Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
and desk.
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Birch
Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
and desk.
Birch
Biedermeier Armchair, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk chair on brass casters with a rounded backrest and a cherrywood frame. The chair
Brass
$939Sale Price|27% Off
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant single chair, of the early Austrian Biedermeier period. All veneered in walnut wood, with
Walnut, Velvet
Biedermeier Table and Chair
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Female Biedermeier table and chair set.
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Beech
Upholstered Wood Desk Side Chair with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Biedermeier vanity, desk or side chiar with fully upholstered seat. This beautiful chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Oak desk chair, circa 1910. Elegant and comfortable oak desk chair from Germany, circa 1910. The
Oak
Biedermeier Desk Chair, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk chair out of mahogany with a broad backrest. The seat was upholstered with a grey
Mahogany
A Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid birch with walnut inlays, this armchair features squared yet curved back crest and splats, gracefully curving arms which rest on urn finials and continue to sabre legs.
Celadon
Late Biedermeier Desk Chair, Baltic States, around 1840
Located in Greding, DE
This desk chair has a rounded backrest and inlaid decoration on the back. It is designed to have a
Metal
Simulated Bur Walnut Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
A Swedish simulated (painted) bur walnut Biedermeier swan neck desk chair. Newly restored and
Biedermeier Oversized Swivel Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier walnut desk chair with curved backrest supported on squared stiles with serpentine arms
Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 32.88 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Stunning Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Wood Occasional Chairs Desk
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Swedish Biedermeier chairs A very good
Leather, Birch
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.25 in
Swedish Biedermeier Revival Napoleon Hat Side or Desk Chair, COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Biedermeier Revival side chair in with Napoleon or bicorn hat shaped backrest, carved bow
Swedish Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table Chair in Birch, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautifully proportioned Karl Johan/Biedermeier chair with rounded gondola back and tapered saber
Birch
Sold
H 36 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Biedermeier Fauteuils, Armchairs, Leopard Fabric, Hollywood Regency
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Fauteuils, armchairs, Leopard Fabric, Hollywood Regency A stunning pair of
Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pierced Back Side Desk Chair Striped Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Biedermeier side chair. Features a balloon shaped back with pierced design over
Walnut
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique Swedish Biedermeier style desk chair in satin birch, dating from around the
Cotton, Birch, Satinwood
Sold
H 36.75 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Biedermeier Armchairs of Satinwood with Linen Seats, Priced Individually
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Biedermeier armchairs or desk chairs of beautifully patinated satinwood, from Sweden
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Satinwood
Biedermeier Desk Chair, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Swivel desk chair on an ebonized frame with round seat. The backrest shows turned stretchers. The
Fabric, Bouclé
Simulated Bur Walnut Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
A Swedish simulated (painted) bur walnut Biedermeier swan neck desk chair. Newly restored and
French Art Deco Desk and Biedermeier Chair, 1930s
By Biedermeier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco parcel ebonized pearwood desk and Biedermeier chair, of shaped rectangular form
Pearwood
Biedermeier Tub Chair in Fruitwood, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Biedermeier chair in checkered upholstery with tub back, ebonized painted detail to arms and
Fruitwood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
By William Switzer
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful
Leather, Mahogany
A Biedermeier Desk Chair , Vienna 19th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chair with the original leather seat completely intact.
Wood, Leather
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
Rare Biedermeier Swivel/Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Extraordinary Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier swivel/armchair. Cherry wood on pine and oak. Padded
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th C Biedermeier Style Side Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking chair in the style of a Austrian design.
Biedermeier Revival Bergyre
Located in Richmond, VA
High backed biedermeier revival bergyre in birch with ebonized detailing
19th Century Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century Biedermeier desk chair.
Wood
$16,669 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,926 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$4,296 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Mahogany Chairs Mod.110 by Ico Parisi for Cassina - Italy - 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful set of six chairs in elegant mahogany and comfortable hazelnut-colored velvet born from the pencil of Ico Parisi and made since the 1960s, by the prestigious Cassina compan...
Velvet, Wood
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,221 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$5,094Sale 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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
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.