Biedermeier 19th Century Sofa
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century European Regency Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Cherry, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birch, Pine, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 1820s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Velvet, Birch
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Sofa Tables
Wood
Antique 1820s Czech Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Birch
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sofa Tables
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Cherry, Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 1890s Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Canapes
Other
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Antique 19th Century Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Canapes
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
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Biedermeier 19th Century Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Biedermeier 19th Century Sofa?
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.