Biedermeier Upholstered
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 1880s German Benches
Walnut
20th Century Bed Coronas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Stools
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1940s Austrian Biedermeier Canapes
Wood
Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Benches
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century German Empire Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 1810s French Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Beech, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry, Maple, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Armchairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Pine
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1820s Biedermeier Stools
Satin, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch, Fabric
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood, Birch
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Biedermeier Upholstered For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Biedermeier Upholstered?
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.