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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
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Walnut, Newly Upholstered
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Walnut, Newly Upholstered

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Walnut, Newly Upholstered

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier armchair from South Germany, circa 1820, made from solid walnut wood. This authentic piece reflects the refined simplicity and balanced proportions typical of the...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

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

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chair

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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

Materials

Fabric, Birch

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Viennese Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1825 — Museum-Quality Masterpiece We are pleased to present this elegant and truly exceptional early Biedermeier sofa, handcrafted in Vien...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair
Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair

Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stools - a Pair. Stools feature beautiful hand carved details, turn carved stretcher base, and remarkable authentic p...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810

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 ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890

Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a curved back and covered with striped fabric upholstery. In the...

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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Biedermeier Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Ebonised Wood Detail
Set of 4 Biedermeier Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Ebonised Wood Detail

Set of 4 Biedermeier Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Ebonised Wood Detail

Located in Morristown, NJ

Early 19th c. 4 Biedermeier chairs with inlaid curved spindle backs, an upholstered seat, on turned front legs and sabre back legs. Ebonized wood inlay and detail throughout elements...

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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Armchair of Unusual Form, circa 1830
Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Armchair of Unusual Form, circa 1830

Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Armchair of Unusual Form, circa 1830

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An unusual circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier fauteuil de bureau or Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair) of large scale and bergère à oreilles (wingback) for...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique sofa in Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1840.
Antique sofa in Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1840.

Antique sofa in Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1840.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Biedermeier sofa. An antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A couch with a classic stile outline, upholstered with an elegant fabric on ...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat
Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat

Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 20" W x 18.5" D x 17.5" Seat Height.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s
Restored Biedermeier Chair, Walnut Vener, Rattan, Polish, Austria, 1830s

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 Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm
Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm

Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and sculptural pair of Biedermeier arm chairs were realized in Austria circa 1880. Realized in a stunning burled elm- showcasing the sumptuous natural grain of the wood-...

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1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Elm

Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century

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....

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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer

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

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

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine walnut 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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser — Vienna, Circa 1825 We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, cr...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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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-inspired Curved-legged Wood Chair with Cushioned Seat
Biedermeier-inspired Curved-legged Wood Chair with Cushioned Seat

Biedermeier-inspired Curved-legged Wood Chair with Cushioned Seat

Located in New York, NY

While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...

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20th Century American Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Germany, 1820
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Germany, 1820

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Germany, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

This set of four Biedermeier Chairs is a very pretty example of the elegance of Biedermeier chair design. The walnut veneered chairs have a a classic back decor with ebonized details. The come fully refinished with a newly added...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs, ebonized banding, four tapering legs and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of Bi...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws

Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of 10 Biedermeier Chairs, Ash, Southern Germany, First Half 19th Century
Set of 10 Biedermeier Chairs, Ash, Southern Germany, First Half 19th Century

Set of 10 Biedermeier Chairs, Ash, Southern Germany, First Half 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Ten identical Biedermeier board chairs Southern Germany Ash First half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 89 x 44 x 42 cm - Seat height board: 45 cm - with upholstered cush...

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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Ash

Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, Circa 1810
Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, Circa 1810

Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Cherry Wood, Germany, Circa 1810

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered. Measures: Seat height 45 cm.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry

Antique Large  Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Antique Large  Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860

Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...

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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and decorated with carved swans on the high armrests. The sofa has been expertly restored and hand polished as well as reupholstered. The high-quality upholstery fabric is patterned with black diamonds on a white background on the seat and backrest and has a mottled black and white design on the armrests. The cushions are designed to match and give the light sofa...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midcentury style needed to be warmed up a bit. For admirers of Biedermeier furniture, the neoclassical style that flourished in Austria and Germany from 1815-1830, the choices are few: scarce and expensive antique pieces and now, Milo Baughman's Biedermeier 90 collection for Thayer Coggin, a furniture maker in High Point, N.C. ''When I teach the history of modern design, I start with Biedermeier, because it's the first indication that there would be a new philosophy in design, furniture designed to be more honest and simple,'' said Mr. Baughman, who has designed furniture for Thayer Coggin since 1953 and also teaches design at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The 27-piece collection, which includes consoles, tables and upholstered seating, captures the spirit of Biedermeier design with honey-colored wood veneers, neoclassical fluted columns and natural steel finishes. - Ref NYTIMES, 8/10/1989 “Eurostyle started out as a fairly valid design statement,” says Milo Baughman, a highly regarded veteran furniture designer who teaches at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. ''But when it was reduced to more commercial levels and picked up too quickly by people who make cheap furniture...

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1990s American Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Maple

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.

