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
Antique footstool, France, around 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Footstool from the end of the 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height ...
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood feline legs and brass handles. Circa 1820s.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Inlaid table, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
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
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of superb quality, ...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Console Table Mahogany c. 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Console, Biedermeier c. 1825, mahogany, rectangular body with large drawer on two fully sculpted columns, back panel with ebonized pilasters, concave cut-out base, restored condition...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bookcase with half-glazed doors and beautiful molding with segments and diamond decoration. The interior of the bookcase is fitted with height-adjustable shelves. The cabine...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany table - bench, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 60 cm / leng...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
An armchair from the end of the 19th century, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from around 1880, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new fabric.
Wood: oak
Dim...
Category
1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Center Table, Walnut Veneer, Maple Inlays, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical round Biedermeier Center Table from Berlin, Germany circa 1830.
Walnut veneer on softwood. Beautiful rich inlay works in Maple, Ebony and Cherry wood. Partly painted wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Softwood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier sideboard in cherry
Southern Germany - Bavaria
Cherry tree
Biedermeier around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 79 x 51 cm
Description:
Strict, early and absolutely cub...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Biedermeier Style Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Biedermeier style ceiling chandelier
Ceiling chandelier in Biedermeier style.
Polished brass and facet-polished crystal prism-hangings.
Delivery time can take about...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet,
Austria, 1830
Birchwood,
Biedermeier two door cabinet standing on four block feet with harmonious birch...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1830
Cherry Wood
This Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood dates from 1830. With a length of 60 cm, a width of 107 cm and ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful vitrine comes from Germany and was made in 19th century (the Biedermeier period). The construction is made of coniferous wood, veneered with beautiful and rich walnut ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Original Wooden Viennese Biedermeier Style Chandelier, Austrian Mastercraft
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Biedermeier chandelier from 1920, eight candles restored.
Carved wood wiht layers of lacquer in green and Gold
All components according to the UL regulations
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold
Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830.
Walnut book-matched veneered and solid walnut. Original spirals painted with ink on...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The surrounding profiled edge is also ebonized. The chest of drawers offers plenty of s...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sofa and Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in Biedermeier style. Refined carving on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of six Biedermeier Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six Biedermeier side chairs made of mahogany with elegantly curved sabre legs, straight frames and upholstered seats. The lower half of the backrest is fitted with ebonized C-...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Biedermeier Side or Sewing Table, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier side or sewing table from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid cherry.
Ebonized key escutcheon. One drawer, lockable and with ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style. The set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 22 inches wid...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1
Located in LONDON, GB
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French po...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three Drawers epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of the Biedermeier era. Made from rich w...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
High Biedermeier pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1825.
Cherry wood veneered on softwood and solid. Burl wood veneered edge.
Cast original brass fittings.
One drawer at th...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune Console
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Demi Lune console dates from the Biedermeier period around 1820 and has beautiful veneer marquetry on the top. The veneer is made of ash wood / ash root wood and the legs are mad...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce, Ash
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportio...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Full Columns, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe from Austria around 1820.
Cherry wood veneered.
Ebonized full columns with corinthian capitals in old gilding.
Original brass fitt...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bookcase, Austria ca. 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century Biedermeier walnut cabinet/ bookcase/ vitrine coming from the early period in Austria around 1835. Elaborately veneered in finest burr walnut the glossy surfa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Writing walnut armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood
By Classic
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z70
Elegant walnut writing armchair moved on the front with two lions carved in gilded wood on the armrests. Upholstery is new and the fabric3500is inspired to relax beach seats ...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautifully preserved triple bench, crafted from steam-bent beech, originates from Austria and was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless ch...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830.
Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The cabinet dates from the Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. The cabinet has a very beautiful walnut veneer pattern, which was installed on a spruce body. The cabinet can...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Biedermeier or Classical Style Curly Maple Oval Center Table with Lyre Form Base
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Biedermeier or Classical style oval center table in curly maple with scroll carved lyre form pedestal on a shaped base with four outstretched feet. Dates to the 19th century i...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Table in Birch Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish sewing table in birch from the Biedermeier period, also called Karl Johan in Sweden. This style follows the name of the regent King of the period Karl the XIV Johan. This f...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Antler
19th Century, Biedermeier Ash Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from ash wood. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful veneer pattern, the base and geison is ebonized. The mirro...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Spruce, Ash
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ruby Goblet - Painted 19th century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful ruby goblet with a clear foot, cut and painted, The portals are painted in ocher color and everything is complemented by gilding, In the Portal...
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with Neoclassical Detailing originates from France, Circa 1840. Features a beautifully r...
Category
1840s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Antique Engraved Goblet –Persian Horse motif , 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A goblet of blue glass, cut and with a yellow lazure , cut two medallions, in the first one there is an engraving of a Persian horse, In the second medallion are cut diminutive windo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany. This exquisite piece features a stunning book-matched European cherry veneer with...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19 century Gyogyoru Biedermeier Living Set
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyáru nappali garnitúra , forma es stílus szempontból egyaránt.
Szükséges viszont a restauralas munkák, a fa es a karpit részek.
De ez után egy igazan impozáns es elegáns ...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron. Cherry solid wood frame and legs.
Top ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
Antique Engraved Goblet Hunting motif 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Beautiful antique cut goblet with yellow lazure, the yellow lazure is supplemented with transparent colors, In one of the two medallions there is an engraving with a hunting motif, I...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Biedermeier Cherrywood Console or Flip Top Game Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
Biedermeier cherrywood console or flip top game table, mid-19th century.
Original condition.
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19 century Gyogyoru kecses korabeli biedermeier iroasztal
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ajánlom ez a gyógyoru korabeli Biedermeier stílusban kis íróasztal . Kecses forma es a kis méretek miatt elhelyezhető majdnem bármi helységben.
maga az asztal magasság: 79 cm.
ossz ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair dimensions:
Height: 91 cm (35.8 in)
Width: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Seat height: 50 cm (19.7 in)
Stool dimensions:
Height: 52 cm (20.5 in)
Width: 46 cm (18.1 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique Goblet Lithyalin Egermann 19-20 century Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Cut lithyane glass goblet , painted with gold is typical for the F. Egermann 19th century Bohemian glass production in the Nothern Czech Republic. This is a beautiful presentation of...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier 2 ajtos szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
Biedermeier dupla ajtós szekrény , jó állapotban, rögtön helyezhető .A kis méretek miatt meg kisebb helyeken is elfér.
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely Germany. The chairs are in good condition and will show losses and signs of age and use ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Ruby Goblet with Gilt Engraving, Hunting Motif, 19-20 century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful cut and engraved ruby Goblet. The goblet is faceted, Engraved hunting motif in 19th century style. The engraving is gilded, gilding was used to make the engraving stand out more.Gilding was exclusively used on colored goblets...
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1890s Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century Biedermeier szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
A Biedermeier stílus egy nagyon kedvelt stílus nem csak mert párosítva lehet majdnem mindent más bútorral egy adott enteriőrben , hanem mint ez a darab meg külön finom intarzia eleme...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Plywood
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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