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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Biedermeier
20th Century Biedermeier Nightstand with Marble Top
One-Drawer
Door, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Biedermeier style bedside table, from the end of the 19th century-beginning of the 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, square in shape, the upper part in gray marble th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany, Ebonized and Bronze-Mounted Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with ebonized cornice over a panel with central cornucopia over a mirror plate with a conforming bronze mounted frame. Frame flanked with pair of candleholders.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Other
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Austrian Country Secretary Bookcase Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Austrian Country secretary bookcase desk
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Color: Sienna
Peri...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
Viennese Flame Birch Veneer and Ebony Ormolu Dressing Table, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Viennese flame birch veneered dressing table with flanking bronze eagle capitals mounted on ebony columns supporting an adjustable oval veneered framed mirror, centered drawer with b...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Biedermeier Sideboard or Liquor Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier sideboard, credenza or liquor cabinet with plenty of storage space. Has many compartments for bottles. Lovely carvings and handcut dovetails to the front and back of the ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Satin, Birch, Maple
$4,530 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Lyre Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent crotch mahogany period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre-shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Dutch Repouse Glass and Brass Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (18/19th Century) mirror with an ebonized carved wood and repoussé hammered brass frame having mirrored glass panel insets
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Augarten Maria Theresa Porcelain Dresser Box
Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain dresser or jewelry box features square form with sculptural lid, inspired by antique Biedermeier style boxes, with dark green floral decor with black outline and go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain
Handsome 19th Century German Walnut and Elmwood Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of the 19th century with this handsome German walnut and elmwood Biedermeier commode. A true antique, this piece exudes the classic sophistication of its era, c...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Biedermeier Freestanding Tiered Display Shelf / Vitrine / Etagere
By Biedermeier
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: unknown
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: Austria; wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 68"h, 29.75"dia
Additional Informat...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,325 Sale Price
30% Off
19th-C. Inlaid Biedermeier Style Side Chairs - Black Leather Upholstery -Pair
By Biedermeier
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th- C. Biedermeier style side chairs with black leather upholstery. The backs are beautifully inlaid. It appears to be maple and satinwood. They are in very ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple, Satinwood
19th Century Biedermeier Wing Chair Reimagined in Bleached White Cotton Textile
Located in Wainscott, NY
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier-style armchair crafted from richly figured burl wood. The graceful lines and sculpted arms exemplify the refined simplicity of the Biedermeier period...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Biedermeier armchairs. Cherry wood.
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$9,800 / set
Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Tufted Back Wingback Armchairs Newly Reupholstered in "French-Blu" Mohair - Pair
This exquisite pair of Vintage French Country Biedermeier S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mohair
French Empire Style Arched Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier style (mid-20th Century) cheval mirror with beveled arched glass inset within a walnut veneer frame supported on two black lacquered columns and stretcher surmounted with...
Category
20th Century French Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period German Biedermeier cherrywood console. Beautiful classic lines and a gorgeous polished finish. A fabulous addition to any home!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Centre Hall Table with Ebonized Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier walnut centre hall table with ebonized pedestal with tilt top.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Swedish 19th Century Maple Biedermeier Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful 19th century Swedish maple settee features classic Biedermeier design elements adapted to Scandinavian tastes for lightness and simplicity, using only the finest quali...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Crotch Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Austrian Biedermeier crotch maple grandfather clock. Beautiful wood grain and ebonized details. Very special!
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Curved Back Vanity Accent Chair in Plush Green Velvet Chenille
This antique Austrian Biedermeier Style burled accent chair is a timeless pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier chest with ebonized details. Featuring a gorgeous, polished finish. Lovely! Circa 1840.
36.5w x 20d x 31.5h
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
German Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (20th Century) porcelain beer stein with military scene and pewter top with cannon (with 1889 on base)
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Great Pair of 19th century Biedermeier somnos
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of 19th century Biedermeier somnos, or side table cabinets. These were frequently placed bedside but could now be used just as easily in a living room. With the storage on...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Neoclassical Style Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany neoclassical style bookcase. The cabinet has 3 adjustable shelves for books an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherry Wood Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier Cherry wood cabinet with ebonized details. This piece has a beautiful wood grain and polished finish....