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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820

Located in Roma, Lazio

Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and combined fabric. The sofa is small in size, and seats two people well. It is made ...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Birch Club Chair
Swedish Birch Club Chair

Swedish Birch Club Chair

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

The Swedish burled birch club chair with a "molded" frame. Recently restored and upholstered.

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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Armchair, South West Germany, 1820
Biedermeier Armchair, South West Germany, 1820

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...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Chair
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Chair

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Style Burled Curved Back Vanity Accent Chair in Plush Green Velvet Chenille This antique Austrian Biedermeier Style burled accent chair is a timeless pi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating

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Chenille, Upholstery, Burl

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

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Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This elegant, early Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and e...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s

Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s

Located in Budapest, HU

Beautiful Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Biedermeier Ash Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830/35
Set of Six Biedermeier Ash Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830/35

Set of Six Biedermeier Ash Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830/35

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of Six Biedermeier Ash & Ebony Inlaid Dining Chairs, Central Germany, c. 1830-35. A rare set of six dining chairs, ash wood, ebony inlay banding, Biedermeier, Central Germany, c....

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Ash, Ebony

Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.

Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height...

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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, Germany 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs, South German 1820 This unique pair of Biedermeier armchairs has a gorgeous walnut veneer. They have very pretty hand-carved details on the armrests. T...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair Pair, circa 1825
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair Pair, circa 1825

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair Pair, circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs dates from around 1825 and reflects the restrained, architectural clarity characteristic of the early Biedermeier period. Crafted from ...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Two Large Biedermeier Armchairs Walnut Cream Material with Blue Flowers
Two Large Biedermeier Armchairs Walnut Cream Material with Blue Flowers

Two Large Biedermeier Armchairs Walnut Cream Material with Blue Flowers

Located in DE

Two large Biedermeier armchairs circa 1850 in a typical cream material with blue flowers. These two chairs are very comfortable chairs made from walnut. The Biedermeier period refe...

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1850s Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs

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...

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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fruitwood

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880.

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after wood renovation. dimensions: height 111 cm seat height 46 cm width 178 cm depth 72 cm

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)

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1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier chair, South Germany 1820. This beautiful Biedermeier chairs is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer. The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. Thi...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Birch Veneer Green Upholstered Bergere Armchair
Biedermeier Birch Veneer Green Upholstered Bergere Armchair

Biedermeier Birch Veneer Green Upholstered Bergere Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Biedermeier birch veneer bergere armchair with a slightly flared back and scroll design arms, upholstered in a textured green and beige fabric with bronze nailhead trim, res...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut

Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut The sofa is made out of walnut wood and re-upholstered in a silkyfabric. Rests on 4 curved legs. Armrests are made out of 2 cylinder shapes, embellished ...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Set of 6 German Biedermeier Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of 6 German Biedermeier Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of 6 German Biedermeier Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a set of 6 German Walnut Biedermeier dining chairs, designed in a classic style. These add a touch of elegance and charm to any dining space. Crafted from high-quality...

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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs

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...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Ebony, Fir

Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs

Fine Pair of Ebonized Biedermeier Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of important Biedermeier side chairs in the manner of Josef Danhauser. Crafted from ebonized fruitwood with border of intricate pearwood inlay. Resting on four tapered sabre sha...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fruitwood, Pearwood

Biedermeier Side Chairs in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Side Chairs in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Biedermeier Side Chairs in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier side chairs veneered in walnut, featuring heart-shaped backs with an openwork trefoil motif. The chairs have been newly upholstered in dark blue fabric and hand-polished.

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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Carved Walnut Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Bench C. 1930's
Carved Walnut Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Bench C. 1930's

Carved Walnut Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Bench C. 1930's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce timeless European elegance into your home with this exquisite Italian Biedermeier style hand-carved walnut bench or stool, a beautifully balanced piece that combines refine...

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Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s

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 Seating

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Birch

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Biedermeier sofa dates back to the early 19th century and originates from Austria. It is crafted from solid cherry wood, veneered with spruce, which adds strength and a characte...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Spruce

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

Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840

Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840

Located in Belmont, MA

This stunning Biedermeier wingback armchair, crafted in South Germany around 1860, is a timeless example of 19th-century design. Made from beautifully grained yew wood, the chair sho...

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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Yew

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair
Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair

By Biedermeier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Country Biedermeier Style Tufted Back Wingback Armchairs Newly Reupholstered in "French-Blu" Mohair - Pair This exquisite pair of Vintage French Country Biedermeier S...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

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Mohair

Biedermeier seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Josef Danhauser, Mastercraft, 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 seating 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 $48,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.