Biedermeier Furniture
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
Outdoor Painted Wooden Garden Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted wood backless garden bench with carved scroll side base
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pair of Burton-Ching Biedermeier Style Reliquary Pedestal Display Cabinets
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Burton-Ching Biedermeier Style Reliquary Pedestal Display Cabinets. Statues and books not included.
Category
2010s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt 19th Century Wall Mirror with Stucco Works, Rounded Corners, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt 19th century Biedermeier wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1840. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (slightly abraded)...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A "marriage" combining a Baroque bronze wall clock with a Biedermeier case in the form of a temple. The case, crafted from birch, merges the ornate design of the Baroque period with ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Farmhouse Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Farmhouse table in solid cherrywood, dating from the late Biedermeier period around 1850, with a drawer (cherry / pine wood.) on one side and a pull-out top made of oak/cherrywood on...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine, Cherry
Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wearing a layer of Austrian walnut root veneer, this secrétaire has a unique grain that one does not often see; it swirls and undulates across the surface drawing the eye along in a ...
Category
19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant single chair, of the early Austrian Biedermeier period.
All veneered in walnut wood, with inlays in lighter woods. As you can see from the photos, the back legs and the back...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful shovel chair is from the Biedermeier period, circa 1825. The chair is made of walnut veneer wood. The chair was newly upholstered and cover...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Euro
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1870, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 89 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th century, around 1840. This exquisite piece is made entirely from the finest quality ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak, Bone
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1990s American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, handcarved, Austria circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Noble 19th century gilt wall mirror from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. This beautiful antique wall mirror was elaborately handcarved around 1850 and impresses with its d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their soph...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton Flow Blue Rectangular covered Vegetable
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique Burgess and Leigh Hamilton flow blue rectangular covered vegetable with lid.
This is 11 inches long x 7.5 inches wide and 5.5" tall to the lid. Marked with under glaze ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of four early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greven, DE
Four antique Biedermeier chairs
Germany
Beech tree
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 46 x 49 cm, seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Chairs standing on slightly flared le...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Beech
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs.
The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life.
In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
19th Swedish Biedermeier Karnelian Birch Oval Mirror With Beveled Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Swedish karnelian birch oval mirror with the original beveled glass. This lovely mirror is so modern in its simplicity, as are the best designs of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Birch
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry or Make-up box from South Germany circa 1830.
Inside with hinged mirror. A long drawer at the bottom front.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers made in Germany. Chest features three drawers with individual keyholes. Chest has a rectangular, clean-lined silhouette, typical of t...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They com...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Credenza Sideboard Mid 19th Century Biedermeier in Walnut wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original, elegant and important Venetian sideboard from the mid-19th century, Biedermeier period, in solid walnut and walnut veneer, with two doors and two drawers, wax polished
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chairs with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted from rich walnut, blending elegance with restrained ornamentation. The curved top rail, gently flaring outward...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking 19th century cherrywood chest of drawers from the early Biedermeier period around 1830 in Austria. This newly restored antique three drawer Biedermeier commode impr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Dining Set, Round Table, 4 Chairs, Fully Restored, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful dining set was made in Austria in 19th Century. It consists of 4 chairs and round table. It is made of mahogany wood and the chairs backrests are veneered with mahogan...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These high-quality chairs were made out of fine nutwood in Austria in the 19th century and impress with their beautiful "shovel" shaped backrests. Upholstered in a traditional beige Biedermeier fabric...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Birch, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns
Northern Germany
Birch
Biedermeier around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 103 x 50 cm
Description:
Three-tier Biedermeier chest of drawe...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Center Table. Austria, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional and large Biedermeier walnut table was made in Austria circa 1825.
Austrian Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each d...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Biedermeier Style Marquetry Spanish Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Biedermeier style Spanish console table with drawer and beautiful inlays.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer
This elegant chest of drawers, crafted around 1825 in Southern Germany, is a fine example of early 19th-century cra...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Console with Ebonized Columns and Bronze Mounts and Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome 19th century Empire style console in walnut adorned with ebonized column legs and rectangular base, Vienna, circa 1840.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the early Biedermeier era in Austria around 1830. Impressing with an absolute outstanding looking grain which r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional early Biedermeier corner cabinet with three open shelves and one drawer. Mahogany veneer with ebonized columns and brass capitals and bases. The cabinet was made in south...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ref...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one low door with compartment, beautiful marquetry oakwood . The wood inside opens to a c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Vitrines / Bookcase in Pine, around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier vitrine, crafted around 1860, is a timeless masterpiece in pine wood. Showcasing the elegant simplicity characteristic of the Biederme...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Satin Birch Pyramidal Night Stand Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European Biedermeier style single door pyramid bedside cabinet. Hand-crafted, featuring strong, high quality craftsmanship and solid wooden construction, exceptional...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Beautiful Gilded Wall Hangings Ornaments Antique Swedish, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely pair teasel gold gilt wall art Sculpture ornament. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. It is not marked. A nice addition to your colle...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Corner Console Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, walnut Biedermeier corner console table is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their so...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Small Cherry Bench Seat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare bench with small practical size from the Biedermeier period. The bench is made of cherry wood, partly veneered and partly solid. The bench has been reupholstered and re-covered with Biedermeier fabric...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig
An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted in Braunschweig. This elegant piece is made of birch and birch burl, veneered with f...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Two Large Biedermeier Armchairs Walnut Cream Material with Blue Flowers
Located in DE
Two large Biedermeier armchairs circa 1850 in a typical cream material with blue flowers.
These two chairs are very comfortable chairs made from walnut.
The Biedermeier period refe...
Category
1850s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and fruitwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and ebonized Fruitwood settee. The settee is raised by four square legs and bottom blocks with filets of ebonized ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.
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