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.
Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Double-Mirrored Top, Carefully Restored, 19th Century An exceptional original chest of drawers featuring a beautifully double-mirrored top...
Walnut
$1,829Sale Price|30% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Corner Display Cabinet, Antique, Circa 1880
Located in Lucenec, SK
A striking late Biedermeier corner display cabinet crafted in beautifully grained walnut with a warm, natural patina. The upper section features two glass-panelled doors with elegant...
Glass, Walnut
$3,517Sale Price|51% Off
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
White-Painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Painted Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers, raised on tapering square legs with a slightly projecting top. The front is articulated by side pilasters. The chest has...
Spruce
Biedermeier Wardrobe, Hand-Polished Walnut, Germany, Circa 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door wardrobe with a straight carcass. The carcass is veneered in walnut. The doors display a mirrored veneer pattern. The surface has been hand-polished.
Walnut
Antique German Biedermeier Bureau, Pinewood, Two-Part Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier two part bureau, secretary with a two door glass display made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the secretaire is composed ...
Glass, Pine
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
Baize, Mahogany
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers circa 1860. Fine example of a Karl Johan period secretaire which was Sweden's take on the French empire and the German b...
Birch, Pine
$8,499
Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the h...
Brass, Other
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Birch, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest veneered in birch with burl veneer accents and ebonized escutcheons. The central drawer is highlighted by a segmental-arched panel. Restored and hand-p...
Birch, Burl
Antique Austrian Figured Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Standing Corner Cabinet 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish antique Austrian Biedermeier figured Ash corner cabinet, circa 1830. The cabinet with an ebonized crown and a glazed door below with arched panels, the door enclosing three shelves and the interior having the original grey paint. To the middle is a second ebonized band of wood and a single paneled door enclosing a single shelf, the cabinet with a corresponding ebonized band to the base and is raised on stile feet. The cabinet is made from the most striking figured blond ash with highly variegated grain, both doors have inlaid lock escutcheons &3500 keys are present for the locks. Condition is a very good indeed, this very stylish antique Biedermeier corner cabinet...
Ebony, Ash
Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1815/20
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookcase veneered in cherrywood with ebonized columns and moldings. The cabinet stands on slightly curved S-shaped legs and is glazed over approximately three quarters of...
Glass, Cherry, Burl
Biedermeier Butler's Desk, Karelian Birch, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Biedermeier butler's desk crafted for 19th Century city living. The birch case piece is meant to provide storage and utility in the home's entry room, with lockable drawe...
Wood
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inS...
Wood
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having a stepped cornice with circular turned finial brackets at each corner, the top of the cabinet is fitted with a single locking drawer with an oval brass lockplate (key is present). Below is a locking fall front panel (key present) with a wavy edge in relief, the fall when open reveals a fitted interior with a recessed storage area flanked with a pair of ribbed columns and having a central locking door enclosing a single drawer and six drawers to each side with ivory pulls. The fall front has a green baize writing surface, below are a pair of cupboard doors with corresponding wavy recessed panels, to the interior is a single shelf and plenty of useful storage. The cabinet is raised on a plinth base with turned feet and corresponding circular turned finial brackets. Condition is excellent, the cabinet is made from the finest flame mahogany, this very elegant antique biedermeier secretary cabinet...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 49.5 inches high We take our photos...
Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers in burl wood Munich Ash Burl circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 89 x 49 cm Description: Unusual, delicately proportioned chest of drawers fr...
Burl
$7,700Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Mirror Interior, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th century Biedermeier secretary is crafted in beautifully figured walnut veneer and showcases the refined proportions and restrained elegance characteristic of the Bi...
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made around Mid 19th Century. It comes from Czech Republic. It was made of coniferous wood and veneered with beautiful cherry wood. It features ...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Vitrines Cabinets. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Vitrines, c. 1825 We are delighted to present this exquisite pair of early Biedermeier vitrines, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 —...
Glass, Walnut
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized accents and inlaid escutcheons. Born during the elegant Biedermeier period of the 19th...
Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Biedermeier Armoire or Wardrobe from South Germany, circa 1820. Amazing walnut and walnut burl veneer on softwood. Ebonized full columns and intermediate trim. Beautiful wa...
Iron
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A beautifully proportioned 19th-century German walnut chest of drawers, professionally restored. Hand-finished with the traditional French polish (shellac) technique, it features a w...
Walnut
19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, perfect restored 19th century chest of drawers from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria around 1840. Impressing with an absolute fantastic looking grain, th...
Brass
Biedermeier Open Bookcases of Curly Maple with Ebonized Columns - Two Available
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of fine English open bookcases (or sets of shelves) in the Biedermeier style - each cabinet featuring a moulded cornice top frieze of figured curly maple, over four adjustable...
Wood, Birdseye Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Vitrine/ Display Cabinet, Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood display cabinet/ vitrine from the famous Biedermeier period in Austria around 1840. Veneered in fine nutwood, this beautiful Biedermeier vitrine impre...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut Veneer, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and rounded corners. The piece is veneered in walnut and has been hand-polished.
Walnut
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire An elegant early 19th-century secretaire crafted from beautifully figured cherrywood. This refined piece exemplifies the restrained elegance...
Cherry
Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 118 x 38 cm Description: Beautiful bookcase from the North...
