Unavailable|$6,900
Outstandingly Designed Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Biedermeier settee is veneered with walnut on pine. Resting on scrolled pipe-shaped sides
Walnut, Pine
Unavailable|$20,660
1810 Transition Period Empire / Biedermeier Sofa / Couch Inlaid Birch Veneer
Located in Liverpool, GB
Original, representative sofa / couch from the transition period Empire / Biedermeier, circa 1810
Upholstery, Birch
Unavailable|$7,900
Rare Oval Sized Biedermeier Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Biedermeier table was either used for a large Biedermeier sofa as a writing table. The uncommonly serpentine
Unavailable|$6,500
Biedermeier Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier carved mahogany frame sofa with a curved back and swan detail at the feet. The frame is
Mahogany
Unavailable|$16,000
Biedermeier Elliptical Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic form in walnut veneer with scrolled insets and block feet.
Walnut
Unavailable|$8,900
Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, comfortable and sturdy Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier barrel-back sofa in mahogany on pine
Mahogany, Pine
Unavailable|$5,802
Biedermeier Period Sofa in Cherrywood, 1830s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Biedermeier Period Sofa, 1830s. Made of cherrywood. Authentic Biedermeier period sofa, perfectly
Cherry
Unavailable|$4,500 / set
Biedermeier Medaillon Sofa and Four Chairs, Germany, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa features an upholstered seat and backrest with a carved crown. The arm rests are curled
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,500
Unique Danish Biedermeier Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Biedermeier curved mahogany frame sofa with tufted leather back .Nail head detail all
Wood, Leather
Unavailable|$2,630
Biedermeier Mahogany Couch, from the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in GDYNIA, 22
We offer for sale a Biedermeier mahogany sofa from the first half of the 19th century in very good
Mahogany
Biedermeier Louis Philippe Romantic Classic Cuban Mahogany Spanish Sofa, 1830
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Romantic "Reina Gobernadora" Cuban Mahogany Swan Spanish Sofa, circa 1830. Spanish Reina
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,400
Biedermeier Style Sofa from Austria-Hungary
Located in Bedford, NY
MAHOGANY WOOD WITH BOXWOOD INLAYS. HAND CARVED- NEWER UPHOLSTERY SELF WELT- FINISHED OUTSIDE BACK
Mahogany, Upholstery
Unavailable|$5,900
Upholstered Biedermeier Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
A side-frame constructed and upholstered Biedermeier bench or sofa. Mahogany veneered on pine wood
Mahogany, Pine
Unavailable|$14,234
Servas Sofa
Located in Homburg, DE
Servas sofa from 1860. Massive walnut partly veneered with a shellac polish. Seat polster is a
Unavailable|$6,579
Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Biedermaier style sofa in walnut folder with onion legs turned round, characterized by decorative
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable|$16,000
Biedermeier Writing Table with a Single Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Cherry veneer with Doric columns mahogany inlays.
Antik nagy biedermeier 2 személyes kanapé – jellemző csikós anyaggal, intarziás
Located in Kerepes, HU
Az elemről Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a masszív 2 személyes kanapé , amely jellemző a biedermeier
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$3,504
William IV Satin Walnut Sofa
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV satin walnut hall sofa Biedermeier style with scroll ends, sabre legs ending in paw feet
Unavailable|$4,091
19th Century Biedermeier gyogyoru sofa
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon különleges forma Biedermeier stílusban , korabeli, sofa. Nagyon mutatás es ennyire
Other
Unavailable|$4,500
Vienesse Biedermeier 1820 Solid Walnut Sofa Settee
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian Vienesse walnut Biedermeier elegant sofa settee.
Walnut
Unavailable|$5,227
Burl Mahogany Sofa, Biedermeier Style - Late 19th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This sofa is a magnificent example of burl mahogany furniture, inspired by the Biedermeier style
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,000 / item
Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original
Mahogany
Sold|$8,900
German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Greding, DE
German Biedermeier sofa dating from 1820.
