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.
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Side or Entry table Biedermeier Fruitwood blonde & black wood night stand LA CA . Very early 1800’s work of art 19th Century sewing table . The top opens up with an original lock...
Metal
Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Burl Veneer Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Biedermeier (19th Century possibly German) rectangular burl side table with pullout drawer, light-colored contrasting wood marquetry veneer, notable for its central oval ...
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Walnut with Drawers
Located in Münster, DE
This Biedermeier side table, dated around 1820, was crafted in Germany from nutwood. Its design is characterized by delicate, seemingly floating, and elegantly squared legs. This m...
Wood, Walnut
A historic thread table, Northern Europe, around 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A thread table from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlew...
Mahogany
North European Biedermeier Karelian Birch Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
North European Biedermeier (Possibly Russian, Mid-19th Century) Karelian birch & fruitwood side table with oval top on lyre form legs joined by a ...
Fruitwood, Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Original 19th century Biedermeier sewing table, mahogany veneer. This unique exquisite table comes from Northern Germany. The locking, hinged lid raises to reveal nine compartments,...
Mahogany
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...
Marble
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 ...
Brass
Empire Center Table, Cherry Veneer, Golden Eagle Heads, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Oval, early Biedermeier / Empire Saloon or Center Table from Vienna, Austria around 1820. Cherry veneered and solid wood. Intermediate tableau with upward tapering partly ebonized an...
Gold Leaf
$1,633Sale Price|39% Off
Biedermeier Decorative Thread Table, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Decorative table, so-called thread table in the Biedermeier style. The furniture has been subjected to very delicate and professional restoration. The origin country is Germany. The ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer
Located in Münster, DE
This Biedermeier side table, dated around 1820, was crafted in Germany from cherry wood. Its design is characterized by delicate, seemingly floating, and elegantly flared square le...
Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820-25
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, South German 1820-25. Cherry veneer with beautiful floral marquetry details in maple and plum wood. The sewing table has two drawers, the inside of one of...
Cherry
Biedermeier Satin Birch Occasional Table, Austrian, 19th Century, 1840
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Biedermeier Satin Birch Occasional Table. The canted rectangular top above a frieze drawer and sides with lion mask handles, on swept legs joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher. Aust...
Birch
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Tripod Table with Gilt and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tripod table from the mid-19th century, with gilt accents and tripartite shelf. Created in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century...
Giltwood, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Maple, Unique Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Side Table. Uniquely large and detailed marquetry. Roller shutter system for opening the storage space. Original polish. Brass feet. Source: France Per...
Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut
Antique Burr Elm Biedermeier Revival Coffee Occasional Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a striking antique Swedish Burr Elm and ormolu mounted Biedermeier occasional/coffee table, dating from the early 20th Century. The round table features a mirrored burr elm...
Ormolu
Biedermeier Side Table, Wood, Restored, Shaped Legs, Circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier side table with a shallow drawer and shaped cut-out legs connected by a stretcher. The table has been restored and hand-polished.
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Octagonal Side Table, Ashwood & Stone, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An octagonal, occasional antique Austrian Biedermeier side table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Ashwood, in good condition. The top of the petite end table is...
Stone, Metal, Brass
19th Century Oval Biedermeier Side Table, Nutwood , Hungary circa 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, oval shaped Biedermeier nutwood side table / sewing table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Hungary around 1835. With an age of over 190 years this charming "danu...
Brass
Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash root on solid conifers. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woollen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer with comp...
Birdseye Maple
Original Biedermeier Sewing Table Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825. Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box column on saber-4 legs. Four-sided table...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional and highly refined Viennese Biedermeier side table, crafted in Vienna circa 1820–1825. Among the finest expressions of the Biedermeier period, Viennese furniture is c...
Walnut
Pair of Continental Biedermeier Style One Drawer One Door Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. burl walnut, ormolu and marble one drawer one door side tables. Each small table is raised ...
Marble, Ormolu
Elegant Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style Maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash root on solid beech. On strongly curved, over corner standing legs, connected by slightly intervening intermediate compartment. Outstanding saber-sha...
Maple
19th Century Side Table or Wine Table in Mahogany with Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Perfect side or wine table next to a chair of sofa. A lovely sewing table in mahogany on turned & carved tripod pedestal base with two drawers & hinged lift-top. Top drawer offers li...
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A like new late 20th Century John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table. Measures 30.5" in width , 23" on depth, 28.25" in height.
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to offer this extraordinary Biedermeier cherrywood side table, a rare and exceptional piece crafted in Vienna circa 1825. This remarkable table is not only a testame...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Viennese Biedermeier Cherry Side Table Vienna, circa 1825–1830 An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier side table crafted in cherrywood veneer, dating to the golden age of Austrian...
Cherry
$2,613Sale Price|20% Off
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Table with Drawer, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming Biedermeier side table from around 1820, made of cherrywood veneer on a pine body with solid cherry legs. The table impresses with its clear proportions and warm tone, chara...
