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.
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 Biedermeier Single Drawer Walnut Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated 19th Century Biedermeier Single Drawer Console Table featuring a walnut grain top, ebonized Doric columns with brass capitals, and a cutaway curved base. Measures 26.7...
Brass
Vintage Pair Biedermeier Burr Walnut Occasional Tables, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage elegant pair of Burr walnut occasional tables with ebonised borders in classic Biedermeier style, mid 20th century in date. The tables feature a circular top on a...
Walnut
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, crafted in Vienna around 1825 and representin...
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Large Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional and Rare Large Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Table Vienna, c. 1820–1825 This elegant and exceptionally rare Biedermeier walnut pedestal table is a superb example...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Table – Vienna, c. 1825 Authentic Austrian Craftsmanship from the Heart of the Biedermeier Period We are pleased to offer an exquisite Biedermeier wal...
Walnut
Late 19th century Swedish birch oval center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish birch oval center table circa 1895. Fine quality Karl Johan inspired center table. Quarter veneered flame birch top with an ebonised inlaid border and fu...
Birch
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date. The top section with a p...
Mahogany
$2,126Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console Table circa 1820 in Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier demi-lune console table was crafted in Southern Germany around 1820 and represents the pure, balanced design of the early 19th century. The table features a ...
Walnut, Spruce
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 Biedermeier Walnut Center/ Dining Table, Polished - AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking, round early 19th century Biedermeier center/ dining table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna / Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, ...
Nutwood, Walnut
19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional and generously proportioned early Viennese Biedermeier table was crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and represents an extraordinarily rare and museum-quality example from ...
Walnut
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood tilt-top table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825—a truly outstanding example of early 19th-century f...
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Round Coffee Table With Marquetry Works, AT ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Perfect restored, amazing looking late 19th Century Biedermeier coffee table from the so-called "second" period around 1860 in Austria. This artfully crafted round coffee table impre...
Fruitwood, Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
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
Biedermeier Neoclassic Style Thomasville Grand Classics Extension Dining Table
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage 1995 Biedermeier Neoclassic Revival Empire Style Thomasville Grand Classics maple extension dining table w/2 leaves. We even have a copy of the 1995 original purchas...
Brass
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
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
This exceptional Biedermeier walnut table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of the era. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are renowned for their imp...
Walnut
French 19th Century Fruitwood Pedestal Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French pedestal or gueridon table was handcrafted from gorgeous fruitwood circa 1850, reflecting Biedermeier creativity and the restraint of Louis Philippe style to fit with a r...
Fruitwood
$3,638Sale 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
Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard Refined early 19th-century game table, designed for chess and card games, exemplifying the understated elegance and fin...
Cherry, Maple, 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
French Biedermeier Mahogany Carved Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian mahogany early 19th century Empire table or console. This antique Swedish Biedermeier piece has a drawer with its original wor...
Oak
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
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
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console or sofa table, desk, vanity, ...
Wood, Burl
$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
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Demilune Cabinets/Consoles In Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
A very charming and rare pair of northern Italian demilune-shaped two door cabinets finishing on high and minimally splayed legs. These elegantly proportioned cabinets are beautiful...
Walnut
Biedermeier 19th Century Cherrywood Dining Table/ Center Table, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming round Biedermeier dining/ center table from the renowed period in Austria around 1830. A wonderful handcrafted 19th century so-called "vase table" standing on an artfully designed, bulbous cherry veneered base. The absolutely amazing looking round table plate impresses with fine mirrormatched cherrywood which builds an outstanding pattern. An around 2" inch wide nutwood veneered frame on the outside, adorned by additional inlayed maple thread builds the perfect contrast. The highlight of this remarkable Biedermeier table is the inlay work in the center: an ebonized round field with a lovely floral design and the German words taken from the Lord´s Prayer: "unser tegliches Brot gib uns heute" - meaning: "give us this day our daily bread...
Cherry, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
Biedermeier Italian Walnut Inlay Marquetry Octagonal Tripod Sofa or Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian Walnut octagonal side table with great details and frames shaped in Biedermeier style with beautiful inlay decors in classic figures on the top and all around the...
Wood
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
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
Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, by Josef Danhauser, Walnut, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional round dining table represents the pinnacle of Viennese Biedermeier and is attributed to one of the most significant creators of the era, the architect and designer J...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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 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
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant round Biedermeier table was crafted in Austria around 1830 and is a fine example of the sophistication and timeless elegance that defines early 19th-century Viennese des...
Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier piece from South Germany, dating to around 1825, is crafted entirely from solid walnut – including the top, apron and legs. The design shows the characteristic...
Brass
$2,298Sale Price|20% Off
Round Biedermeier-Style Cherrywood Center Table, circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant round center table from around 1910, designed in the late Biedermeier tradition with subtle influences of the Art Nouveau period. The piece is crafted from solid cherrywood a...
Cherry, Spruce
Late Biedermeier Dining Table, Sweden 1880
Located in New York, NY
An elegant dining table from the end of the 19th century that extends easily for additional guests. All facing surfaces are veneered in birch, stained to a rich caramel color. The e...
Birch
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
$950 / item
Outdoor Art Deco Iron Red Café Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 Outdoor Art Deco round iron pedestal base cafe tables with round red top and trim. (PRICED EACH)
Iron
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier corner console table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, represents one of the finest examples of early 19th-century Austrian cabinetmaking. Executed...
Walnut
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 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
Biedermeier Console Table, North German, 1820, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier console table, North German, 1820. The curved legs of this beautiful small console table stand on a rectangular concave base. The console tab...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, 19th Century, Restored, French Polish Finish
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An elegant 19th century secretary desk, professionally restored to a high standard. The front is adorned with a refined marquetry panel featuring a classical vase motif surrounded b...
Wood
$4,739Sale 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
Biedermeier Round Table in Exceptional Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This charming Biedermeier round table, crafted in Germany in the 19th Century, embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Its stunning design features an elegant tulip...
Walnut
$2,027Sale Price|23% Off
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut Veneer on Pinewood, Germany, 1820
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.
Walnut
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 ...
Birch
Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console, Cherrywood, Birch Burl, Franconia circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Biedermeier Demi-lune Console Table in cherry wood and birch burl from Franconia, circa 1830. Cherrywood, solid and veneered. Semi-circular (demi-lune / half-moon) top in star-m...
Birch, Cherry, Ebony, Softwood, Burl
$5,975Sale Price|36% Off
19th Century Round Biedermeier Cherrywood Table, Southern Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant round Biedermeier table crafted in Southern Germany around 1830. The table is veneered in cherrywood with beautifully matched grain patterns and a warm, natural patina that h...
Cherry, Spruce
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional oval writing table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and attributed to the celebrated cabinetmaker Josef Danhauser, one of the most important...
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.
Ash, Fruitwood
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 Large Italian Round Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A large and captivating Italian round table distinguished by its harmonious proportions and refined elegance. The legs, crafted as fluted columns with capitals at the top, rest on a ...
Walnut, Burl
19th Century 19th Century Burl Walnut Console
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a stunning 19th century Burl Walnut Biedermeier console. This elegant piece of furniture features a finish made from burl walnut, adding a touch of classic sophistica...
Burl