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
Returnable Items Only
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Bench is a stunning antique piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Crafted from walnut wood in the Biedermeier style, this benc...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
A Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and fruitwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and ebonized Fruitwood settee. The settee is raised by four square legs and bottom blocks with filets of ebonized ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Roots Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1840/50.
Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare original Biedermeier Swivel or Revolving Bergere Chair from Southern Germany about 1820.
Cherry veneered on softwood and solid wood. Base on four solid legs with veneered frame...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Particular and elegant chair with a solid and functional structure; the most interesting part of the chair is the elaborate and imaginative backrest with a harmonious and refined design; in the middle, there is precious woodwork, carved with skill and ability by a master cabinetmaker; the front legs have been meticulously turned to give them a light and proportionate shape, while the rear ones have a slightly curved square section; the seat top is removable and a wooden pin on the front crossbar allows the top itself to fit perfectly into its natural housing. The seat upholstery was replaced in ancient times and is in good condition (a bit of wear on the front, see photo) so we did not consider doing any restoration on the whole chair because its authentic look and slight imperfections make it really seductive and fascinating and attest its antiquity. The chair was handcrafted in Denmark in perfect Biedermeier style using African...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 impressive Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood and ebonized around 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 impressive Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood and ebonized around 1840
Solid wood with cherry wood veneer. Ebonized runged backrest in the middle. Classic seat upholste...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood, New Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Lower Saxony, Germany
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful set of four (4) North German Biedermeier dining chairs with solid mahogany frames with figured mahogany on the carved top & second rails, upholstered seat & saber legs. L...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs from southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry wood veneered and solid. Ebonized back decoration in the shape of a lyre, a very classicist motif.
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut, Spruce, Beech, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier armchair originates from the first half of the 19th century in Bohemia, which was part of the Austrian Empire at the time.
It is made from a combination of s...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Beech, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Solid Walnut Ear/Wing Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Biedermeier winged armchair and the stool are made of solid walnut. The chair is reupholstered with straps and springs. The wood has been restored and hand-polished. Very beauti...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of rural Biedermeier chairs, Germany ca. mid 19 century. The chairs are definitely in need of restoration, but still charming. The chairs appear quite small, but they are no kid...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
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. The chair is newly upholstered.
In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Biedermeier reclining chair, late 19th century.
Fully restored.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier dining chairs made in Czechia circa 1830s. Restored by our team. Made out of Cherry wood and fabric, very high quality materials.
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Benches, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaves. In the middle of the backre...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four high quality Italian made dining chairs in the Biedermeier style.
Cherrywood with recently upholstered seats.
In excellent condition, sturdy and sound.
Italy, 1960's.
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1960s Italian Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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
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...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century, Set of Six Cherry Biedermeier Chairs, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Set of six chairs, Biedermeier around 1825, solid cherrywood. The chairs were new re-upholstered. Measure: Seat height 46 cm. In very good restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Walnut Veneer, Black Leather, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant single Biedermeier shovel chair in walnut from Austria around 1820.Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Strongly curved back board.Tapered square legs, straight at the front, cu...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Biedermeier Birch Sofa Settee Scandinavian 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing large Scandinavian Biedermeier style birch sofa.
Circa 1860
Raised upon carved and shaped legs.
The front of each arm carved with a cornucopia decoration.
The sofa is upholst...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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 Seating
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherry
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
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Burl Walnut Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier burl walnut armchair, circa 1835. With a nicely figuered burl walnut crest rail, ebonized wheat sheath back splat, s shaped arms resting on c scrolled arm supports on squ...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
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...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchairs, having white muslin upholstery with black trim and covered arm rests. (PRICED AS PAIR).
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20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Upholstery, Wood
19thCentury Biedermeier Living Room Set
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a living room set composed of a table, four chairs, and two armchairs.
The whole was manufactured in the second half of the 19th century.
The set is of simple, elega...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830.
Walnut book-matched veneered and solid walnut. Original spirals painted with ink on...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier 6 Chairs Set 1820 Danhauser
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique and rare set of 6 Austria Biedermeier Dining chairs , attributed to Josef Danhauser, 1820. Lyra shaped backs with inlay fruitwood on walnut wood veneer. All original condition...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Authentic set of six Biedermeier chairs, meticulously preserved since their creation in 1820. Originating from Germany, they bear witness to the exceptional craftsmanship of the era....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
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
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Biedermeier armchairs. Cherry wood.
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs, carved urns and new upholstery. Each of this set of Biedermeier side chairs featur...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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: ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original set of four Biedermeier chairs stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer. The backrest has beautiful open work decoration. The c...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 Continental Art Deco (1929) \"Skyscraper\" dining / side chairs with reeded carved black lacquered curving wooden frames, upholstered in a beige and gold geometric patterned...
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20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Lacquer, Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair / armchair from Austria, Vienna around 1840
Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly upholstered with light, cream-white velvet fabric and double keder. Ver...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Chair, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier cherrywood chair with a turned stretcher between the slightly bent front legs. The shovel-shaped backrests shows turned stretchers as well as fan-carvings in the corners ...
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1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier 6 Walnut Chairs Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Austrian Biedermeier set of 6 dining chairs. Solid walnut wood, handcrafted. All original condition, with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style striped fabric. Rare to ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining / side chairs featuring carved arch backs in fluted form and bird's head supports decorated with polychrome embellishments, a balu...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of six Biedermeier Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six Biedermeier side chairs made of mahogany with elegantly curved sabre legs, straight frames and upholstered seats. The lower half of the backrest is fitted with ebonized C-...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Mahogany Wing Chair
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (2nd qtr.,19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back wing chair with open scroll design arms with padded arm rests. (designed attr: to KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL)
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Biedermeier Style Armchair by Villa Garnelo International of Spain
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Villa Garnelo International of Spain Biedermeier Style Armchair
Featuring ebonized lion heads and p...
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1970s American Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of Four 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Period Chairs with Bookmarked Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the first half of the 19th century with red upholstery. Each of this set of Biedermeier chairs features an exquisite bookma...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Blue Fabric Vintage Wingback Chair Armchair Vienna circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage wingback chair or armchair from walnut and sky blue upholstery designed and manufactured circa 1925 Vienna.
While the walnut frame in beautiful brown color tone is refinished some time ago and demonstrates stunning warmth and depth, the upholstery was newly reupholstered with sky blue high quality textile fabric.
The wingback chair or armchair features a stunning slightly curved backrest, which flows into the armrests and is great to use as freestanding fireplace armchair...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Marquetry Burled Walnut Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional French Neoclassical sofa made in the 19th Century. Neoclassical pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeir Dining Chair, Made in Czechia 1830s, Restored Cherry Tree
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style:19th
century Biedermeier
Period:1830-1839
Origin:Bohemia
Measures: height:91 cm / 35.83"
Width:46 cm / 18.11"
Depth:47 cm / 18.5"
Seat:48 cm / 18.9"
Backrest:91 cm / 35...
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19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
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.
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