Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame. The unusually designed backrest features decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four dining chairs is a magnificent example of refined bourgeois craftsmanship from the Biedermeier period (first half of the 19th century).
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The springs are in perfect condition. New cover fabric. This item features classic Biedermeier elements.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$5,418Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
All chairs have been newly upholstered in a dark striped fabric that provides a sophisticated contrast and emphasizes the clarity of the wood.
Cherry, Fabric
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Made in Czechia, 1840s, Cherry-Tree
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs feature new professional upholstery in fabric that complements the historical character while offering modern comfort.
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair with Inlaid Panels
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier chair from around 1815 is crafted from solid cherrywood and displays the calm elegance and balanced proportions typical of the period.
Cherry, Fabric
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Hassle-free US shipping: We provide all necessary 100+ year-old certifications to ensure a flat 15% customs rate for our US clients. Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upho...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Pair of Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For the top cover, a premium textile fabric with a classic Biedermeier vertical stripe pattern in sky blue and silver-grey tones was selected, neatly finished along the edges with ma...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Ebony, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser. According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Ebony
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four chairs is a magnificent and highly sophisticated showcase of classic bourgeois furniture from the Biedermeier period (first half of the 19th century). Manufactured i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Biedermeier Side Chairs in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
The chairs have been newly upholstered in dark blue fabric and hand-polished.
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Oval Biedermeier Side Table, Nutwood , Hungary circa 1835
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, oval shaped Biedermeier nutwood side table / sewing table coming from the famous Biedermeier period in Hungary around 1835. With an age of over 190 years this charming "danu...
Brass
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Oak, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. New traditional upholstery was made with respect to the orig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Oak
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.
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
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
4 Vintage ISA International Biedermeier Style Modern Cherry Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four late 20th century dining chairs by ISA International. The chairs are designed after Vittorio Dassi . Made from Canadian cherry in Biedermeier styling with a flared back...
Fabric, Cherry
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four chairs is a noble example of Central European Biedermeier design from the mid-19th century, originating from Bohemia.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Reupholstered in Biedermeier style fabric. Elegant piece of guy.
Nutwood
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut, Spruce, Beech, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier armchair originates from the first half of the 19th century in Bohemia, which was part of the Austrian Empire at the time. It is made from a combination of s...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Beech, Lacquer
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The detailed side chair has a half round, arched backrest with sli...
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
$1,775Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Sewing Table From the 19th Century A piece from the second half of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style, crafted from rosewood with beautiful grain...
Metal, Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly upholstered in a black cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1810 - 1820, Germany.
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midc...
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier dining chairs made in Czechia circa 1830s.
Fabric, Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, by Josef Danhauser, Cherry Wood, Austria, 1820s
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria (Vienna) from the early 19th century. It was made in the manufactory of Josef Danhauser. The construction of the sofa is made of spru...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Set of 10 Walnut Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined set of ten walnut dining chairs in the Biedermeier taste, dating to circa 1920. Each chair features a gently curved back with a broad crest rail and a distinctive open spla...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs comes from Austria from the early 19th century. The chairs are made of cherry wood with cherry veneer and have undergone careful restoration....
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, three pieces. Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$2,522Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Walnut, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This authentic piece reflects the refined simplicity and balanced proportions typical of the early Biedermeier period. The chair has been carefully restored and newly upholstered wit...
Walnut, Fabric
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier sofa dates back to the early 19th century and originates from Austria.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Spruce
Set of Three Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For the top cover, a premium textile fabric with a classic Biedermeier vertical stripe pattern in sky blue and silver-grey tones was selected, neatly finished along the edges with ma...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
$2,641Sale Price|22% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier armchair dates to around 1830 and originates from southern Germany.
Cherry, Fabric
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Chairs. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material: Oak, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construc...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
$2,662Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The seat was newly upholstered with a striped Biedermeier-style fabric, offering a subtle contrast and comfortable seating.
Cherry, Fabric
Pair of Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seats and stained beechwood frames. The unusually designed backrests feature decorative elements, partly gilt and partly ebonized.
Fabric, Beech
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut Veneer, Spruce, Oak, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. P...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Armoire, Cherry, Walnut, Ebony, Brass, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier armoire or wardrobe, South Germany, circa 1820.
Brass, Iron
$8,863Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design.
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
$4,671Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Armchair in Solid Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier wingback armchair crafted in southern Germany around 1820.
Walnut, Fabric
$8,863Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The entire wooden structure has been carefully restored and hand-polished with traditional shellac, resulting in a rich, warm surface sheen typical of high-quality Biedermeier furnit...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable duty rate is a considerable advantage. Pair of Biedermeier chairs Completely ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1820-1829.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces. Completely restored. Source: Austria, Wien Period: 1810-1819 Shellac-polish. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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 × D: 89 x 44 x 45 cm, or: 85 x 44 x 45 cm, seat height: 50 cm. Description: Set o...
Fabric, Birch
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
By Versace Home Collection, Gianni Versace
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
Bronze
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830.
Velvet, Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
Set of Four Biedermeier Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Crafted in mahogany and newly upholstered in white fabric.
Fabric, Burl, Mahogany
1995 Neoclassic Biedermeier Style Thomasville Grand Classic Dining Chairs Set 8
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage 1995 Biedermeier Neoclassic Revival Empire Style Thomasville Grand Classics maple dining chairs 2 arm & 6 side with taupe & black stripe fabric & brass details, set...
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs. Modernist Viennese model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut It has been re-polished with polyut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair dimensions: Height: 91 cm (35.8 in) Width: 55 cm (21.7 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Seat height: 50 cm (19.7 in) Stool dimensions: Height: 52 cm (20.5 in) Width: 46 cm (18.1 ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
Biedermeier Lira Chair in solid walnut upholstered in tropical print plush
Located in Beograd, RS
This unexpected combination of the fabric on a Biedermeier piece of furniture breaks all the expectations in the viewer's eye, making this piece exceptionally attractive.
Fabric, Walnut
Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The new professional upholstery restores its original comfort and silhouette, complemented by two elegant bolster pillows, an essential element of Biedermeier aesthetics. The chosen...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Original Biedermeier Chair, Beech, Spruce, Walnut Veneer, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original very well preserved condition Stable wooden construction Revitalized polish Upholstery in good condition
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
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.