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 Mahogany and Black Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1830) black round marble topped mahogany center table having a palm leaf support over a tripartite base on...
Marble
Austrian Biedermeier Octagonal End Table, Maple Inlaid, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier-style (19th Century) maple inlaid pedestal base end table with octagonal top.
Maple
Thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A thread table from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlew...
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Center Table, Marble Top, Circa 1820
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1820) round ebonized center table with inlaid marble top & drawer supported by 4 columns ending in a platform base with gold stenciled decoration.
Marble
$2,053Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany, Curvilinear Legs, 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Sewing Table Veneered With Mahogany We present you a sewing table from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The form of this piece of furniture is modest – cha...
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Birch Lyre End Table, Rectangular
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier (19th Century) birch and black trimmed rectangular end table with platform base and lyre sides
Birch
Walnut Biedermeier Antique Oval Side Table Sewing Table circa 1825 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier Antique side table or sewing table oval like from maple and walnut circa 1825 Vienna. An elegant authentic Biedermeier side table or sewing table in oval like form from m...
Maple, 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
19th century Side Table, Germany 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Biedermeier side table adorned with graceful curved legs, showcasing timeless elegance. This charming piece boasts a single central drawer complete with its original knob,...
Mahogany
A beutiful satinwood birch and ebony Bieder
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood birch work table
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
Biedermeier Bed Side Table Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier bedside table Style: 19. century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Source: Germany Measures: Height:89 cm / 35.04? Width: 43 cm...
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
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Tyrolean Massive Walnut Extending Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century Austrian Biedermeier Tyrolean extending table, in massive walnut restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 80, W 120/227, D 98.
Chestnut
$4,900
Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table standing on three-legged stand with folding table top and radial thread inlays.
Cherry
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1840
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Chest of Drawers Vienna (Austria), made of walnut tree from 1840. (Biedermeier was a style in the art, literature , music a...
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table, Germany, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Biedermeier Side or Sewing table dates back to 1820 and comes from Southern Germany. The original antique Biedermeier table stands on four square legs. The concave des...
Walnut
Biedermeier Demi Lune Table, 1815-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Demilune Table, 1815-20 Elevate your space with our exquisite Biedermeier demilune table, celebrated for its timeless elegance a...
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Étagère Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare furniture which is perfect for presenting collectibles like porcelain.
Walnut
A fine 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut and ebonized centertable or breakfast table. Having 4 legs and a platform base in ebonized wood . The top and the single draw...
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...
Cherry, Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Biedermeier style sewing table Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Ash roots on solid pinewood. (G-Gm-122).
Wood, Ash, Pine
France Table Style, Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. Our professional refurbishing team in Cze...
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests - 3 Piece Set This set showcases the gorgeous, unparalleled Biedermeier craftsmanship and style. This three piece mid to late nineteenth century burled walnut French Empire styled set includes a pier console table with detailed female figural brass castings, inset back mirrors, and lion's claw feet. The set also includes marble-top burled wood half commodes...
Marble, Brass
$3,733Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Center Desk, Walnut Wood, Elegant Design, Circa 1830
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant Biedermeier desk with drawer, perfect as center table. Beautiful walnut wood, whose grains form a very interesting abstract design on the top. The drawer in the edge around...
Walnut
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Style Secretary Desk, Wood and Leather, Argentina, 2000s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Important secretary to show off in your living room or bedroom, very good size and in very good condition, it only has one defect on the cover that has a small burn about 5 cm long
Wood
Restored Small Biedermeier Side Table, Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier table comes from Bohemia from the mid-19th century. It is made of solid and veneered cherry wood and has a black glass top. The table has undergone careful r...
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Mahogany Center
Located in Dallas, TX
The Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Mahogany Center Table is classic piece with antique roots. This elegant table showcases the Biede...
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box on a telescopic column on saber-shape...
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table or Pembroke Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier folding table or Pembroke table, circa 1825-1830. Gorgeous mahogany on pinewood. Straight edging base on conical squares...
