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.
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut Veneer, Pillar Design, Germany, 1820s
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar mirror, Biedermeier, around 1820/30, walnut veneer, Schinkel roof, flanked by half columns, restored condition, shellac polish Height: 120 cm, width: 67 cm, depth: 8 cm
Glass, Wood
$1,354Sale Price|37% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Psyche / Table Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier psyche / table mirror from around 1830. The psyche is made of cherrywood (solid and veneer). The mirror is rotatable and there is a drawer in the base. In very ...
Cherry
Biedermeier Mirror, Cherry, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier mirror Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 57 x 4 cm Description: Antique pillar mirror f...
Cherry
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Ash Wood, Ink Decoration, Germany, 1830s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Biedermeier wall mirror . Wonderful grain in the Ash Wood . comes with the original distressed mirror . The ink decoration on this charming mirror is a rare survivor. Whi...
Ash
Decorative wall Mirror, Frame, wood stucco, gold, rounded edges, 1840s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary wall mirror, frame, an original from the 1840s from Austria. The frame is made of wood, the substructure is placed in an overlapping manner - typical for this period. ...
Stucco, Wood
Pair of Massive Antique Danish Biedermeier Pier Console Mirrors
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stepped design In burl wood with a cornice at the top and a recessed panel with an oval mirror over the tall two-part mirror. A shelf with a dark wood inset oval has scrolled suppo...
Mirror, Burl
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Superb Antique 1850s era Biedermeier Ebonized Ash and Bronze Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb antique Biedermeier mirror, dating to the 1850s, exemplifies the elegance and refined craftsmanship of the period. Constructed from richly grained ash wood with contrasti...
Bronze
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Walnut Veneer, Ebonized, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier wall mirror from Austria, circa 1820. Walnut veneer on softwood with ebonized parts. Original antique mirror glass. Neoclassical pointed pediment cornice in greek s...
Mirror, Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Dutch Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Ebonized Wood & Brass Frame, 19th C.
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (18/19th Century) mirror with an ebonized carved wood and repoussé hammered brass frame having mirrored glass panel insets
Brass
Mid 19th Century Northern German Biedermeier Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table or make-up mirror, made in northern Germany circa 1840. Dimensions: H x W x D: 55 x 35 x 20 cm Description: Two-legged, semi-circular base on a blackened plinth. The ...
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Mirror. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and large walnut Biedermeier mirror was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined des...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Standing Mirror (Psyche). Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite and rare Biedermeier cherry standing mirror (Psyche). The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is disting...
Brass
Biedermeier Walnut and Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900Swedish Biedermeier style carved walnut wooden mirror with gilt details. Measurements: Height: 34" Width: 23.5" Depth: 3"
Gold Leaf
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Figured Woods, Original Mirror, Circa 1820 Austria
Located in Hudson, NY
A great looking Beidermeier looking glass. With excellent patina and retaining the original mirror, this is in a terrific state of preservation. Architectural with highly figured Wo...
Mirror, Wood
$1,360Sale Price|28% Off
Scandinavian Empire Giltwood Concave Sided Sconce Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Danish 19th century Biedermeier period wall sconce with brass candle holder and hanging glass prisms. It is all original, including the glass that has the typical "shadows" and pat...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,701Sale Price|39% Off
Biedermeier Cherry Pillar Mirror, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Pillar mirror from 1830, Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. Very good restored condition.
Cherry
$2,900 / item
Biedermeier Mirror, 1820, cherry with marquetry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant cherry veneer, inlays and an additional marquetry decor in all four corn...
Cherry
Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century. 11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
Burl
19th Century Tall Birch Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Biedermeier mirror crafted in birch veneer with refined half-column details accented in bronze-painted accents. The mirror displays clean lines and balanced proportions,...
Mirror, Birch
Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, large and rare Biedermeier Mirror with gilt wood frame and faceted mirror glass. It features a rectangular shape with rounded corners and floral decorative carvings. The mirror is faceted. Made in Austria cca. 1840s. The mirror is in fair antique condition with visible signs of time and use. It appears to be refurbished some years back. Some patina is present, as well as some small chips. There are no dents on glass nor larger damages. If you are looking for an old, antique mirror...
Wood, Mirror
Biedermeier 19th Century Tall Walnut Mirror with Carved Giltwood Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tall pier mirror from the 19th century, with carved giltwood foliage, slender columns and frieze of palmette motifs. This Austrian Biedermeier p...
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century Golden Biedermeier Mirror With Bulls Eye Bars, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Appealing Austrian gilt wall mirror from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830. The wide, deeply grooved frame (partly carved, partly stucco works) was covered with amazing looki...
Gold
Swedish Karl Johan, Biedermeier Crotch Mahogany Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period Karl Johan (Biedermeier) mirror of gorgeous crotch mahogany. Silvered mirror is old and shows some age, but may not be original. Mahogany is showing lighter in ...
