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.
$5,307Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Game table circa 1860 walnut veneer rich floral inlays
Located in Münster, DE
Game table, France, circa 1860, walnut veneer with rich floral inlays, fold-out design, playing surface with felt covering, fluted, tapered legs, brass accents, shellac finish D...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Vienna, Austria, circa 1825 An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier walnut center table, crafted in Vienna, Austria, circa 1825. Th...
Walnut
$2,213Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry
Located in Münster, DE
Demi Lune console table / salon table Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original oilcloth / fabric overlay, folds up to form a round sal...
Cane, Cherry
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional and Rare Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table Vienna, Austria, circa 1820–1825 An exceptional and remarkably rare large Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, ...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer an exceptionally rare and elegant large Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, dating from around 1820–1825. Authentic pieces of this caliber are increasingly d...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Oval Side Table in Alder Root
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish oval table in alder root and birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan period in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl t...
Birch
19th Century Large Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, c. 1825 We are proud to present a truly rare and exceptionally beautiful Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vien...
Walnut
Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Viennese Biedermeier Desk Austria Mahogany Early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 98 x 133 x 79 cm, desk height: 80 cm Description: A piece of furniture standing on sle...
Wood
$3,477Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Antique German Biedermeier Round Dining Table, Cherrywood, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier dining room table made of hand crafted Cherrywood, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The round center table is supported by four black ebonized cross beams, standing on four slim arched wooden...
Cherry
Biedermeier Or Art Deco Style Satinwood Side Tables Or Chests By Lane
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century side tables or petite chests by Lane Furniture. They are satinwood and have ebonized accents. The drawer is a single drawer, and it is marked. The...
Satinwood
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
1995 Neoclassic Biedermeier Style Thomasville Grand Classic Dining Chairs Set 8
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage 1995 Biedermeier Neoclassic Revival Empire Style Thomasville Grand Classics maple dining chairs 2 arm & 6 side with taupe & black stripe fabric & brass details, set...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Center Table in Walnut, Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier walnut center table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825. This piece embodie...
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Foldable, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique early German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished Walnut, in good condition. The top of the detailed dining table is foldable, particularized by a star-shaped veneer pattern...
Walnut
$5,258Sale Price|22% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautiful piece of furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The semi-cabinet is veneered walnut on a spruce body and also partly made of solid walnut. Th...
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Center Table Vienna, circa 1825 A rare and exceptionally elegant large Viennese Biedermeier pedestal table, crafted in Vienna around 18...
Walnut
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
Biedermeier Desk, Walnut Veneer, Restored, Fluted Legs, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk, veneered in walnut, with one drawer and double fluted column legs at the sides, connected by a stretcher. The desk has been restored and hand-polished.
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Circa 1810-1820
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...
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Triangular Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier style walnut triangular side table ending with tapered sabre legs Good condition consistent with age and use
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk, Walnut, Vienna circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier or Empire desk, circa 1820 Vienna Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x 134 x 68 cm Description: Desk standing on solid, high square legs with an e...
Walnut
French Extendable Walnut Dining Table. France, circa 1850
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
An outstanding example of mid-19th-century French cabinetmaking, this remarkable extending dining table combines exceptional craftsmanship, elegant proportions and impressive versati...
Walnut
$2,970 / item
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...
Wood
Outdoor Art Deco Iron Café Table, Red Round Top, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
2 Outdoor Art Deco round iron pedestal base cafe tables with round red top and trim. (PRICED EACH)
Iron
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Card Table Mahogany Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Swedish Card Table in Mahogany Wood, 19th Century. This card flip top game table has strong brass hardware.
Mahogany
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Birchwood Pedestal, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
Birch
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table – Vienna, circa 1820 We are delighted to present an exceptional and museum-quality early Viennese Biedermeier pedestal t...
Walnut
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
Restored Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small serving table is consisting a wide apron ...
Ebony, Walnut
Biedermeier 19th Century Flamed Walnut Pedestal Table with Radiating Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period table from the 19th century with flame walnut circular top adorned with exquisite radiating motif and raised on pedestal base. This exquisite Biedermeier period ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is integrated into the apron, and the writing surface has been newly covered in dark gree...
