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.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, circa 1825, exemplifies the refined elegance, balanced proportions, and superb craftsmanship that define the very...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,200 / set
Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Danish, early 20th century pair of Biedermeier armchairs made during the reign of Christian X (1912-1947). The chair frames are crafted from satin birch with natural luminosity like ...
Fabric, Birch
$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Pair of Antique Polished Mahogany Armchairs
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
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery .
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery This elegant pair of 19th-century French armchairs beautifully embodies the refined craftsmanship and classic design s...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,200 / set
Swedish Biedermeier 19th Century Birch Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Swedish Biedermeier armchairs from circa 1820 in birch that expresses the most extraordinary patterns (which occur naturally in the wood) but have been revealed by the skil...
Metal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, dating to circa 1825–1830, exemplifies the finest principles of early 19th-century Austrian design. Distinguished...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
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
1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery. Dimensions chair Height: 86cm seat 33.85cm. Width: 22.83 in. (58cm). Depth: 19.29 in. (49cm). PRADERA is a...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful pair of South German Biedermeier armchairs or bergères in fine walnut each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled fee...
Upholstery, Walnut
$874Sale Price|37% Off
Poltrona in legno di noce del XIX secolo di epoca Biedermeier
By Biedermeier
Located in Vicenza, VI
Poltrona Biedermeier in legno di noce, di ambito veneto eseguita nella prima metà del XIX secolo, 1820 circa. La poltrona misura cm 95,5x59x56 ed è in buono stato di conservazione. P...
Wood, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Mahogany Armchair - Antique Side Chair
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
Biedermeier Walnut Tub Chair with Curved Crest Rail, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Biedermeier tub chair has the quiet, confident presence that walnut furniture from this period does so well. The curved back sw...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
$9,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75...
Wood
$2,950 / set
Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional conversational chairs...
Ebony, Fir
Nordic Birch Biedermeier Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Designed for a graceful 19th century sitting room, this chair is constructed of solid highly figured birch, and reupholstered in a period appropriate, but modern fabric. The addition...
Birch
$1,850 / item
Biedermeier Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Biedermeier style upholstered arm chair with marquetry inlay on cresting rail and apron. The chair upholstered in a neutral woven fabric with geometric motif having double welting co...
Fabric, Wood
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
This stunning Biedermeier wingback armchair, crafted in South Germany around 1860, is a timeless example of 19th-century design. Made from beautifully grained yew wood, the chair sho...
Yew
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75...
Wood
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, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, eboni...
Birch
Biedermeier Armchair, South West Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier armchair, South West Germany, 1820. This very comfortable original Biedermeier armchair or bergère comes from south west Germany. It shows the influence from the French Restoration Style...
Walnut
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
This antique occasional chair is made from maple in the style of Biedermeier. Appraisers say the chair is either from Scandinavia or Germany....
Maple, Silk
Two Large Biedermeier Armchairs Walnut Cream Material with Blue Flowers
Located in DE
Two large Biedermeier armchairs circa 1850 in a typical cream material with blue flowers. These two chairs are very comfortable chairs made from walnut. The Biedermeier period refe...
Walnut
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
19th Century Russian Satinwood Open Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Russian satinwood open armchair. With a large arched open backrest with carved scroll design on either side along with a flower rosette. Huge impressive carved scroll ar...
Satinwood
Biedermeier Armchair, Black and With Light Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Biedermeier armchair in black painted wood, with a natural beautiful patina. Upholstered with linen. Denmark 1820 - 1830.
Fabric, Wood
$6,436 / set
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
Biedermeier Walnut Blue Fabric Vintage Wingback Chair Armchair Vienna circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage wingback chair or armchair from walnut and sky blue upholstery designed and manufactured circa 1925 Vienna. While the walnut frame in beautiful brown color tone is refinished some time ago and demonstrates stunning warmth and depth, the upholstery was newly reupholstered with sky blue high quality textile fabric. The wingback chair or armchair features a stunning slightly curved backrest, which flows into the armrests and is great to use as freestanding fireplace armchair...
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Beech, Black Boucle, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier armchair from southern Germany around 1830. Elegant shape with slightly curved square-tapered legs and spiral armrests. Solid beech wood. Restored and hand-polished with ...