Mahogany
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The cabinet in two sections, the top with a curved architectural pediment, below is a curved door tabernacle cupboard, flanked by a pair of columns with gilt bronze bases and capitals. The base with a series of four graduated drawers with shield shaped lock-plate escutcheons inlaid with bone, to the center is a fall front writing surface enclosing a fitted interior with a series of drawers, pigeon holes and a central locking door, the doors and drawers are inlaid with satinwood stringing. All the locks are fully operational and keys are present. The cabinet is raised upon a plinth base, the secretary cabinet is made from the finest figured Cuban mahogany, condition is very good, no condition issues or restoration. This very elegant Biedermeier secretary cabinet...
Ormolu
$6,405Sale Price|21% Off
South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This South German Biedermeier secretary from around 1825 displays a particularly striking walnut veneer with strong, mirrored patterns across the entire front. The warm, expressive g...
Brass
Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant Biedermeier Style Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Chest features three ample drawers with gilded brass lion-head pulls and figural decorative ebonized pilasters topped with fi...
Wood
19th Century Danish Mahogany Narrow Column Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish column cabinet, with beautiful mahogany veneer throughout. The front is detailed with a convex paneled door curving outward flanked by carved and fluted half colu...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier design of flame-cut mahogany - canopy top over seven graduating, locking drawers w...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with intricately crafted bronze capitals and bases. The chests of drawers stand on tall, square ...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry and Hungarian Ash, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Austria Cherry and others Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 167 x 94 x 51 cm Description: Very well proportioned secretary fro...
Ash, Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Writing Chest Of Drawers, Secretaire, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Munich writing chest in cherry from the Biedermeier period circa 1820 Bavaria Cherry Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 114 x 56 cm Description: Biedermeie...
Cherry
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...
Elm, Walnut
Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, Two-Door Wardrobe, Austria, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large, two-door Biedermeier wardrobe veneered in walnut, featuring double-paneled doors and resting on plinth-mounted square legs. The top is crowned by a slightly projecting straigh...
Brass
Very Rare Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers from Castle Carlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia Wroclaw Curly maple, maple burl circa 1810 Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...
Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer this exceptional and authentic Viennese Biedermeier walnut trumeau commode, crafted around 1825, a refined example that perfectly represents the essence of Bi...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns and key escutcheons. The piece rests on cylindrical front legs and square back legs. ...
Cherry
Large German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking blonde cherry wood matchbook veneer on pine with ebonized black detailing. Each drawer o...
Cherry
$1,942Sale Price|30% Off
Small Biedermeier Nightstand/Commode in Honey Tone Burled Wood/ Ebony Columns
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely Biedermeier nightstand or commode featuring four roomy well‑proportioned drawers. The top drawer is deeper, set above three smaller, evenly sized drawers. Framed by elegant ...
Bronze
$2,928Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Elevate your space with this exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier commode, crafted from rich crotch walnut that has aged to a stunning golden hue. The traditional elegance of ...
Walnut
$4,959Sale Price|22% Off
Viennese Late Biedermeier Wardrobe circa 1850 in Cherry Veneer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Viennese late Biedermeier wardrobe circa 1850, veneered in beautifully figured cherrywood on a solid spruce body. The single door is framed by a distinctive “pretzel” mouldin...
Cherry, Spruce
Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier corner cabinet veneered in birch, featuring a two-door lower section and a glazed two-door upper section topped by a triangular pediment. Restored and hand-polished. Side...
Birch
Austrian Biedermeier Cupboard/Bar Cabinet in Cherrywood with Vitrine, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An Austrian Biedermeier cupboard in cherrywood with carved, open fretwork gallery, with ebonized details above crown molding. Arched Gothic style tracery work on interior of glass do...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut cabinet, crafted in Vienna circa 1830—a rare and refined masterpiece of 19th-century Austrian design. ...
Brass
Antique Austrian Cherry Wood Biedermeier Display Library Cabinet Bookcase 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier cherry wood library display cabinet, bookcase, circa 1840. The cabinet is made from very attractive blond cherry wood, applied to the cabinet in ...
Glass, Cherry, Pine
$9,762Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier wardrobe is a true gem, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of a bygone era. Crafted from high-quality walnut veneer on a softwood body, this wardr...
Walnut, Softwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library...
Metal, Wire
Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelv...
Ebony, Glass, Walnut
$8,866Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe in Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier wardrobe was crafted in Southern Germany around 1820 and is made entirely of solid walnut. It represents the early phase of the Biedermeier peri...
Pine, Walnut
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Vetrine, Early 19th-Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 19th Century Biedermeier style fruitwood vitrine. This exquisite piece showcases a classic Biedermeier style, crafted from rich fruitwood. The outset top features an elegant...
Fruitwood
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th-century German Biedermeier walnut commode. This commode features intricate craftsmanship and design typical of the Biedermeier style popular during that time pe...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark Tall Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers, also known as a highboy or chiffoniers. Stunning mahogany veneer...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,120Sale Price|40% Off
Late 19th-Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers showcases Scandinavian craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Material: Solid oak with oak veneer Design: Classic Biedermeier style, ch...
Oak, Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cupboard Wardrobe Solid Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian Viennese, mid-19th century, Biedermeier elegant cupboard wardrobe in walnut, polished to wax The cabinet has a beautiful patina. Can be used in the environment important. ...
Fir