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 Round Biedermeier Dining Table / Center Table, Nutwood, AT ca 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining table/ center table coming from the renowed period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately handcrafted in the first third of the 19th...
Nutwood
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
$1,365Sale Price|30% Off
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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Biedermeier Style Bedside or Side Table with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Biedermeier style bedside or side table. Made by Century Furniture. Burl details on the top and drawer with black and brass accents. We know it’s hard to find one-of-a-kind piece...
Brass
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
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
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 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
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This magnificent and generously sized Viennese Biedermeier table was crafted in Vienna around 1825–1830 and represents the very finest qualities of authentic Biedermeier furniture. ...
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
$3,616Sale 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 Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pedestal Tilt-Top Table with Carved Sphinx Base, Vienna circa 1820 A rare and museum-quality Viennese Biedermeier walnut pedestal table from circa 1...
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 Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to present a truly exceptional and rare Viennese Biedermeier table, crafted circa 1820–1825 in Vienna — the very heart of the Biedermeier movement. This large, elegant p...
Cherry
$2,113Sale 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
$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
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
$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
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 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
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
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 Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this extraordinary Biedermeier tilt-top pedestal table, crafted in Vienna circa 1830—truly an exceptional piece that embodies the highest standards of Vie...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Console. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier console, c. 1820–25 We are pleased to offer this outstanding and rare large walnut Biedermeier console — an exceptional example of early 19th-centur...
Walnut
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
Dutch 19th Century Satinwood Demilune Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Captivatingly beautiful satinwood veneer was selected when making this sensational 19th century Dutch Biedermeier demilune console. The expression found in the satinwood can leave on...
Satinwood
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
$3,710
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
Walnut, Fir
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
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 finest walnut veneer, this rare console table features a hidd...
Walnut
Neoclassical Burl Walnut Side Table by Baker Furniture, USA
Located in Southampton, NJ
A two tier book- matched burl Walnut side table with one drawer boasting Neoclassical design elements in the striking column supports and classic lines. A lovely Transitional table,...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut, Circa 1830
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...
Metal
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
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
Biedermeier Wall Console, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier wall console in walnut with a single drawer and double-volute legs on either side. The elegantly crafted base features a semicircular design with radial inlays alternatin...
Walnut
1990's National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style drum form nightstands/bedside tables that could also serve as dry bar cab...
Marble, Brass
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
Early XIX century Biedermeier Console Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Console, Cherry wood, 1820 Vienna Standing on four ebonized spherical legs rare Biedermeier console with cherry wood veneered. The bottom plate decorated with half circle shape mar...
Cherry, Fruitwood
$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
$2,759Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Demi-Lune Console Table, Walnut Veneer, Maple, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Demi-Lune console table, walnut veneer, maple, Austria circa 1830 Three-legged demi-lune console table in walnut. Half round top in walnut star...
Maple, Softwood, Walnut
$2,500Sale Price|61% Off
1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Grained and Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs. Offered for sale is a 3-piece set of Austrian Biedermeier burlwood furniture. The centerpiece of the set is a square Burlwood table with four legs rising from the center of the base. Flanking on either side of the table is a pair of burlwood chairs...
Brass
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Walnut