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian upholstered Biedermeier armchairs from the mid 19th century features slanted backs with discreet scrolls in the top rail. This exquisite pair of Austrian Bieder...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,254Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier /Empire armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made of solid cherry and also veneered cherry. The back is round and in the center of th...
Cherry
German Biedermeier Mahogany Wing Chair
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (2nd qtr.,19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back wing chair with open scroll design arms with padded arm rests. (designed attr: to KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL)
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Armchair, circa 1825 This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armchair dates to circa 1825 and exemplifies the refined pr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Brown and Pink Bohemian Armchair Made Out of Walnut, 1820s, Biedermeier Style
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier armchair. This armchair belonged to the heritage of the Dalmberg family from the Bohemian castle in Dacice. Material: Walnut. Completely restored. New fabric. Shella...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Style Satin Birchwood and Ebonized Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Biedermeier style satin birchwood armchairs The plume shaped top rail extending to midway between the stiles, terminating in an ebonised fan shaped splat, above a s...
Upholstery, Birch
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional and cohesive set of ten mid-19th-century Danish armchairs, each exuding the restrained elegance and architectural purity of the Biedermeier period. Crafted in Denmark ...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Rare Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Vienna circa 1825 This fine and elegant pair of authentic Viennese Biedermeier armchairs dates to circa 1825 and represents the highest ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Style Pair of Carved Birch Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique pair of Swedish late 19th century/early 20th century carved birch armchairs, the style would best be described as Biedermeier hence the beautiful blonde wood frames with Neo...
Textile, Birch
Set Biedermeier Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elegant set of four Biedermeier arm chairs Frame & Wood: Crafted from rich, warm-toned mahogany with a smooth polished finish, displaying the fine grain characteri...
Wood
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
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier armchair, crafted in solid cherrywood around 1825. This authentic period piece showcases the refined lines and timeless simplicity characteristic of ...
Cherry, Upholstery
Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair Attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair, dating back to 1825–1830, is attributed to the esteemed architect and designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Originating from Berlin, th...
Mahogany
$2,368Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherry
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered. Measures: Seat height 45 cm.
Cherry
$2,769Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German Biedermeier armchair from around 1820, handcrafted from solid cherrywood with a warm, deep patina. The piece shows the typical clear lines and balanced proportio...
Cherry, Fabric
19th Century Green German Antique Biedermeier Mahogany, Maplewood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...
Mahogany, Maple
$6,072 / set
Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and table, fine seating set.
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Ash Wood, c. 1825 This refined and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs was crafted circa 1825 in Vienna, at the height...
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Armchairs Vienna 1840s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These elegant and truly exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs were made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to retain the original period ...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
$4,950 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Salon Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These graceful chairs were hand-made of golden nordic birch. In need of new fabric, this pair has otherwise aged beautifully. Over a hundred years old, these chairs will last a hundr...
Birch
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. For t...
Beech
$9,667Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four South German Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A rare and elegant set of four Biedermeier armchairs from around 1825, crafted from solid walnut. The design shows the typical simplicity and balance of early Biedermeier furniture, ...
Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa Walnut circa 1830 Cream Material with Yellow Flowers
Located in DE
Large Biedermeier sofa circa 1830 in a typical cream material with yellow flowers. This beautiful cream sofa is made out of walnut. It is an elegant piece. The Biedermeier period r...
Walnut
$2,732Sale 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. The frame is made of solid cherrywood and has been carefully restored and hand-polished t...
Cherry, Fabric
$2,623Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Walnut, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier armchair from South Germany, circa 1820, made from solid walnut wood. This authentic piece reflects the refined simplicity and balanced proportions typical of the...
Walnut, Fabric
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exceptional early Biedermeier armchair from Southern Germany, circa 1815. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the design already marks the graceful transition from the late Empire period ...
Cherry, Fabric
$9,800 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Biedermeier armchairs. Cherry wood.
Wood
$1,516Sale Price / set|43% Off
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous pair of Biedermeier style ebonized birch armchairs exemplifies the elegance and timeless sophistication of early 19th-century European design. Crafted with precision, t...
Birch