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Dutch Old Man Writing Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Old Master style (19th Cent) black framed oil painting portrait of old man writing in a book with lady in background (Enrico Caruso Estate)
Visable puncture to canvas
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint
Neoclassical Style Side Table by Baker Furniture
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,...
Category
1970s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Romanian Biedermeier 3-Drawer Burlwood Chest / Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass circular pulls, heart inlayed key holes and clover inlay on the side columns endin...
Category
19th Century Romanian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier commode. Featuring a gorgeous walnut polished finish and bronze hardware. A classic piece that is so elegant! Circa 1920
45w x 22.5d x 36h
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Huge Biedermeier Style Arched Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Biedermeier Style Arched Mantel Wall Mirror
Category
Early 2000s Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Late 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Chic Burl wood urns with a Biedermeier motif. Monumental in size and drama. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired fro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Embroidered Silk Seat Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Dutch walnut chairs with delicate foliate marquetry inlay along top rails and sides of frame with beige silk upholstered seats with floral embroidery supported on klismos leg...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Pair of German Walnut Biedermeier Commodes with Ebony Details
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of German Walnut Biedermeier commodes with ebony details is a rare and exquisite addition to any antique furniture collection. These dressers exude a sense of sophisticatio...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Period Biedermeier Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest of drawers or commode.
Handsome period Biedermeier three-drawer chest of drawers or commode with beautiful patina retaining...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome German Walnut Biedermeier commode with ebonized details. Featuring very fine wood grain and four drawers for storage. A superb piece with exceptional quality!!
Category
19th Century German 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 Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal, which depicts nine people dressed in colorful period clothes at various activities; a woman with her child and carrying fruit in a basket atop her head, two young lovers, a man in a boat, another man walking with his dog, while still another gentleman leaves the town hall. A woman at the window...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair
Located in Queens, NY
23 Outdoor iron folding side bistro chairs with single slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent) PRICED EACH
Vintage condition.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
$900 / item
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherrywood commode with ebonized details. This piece has a very fine finish, clean lines and high-quality construction. Superb!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Empire Style Table Walnut Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Austrian Biedermeier Empire style walnut center table with black glass top. Very fine finish on this piece and a classic style!
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Black Forest-Style Carved Wooden Game Motif Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Black Forest-style carved wooden wall plaque featuring a game motif of a ram, pheasant, gun, and satchell with bordering oak leaves.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
William Switzer Biedermeier Armchair Olive Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Franklin Park, IL
William Switzer Biedermeier Armchair Olive Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.5 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Walnut chest circa 1840. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant scrolled tapered feet below the straight apr...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
German Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar German porcelain beer stein with cavalry scene and pewter top with knight on horse (1882) (PRICED EACH)
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pewter
$950 / item
4 Outdoor French Iron Folding Café Tables
Located in Queens, NY
4 Outdoor French (19/20th Century) painted iron rectangular folding garden cafe tables with slat top (PRICED EACH)
Category
19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Iron
$950 / item
Dutch Copper Pot with Porcelain Handles
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (19/20th Century) copper cachepot with blue & white porcelain handles
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Copper
Biedermeier Armoire, Austria 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Armoire, Austria, circa 1820 – Walnut Veneer with Caryatid Decor
This elegant Biedermeier armoire dates to around 1820 and showcases the refined simplicity and classical ...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$5,648 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment
to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
$3,500
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut
Fruitwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier period Walnut, ebonized fruitwood and giltwood commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant block feet wi...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German pair of Biedermeier display cabinets made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. Each of the cupboards...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional antique tall chest embodies the streamlined elegance of the Biedermeier style, which flourished in Central Europe during the early ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative continental 19th century Biedermeier St. burl maple commode. The four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the f...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bone, Maple
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Biedermeier period topographical porcelain cup and saucer.
The front decorated with a finely hand painted depiction of ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Biedermeier Single Birchwood Pedestal - Antique Podium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier single pedestal made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Birchwood in good condition. The detailed center furniture, podium i...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Dutch Delft Blue Porcelain and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Delft (20th Century) blue and white porcelain and brass wall sconce with two arms.
Category
20th Century Dutch Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Biedermeier Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Biedermeier commode with three long drawers in wonderful figured wood, probably walnut. A dark top molding runs around the chest below the top drawer and with a matching on...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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