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
Biedermeier Chair by Jean Pierre Moïse Guichard from 1852
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exquisite chair, crafted by the skilled cabinetmaker Jean-Pierre Guichard, stands as a remarkable example of early plywood technology and meticulous craftsmanship. Made from sol...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Walnut, Plywood
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, 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 Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
$1,077 / set
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
$718 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Biedermeier Chair, Cherry Tree, Rattan, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This beautiful chair in Biedermeier style originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made from cherry wood and features the original intact cane weaving....
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
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
$1,101 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Paint
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...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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
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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
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
$7,181 / set
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
$2,816 / 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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Biedermeier style wooden chair. The structure follows rounded curved lines, in particular the backrest...
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Early 1800s Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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.
...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
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...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Birch
19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces.
Completely restored.
Source: Austria, Wien
Period: 1810-1819
Shellac-polish.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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
19th Century antique 4 Biedermeier Saber Legs Chairs Solid Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
4 chairs of the German Biedermeier. Solid mahogany. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber legs and the encircling backrest board was rediscovered in classicism, circa 1800. I...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Biedermeier chairs comes from Germany from the early 19th century. They are made of beech wood veneered with mahogany and have undergone careful restoration. The...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker
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 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 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
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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