Biedermeier style The Biedemeier style is more like a minimalist version of the imperial style, popular in Germany, Austria, and Sweden in the first half of the 19th century. Its prototype is mainly the French style favored by the middle class, but more simple, classic, comfortable and practical. Most of the furniture is straight, decorated with a classical theme, generally with splayed legs. Although mostly made of redwood, light-colored native trees such as Walnut, cherry, Birch, pear, and Map