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period side table from the mid 19th century, with veneered top, banding, three drawers and column legs. Created during the Biedermeier period, this table feat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Sewing Table Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice sewing table with a fine veneer picture, walnut veneer on pinewood body. The Side table dates back to the Biedermeier period. In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Lyre Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table with drawer.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid 19th Century Swedish Table, Worktable, Biedermeier, inlaid Burl Elm walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: antique Swedish console table inlaid burl elm and walnut. Large drawer, central leg and moved four feet. Inlays in the neo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Burl
19th - 20th Century Swedish Cherrywood Bedside Table by Mobile Fresno Living
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique Swedish bedside table with one drawer, polished brass pull made of hand crafted, partly veneered Cherrywood, designed by Mobile Fresno ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier 19th Century Walnut Accent Table with Oval Top and Quarter Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut accent table from the 19th century, with oval top, quarter veneer, banding, single drawer, saber legs and low in-curving stretcher. Created in A...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Original Biedermeier Sewing Table circa 1835 with Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on massive pine. Curved cover plate on column shaft ending in four curly feet.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Sewing Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier side table, walnut veneered, 1 hidden drawer with interior partition and fold-out pincushion, restored condition, shellac polish
height: 77 cm, width 55,5 cm, depth 39 cm
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Nutwood
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, ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820-25
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, South German 1820-25.
Cherry veneer with beautiful floral marquetry details in maple and plum wood. The sewing table has two drawers, the inside of one of...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are proud to present this remarkable Biedermeier walnut table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, an exceptional example of the artistry and refinement characteristic ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish, Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Oval Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) center or side table in mahogany. Oval top, gracefully shaped pedestal base, can be used as a center, end, or side table. Beautiful piece in excellen...
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1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th century biedermeier side table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century biedermeier side table in very good original condition.
Category
1820s Slovak Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South Germany, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Biedermeier sewing table comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1830. The table stands on a central foot and has one drawer...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small, round, three-legged Biedermeier sewing table with flap from Southern Germany around 1820.
Cherry veneered and solid, partly ebonized. Three-legged with intermediate tableau a...
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Table on lion's paws, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table on lion's paws, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 72 cm / length 129 cm / depth ...
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, 1820.
This exquisite original sewing table is a wonderful example for typical Biedermeier period furniture piece, which should not be missing in any Bieder...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Thread Table, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic thread table from the end of the 19th century.
Dimensions: height 78 cm / width 48 cm / depth. 36 cm
Very good condition.
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Sewing Table Birchwood
Located in Münster, DE
Side table
Biedermeier sewing table from around 1820, birch veneer, two drawers, the upper one with the original interior and pincushion, shellac hand polish
Dimensions:
Height ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Side Table,
1820-1825, South Germany
Cherry wood
,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central Europe b...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Style Side Table Inlaid Pedestal
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful round side table mahogany
beautiful original condition, all hand-polished with shellac
inside everything polished - very clean
Small inlays with shading
Very stable an...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sewing Stand, Cherry Wood, South Germany, circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Sewing Stand, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Rare, fine antique Biedermeier sewing stand. Cherry wood veneered and solid, ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Velvet, Cherry, Softwood
Austrian Biedermeier Style Ebonized Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian (possibly Secessionist) (19/20th Century) ebonized oval center table with 4 fluted column legs and glass top and stretcher.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Table Mahogany Inlaid with Mother of Pearl inlay 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood a, partly blackened. Slightly protruding round cover plate on curved legs with fine brass framing connected by an intermediate plate.
The plate has fine inlays inserted a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include and Harrods. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $2,829.