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
Very Elegant Biedermeier Chair, Birch, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid birch wood. Slightly trapezoidal frame on also slightly saber-shaped legs. Rectangular, profiled backrest framing, ebonized sprout wood in the center. Extra professional and hi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Curving Backrest Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier chair, circa 1845.
Solid wood with red cover. Rear legs saber-shaped. Wide curving backrest.
(C-127).
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, three pieces.
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Austria, Wien
Shellac-polish.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chair
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1820-1829
Shellac-polish.
We guarantee safe a the ...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry
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
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Chair Nutwood around 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, curved backrest with bracing with fan and rose...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Set of 2 Biedermeier Cane Chairs in Cherry Wood, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Two beautiful chairs in Biedermeier style come from Austria, early 19th century. They are made of cherry wood, while the seats are made of a characteristic Viennese weave. The set is...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
$1,094 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant Biedermeier chair circa 1825 mahogany.
Solid mahogany. Trapezoidal frame on saber-shaped legs. High-profile, profile-backed backrest Framing with wide top and middle web...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$1,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Dining Room Chair Group, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique chair group consisting of 6 chairs. All chairs with newly upholstered seat and new cover.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$2,798 / set
Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The woodwork of this artistically low type of Biedermeier chair is wonderfully cut. The basic color is oxblood red. On top of this layer flower and leaf motifs have been painted in t...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four Biedermeier chairs, Switzerland, 1820-1830, walnut veneer. Beautiful back with a “Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good ...
Category
1820s Swiss Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical early Biedermeier / Empire Side chair (2 available) from Vienna, Austria, circa 1810-20.
Mahogany solid wood with ebony inlays. Hand polished with shellac (fre...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony
$1,665 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique chair Biedermeier early 19th century walnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Special design
✓ Beautiful embellishments
✓ Stylish and elegant
Dimensions:
Width: 64 cm
Height: 90 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat height: 52 cm
Item: Antique Chair
Item No.: 1022
Origin: ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
$1,115 Sale Price
24% Off
Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood with fan-shaped backrests and newly upholstered seats.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$7,136 / set
Early 19th Century Three Biedermeier Curved Legs Set of Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid birchwood. Chairs with curved legs.
The chairs have been restored and upholstered not so long ago.
(C-128).
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Chair, South German 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Chair, South German 1820.
Beautiful walnut veneer embellishes this original Biedermeier chair. The back is decorated with an ebonized volute motif. The chair has been p...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Three chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The chairs are in very good condition, the seats and backrests are covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: ...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,070 / set
Three Biedermeier Chairs, 1820-30, Birchwood Veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Individual Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825, Birch Veneer with Ebonized Back
Add timeless elegance to your space with these Biedermeier chairs, dating back to around 1825. Each chair...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Back decoration of three ebonized leaves.
New upholstered ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Paint
Set of 6 Continental 19th Century Biedermeier - Viennese Walnut Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most elegant and complete set of six continental 19th century Biedermeier - Viennese burl walnut.
Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered front legs with slightly curved sq...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) antique Biedermeier chairs circa 1840, birch
Solid birch wood body. Seat cushion upholstered and covered with fabric. Grand-line frame and legs. Slightly curved backrest wi...
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
20th Century Set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco chairs, birch
Slightly arched backrest with straight top and 2 middle bridge. Newly upholstered seat and covered with a high quality fab...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
4 Original antique Biedermeier Chairs Solid Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
4 original Biedermeier chairs solid mahogany with leather seats.
the front legs are turned.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier chairs
Completely restored, upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Oak and High quality leather.
Period: 1800-1809
Shellac-polish.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
Category
1790s Danish Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,157 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier chairs
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1820-1829
Shellac-polish.
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna Biedermeier chair after Josef Danhauser, 1805-1845.
Maple roots on solid beechwood. Classical upholstering.
(C-Sam-2).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chair
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Austria, Wien - Architect Josef Danhauser
Period: 1830-1839
Shellac-polish.
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Interesting Biedermeier Chairs antique circa 1840 Cherry Wood veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840
Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of two Chairs Mahogany antique Late Biedermeier circa 1860 woodwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood mahogany.
Beautiful set of 2 chairs from the late Biedermeier period. Curved legs.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of two Interesting antique Biedermeier Chairs circa 1840 cherry veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840
Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Cherry
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.
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