Biedermeier Chairs
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
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of 4 Biedermeier balloon chairs from Franconia, Germany around 1825.
Walnut veneered on beech and oak in mirror image. Solid walnut, curved square legs. Two ebonized, c...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motif sand gracefully...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six identical chairs from the Biedermeier period around 1830.
H x W x D: 90 x 50 x 43 cm, seat height: 50 cm
Made in southern Germany. Solid cherry and cherry veneered. Beau...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
First o...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
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 Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front leg...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a honey color French polish finish with rounded arms.
They have fu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Wood Framed Spoon Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century spoon back chairs. Wood framed silhouette reminiscent of the Biedermeier style with tapered wood legs. Original floral upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of five Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner.
Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with wood ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch, Beech
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1820 Austrian Biedermeier Dni g Chairs Pair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of period Biedermeier walnut dining chairs with profiled backs and ebony accents. Reupholstered in cream white striped fabric. Timeless elegance.
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier 6 Walnut Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier set of 6 dining chairs. Solid walnut wood, handcrafted. All original condition, with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style striped fabric. Rare to ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs with Inlays, Cherry, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six Biedermeier chairs with vine leaf inlays
Germany
Cherry
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 89 x 46 x 47 cm, seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Solid cherry cha...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table.
The set was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Vie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1860-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central wreath motif and gracefully curved fr...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mixed Set of 16 Flame Qulit Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 18 antique Swedish with flame + quilt golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motifs and g...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier, solid walnut-wood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. In very good restored condition.
Measure: Seat height 47 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Color 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design.
The chairs originates from the most prolific Viennese cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Antike Schaufelstühle Biedermeier um 1820 Wallnussholz 4 Stück
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Original Biedermeier shovel chairs
✓ Impressive veneer picture
✓ Timeless and beautiful
Dimensions:
W: 48cm H: 90cm D: 44cm
Seat height: 47cm
Article: Antique chairs shovel chai...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Biedermeier chairs dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany. The chairs feature a pretty cherry veneer. The back shows a very unusual interlacing eboni...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
19th Century, Set of Six Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A set of six chairs, classic original Biedermeier, solid walnut wood. The backrests have a decorative ash wood inlay. Wonderful clear simple Biedermeier design from around 1825. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Dark Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a darker oak color French polish finish with rounded arms.
They ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Wreath Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a honey color French polish finish with rounded arms.
They have fu...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs in Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of elegant Biedermeier chairs crafted from cherrywood, featuring rectangular backrests. The chairs have been professionally restored, newly upholstered, and covered in a white...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair
South Germany
Cherry
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Classic upholstered Biedermeier chair. The chair dates from the Biedermeier period, circa 1815 and is newly upholstered in the traditional style with straps and springs. The chair is...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier-style chair originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made of walnut and has a rattan weave.
The chair has been fully restored, and th...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of Viennese 1820 walnut veneer chairs with round backs and ebonised decor. Original horse hair see weed upholstery. Polished with shellack. Reupholstered in French linen. Great ...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR Z
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French p...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting
Northern Germany
Birch
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Chair made of solid birch,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Chairs, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seats and backrests with curved struts. The legs are slightly flared, and the seats are newly covered with a grey striped fabric.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine cherry Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice pair of cherrywood side chairs with black lacquer accent. Wonderful inlay fan shape back detail, recently re-upholstered.
Beautiful condition, sturdy and sound....
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color Fre...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Neoclassic Biedermeier Side Chairs, 3 Available
Located in Westport, CT
Sublime form graces these neoclassic Biedermeier chairs in a warm walnut veneer, 3 available, priced individually, note generous seat si...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South Germany 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite set of 4 original Biedermeier chairs is a rare find.
The so called original Biedermeier Ochsenkopf-Stuehle (ox-head chairs) get their name from their beautifully designed back. They date back to around 1820 and come from Southern Germany.
The chairs are embellished with a gorgeous walnut veneer. They come refinished with a shellack finish and have a new upholstery and elegant black fabric.
The chairs can be matched with a set of 6 identical Biedermeier chairs which are offered separately. This would be the perfect set of a total of 10 original Biedermeier dining chairs for a larger dining room setting...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These Fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest qual...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front legs, nice warm patina, plentiful carved back and removable sits.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Mahogany Antique Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 very unusual antique Swedish flame mahogany Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif in ormolu style and gracefully curved front...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
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 Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Fir
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open backs, curving legs, carved gadroon motifs and leaf themed upholstery. Created in Au...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Set of Three Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine set of three ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % o...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
Biedermeier chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Malvezzi, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, and Thonet. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $355 and tops out at $27,000 while the average work can sell for $3,081.