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
19th Century German Cherrywood Biedermeier Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th century German Biedermeier armchair was made in the 1920s. It is made out of solid cherry wood and the seat is reupholstered with brown / cognac leather.
A unique piece wh...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Red Vinyl Biedermeier Style Cedar Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Biedermeier style armchair features an elegant cedar frame upholstered in red vinyl with nailhead detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
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...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Brown and Pink Bohemian Armchair Made Out of Walnut, 1820s, Biedermeier Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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...
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1850s Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Solid Walnut Ear/Wing Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Biedermeier winged armchair and the stool are made of solid walnut. The chair is reupholstered with straps and springs. The wood has been restored and hand-polished. Very beauti...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Style Armchair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair after Josef Danhauser Vienna Biedermeier style.
Light palisander on solid beech wood. Inlaid filament.
(B-Sam-6).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique European Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Biedermeier armchair offers walnut frame with upholstered back and seat, S-scroll and reeded arms, raised on slightly flared and square legs, circa 1820
Measures: 35" H x...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Birch Bergéres Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier (1st Quarter 20th Century) birch bergeres / Armchairs with high flared arms and rounded back with white upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Ebony, Fir
19th Century Unusua Restored Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair, Germany, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Newly upholstered Biedermeier armchair
Material: Mahogany.
Source: Germany
Period: 1840-1849.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Style Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Biedermeier style armchairs with clean, simple lines in lighter wood believed to be birch, circa 1930s. Seats have muslin cover and are ready to be upholstered in fabric of y...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Cent) birch arm chair with lyre carved back and blue and red stripe upholstery
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Armchair Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century Italian Biedermeier mahogany reclining lounge armchair cast iron hardware. Item features cast iron hardware, reclining back, solid wood...
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Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Austrian Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier Karelian birch arm chair with ebonized & mahogany inlaid trim on back with scroll design finial. (Circa 1825)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier armchair from Germany, very good restorated condition, solid walnut. The feet are with brass shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery
The armrests end with decorations in the shape of bird heads.
The armchair legs are straight.
Furthermore, the backres...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and table, fine seating set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Two 19th Century Biedermeier Armchairs Made of Solid Birchwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, birch. Very comfortable Amrlehnstühle from the Biedermeier circa 1860 historical upholstery. The black fabric cover was recently renewed.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
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. The lovely arms are the definite focal...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
German Biedermeier Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in New York, 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)
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Austrian 19th century Mahogany Biedermeier Library Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Unique Library or Lounge armchair, the padded armrests supported by decorative sculpted and ebonized swans., the back ending in a backwards scroll, the...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Gilt Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier birch open Armchairs with a green painted & parcel gilt double swan splat back and upholstered seat (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Four Walnut Armchairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The rare set consists of four solid walnut armchairs from the Biedermeier period. The armchairs are newly upholstered and very well restored. The seat height is relatively high, so y...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Austrian (1st half 19th Century) ebonized open Armchairs with gilded palmettes and trim with upholstered seat and back
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Slightly oversized, this solid birch armchair with straight back splats and crest, was part of a "Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Veneer Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier (1830s) cherry veneer armchairs with round back design and maple inlay & ebonized details with an inset upholstered seat.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood open Armchairs with fluted fan back design (Circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier Gold Floral Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Cent) cherrywood arm chairs with filigree heart shaped back and gold floral upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
20th Century Biedermeier Style Armchair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair after Josef Danhauser Vienna Biedermeier style.
Light palisander on Solid Beech Wood. Inlaid filament.
(B-Sam-6).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Velvet, Walnut
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
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
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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Horseshoe Back Armchair with Green Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period wooden armchair from the 19th century, with unusual horseshoe back, out-curving arms, intertwined semi-circular motifs, turned and saber legs and green...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Yew
Early Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ash Armchair with Upholstered Seat, c. 1825
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome circa 1825 Biedermeier armchair in fruitwood and ash with ebonized accents and upholstered seat.
Restrained neoclassical lines exhibit subdued sophistication. Unde...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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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