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 Decorative Box, Walnut Veneer and Brass, South Germany, circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier decorative box, walnut veneer, southern Germany around 1850.
Brass fitting with handle. Restored and shellac hand polished.
Dimensions: H 10.2cm x W 20cm x D 13.5cm.
Category
1850s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier birch chest of drawers circa 1830.
Swedish biedermeier commode with plenty of character.
Fitted with 4 drawers o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Austria Biedermeier Cherry Vitrines Cabinet Ebonized
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic two-door Vitrines cabinet of Austrian origin, early Biedermeier period ( 1815-1830), architectural form with a gable cap, giving the idea of the entrance to a Greek temple....
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Wood
Oak German Cabinet, 1820s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large German cabinet from circa 1820. The cabinet is in good original condition with a beautiful patina. Solid oak two-door model with cutlery drawer and three shelves. Original fittings and keys, beautifully decorated doors with inlaid wood and ribbed patterns. Unusual Size (quite low and wide...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Loop Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period bergère armchairs from the 19th century, with carved looping arms, saber legs and new upholstery. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier peri...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeir Style French Wooden Writing Desk-Table with Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. A fine ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Austrian Biedermeier style black walnut commode. Featuring a gorgeous, polished finish, ebonized details, and bronze hardware. True elegance!!
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Plated, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Biedermeier wall mirror from the era around 1830 in Austria. The artfully processed, gold leaf covered frame is adorned by absolute elaborately handcarved corners depicti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Chair, Germany 1825, Birch, Three available
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of three Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1825. They have a pretty birch veneer and pretty ebonized open back design. The chairs come refinished with a shellac polish. They also have a new upholstery and are covered with an elegant black JAB Anstoetz...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood and brass handles, 1820s.
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier nutwood trumeau commode from the second period in Austria around 1860. This compact Biedermeier commode shows a fine nutwood vene...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood, Spruce, Maple
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This rare and elegant Biedermeier table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Biede...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This pair of original Biedermeier chairs dates back to 1820 and comes from southern Germany. The chairs feature a pretty walnut veneer. Their open back decor is embellished with a va...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary with Columns, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Writing cabinet with portico structure.
South Germany
Pear tree
Biedermeier around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 174 x 95 x 49 cm
Description:
Strictly cubist piece of furn...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pearwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Consoles, c. 1830
Located in Southampton, NY
A fine pair of Italian neoclassical Biedermeier Walnut Veneered consoles with ebonized legs and extraordinary provenance, c. 1830. A single drawe...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Stucco Works Rounded Corners, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the period around 1840 in Austria. Standing out with its lovely floral stucco work, silver plated half rods (abraded) and rounded corners, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Spruce, Stucco
19th Century Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine 19th century Biedermeier brass candlesticks from Austria, circa 1830. A straight, clear shape - a typical attribute for the early Bidermeier period - processed of fine brass wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Northern Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from the northern part of Germany. The northern German Biedermeier is stylistically connected to the so called Golden Age in Denmark.
The Danish Golden Age is the term for a period of Danish art and cultural life from approx. 1800 to approx. 1850.
It shows a slightly different approach than the southern German and...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Yew
Biedermeier Armchairs, Att. to Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin 1825-30
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Armchair, attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825-30.
This very comfortable armchair dates back to 1825-30, it comes from Berlin...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Brass Candlestick 19th Century, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative 19th century Austrian Biedermeier brass candlestick from circa 1830. A straight, clear shape, a typical attribute for the early Biedermeier period, processed of fine brass...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Cherry Wood Italian Biedermeier One Drawer Accent Lamp Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique cherry wood Italian Biedermeier one drawer accent lamp side table. Item features lower shelf, beautiful wood grain, working lo...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Console Table, Walnut Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful straightlined neoclassical Biedermeier Console Table from South Germany, circa 1820.
Walnut veneered on softwood, shellac hand-polished (French Polish).
Ebonized plate and ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Fruitwood, Softwood
19th Century Biedermeier Brass Candlestick, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine 19th century Biedermeier brass candlesticks from Austria, circa 1830. A straight, clear shape, a typical attribute for the early Biedermeier period, processed of fine brass with...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Northern Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four elegant Biedermeier chairs, mahogany veneer. The back has an elegant open work decor.