Mahogany
Sold|$14,000
Fine Biedermeier Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier sofa. Cherrywood with palisander inlay details and ebonized details.
Cherry, Fruitwood
Sold|$4,720
Antique biedermeier sofa
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good quality mid nineteenth century biedermeier sofa.
Sold|$2,500
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco Swedish birchwood Biedermeier sofa. Part of a larger set of furniture that is
Birch
Sold|$4,785
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful Biedermeier sofa, with a beautiful drawing in the center of the back, all covered with
Velvet, Walnut, Silk
Sold|$3,000
Antique Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier sofa, circa 1840. This is a neoclassical style sofa that would go well with
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$1,900
Country Biedermeier Sofa Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A fruitwood country biedermeier sofa table with a shaped top with inlaid band. One drawer.
Sold|$7,058
Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa with a curved frame and backrest, S-shaped armrests as well as thread and
Wood
Sold|$4,426
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch, 1830s
Located in Brussels, BE
Biedermeier sofa in birch. Swedish work, circa 1830.
Birch
Sold|$12,000
Elegant Early Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant early Central German Biedermeier sofa from 1810 made from ebonized pear wood and of fine
Sold|$6,200
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Astoria, NY
A Biedermeier sofa with a birch frame and luxurious red upholstery and cushions. The piece has low
Birch
Sold|$4,785
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Germany, circa 1830. Very good condition. Origin: Germany Wood: Mahogany
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$3,600
Classic Large Elegant Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful roomy Empire style Biedermeier sofa with curlie cue arms, beautiful mahogany veneer
Sold|$4,665
Biedermeier Sofa, Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, mahogany, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation
Cotton, Mahogany
Sold|$6,475
Late 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered 1880's birdseye maple Biedermeier sofa with architectural legs and arm detail
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Sold|$10,168
Biedermeier Sofa, Probably Mainz Around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa, veneered in walnut with carved swan decorations. The sofa has been reupholstered
Walnut
GOLDEN BIRCH ANTIQUE SWEDISH BIEDERMEIER SOFA
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
GOLDEN BIRCH ANTIQUE SWEDISH BIEDERMEIER SOFA RECENTLY REUPHOLSTERED READY FOR FABRIC OF CUSTOMERS
Birch
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: Mahogany
Mahogany
Sold|$8,972
Biedermeier Sofa, South German, 1830-1840
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa on tapered legs. Curved backrest with s-shaped armrests. Lower rim, legs
Cherry
Unique Austrian Biedermeier Sofa, Architect Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Biedermeier sofa, circa 1850. Very good condition, after renovation. Dimensions of the
Cotton, Mahogany
Sold|$5,742
Biedermeier Sofa, Southern German, 1830-1840
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa on tapered, s-shaped legs and a curved backrest with s-shaped armrests
Cherry
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. After renovation and
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional
Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870. Very good condition, after renovation and
Mahogany
Sold|$3,708
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1860. Very good condition, after renovation and
Mahogany
Sold|$2,750
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch-Sweden 1900s
By Biedermeier
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Biedermeier sofa having a birch frame and luxurious fresh upholstery and cushions. The piece has
Cotton, Silk, Birch
Sold|$2,750
19th Century German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century German Biedermeier sofa features an intriguing wraparound padded seatback with a
Fruitwood
Sold|$7,775
Late Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, 1840-1850
Located in Greding, DE
Unusual late Biedermeier sofa with a wavy backrest and S-shaped armrests with rocaille decor. The
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,250
Biedermeier Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
Designed to be placed in front of a formal Biedermeier sofa and serve as an impromptu setting for
Sold|$1,368
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Swedish Biedermeier sofa. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from
Fabric, Wood
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1880, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Biedermeier sofa, circa 1880. The sofa is in very good condition, after professional
Mahogany, Cotton
Antique Grey Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional wood
Cotton, Mahogany
Sold|$1,300
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sofa, Germany 1830, walnut, finely carved details on legs, back and front. The sofa is
Walnut
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.