Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs crafted of solid birch, the classically curved back crest adorned with a carved
Birch
$5,610Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers
Birch
$5,193Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the
Birch
$16,790
H 32.75 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
A 19th Century Set of Four Biedermeier Chair Suite with Dolphin Motif, Germany
By Biedermeier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined Biedermeier seating set comprising two armchairs and two side chairs, crafted in
Birch
$4,532Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1860-1920 with the
Birch
$7,000
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany & Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany & Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs.
Wood
$4,620Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
$5,176 / set
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set Of Four Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Set of four antique ox-head or shovel chairs Sweden Birch tree Mid 19th century Dimensions: H × W
Fabric, Birch
$1,036Sale Price|35% Off
H 38.25 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined set of four antique Biedermeier side dining chairs, crafted circa 1900, captures the
Birch
$8,451Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner
Beech, Birch
$16,900 / set
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
restrained elegance and architectural purity of the Biedermeier period. Crafted in Denmark circa 1840, these
Metal, Brass
$3,729Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 4 1930s Biedermeier Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual original Swedish Art Deco set of 4 dining chairs in a highly French polished finish
Pine
$1,753Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Biedermeier carved Dining Chairs Natural Finish late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s pair of biedermeier carved dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed
Birch
Set of Six Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This set of Swedish Biedermeier carver chairs features the Classic "Napolean Hat Shape" on the
Birch
Unavailable
H 29 in Dm 79.75 in
1800s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Suite 10 Chairs Extension 80" Round Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Connoisseur's rare magnificent large light wood round dining table with 10 beautiful chairs
Birch
Set of 10 Swedish Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 Swedish Biedermeier birch dining chairs with white cotton upholstered seats (8 side
Cotton, Birch
Sold
H 36.5 in W 17 in D 19 in
Fine Set of 8 Black Vinyl Upholstered Ebonized Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of New York Made, custom-made Biedermeier style dining chairs made of solid
Faux Leather, Birch
Sold
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Rare Set of 12 Satin Birch Biedermeier Dining Chairs Swedish Victorian, 1900
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original satin birch Biedermeier dining chairs A really rare find and in stunning vintage condition
Birch
Set 6 Antique Biedermeier Birch and Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of antique Biedermeier dining chairs with beautiful birch frames and
Birch
Set of 6 Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six antique Swedish Biedermeier Style dining chairs in satin birch. They were
Birch
Six Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Stunning set of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier chairs in excellent condition, having just
Satinwood
Set of Six Antique Swedish Biedermeier Yellow Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this set of six Biedermeier chairs is in the craftsmanship and Swedish design of the
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1860-1920 with the
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1860-1920 with the
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Antique Set of 6 Flame Birch Antique Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame Birch Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved seat
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch Honey Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 8 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the
Birch
Sold
H 34 in W 18 in L 34 in
Set of Four Biedermeier Birch Dining Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of four Biedermeier period Birch dining side chairs with period tapestry upholstery, Central
Tapestry, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
Sold
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mixed Set of 16 Flame Qulit Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 18 antique Swedish with flame + quilt golden birch
Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mixed Set of 16 Flame Qulit Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 18 antique Swedish with flame + quilt golden birch
Birch
Sold
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Birch, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely set of six Karl Johan dining chairs in a light, honey-colored birch wood with newly
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Set of Six Biedermeier Swedish Birch Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Of neoclassical form with Grecian sabre legs; each backsplat centered by a pierce laurel wreath painted in Etruscan red.
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of six Biedermeier style birch dining room chairs, made mid-20th century. The set consists of
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Biedermeier Set of 10 Birch Side Chairs..
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 10 Danish Biedermeier side chairs in Birch wood with ebonized detail.
