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.
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1880-1900 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Satin Birch
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1890-1910 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Satin Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Austrian Secessionist walnut stools in an Egyptian Thebes revivalist style while having a clover shaped seat atop a sabered tripod leg frame (PRICED AS PAIR) (AVAILABLE INDIV...
Early 20th Swedish birch long bedroom stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th swedish birch long bedroom stool circa 1900. Fine example of swedish simple but elegant design, birch frame with 6 tapering supporting legs with upholstered top. Ideal f...
Fabric, Birch
$1,538 / set
Pair of Painted Stools, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of painted stools with splayed tapered legs and a simple stretcher. Newly upholstered in grey fabric and repainted in cream white with an antique patina.
Fabric, Wood
$3,500
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...
Birch
19th Century Pair Tabouret Stools Biedermeier German Walnut about 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
This is a rare pair of Biedermeier stools, or tabouret. They very beautifully finished especially in their details. This gives them an extremely elegant flair and makes them fit almo...
Walnut
A Pair of Biedermeier Stools, 1820, Walnut Veneer, Refinished
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier Stools, South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant pair of Biedermeier stools originates from South Germany and dates back to around 1820. Crafted with the distinctiv...
Walnut
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1880-1900 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Birch
$564Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
Oak, Walnut
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany. The piece is made entirely of soli...
Walnut
Biedermeier Stool, Hand-Crafted Birch with Golden Silk Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This freshly reupholstered stool is adorned with golden silk/wool in traditional Biedermeier style.
Birch
Stool Made of Solid Cherry Wood with Brass Footrest, by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Biedermeier style bar stool made of solid cherry wood with brass foot rest customizable with different coating materials, colors and wood finishes made in Italy by Morelato.
Cherry
$928Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE 1880 SWEDiSH BIEDERMEIER WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880 Walnut Swedish Biedermier dressing table stool Please note the delivery fee ...
Walnut
Pair of Interesting Biedermeier Chairs antique circa 1840 Cherry Wood veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840 Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Cherry
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France with a wonderfully thick top which has a handle design cutout of the top and a multi-level beveled edge, following down to a lovely hand scallop...
Walnut
Kurt-Eric Blücker, Stool, Birch, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch stool designed and produced Kurt-Eric Blücker, Munkedal, Sweden, 1970s. Seat height 16.75”.
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...
Oak, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 19.7"W x 10.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Birch, Pine
American Aesthetic Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form. Egyptian revival.
Oak
French Egyptian Revival Bamboo Faux Painted Thebes Stool 1930s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A 1930s French saddle top bamboo Thebes stool. The temple seat is curved on all four sides, the legs are gently flared with a flat foot and the piece is wonderfully faux painted.
Bamboo
$4,500 / set
H 22 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair Antique Thebes Egyptian Revival Arts & Crafts Stools Liberty & Co 1900
By Liberty of London, Leonard Wyburd
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts walnut Thebes stools designed by Leonard Wyburd for Liberty of London, England, Circa 1900 An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts carved oak Theb...
Walnut
Stool in pine and sheepskin, Sweden, Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Crafted from an old support pillar, this piece carries the weight of history within its solid pine structure. Its rustic form has been thoughtfully adapted with a seat in high-qualit...
Sheepskin, Pine
$2,700 / set
H 22.5 in W 22.75 in D 14.5 in
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Tabouret Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pair of Swedish pine stools or tabourets have gently curved, saber legs which add an elegant touch to the pair. The soft patina of the newer white painted finish adds to ...
Muslin, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian stools
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Gustavian stools featuring tapered, fluted legs with carved detail at the upper collar and rosette motifs set into the frame corners. The square seat frame support...
Wood
Early 19th Century Walnut Stool with Ebonized Detail
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality walnut stool with upholstered seat above turned and fluted inverted vase-shaped legs, terminating in carved bun feet. Decorated with ebonized, split beads and flutes t...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt. The top is shaped and has a lovely silhouette. The top is supp...
Linen, Walnut
19th Century Bobbin Stool
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a beautiful hand crafted Bobbin stool from an old English Country House collection. Late Victorian and carved from Rosewood with no cracks or repairs . The piece has a beaut...
Rosewood
Antique Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool C1875
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Thebes Stool from the Egyptian Revival period which borrowed ( heavily) from the days of Cleopatra. Constructed from Walnut with numerous precision made lathe turnings. Cros...
Walnut
Antique Thebes Stool, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Egyptian Revival solid mahogany Thebes stool w/ slatted concave saddle seat / tapered ring turned legs / decorative struts & horizontal stretchers / original as found antique con...
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Stools in Ash, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stools raised on four slightly curved legs with frames in ash. The seats have been newly upholstered in grey fabric. The frames have been restored and carefully refinished.
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Satin Birch
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1890-1910 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Cotton, Satin Birch
Late 19th Century Biedermeier Style Birch Stools from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Classic lines define the silhouette this pair of Biedermeier stools. The aged patina of the yellow birch add the perfect finishing touch. The 17.5" high seats have older, vintage up...
Upholstery, Birch
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Stools with Ebonized Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century Biedermeier stools showcases the clarity of line and restrained elegance characteristic of the period. Crafted in walnut, the frames emphasize clean geometr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Stools
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique Swedish stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-10 period. They are of outstanding quality with a beautiful and u...
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Stools
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique Swedish stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-10 period. They are of outstanding quality with a beautiful and u...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1825, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool from South Germany dates to around 1825 and reflects the early phase of the period with its elegant simplicity a...
Walnut, Fabric
Biedermeier Tabouret in Cherrywood, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier tabouret in cherrywood with H-shaped stretcher connecting the curved legs. The armrests are joined by a crossbar adorned with stylized leaf motifs. The seat has been newl...
Cherry
Sold
H 14.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Stool, Walnut, Black Fabric, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier scissor stool from Southern Germany around 1825. Solid walnut and veneered. Turned rosette as a decorative element in the center cross on both sides. Newly upholste...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1870-1890 period. They are of outstanding quali...
Fabric, Birch
Pair, 19th Century Karl Johan Style Mahogany Stools
By Karl Johan
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pair of mahogany stools or tabourets have gently curved saber legs in the Karl Johan style. This pair is restored, solid, stable and ready to be enjoyed. Age related wear...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Stools
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of exquisite Biedermeier stools are show stopping examples of classical elegance. The color of the golden birch wood in contrast with the black finials is stunning and del...
Birch
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
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H 41.5 in W 21.75 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Style Oak Wood Swivel Bar Stool with Green Leather Seat, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Biedermeier style barstools exemplifying a blend of classic design and contemporary comfort. The sturdy oak wooden frames, with their rich, warm patina, showcas...
Leather, Oak