Biedermeier Upholstered Chair
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 1810s French Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
20th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Beech, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Cherry
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Chairs
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Birch
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Cherry
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Birdseye Maple, Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry, Paint
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Bouclé, Cherry
1990s American Biedermeier Club Chairs
Maple, Fabric
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century German Empire Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Softwood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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Biedermeier Upholstered Chair 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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.