Pine, Cherry
Biedermeier Sewing Table, Walnut, Octagonal Top, Germany, Circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sewing table in walnut with an octagonal tabletop and a single drawer. The vase-shaped, hexagonal pedestal base stands on three curved legs. The drawer features a...
Walnut
German 19th century Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Belmont, MA
Charming 1820 German Side Table or Nightstand in Mahogany Elevate your interior with this exquisite 1820 German side table, versatile enough to serve as a small cabinet or nightstan...
Mahogany
Antique Swedish, Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Oval Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) center or side table in mahogany. Oval top, gracefully shaped pedestal base, can be used as a center, end, or side table. Beautiful piece in excellen...
Mahogany
$4,200
19th century Side Table
Located in Belmont, MA
19th century Side Table Elegant mid-19th century charming side table or library table. Featuring two shelves in the lower part and standing gracefully on caster wheels, this table se...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier walnut table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, e...
Brass
$2,333Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sewing table from Germany dates to the mid-19th century and is crafted from warm, finely figured walnut with a lively veneer pattern on the top and drawer fr...
Walnut
$2,470Sale Price|27% Off
Biedermeier Cherrywood Sewing or Side Table with Removable Interior, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Fine Biedermeier sewing or side table crafted from solid cherrywood, South Germany circa 1825. The warm tone of the cherrywood combined with its distinctive grain pattern reflects th...
Cherry, Spruce
Antique Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Lyre Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) lyre shaped pedestal base table. Originally handcrafted as a sewing table, today it makes a wonderful end or side table with drawer.
Birch
$4,600 / set
Pair of German Biedermeier Black Oak Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of elegant German Biedermeier black oak side tables. The rich wood and classic design add a touch of sophistication to any room, making them a stylish and prac...
Wood
19th century biedermeier side table
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
19th century biedermeier side table in very good original condition.
Wood
19th c. Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Biedermeier fruitwood side table is a charming addition to any home, featuring a medium wood tone and a gorgeous polished finish. The Biedermeier style, known for ...
Fruitwood
19th Century Original Biedermeier Sewing Table circa 1835 with Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on massive pine. Curved cover plate on column shaft ending in four curly feet.
Mahogany
Thread table, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table of the niciak type from the end of the 19th century in an eclectic style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife fo...
Walnut
Thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A thread table from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. A small piece of furniture, a bit forgotten today, but once a must-have for a housewife for needlew...
Walnut
Walnut Biedermeier Antique Oval Side Table Sewing Table circa 1825 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier Antique side table or sewing table oval like from maple and walnut circa 1825 Vienna. An elegant authentic Biedermeier side table or sewing table in oval like form from m...
Maple, Walnut
Biedermeier Period 1840s Austrian Walnut Guéridon with Star Inlay and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut guéridon table from the mid-19th century, with star inlay and scrolling foliage. Crafted in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th centur...
Walnut
Biedermeier Bed Side Table Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier bedside table Style: 19. century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Source: Germany Measures: Height:89 cm / 35.04? Width: 43 cm...
Walnut
19th century Side Table, Germany 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Biedermeier side table adorned with graceful curved legs, showcasing timeless elegance. This charming piece boasts a single central drawer complete with its original knob,...
Mahogany
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Round Table with Single Drawer and Veneered Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period table with lyre shaped legs and round top from the mid-19th century. This Biedermeier table circa 1840 features a circular top adorned with radiating veneer, surrounded by a dark banded inlay. The apron is decorated with a single drawer, with partitioned space and small cushion dedicated to receiving sewing needles...
Wood
$4,900
Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table standing on three-legged stand with folding table top and radial thread inlays.
Cherry
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...
Walnut
Biedermeier Side Table or Sewing Table, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Sewing or Side Table – South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant Biedermeier sewing or side table was crafted in South Germany around 1820 and showcases the refine...
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, 1820. This exquisite original sewing table is a wonderful example for typical Biedermeier period furniture piece, which should not be missing in any Bieder...
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century German Biedermeier walnut side table, which has a classic, elegant design typical of the Biedermeier style. As an antique piece, it holds historical and...
Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Side Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. Our professional refurbishing team in Cze...
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Restored Small Biedermeier Side Table, Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier table comes from Bohemia from the mid-19th century. It is made of solid and veneered cherry wood and has a black glass top. The table has undergone careful r...
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Style Ebonized Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian (possibly Secessionist) (19/20th Century) ebonized oval center table with 4 fluted column legs and glass top and stretcher.
Wood, Glass
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Occasional Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine occasional table in Vienna Biedermeier style. Exotic palisander on solid wood. Partially ebonized. (G-Sam-32).
Wood
Inlaid table, France, circa 1880.
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
Walnut
Beautiful Biedermeier Side Table Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier side table mahogany, circa 1860 Solid wood, mahogany partially veneered. Fully turned balustrade shaft on 4 volute feet. A drawer. Profiled and mottled cove...
Marble
Lyra Sewing Table in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven: “Biedermeier Möbel” by Georg Himmelheber, 197, p.152. Measures: Width:62 cm, Height:82 cm, Depth:49 cm.
Birdseye Maple