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Biedermeier Seating

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 Chairs, Walnut Veneer & Ebonised Decor, Austria, 1820
Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut Veneer & Ebonised Decor, Austria, 1820

Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut Veneer & Ebonised Decor, Austria, 1820

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 ...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Nutwood

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools

Located in London, GB

A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Large 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Period Side Chairs
A Pair of Large 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Period Side Chairs

A Pair of Large 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Period Side Chairs

By Biedermeier

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional pair of classic Biedermeier period side chairs. Large scale and gutsy (not petite) these are as genuine and good as Biedermeier gets. Matchbook mahogany veneers over p...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Ebony, Reupholstered, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Ebony, Reupholstered, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Ebony, Reupholstered, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Armchair dimensions: Height: 83 cm (32.7 in) Width: 63 cm (24.8 in) Depth: 57 cm (22.4 in) Seat: 38 cm (15 in) Sofa dimensions: Height: 81 cm (31.9 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Depth...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Ebony

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection_Model Wilhelmine-Henriette, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection_Model Wilhelmine-Henriette, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection_Model Wilhelmine-Henriette, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Wilhelmine-Henriette. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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 Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South German 1820
Set of 4 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South German 1820

Set of 4 Biedermeier Dining Chairs, South German 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

This beautiful set of 4 original Biedermeier chairs does not only have a gorgeous walnut veneer, the chairs are also very comfortable. The backs have an elegant fleur-de-lis design. ...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South German, 1820

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...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, Walnut dark
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, Walnut dark

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, Walnut dark

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Georg-Ludwig. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a dark walnut finish ....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s
Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s

Restored Biedermeier Armchair with Stool, Beech, Oak, Cherry, Austria, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Armchair dimensions: Height: 91 cm (35.8 in) Width: 55 cm (21.7 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Seat height: 50 cm (19.7 in) Stool dimensions: Height: 52 cm (20.5 in) Width: 46 cm (18.1 ...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer

Set of 6 Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut and Burl Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Set of 6 Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut and Burl Veneer, South Germany, 1840s

Set of 6 Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut and Burl Veneer, South Germany, 1840s

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful Set of 6 Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1845. Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays on the front of th...

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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

Antique Walnut Biedermeier Shovel Side Chair, Austria, 19th Century
Antique Walnut Biedermeier Shovel Side Chair, Austria, 19th Century

Antique Walnut Biedermeier Shovel Side Chair, Austria, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Antique Walnut Biedermeier Shovel Side Chair, Austria, 19th Century. This elegant Biedermeier shovel chair is in walnut and displays attractive tapered legs as well as curved, scul...

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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair with Inlaid Panels
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair with Inlaid Panels

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair with Inlaid Panels

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This early Biedermeier chair from around 1815 is crafted from solid cherrywood and displays the calm elegance and balanced proportions typical of the period. The backrest features be...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Hand Polished Mahogany, Circa 1810-1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The detailed side chair has a half round, arched backrest with sli...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s
Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s

Set of Two Restored Biedermeier Armchairs, Oak, Spruce, Walnut, Austria, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Biedermeier Pair of Armchairs. Modernist Viennese model. Source: Vienna, Austria Period: 1830-1839 Material: Solid Oak, Spruce, Walnut It has been re-polished with polyut...

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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce

Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830
Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830

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...

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Johanna-Sophie. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Clara-Luise, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Clara-Luise. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whitewa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Walnut dark
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Walnut dark

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Walnut dark

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Maria-Johann-Friedrich. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a dark walnu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs
1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs

1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

1920s Grained and Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs. Offered for sale is a 3-piece set of Austrian Biedermeier burlwood furniture. The centerpiece of the set is a square Burlwood table with four legs rising from the center of the base. Flanking on either side of the table is a pair of burlwood chairs...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Piano Bench
Biedermeier Piano Bench

Biedermeier Piano Bench

Located in New York, NY

Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...

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1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Heinrich-August. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Restored, Germany, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Restored, Germany, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Restored, Germany, Circa 1830

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A chair from the time of the Biedermeier, circa 1830. The chair is made of solid walnut. The chair is newly upholstered. In very good restored condition. The surface is semi-glossy ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs comes from Austria from the early 19th century. The chairs are made of cherry wood with cherry veneer and have undergone careful restoration....

