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
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.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of 2 Biedermeier Cane Chairs in Cherry Wood, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Two beautiful chairs in Biedermeier style come from Austria, early 19th century. They are made of cherry wood, while the seats are made of a characteristic Viennese weave. The set is...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Austria, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1830.
Austrian Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excelle...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The chair was made of solid cherry and was hand polished.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood with fan-shaped backrests and newly upholstered seats.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of five Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Stool with Out-Scrolled Arms and Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This adorable Austrian Biedermeier walnut stool from the mid-19th century features high out-scrolled upholstered arms flanking an upholstered seat. The simple curvy lines of the uppe...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Biedermeier sofa. An antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior.
Very good condition, after professional wood renovation and uphol...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Probably Mainz Around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa, veneered in walnut with carved swan decorations. The sofa has been reupholstered and professionally restored.
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
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....
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
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
Biedermeier Squared Walnut and Geometric Green Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, Walnut wood for the structure and a beautiful geometric green velvet for the seat, note the particular design of the ba...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
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
Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs with Ink Painting, Walnut, South German, 1830s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830.
Walnut veneered and solid wood. Maple veneer inlay in the backrest with big original Ink painting...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Austrian Side Chair, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier restored side chair
Period: 1820-1829
Source: Austria
Material: Cherry tree.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Set of Four Biedermeier Birch Wood Chairs from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The four chairs date from the Biedermeier period, circa 1820. The chairs are solid and veneered with birch wood. The set is in very good condition. The chairs are newly upholstered a...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Style X-Stools with Faux Fur Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Biedermeier style X-frame stools have been newly upholstered in a woven exotic leopard pattern faux fur. The fabric is quite luxurious in its soft coloration which compl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
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 mad...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in LONDON, GB
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with love...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Biedermeier Style Dinning Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Tiger Maple Biedermeier inspired dining chairs. Beautifully crafted of solid Tiger Maple wood with a touch of whimsical Biedermeier...
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Early 2000s American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant single chair, of the early Austrian Biedermeier period.
All veneered in walnut wood, with inlays in lighter woods. As you can see from the photos, the back legs and the back...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century Six Chairs in the Biedermeier Style Palisander Veneer on Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with Palisander veneer. Elegantly curved saber-shaped legs in a straight frame. High-arched curved backrest, in the center medallion-shaped middle bridge. A very nice...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier wingback armchair, South German 1840, yew tree.
This beautiful original Biedermeier wingback armchair is in very good refinished condition. The seat and back are covered with a dark blue velvet fabric.
The chair is comfortable and could be the perfect piece for a reading corner.
Category
1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Yew
Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, three pieces.
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Austria, Wien
Shellac-polish.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early Biedermeier Walnut Sofa, circa 1820
Located in Lucenec, SK
The sofa dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnut ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Cherrywood Biedermeier Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th century German Biedermeier armchair was made in the 1920s. It is made out of solid cherry wood and the seat is reupholstered with brown / cognac leather.
A unique piece wh...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Style Satin Birchwood and Ebonized Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Biedermeier style satin birchwood armchairs
The plume shaped top rail extending to midway between the stiles, terminating in an ebonised fan shaped splat, above a s...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Biedermeier Side Chair Made in 1820s Austria, Restored Yew
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style:19th
century Biedermeier
Period:1820-1829
Origin:Austria
Width:45 cm / 17.72"
Depth:44 cm / 17.32"
Seat:45 cm / 17.72"
Backrest:89 cm / 35.04"
Material:Yew.
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Yew
Biedermeir Dining Chair, Made in Czechia 1830s, Restored Cherry Tree
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer on spruce wood. The chair has been reupholstered and covered with new fabric. In v...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Red Vinyl Biedermeier Style Cedar Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Biedermeier style armchair features an elegant cedar frame upholstered in red vinyl with nailhead detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer on spruce wood. The chair has been reupholstered in the traditional style with str...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant Biedermeier chair circa 1825 mahogany.
Solid mahogany. Trapezoidal frame on saber-shaped legs. High-profile, profile-backed backrest Framing with wide top and middle we...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa Walnut circa 1830 Cream Material with Yellow Flowers
Located in DE
Large Biedermeier sofa circa 1830 in a typical cream material with yellow flowers.
This beautiful cream sofa is made out of walnut. It is an elegant piece.
The Biedermeier period r...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Danhauser Style
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier chairs, Austria 1820, cherry veneer with plum wood inlays. Unique and exquisite pair of original Biedermeier chairs.
Th...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Brown and Pink Bohemian Armchair Made Out of Walnut, 1820s, Biedermeier Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier armchair.
This armchair belonged to the heritage of the Dalmberg family from the Bohemian castle in Dacice.
Material: Walnut.
Completely restored.
New fabric.
Shella...
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier sofa
Completely restored, new upholstery included
Shellac polish.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839.
Category
1830s European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier chair
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Austria, Wien - Architect Josef Danhauser
Period: 1830-1839
Shellac-polish.
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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...
Category
1850s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
20th Century antique Empire Style Palisander Swan Sofa Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Swan canapé in the style of Classicism, (1810). Exotic palisander on solid beechwood. Partially ebonized and gilded.
On each side a carved swan's head.
Very high quality sat...
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20th Century French Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Curving Backrest Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier chair, circa 1845.
Solid wood with red cover. Rear legs saber-shaped. Wide curving backrest.
(C-127).
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade mahogany quilted veneers.
It feat...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier sofa
Completely restored, new upholstery included
Shellac polish.
Source: Czech
Period: 1820-1829.
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Pair of Biedermeier Salon Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These graceful chairs were hand-made of golden nordic birch. In need of new fabric, this pair has otherwise aged beautifully. Over a hundred years old, these chairs will last a hundr...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Very Elegant Biedermeier Chair, Birch, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid birch wood. Slightly trapezoidal frame on also slightly saber-shaped legs. Rectangular, profiled backrest framing, ebonized sprout wood in the center. Extra professional and hi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vienna Biedermeier Sofa, 2 Seats
Located in Paris, FR
This Vienna Biedermeier sofa is crafted of oak veneer in Austria in the 1830s. Carved with elegant curving lines and cornucopia, it is a masterpiece...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set Of 8 Swedish Empire Flaming Tiger Elm Wood Dining Room Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 8 Swedish Biedermeier flaming tiger elm wood dining room chairs.
Original removable sits make it easier for next owner to provide its own chosen tissue on this Scandinavian se...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of four Biedermeier chairs, Switzerland, 1820-1830, walnut veneer. Beautiful back with a “Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good ...
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1820s Swiss Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Style Armchair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair after Josef Danhauser Vienna Biedermeier style.
Light palisander on solid beech wood. Inlaid filament.
(B-Sam-6).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C. Austrian Biedermeier Window Bench / Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Biedermeier bench has eight elegant carved tapered legs, supporting a carved Greek Key seat-rail, and finished with a matching curved armrest. The daybed is maple with rin...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique European Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Biedermeier armchair offers walnut frame with upholstered back and seat, S-scroll and reeded arms, raised on slightly flared and square legs, circa 1820
Measures: 35" H x...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Birch Bergéres Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier (1st Quarter 20th Century) birch bergeres / Armchairs with high flared arms and rounded back with white upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
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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