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Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820

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 inlays in lighter woods. As you can see from the photos, the back legs and the back...

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut, Velvet

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815

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Located in Charleston, SC

German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...

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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Antique Biedermeier Style Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Chair
Antique Biedermeier Style Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Chair

Antique Biedermeier Style Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Chair

By Biedermeier

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Biedermeier Style Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Armchair This exquisite antique Austrian Biedermeier style armchair is a beautifully crafted and hand-carved piece. It h...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Silk, Wood

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Biedermeier seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Biedermeier seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Biedermeier seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Biedermeier were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. Prices for Biedermeier seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,186 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,526.
Questions About Biedermeier Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Biedermeier furniture, familiarize yourself with its characteristics. Rather than a maker, Biedermeier refers to a period in history that began in 1815 with the close of the Napoleonic Wars and lasted through 1848, when revolutions broke out in many Central European countries. Furniture produced during this era usually features simple, symmetrical designs with rounded corners and edges; cherry, walnut and birch wood were among the most common materials. During the 20th century, several manufacturers introduced lines of Biedermeier furniture inspired by 19th-century originals. If you find a marking for a 20th-century maker on your furniture, it is most likely one of these later pieces. Because it may be difficult to determine if a furnishing is an original or an example of the revival style, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you with the identification process. Shop a collection of Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between the Biedermeier and Empire styles lies largely in the characteristics most commonly associated with them. Although these two furniture styles both emerged around 1815 and persisted into the 1840s, pieces associated with them have differing features. Developed in France, the Empire style emphasized ornamentation and grandeur, with furniture makers often drawing inspiration from ancient Roman forms. Dark woods were the most commonly used materials of the style. In Germany and other parts of Central Europe, artisans working in the Biedermeier style favored simplicity. They also tended to source woods locally and chose light finishes for their pieces. Explore a selection of Biedermeier and Empire furniture on 1stDibs.