The chairs are in very good condition. They have a new upholstery and you can ch...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks 19th Century, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Pair Of Biedermeier Brass Candlesticks out of Austria around 1830. A straight, clear shape - a typical attribute for the early Bidermeier period - processed of fine brass,...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Bookcase, South German, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bookcase on conical legs with rounded corners and two-thirds glazing of the doors, which ends in a segmental arch in the upper area. The interior consists of shelves that ca...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mirror, South German, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful original Biedermeier mirror dates back to circa 1820 and was made in South Germany. It is embellished with a beautiful walnut veneer and is additionally decorated with...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire from South Germany, circa 1820.
Blonde cherry solid wood with box fillings, wonderful shellac hand-polish finish.
Ebonized...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing early 19th century gilt Biedermeier wall mirror out of Austria from circa 1830. This large antique mirror comes with an overlapped substructure made of spruce wood (you can s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Nutwood Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine late Biedermeier Nutwood wall mirror out of Austria, circa 1860. This mid-sized 19th century wall mirror features great carved nut wood bars over an overlapped inserted substruc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
Dark-Blue Glass Bowl Biedermeier Hand Painted, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Enchanting dark-blue glass bowl from the famous Austrian Biedermeier era, circa 1840. The oval shaped glass bowl is adorned by elaborately hand painted flowers and other artfully des...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Lantern, Probably Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Silver lamp with balustered wall with hoop of C-clasps and medallions with flowers or monogram DA. Each of the three handles has long link chains with ring suspension on the lid. 13 ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Silver
Period Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional period Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood and ebonized commode. Beautiful finish on this piece with ample storage as well. Creates a very high end look!
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Gilt Biedermeier Mirror, France circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From France circa 1820 comes this fantastic gilt Biedermeier mirror. This breathtaking golden frame shows different gilding techniques like com...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Composition, Gold Leaf
Gilt Wall Mirror with Stucco Works Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Large gilt wall mirror from the Biedermeier period in Austria from the early 19th century, circa 1830. The gilt artful processed frame is adorned by beautiful floral stucco works and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Nutwood Cheval Mirror Early Biedermeier Period, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous large 19th century nutwood Cheval mirror from the early Biedermeier era circa 1825 in Vienna/ Austria, one of the world's epicenter of this famous period. Impressing with its dreamlike original condition - only the facet-cut mirror had to be renewed during restoration - the large deeply grooved frame floats between two artfully carved solid nut wood pillars, connected by two carved staffs...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood, Mirror
Golden Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Enchanting golden Biedermeier wall mirror from the later Biedermeier period circa 1850 in Austria. With an age of nearly 170 years, this large antique mirror was restored by taking g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Stucco, Spruce
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Style Maple Side Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Austrian Biedermeier style maple side cabinet. Nice clean lines and great storage inside. Could be used in a variety of setting. A classic!
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vienna Biedermeier Sofa with Carved Scalloped Arms
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Biedermeier sofa has concave molded plinth bases, supporting a carved figural walnut scalloped fluted fan end with Grecian Scrolled arms. The seat rail has a beautiful b...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century Table in the antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Eightfold folded column shaft. Below that are three volute-shaped legs. Straight cheeks for round tabletop. A strict form of the early Biedermeier period. He ...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, solid walnut-wood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. Measure: Seat height 42 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Shabby Chic Caucasian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Caucasian rug.
1'4'' x 2'
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier (19th Century) cherrywood rectangular end tables with a gallery top and a drawer with a center shelf supported on a platform base. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Bed
Located in Belmont, MA
Original classic 19th century Biedermeier bed, south German, circa 1820, walnut. The bed frame comes with a slatted frame (later).The original...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with white vains, drop door revealing a leather covered writing table...
Category
19th Century English Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Mahogany, Copenhagen, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest with seven drawers and pedestal top. Middle section is flanked by split-turned columns with well-articulated palmette ...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Commode, Berlin, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier commode with tapering breakfront corpus and stepped pediment, with three long drawers on block feet. The whole veneered with mahogany on pine in book-match pattern - the ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier / Empire Chest of Drawers in Quilted Birch, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and small Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in book-matched quilted birch that is of a golden honey-color. Offers a total ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
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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