Mahogany, Mirror
Baltic Neo-Classical Wall Mirror, Mahogany, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Baltic Neo-classic (19th Century) Mahogany vertical rectangular Wall Mirror with an ebonzide top panel having a gilt carving and gilt rosettes in all 4 corners
Mahogany
Biedermeier Mirror Germany circa 1815
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century Biedermeier, mirror from southern Germany circa 1815. Beautiful Walnut and Cherry Wood veneer decorative panels. Original plate. Small signs of historic worm...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Wall Mirror in Maple & Black Lacquer
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier (19th Century) maple and black lacquer vertical wall mirror with bronze trim and gilt wood medallions.
Bronze
Biedermeier Inlaid Mirror with Parquetry, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A slender Biedermeier mirror, with parquetry-inlaid frieze, and architectural pediment. The mirror composed of two plates with beveled edges, and situated between two columns. Th...
Maple, Mirror
Biedermeier Burl Ash Wall Mirror with Bronze Trim, Danish Design
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier Danish-style (20th Century) rectangular burl ash wall mirror with bronze trim corners.
Bronze
Biedermeier Vertical Wall Mirror, Burl Ash, Column Sides, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier Austrian style (19th century) burl ash vertical wall mirror with column sides and banded inlay arch top.
Mirror, Ash, Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Make-Up-Mirror, so called Psyche, Dated: 1832
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier make-up mirror - so-called Psyche Northern Germany (Hamburg) Mahogany, maple Dated: 1832 Dimensions: H x W x D: 53 x 37 x 23 cm Description: Elegant and exceptionally ...
Mahogany, Maple
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Table Mirror, Ebony & Fruitwood, Shield Frame, Circa 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Biedermeier standing table mirror in ebony and fruitwood. The shield shaped frame is supporting an oval mirror surmounted by two facing ebonized Egyptian sphynx...
Fruitwood
$5,500 / item
Aha! Mirror - William Bates
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted maple and walnut wood; mirror plate Can be hung in any direction
Mirror, Wood
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Brass Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very decorative, large neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and cherry solid. Hand polished with shellac (french polish). Beautifu...
Brass
Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, large and rare Biedermeier Mirror with gilt wood frame and faceted mirror glass. It features a rectangular shape with rounded corners and floral decorative carvings. The mirror is faceted. Made in Austria cca. 1840s. The mirror is in fair antique condition with visible signs of time and use. It appears to be refurbished some years back. Some patina is present, as well as some small chips. There are no dents on glass nor larger damages. If you are looking for an old, antique mirror...
Mirror, Wood
Biedermeier Mirror, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier mirror dates back to 1820 and comes from southern Germany. It features a pretty cherry veneer and has two ebonized half columns with gilt wood carved capitals and ba...
Cherry, Giltwood
German Biedermeier Classical Pier Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
A very fine German pier mirror having a good color and finish. The frame made of walnut finished in a rich warm brown has mellowed to a very nice color. The carving though space is v...
Glass, Wood
Small Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier mirror in cherry veneer and solid wood from South Germany about 1820. Lightly curved cornice. Original mirror glass (clearly visible). Dimensions: H 91 cm / 35....
Metal
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful book-matched cherry veneer ans cherry solid wood. Refinished and hand polished with shellac. Dimensions: H 146 cm x B 68 cm x T 10.5 cm.
Mirror, Softwood, Cherry
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Table Mirror, Carved Wood & Gilt, Circa 1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very handsome and unusual table top dressing mirror likely made in Austria in the early to mid 19thC. The shield shaped mirror has a gilded...
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Style Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Courtly Empire wall mirror, circa 1810. Solid softwood, Cuba mahogany veneer. Original glass, finely chiselled bronze fittings. (M-6).
Softwood, Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, High Gloss, Czechia, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Hassle-free US shipping: We provide all necessary 100+ year-old certifications to ensure a flat 15% customs rate for our US clients. This chest of drawers (commode) is a superb repr...
Wood, Walnut
$3,600
Biedermeier Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Biedermeier mirror Mirror size: 25" W X 54" H.
Fruitwood, Glass
Italian Satinwood and Ebonized Biedermeier Palladian Mirror, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Biedermeier satinwood and ebonized palladian mirror with upper ormolu cherub swag mounts and lower ormolu floral medallion mounts. Mirror has ...
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Oak, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construc...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Stuning Antique circa 1880 Neoclassical Biedermeier Maple Wall Mirror with Foxed
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Flamed Maple original Biedermeier wall mirror with period plate foxed glass A very good looking and well-made piece, the frame is m...
Glass, Maple
Biedermeier Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Mahogany, Birch and Thuja Roots Wood, Austria circa 1820 Mahogany solid wood. Birch root wood (round arch). Dyed thuja roots wood. Very good patinated and ...
Mirror, Birch, Mahogany