Wood
Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Danish Biedermeier Revival Stained Birch Chairs, comprising: two arm chairs and two
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 4 Flame 2 Carvers Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved
Birch
Sold
H 36.75 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Set of Six Antique Birchwood Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of handcrafted
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch, Ebony
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Biedermeier Empire Antique Dining Chairs 19th Century Ormolu Style, Pair
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier pair of dining chairs with rare roundel motifs decorated in ormolu
Ormolu
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner
Birch, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner
Beech, Birch
Sold
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Garland Inlays, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of six early Biedermeier chairs from South Germany about 1820. The chairs are made from a
Fabric, Bone, Birch, Ebony
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 4 1930s Biedermeier Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual original Swedish Art Deco set of 4 dining chairs in a highly French polished finish
Pine
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 4 1930s Biedermeier Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual original Swedish Art Deco set of 4 dining chairs in a highly French polished finish
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Biedermeier carved Dining Chairs Natural Finish late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s pair of biedermeier carved dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed
Birch
Exceptional Antique Biedermeier Style Birch Table and Six Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional Antique Biedermeier Style Birch Table and Six Chairs. This stunning inlay birch table
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Set of Six Birchwood Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted
Bronze
Antique Set 12 Swedish Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous and rare antique set of twelve Swedish Biedermeier birch, ormolu mounted, and
Birch
Sold
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Antique Set of 10 Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this stunning set of 10 dining chairs is in the craftsmanship and famous Biedermeier
Wood, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of Ten Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour
Located in Lewes, England
Set of ten antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved
Birch
Sold
H 36.63 in W 24 in D 23 in
Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Style Birch and Leather Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An inordinately fine set of six dining chairs in the Biedermeier taste, as a set crafted during the
Birch, Leather
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870
Birch
Sold
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from
Birch
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour, 1840
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1820
Birch
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of six Biedermeier dining chairs is crafted with the classic lines and elegant simplicity
Wood, Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mahogany Set of 4 1800s Carver Chairs
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 4 1800s Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in good structural condition with Fine
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Mahogany Antique Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 very unusual antique Swedish flame mahogany Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive
Birch
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Six Swedish Biedermeier Chairs with Upholstered Seats, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A set of six early Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs from the Karl Johan era with carved crest rail
Upholstery, Birch
Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Biedermeier Empire Swedish Dining Chairs Fan Motif Ormolu Style Pair
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier pair of dining chairs with rare fan motifs decorated in ormolu style
Ormolu
Sold
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Birch Dining Chair, Desk Chair, Sweden 1840, B2463
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Swedish Biedermeier birch dining chair, desk chair, Sweden 1840, B2463 Scotland 1840
Birch
Biedermeier Style Set of Dining Chairs
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in London, GB
A set of two armchairs and six single chairs with shield back with a carved black lacquered sun fan
Birch
Set of 10 Biedermeier Revival Dining Chairs in Golden Birch
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 10 Swedish Biedermeier Revival Dining Chairs in Golden Birch ca. 1900.
Sold
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Four Antique Dining Chairs, French Biedermeier Style, Birch, 1910, B2835
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four antique dining chairs, French Biedermeier Style, Birch, 1910, B2835 Scotland 1910 Solid
Birch
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$229,422Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$15,400 / set
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$16,500 / set
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Baltic Biedermeier armchairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized veneered carved side chairs have a w...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$8,950 / set
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier armchairs from the mid-19th century with pierced back, cane seats and seat cushion. Each chair features a pierced design on the back, reminiscent of Go...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, South German 1820 This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs has a gorgeous walnut veneer. They have very pretty hand-carved details on the armrests. T...
Walnut
$10,000 / set
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 Biedermeier dining chairs has a pretty walnut veneer. The chairs stand out for their gorgeous backrest decor. They come fully refinished with a shellac finish, new upho...
Walnut
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs Austria, 20th century These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a beautiful representati...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$3,750 / set
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Biedermeier Style Wood and Black Upholstery Dining Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Biedermeier-style (19/20th Century) blond wood (birch) dining / armchairs with an open carved wreath medallion on the backs back and black upholstered seats. (PRICED ...
Ceramic
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.
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.