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 Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional and highly attractive pair of Viennese Biedermeier bergères, dating to circa 1820–1825, represents the finest qualities of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship....
Upholstery, 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
$5,141Sale Price / set|25% Off
Biedermeier Bergère Chairs, Cherrywood, Floral Carvings, Germany, 1830
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères Rhineland around 1830 Cherrywood, gondola shape frames with floral carvings Upholstered backrest shellac polish Dimensions: Height 93 cm width 63 cm D...
Cherry
19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and Exquisite Early Viennese Biedermeier Bergère – Circa 1825 We are delighted to present an exceptionally elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier bergère, crafted in Vienn...
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
$3,500
Swedish Birch Club Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The Swedish burled birch club chair with a "molded" frame. Recently restored and upholstered.
Birch
$4,060Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair from Austria around 1840. Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly upholstered with light, cream-white velvet fabric and double keder. Very good seat comfor...
Velvet, 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...
Walnut
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
$5,193Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from South Germany about 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid wood. Base on four solid legs with veneered fra...
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Pair of French Biedermeier Armchairs Mahogany c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish Height: 85.5 cm, ...
Mahogany
$6,146 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs Nutwood c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of armchairs Baden around 1825 Solid walnut, end scrolled armrests and rounded front frames, newly upholstered and covered, shellac polish Reference: Rainer Haaff; Bieder...
Walnut
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
By Gianni Versace, Versace Home Collection
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
Bronze
Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns and beiges and covered arm rests with a matching pillow.
Birch
Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black Upholstered Be
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Biedermeier-style bergères, a blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance. These chairs feature exquisite walnut veneers paired with...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
Wrought Iron
$3,125 / set
H 35 in W 26 in D 28 in
Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1940s Italian carved walnut and gilt Bergere chairs newly upholstered in a green velvet. They are unmarked and in very good condition. The legs are fluted and taper...
Velvet, Walnut, Down
Pair of French Bergères, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely proportioned pair of French bergères dating to circa 1830, reflecting the continued refinement of late Empire to early Restoration seating. Each chair features a generously ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,013 / set
H 33.67 in W 30.12 in D 21.46 in
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...
Giltwood
French Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Pair of Bergere Chairs are painted creme with gold. The fabric is used with some stains on it.
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
Wood
$900Sale Price|60% Off
H 36 in W 27.25 in D 30.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,193Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.95 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from South Germany about 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid wood. Base on four solid legs with veneered fra...
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Empire Bergére Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Empire bergére chair ebonized featuring swan arms and brass ormolu. Recently upholstered in striated verde green silk velvet.
Brass
Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Louis XV style painted wooden armchair upholstered with a very beautiful fabric Beautiful quality of sculpture seat height 42cm In superb condition. Note: slight little wear o...
Wood
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H 36.23 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherry Wood, Gray Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Pair of Biedermeier Bergere chairs from Austria around 1830. Cherry wood veneered and solid. Square tapered legs. Newly upholstered and covered with dark gray, slightly bluei...
Bouclé, Cherry, Softwood
Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Bergere
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant original Biedermeier Bergere chair from Vienna around 1825 in walnut veneer. Very classicist design and great workmanship, the chair is newly upholstered and covered with new...
Walnut, Pine
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H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherrywood, Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original Biedermeier Bergere chairs in cherry wood from Austria around 1830. Cherry veneer and solid, hand-polished with shellac (french polished). Solid cherry sto...
Fabric, Cherry, Softwood
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H 34.85 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Walnut, Black Boucle, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Pair of neoclassical Biedermeier Bergere chairs from Austria, Vienna circa 1850. Walnut veneered on softwood and solid walnut wood. Conical square-tapered legs. Restored cond...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 33.07 in W 24.8 in D 25.59 in
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...
Velvet, Walnut, Spruce
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H 38 in W 22.25 in D 27 in
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...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 33.86 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Walnut, Bouclé, Austria, Vienna, Circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier Bergeres or Bergere chairs from Austria around 1860. Walnut veneered and solid wood. Restored and hand poli...
Bouclé, Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Vienna/Austria, 19th Century
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Biedermeier Bergere chairs, walnut veneer, black fabric, Vienna/Austria, 19th century Pair of beautiful Biedermeier Bergeres /...
Chenille, Walnut, Softwood
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...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier bergeres were made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refine...
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier-style Seating Group
Located in Greding, DE
Seating group consisting of a sofa and two bergère chairs veneered in a poplar burl and newly covered with light blue velvet fabric. The group was professionally restored and hand-po...
Poplar
Pair of Sleek Viennese Biedermeier Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Westport, CT
Very elegant and generously proportioned cherry wood armchairs Recently reupholstered in a luxurious greige velvet fabric Origin: France Dating: 1840ca Condition: Excellent Dime...
Cherry