Leather, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exclusive Biedermeier Walnut Table - Circa 1825 We are delighted to present this exquisite Biedermeier walnut table, crafted in Vienna around 1825. Known for its sophisticated propo...
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Dining Table with Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biedermeier dining table with bird's-eye maple veneer and Carrara marble. Could be used in a library, as an entry table, dining table or even a desk. This piece of art has an acanthu...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
Walnut
19th Century Small Oval Biedermeier Side Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to present a small oval Viennese Biedermeier side table, crafted in Vienna around 1830, representing the refined aesthetic and superb craftsmanship of the early 19th cen...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite and rare round Biedermeier walnut side table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, exemplifies the elegance and timeless appeal of Viennese craftsmanship. Biedermeier pieces ...
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Table with Ebonized Edges, Circa 1820, Restored
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier table featuring four gracefully curved legs and a small drawer. The surface is walnut-veneered, with ebonized edges that create a refined contrast. The table has ...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Large Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Pedestal Table Vienna, c. 1825 – Rare Museum-Quality Piece We are pleased to offer this remarkable large Biedermeier walnut salon pedestal table, cr...
Walnut
$4,530Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Oval Dining Table in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant oval dining table from the late Biedermeier period, made in southern Germany around 1830. The table features a finely grained solid cherrywood top with a warm, honey-colored ...
Cherry
Rectangular Biedermeyer Game Chess Side End Table with Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic game table featuring a built-in chessboard of in-laid fruitwood on the surface. The wood table features a single drawer with a handle to store chess pieces. The table was des...
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Set. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine ebonized Biedermeier set. The pieces were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distingu...
Upholstery, Pearwood
Biedermeier Lacquered Console Table, ca. 1815
Located in Vo', Veneto
Biedermeier Lacquered Side Table, circa 1815 Antique painted side table, with drawer and shelf. Code: L11 Period: about 1815 Origin: Austria Wood: Fir Height: 75 cm (29.53 in) Width...
Fir
$30,000 / set
Pair of Consoles, Italy, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional Italian consoles of concave form with brass decoration and a single drawer each. The consoles stand on curved front legs and tapered square rear legs. The backs t...
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table, crafted in Vienna, Austria, circa 1830. This elegant table is a fine example of the refined proportions, superb craftsman...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Card or Tea Table in Walnut, Extendable
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this refined antique Italian coffee table dating back to the early 19th century. It features the stylistic and construction characteristics typical of the Biedermeier peri...
Walnut
Henredon Biedermeier-Style Extending Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the Biedermeier style, this 20th Century octagonal extending table was made by Henredon. It is fruitwood and oak with brass mounting and two pedestal legs. It comes fitte...
Brass
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
Elm, Walnut
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that we present to you this exceptional Biedermeier cherrywood table, crafted circa 1825 in Vienna. This piece is not merely a piece of fur...
Cherry
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut Veneer, Antique Austrian Design, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured middle of the 19th century. Walnut, veneered. The tall legs rest on a triple-recessed base plate with a round top.
Walnut, Softwood
$6,504Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Art Deco Partners Desk by Johan Vilhelm Karlsson, 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish. ...
Birch
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Biedermeier Style Dining Table from Germany
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century Biedermeier style walnut dining table Handmade by fine Biedermeier dealer Alois Hummel from Germany. Walnut with lighter inlay banding on top, tapered straight legs. A v...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Style Jardinière Side Table Swan
Located in Münster, DE
Jardinière Germany, circa 1850/60, solid cherry wood and veneer, inlaid swan motifs, 3-pass construction with solid columns and intermediate shelf, upper section with lids, whic...
Cherry
Antique Austrian Walnut Center Table with Star Veneer, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The round Viennese salon table is composed with...
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
Early Biedermeier Period Walnut Console Table with Drawer, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
Absolute unique walnut wall console table artfully made in the early Biedermeier period circa 1830 in Austria. Made with mahogany veneer with its fantastic processed S-shaped legs fe...
Walnut