19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30. Viennese
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
% customs rate for our US clients. Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery. This sofa is a
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
A Biedermeier Burr Maple and Amaranth Sofa Table Mid-19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Biedermeier Burr Maple and Amaranth Sofa Table. Mid-19th Century the Rectangular Canted Top and
Maple
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Located in Roma, Lazio
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa and two armchairs were made
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Trundle Sofa with Flared and Scrolled Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Biedermeier trundle sofa. Burl wood frame with flared and scrolled arms. Gold velvet
Velvet, Burl
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s. Simplified
Wood, Birch
Antique Biedermeier Karelian Birch Ormolu Sofa Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique Swedish Karelian Birch Biedermeier Sofa table with ebonised detail, circa
Wood, Birch
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Benches, Mahogany, Intricate Carvings, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides
Mahogany
$2,706Sale Price|23% Off
Antique 19th-Century Biedermeier Cherry Salon Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautiful salon table before us is a true masterpiece. It hails from the Biedermeier period
Spruce, Cherry
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after wood renovation
Fabric, Walnut
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of
Fabric, Walnut
Antique sofa from Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation and
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,907Sale Price|20% Off
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant antique sofa, dating from around 1880, originates from Northern Europe and reflects
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Small Oval Biedermeier Side Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to present a small oval Viennese Biedermeier side table, crafted in Vienna around 1830
Walnut
19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce elegant and most distinctive Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) highly figured maple table
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1880 from Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after
Fabric, Walnut
1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa
Velvet, Ash
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Sofa Bench from Lindome, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) carved-wood sofa bench, with upholstered seat, from the early
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Budapest, HU
Biedermeier Walnut Table – Vienna, circa 1820 From the Collection of Baron Von Planta, Budapest
Walnut
$1,525Sale Price|20% Off
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
walnut sofa that resembles Biedermeier furniture. The whole is from the 1st half of the 20th century. The
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier solid walnut setteee sofa, 57” long. Original condition with shellack polish
Nutwood
Restored Castle Biedermeier Birch Sofa, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Castle Biedermeier birch sofa with new upholstery and revived polish. Source: Austria
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
$4,900Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Settee or Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Table, Sofa, Five Chairs and Two Armchair.
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs and sofa are newly upholstered in a light typical striped Biedermeier style fabric. Such a large
Mahogany, Upholstery
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of
Upholstery, Walnut
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a
Fabric, Wood
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set, Revived Polish, Vienna, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Birch Seating Set of Sofa and Two Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Lyre Pedestal Table, French Polish, 19th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
sofas or our lovely biedermeier pedestal drop leaf tables 18 - 21 day prep time prior to shipping
Pine
Unavailable|$20,000
Biedermeier Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional neo-Egyptian style Biedermeier sofa in vivid walnut veneer, with elegant scrolled
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,958
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Wels, AT
Austrian Biedermeier Sofa, mahogany veneered.
Unavailable|$6,100
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Niederrussback, AT
Biedermeier sofa, walnut, veneered, restored and upholstered.
Wood, Textile
Unavailable|$10,200
Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1810
Located in Chicago, IL
Biedermeier sofa, circa 1810 from Germany. Elegant, comfortable, fully upholstered Biedermeier sofa
Wood
Unavailable|$7,388
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Wels, AT
Austrian Biedermeier Sofa.
Unavailable|$13,800
19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa. Upholstered in Claremont: Strie
Sycamore
Unavailable|$3,217
Late Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Late Biedermeier sofa nutwood with new fabric.
Fabric, Nutwood
Unavailable|$7,531
Dreamlike Restored Biedermeier Sofa Walnut Wood
Located in Senden, NRW
Fantastically and beautifully restored Biedermeier sofa manufactured in the 1850s. An original
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,900
Outstandingly Designed Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Outstandingly designed and detailed Biedermeier sofa in light walnut on pine. All surfaces inlaid
Maple, Pine, Walnut
Unavailable|$8,900
South German Biedermeier Sofa
By Friedrich Kraus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, comfortable and sturdy South German Biedermeier sofa, over all designed characteristically
Pine, Walnut
Unavailable|$28,000
Biedermeier Sofa Attributed to Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
An important and iconic Biedermeier sofa in walnut attributed to the father of the style
Walnut
Unavailable
Biedermeier Sofa by Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
This Josef Danhauser Biedermeier sofa is of ebonized fruitwood. Danhauser was the most prolific
Unavailable|$12,000
Ebonized Viennese Drapery Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Biedermeier sofa of superb quality. Veneered with pear wood on pine and ebonized. Inlaid with
Pearwood, Maple, Pine, Upholstery
Unavailable|$650
19th Century French Empire or Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Early French Empire or Biedermeier sofa with dowel construction.
Wood
Unavailable|$11,559
1850s Restored Biedermeier Sofa Walnut, New Fabric
Located in Senden, NRW
This is a fantastically beautiful restored Biedermeier sofa. Here you will find a very beautiful
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,900
Exemplary South German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
This South German Biedermeier sofa is exemplary for the region of Mainz and the 1830s (circle of
Pine, Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$23,500
Magnificent North German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
This unique, documented North German Biedermeier sofa (region of Rhineland) is matching veneered
Upholstery
Unavailable|$23,500
Magnificent Swan-Carved North German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Biedermeier sofa of Museum quality (indeed, an identical sofa is in the Hamburg Museum "
Upholstery
Unavailable|$9,831
Restored Original Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut, Red Velvet
Located in Senden, NRW
Original beautiful restored Biedermeier sofa from circa 1845 with a noble and luxurious design
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,585
Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Nottingham, GB
The sofa features a yew veneer trims and facings. The seat and bolsters are upholstered in the
Yew, Softwood
Unavailable|$7,865
Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut circa 1830 with Backhausen Fabric
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful Biedermeier sofa or couch made of walnut, circa 1830. Offers a stunning veneer which
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable|$6,500
German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Graceful Triple Curved Walnut Top Rail over Rolled Arms and Shaped Back and Seat in Royal Blue Velvet Supported on Lyre Shaped Legs.
Walnut, Velvet
Unavailable|$24,000
Biedermeier Sofa by Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
exemplify the inventiveness of Josef Danhauser's workshop. This magnificent sofa is characterized by the
Birch, Ebony, Satin, Upholstery
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.
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.