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Biedermeier Style Walnut Bookcase Vitrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Style Walnut Bookcase Vitrine with Glass Doors & Ebonized Columns An elegant early 20th century Biedermeier style vitrine bookcase crafted in richly figured ...
Wood, Glass
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier table - Writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer Source: Czechia (Bohemia) Period: 1840-1849.
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820. Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly curved cross-legged legs, joined by a slightly in...
Wood, Beech, Mahogany
Austrian Biedermeier Round End Table, Ash Wood, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) round ash wood end table with scroll leg and open cradle base with flip top.
Ash
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.
Wood, Glass
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular table top with one drawers, cut-out frame for legroom and square legs tapering downward...
Wood
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Occasional Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine occasional table in Vienna Biedermeier style. Exotic palisander on solid wood. Partially ebonized. (G-Sam-32).
Wood
Biedermeier Centre Table, Satin Birch & Ebonised, Lion-Mask Legs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Biedermeier Satin birch and ebonised centre table. This handsome centre table has a circular top of beautifully figured birch. It rests on s...
Birch
Inlaid table, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from France, circa 1880. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 71 cm / diameter 50 cm
Walnut
19th Century South German/West German Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherrywood on solid softwood. Straight, two-wise frame box made of baluster-shaped columns, connected by turned column. Four-sided tabletop in compartments for sewing utensils. (G...
Wood, Cherry, Softwood
Fine Biedermeier Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier center table. Cherrywood with ebonized fruitwood details and carved giltwood caryatids. Full restoration by us.
Cherry, Ebony, Giltwood
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Table, Made with Mahogany, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier table Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Mahogany Source: Germany Period: 1820-1829.
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Coffee / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Swedish Biedermeier coffee / occasional table, dating from around the 1840’s period. It is beautifully made from burr birch and ebonised solid wood. The square to...
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Folding Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Biedermeier folding table, circa 1830. Veneer on solid wood. Veneer framed in thread and stripes. Turned on both sides turned columns ...
Wood, Maple
Original 19th Century antique Biedermeier Sewing Table Lyra Legs Cherrywood
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier work and sewing table Cherry veneered 2 drawers. A pair of lyre feet on curly braces. Plate have old wormholes but its not active.
Cherry
Beautiful Biedermeier Side Table Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier side table mahogany, circa 1860 Solid wood, mahogany partially veneered. Fully turned balustrade shaft on 4 volute feet. A drawer. Profiled and mottled cove...
Marble
Antique Castle Furniture Biedermeier Table K. F. Schinkel Castle King Palace
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany. Round column shaft, below which are three volute-shaped curved legs. Straight cheeks for round tabletop. The table is equipped with a folding mechanism. On the rev...
Mahogany
Lyra Secretaire in antique Vienna Biedermeier Style Majestic Work maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood. This so called Lyre secretaire Is the crowning of all European Furniture Art of The Biedermeier Period. Paw Feet and ...
Maple
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven: “Biedermeier Möbel” by Georg Himmelheber, 197, p.152. Measures: Width:62 cm, Height:82 cm, Depth:49 cm.
Birdseye Maple
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye on solid conid beechwood. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woolen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer w...
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Mahogany Centre Table, Workshop Johannes Klinckerfuss, 1830
By David Roentgen
Located in Göttingen, NI
Biedermeier Mahogany Centre Table, Workshop of Johannes Klinckerfuss, 1830 Mahogany veneered with lightwood banding, with gabled frieze, on three scrolled legs and a trefoil base. ...
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Style Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Lyre sewing table in Biedermeier style. Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven: “Biedermeier Möbel” by Georg Himmelheber,197, p.152 (G-Sam-1).
Wood, Maple, Pine
Restored Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant round Biedermeier dining table comes from Bohemia from the early 19th century. It is made of spruce blockboard veneered with walnut. The table has undergone careful rest...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Salon Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven” Empire and Biedermeiermöbel“ by Renate Müller 1995 p. 132. (G-Sam-2).
Wood, Maple, Pine
Elegant Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash root on solid beech. On strongly curved, over corner standing legs, connected by slightly intervening intermediate compartment. Outstanding saber-sha...
Maple