Biedermeier Armchairs
Biedermeier Style
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.
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Style: Biedermeier
Musa, Capitonè Upholstered Chair Made of Cherrywood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Musa is an elegant biedermeier style chair made of solid cherrywood
Finely upholstered with COM, fabric or leather
The wood frame can be made of different color finishes.
Hand made i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Bergère Chair, Austria circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier bergère in cherry veneer with elegant, c-shaped curved armrests and a centrally rising backrest. The armchair stands on socketed square feet at the front and flared sabre...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1850-1870 period.
They are of superb quality, ...
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1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Vintage Iron Trompe-l'œil Woodgrain Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Iron Trompe-l'œil Woodgrain Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of wonderful vintage iron Biedermeier style trompe-l'œil woodgrain painted armcha...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Sofa and Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in Biedermeier style. Refined carving on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Armchair, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning Biedermeier armchair, exuding timeless elegance and originating from southern Germany around 1820. This exquisite armchair bo...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut Veneer, Spruce, Oak, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Armchair with leather upholstery, dated 1828
Located in Greding, DE
Wingback armchair with leather upholstery, studded decoration and straight armrests ending in volutes. The decorative quality of this armchair lies in the special patina of the antiq...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Cherry Tree, Oak, Austria-Vienna, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Oak
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Fruitwood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Fruitwood and ebonized Fruitwood armchair. The armchair is raised by four gently curved square legs below the straight front apron...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by four gently curved square leg...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Musa, Upholstered Chair Made of Cherrywood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Musa is a Classic Biedermeier style chair made of solid cherrywood
Finely upholstered with COM, fabric or leather
The wood frame can be made of different color finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birch Wood, Sweden 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of furniture that effortlessly blends elegance and functionality - the Pair of Biedermeier Arm Chairs in Flame Birc...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Satin Birch Biedermeier Style Armchairs with Radial Fan Carvings
Located in Milford, NH
A elegant pair of satin birch veneered Beidermeier style armchairs with radial fan carved splats, scroll arms, and black upholstered seats. The pair are Continental in origin, dating...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs circa 1980.
Good quality games table and chairs, set comprises of 2 armchairs and a games table. Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Blue Antique Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs in Biedermeier Style from the end of the 19th century, circa 1880.
Made of walnut wood with intarsia and brass ornaments on the front legs.
Furniture in very good ...
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1880s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Swedish Biedermeier armchairs: handsome mahogany hardwoods with gilded accents newly upholstered in chocolate mohair with leather trim.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century antique Empire Style a Russian Armchair Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterfully crafted Biedermeier armchair
Solid mahogany. Straight frame on saber-shaped legs with laid sheet. Strongly curved supports for slightly risin...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchair were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined d...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier armchair from around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier armchair around 1840, birch #
Solid birch body. Back and seat upholstery upholstered with elaborate laced spring floor and covered with fabric. Curved armrests. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Fully Restored Pair of Black Biedermeier Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of beautiful Biedermeier Armchairs / chairs, mid 19th century from Vienna, Austria. Walnut veneered on the backs and solid walnut legs. Chairs are restored and French polished. ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Austria, 20th century
These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a b...
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Loop Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period bergère armchairs from the 19th century, with carved looping arms, saber legs and new upholstery. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier peri...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Pair of Antique Polished Mahogany Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic Biedermeier pair of armchairs made of handcrafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized v...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table, Detailed Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Round Table. Uniquely extensive and detailed marquetry. Original polish. Brass wheels.
Source: France
Period: 1850-1859
Material: Cherry tree,...
Category
1850s French Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Lacquer, Cherry, Satinwood
Restored Biedermeier Side Table, Walnut, Maple, Unique Marquetry, France, 1850s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Side Table. Uniquely large and detailed marquetry.
Roller shutter system for opening the storage space.
Original polish.
Brass feet.
Source: France
Per...
Category
1850s French Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bergere Armchairs, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute stunnning pair of 19th century nutwood Bergere chairs from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria around 1830. This remarkable set of rare Biedermeier armchairs ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Spruce
Pair of Hungarian Walnut & Distressed Leather Art Deco Club Chairs, Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of similar Hungarian Art Deco club chairs with walnut frames featuring circular backs and armrests upholstered in distressed brown leather with brass nailhead trim, resting on f...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Biedermeier Carved and Inlaid Silk Upholstered Armchair
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier carved and inlaid silk upholstered armchair
Exquisite antique Biedermeier armchair. Beautifully Crafted, hand carved, pierced panel back armchair with finely detailed inlay, gorgeous turned, fluted pierced arms and turned feet on casters. This unique and elegant antique piece has been beautifully upholstered in a yellow with blue embroidered silk blend patterned fabric with lumbar bolster. A stunning and Classic Austrian Biedermeier accent chair...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
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....
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Silk
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Elegant Antique Biedermeier Armchair, C 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Biedermeier armchair in black painted wood, with a natural beautiful patina.
Upholstered with linen.
Denmark 1820 - 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This pair of Biedermeier Armchairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. It has a very pretty plain design. The s-shaped armrests end in a volute. The armchairs ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in BILBAO, ES
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...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Morelato Wooden Armchair in Biedermeier Style
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Comfort, smooth lines and solidity for this small living room set in the Biedermeier style. The peculiar shape of the high armrests and back characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Style Armchair by Villa Garnelo International of Spain
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Villa Garnelo International of Spain Biedermeier Style Armchair
Featuring ebonized lion heads and ...
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1970s American Vintage Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Wingback Chairs, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier wingback armchairs in cherry with upholstered backs, armrests and seats. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and restored.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Pair Biedermeier Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of Biedermeier Barrel Back chairs in walnut. The barrel back is configured of open bars with three profiles of abstracted pineapple* silhouettes spaced betwee...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Burl Walnut Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier burl walnut armchair, circa 1835. With a nicely figuered burl walnut crest rail, ebonized wheat sheath back splat, s shaped arms resting on c scrolled arm supports on squ...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
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.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armchair was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportion...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and fine Biedermeier ash wood armchairs were made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Biedermeier reclining chair, late 19th century.
Fully restored.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Northern Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs dates back to around 1820-30 and comes from the northern part of Germany. The northern German Biedermeier is stylistically connected to the so called Golden Age in Denmark.
The Danish Golden Age is the term for a period of Danish art and cultural life from approx. 1800 to approx. 1850.
It shows a slightly different approach than the southern German and...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Yew
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood, New Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Armchairs, Att. to Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin 1825-30
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Armchair, attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825-30.
This very comfortable armchair dates back to 1825-30, it comes from Berlin...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Set of Two Armchairs and Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier set was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and e...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The chair was made of solid cherry and was hand polished.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Morelato, Biedermeier, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, and Lajos Kozma. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $680 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $4,500.
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