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840

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...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.
1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.

1920-30s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, reupholstered.

Located in Tarm, 82

1920s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: no smells,...

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1920s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Ash

Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820
Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820

Set Of Four 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Four antique Biedermeier chairs Saxony Beech tree first half 19th cent. Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 46 x 45 cm - Seat height: 47 cm Description: Solid beech chairs standing on sab...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Beech

19th-C. Inlaid Biedermeier Style Side Chairs - Black Leather Upholstery -Pair
19th-C. Inlaid Biedermeier Style Side Chairs - Black Leather Upholstery -Pair

19th-C. Inlaid Biedermeier Style Side Chairs - Black Leather Upholstery -Pair

By Biedermeier

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of late 19th- C. Biedermeier style side chairs with black leather upholstery. The backs are beautifully inlaid. It appears to be maple and satinwood. They are in very ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Leather, Maple, Satinwood

Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays
Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays

Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm. It is finished in ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square Pair
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square Pair

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square Pair

Located in Lewes, England

Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Located in Darmstadt, DE

We present an authentic small Biedermeier footstool from around 1830. The piece features a solid walnut top resting on oak legs, displaying the w...

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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 8 Biedermeier Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Biedermeier Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Biedermeier Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of 8 Biedermeier walnut dining chairs are made from high-quality walnut wood. These chairs feature a sleek and elegant design typical of the Biedermeier style. With a sturdy...

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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Georg-Ludwig, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Georg-Ludwig. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whitew...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, Ebonized finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, Ebonized finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, Ebonized finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This Johanna-Sophie chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It's made from solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is applied by hand using the French...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, White finish
Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, White finish

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, White finish

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Otto-Karl. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whitewash...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, 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 ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs

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...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Dining Room Set, One Table, Two Armchairs, Two Chairs
Biedermeier Dining Room Set, One Table, Two Armchairs, Two Chairs

Biedermeier Dining Room Set, One Table, Two Armchairs, Two Chairs

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Very nice table set consisting of a table, two chairs and two armchairs. All chairs are upholstered according to the traditional style by hand with belts and springs. The whole set i...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR Z
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR Z

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....

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Pearlware, Upholstery

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa, created circa 1825, represents the very finest achievements of early 19th-century Austrian design. Viennese Biedermeier furniture is cele...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair of Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of Rare Viennese Biedermeier Armchairs, Vienna circa 1825 This fine and elegant pair of authentic Viennese Biedermeier armchairs dates to circa 1825 and represents the highest ...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Klismos Chair from Austria, 1830s
Biedermeier Klismos Chair from Austria, 1830s

Biedermeier Klismos Chair from Austria, 1830s

Located in Lejre, DK

Biedermeier klismos chair in walnut from Austria, 1830s. Classic design. — Origin: Austria — Period: 1830s — Style: Biedermeier / Klismos — Material: Walnut — Type: Chair — Dimensio...

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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion

Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830
South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830

South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830. Note: ...

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Danish Biedermeier Easy Chair in Mahogany, Copenhagen
Danish Biedermeier Easy Chair in Mahogany, Copenhagen

Danish Biedermeier Easy Chair in Mahogany, Copenhagen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant and well-proportioned easy chair crafted in solid Cuban mahogany with finely carved details. The chair is a representative example of Danish Biedermeier furniture, also refer...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, dating to circa 1825–1830, exemplifies the finest principles of early 19th-century Austrian design. Distinguished...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools
Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools

Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Austrian Secessionist walnut stools in an Egyptian Thebes revivalist style while having a clover shaped seat atop a sabered tripod leg frame (PRICED AS PAIR) (AVAILABLE INDIV...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.

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...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair

$1,237Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier side chair, South German/Austrian origin, circa 1830. The frame is crafted from solid birchwood with warm honey patina, featuring gently curved legs and a shaped backrest with a carved central motif. The seat has been newly upholstered with a striking deep blue neoclassical fabric...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready

Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Antique Swedish club chairs. Crafted in the neoclassical revival, some would say “Biedermeier revival style” with a small intricate applique detail on the front of the arm. F...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Muslin, Mahogany

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs. The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life. In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

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