Biedermeier Style Bench
Antique 1880s German Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Beech
Antique 1840s Swedish Biedermeier Benches
Birch
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Macassar
Vintage 1980s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Beech, Maple
2010s American Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Antique 19th Century German Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Benches
Birch
Antique 19th Century Benches
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Sycamore, Down
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Unknown Biedermeier Stools
Wood, Maple, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Center Tables
Birch
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Demi-lune Tables
Vintage 1960s American Biedermeier Benches
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Burl
20th Century Biedermeier Benches
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Biedermeier Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Benches
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Macassar
Antique 1890s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Maple
Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Cherry, Silk
20th Century Canadian Benches
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Cherry
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dominican Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Biedermeier Style Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
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