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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
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Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany
Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany

Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier side chair crafted in Southern Germany around 1825. The chair is made of solid cherrywood with a beautifully grained surface and warm patina, highlighting the cra...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Curved Back Chair in Walnut with Red Velvet Seat
Early 20th Century Italian Curved Back Chair in Walnut with Red Velvet Seat

Early 20th Century Italian Curved Back Chair in Walnut with Red Velvet Seat

Located in Hundested, DK

Early 20th Century Italian Curved Back Chair in Walnut with Red Velvet Seat A beautifully proportioned early 20th-century chair from Italy featuring an elegant curved backrest and a...

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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered

19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant 19th century Biedermeier armchair, crafted in solid cherrywood around 1825. This authentic period piece showcases the refined lines and timeless simplicity characteristic of ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs
Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs

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 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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of SixAustrian Biedermeier Dining Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850. Very solid construction. Firm, Newer red velvet upholtered seat. The lyre shaped back are adorne...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Biedermeier Style Forged Iron Dining Chairs
Biedermeier Style Forged Iron Dining Chairs

Biedermeier Style Forged Iron Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking blend of sculptural form and artisanal craftsmanship, this Biedermeier-style forged iron dining or side chair features an elegant hand-forged silhouette with dramatic scro...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier side chair from Germany, circa 1825. The frame is crafted mainly from birch with walnut details, giving the piece a warm and vibrant expression. The chair has bee...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench
Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench

Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

The Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Window Bench is a lovely antique piece of furniture that adds a touch of historical charm to any room. With its intricate design and craftsmans...

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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Lower Saxony, Germany
Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Lower Saxony, Germany

Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Lower Saxony, Germany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

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

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Germany, Polished Finish, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Germany, Polished Finish, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Germany, Polished Finish, Circa 1830

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

Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric
Biedermeier Style Danish Chair in Wood and Fabric

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

Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Ca.1850
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Ca.1850

Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Ca.1850

Located in New York, NY

A handsome Baltic pair of Biedermeier side chairs of Karelian birch wood and ebonized fruit wood. They feature fine figurative Boulle brass work circa 1850. Each of the scrolled ba...

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Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Brass

Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms
Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms

Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of Austrian upholstered Biedermeier armchairs from the mid 19th century features slanted backs with discreet scrolls in the top rail. This exquisite pair of Austrian Bieder...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair

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.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Flame Birch Chairs - Restored
Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Flame Birch Chairs - Restored

Pair of Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Flame Birch Chairs - Restored

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of early 20th-century side chairs represents the Karl Johan Revival style—Sweden’s distinct interpretation of the pan-European Biedermeier movement—a stunning ret...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Armchair in Solid Walnut, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Armchair in Solid Walnut, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Armchair in Solid Walnut, circa 1820

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier wingback armchair crafted in southern Germany around 1820. The piece is made of solid walnut and showcases the refined curves and balanced proportions characteris...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Austrian Biedermeier 6 Chairs Set 1820 Danhauser
Austrian Biedermeier 6 Chairs Set 1820 Danhauser

Austrian Biedermeier 6 Chairs Set 1820 Danhauser

By Josef 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

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Nutwood

19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820
19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820

19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant South German Biedermeier armchair from around 1820, handcrafted from solid cherrywood with a warm, deep patina. The piece shows the typical clear lines and balanced proportio...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany
Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany

Early Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair with Curved Armrests, South Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Exceptional early Biedermeier armchair from Southern Germany, circa 1815. Crafted from solid cherrywood, the design already marks the graceful transition from the late Empire period ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

19th Century Antique French Iron Hoop Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style
19th Century Antique French Iron Hoop Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style

19th Century Antique French Iron Hoop Side Chairs, Biedermeier Style

Located in Queens, NY

24 Outdoor Continental French style (19th/20th Cent) painted iron hoop back side chairs with perforated seat. (PRICED EACH) 14 Chairs have been recently painted white. The repainted...

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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Iron

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830

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.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood
Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood

Early 19th Century Set of Four German Biedermeier Chairs in Birch Wood

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful set of four Biedermeier chairs from Germany, dating from around 1820. Each chair is crafted from solid and veneered birch wood, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and ele...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s
Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s

Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s

Located in Budapest, HU

Sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and table, fine seating set.

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1830

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.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork
Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork

Antique Low Biedermeier Chair With Hindeloopen Paintwork

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The woodwork of this artistically low type of Biedermeier chair is wonderfully cut. The basic color is oxblood red. On top of this layer flower and leaf motifs have been painted in t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
Set of 4 Biedermeier Style Side / Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's

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

19th Century Antique Iron Folding Bistro Chair in Biedermeier Style
19th Century Antique Iron Folding Bistro Chair in Biedermeier Style

19th Century Antique Iron Folding Bistro Chair in Biedermeier Style

Located in Queens, NY

23 Outdoor iron folding side bistro chairs with single slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent) PRICED EACH Vintage condition.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Embroidered Silk Seat Side Chairs
Pair of Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Embroidered Silk Seat Side Chairs

Pair of Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Embroidered Silk Seat Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Dutch walnut chairs with delicate foliate marquetry inlay along top rails and sides of frame with beige silk upholstered seats with floral embroidery supported on klismos leg...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Biedermeier Seating

Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825
Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825

Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Each chair is handcrafted from solid cherrywood and reflects the refined aesthetic of the late Biedermeier period. The elegant silhouette with curved sabre legs, finely shaped seat r...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery, 1890s Armrests are adorned with decorations in the shape of bird heads. The chair features straight legs, and the top...

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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Cherry

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

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Continental Austrian (1st half 19th Century) ebonized open Armchairs with gilded palmettes and trim with upholstered seat and back One chair has a large stain on the seat. ...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950
Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950

Located in Opole, PL

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950 A living room set consisting of a round table with four chairs. The set, dating back to the 1950s, is styled in the Biedermeier...

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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair
Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns and beiges and covered arm rests with a matching pillow.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs

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

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents

Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of birch antique Biedermeier style side chairs with ebonized accents captures the understated elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 19th-century European design. Fine...

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Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Three chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe. The chairs are in very good condition, the seats and backrests are covered with new fabric. Dimensions: ...

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Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820
Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820

Austrian Biedermeier Settee Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, 1820

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Austrian Biedermeier solid walnut setteee sofa, 57” long. Original condition with shellack polish. Reupholstered in Biedermeier style fabric. Elegant piece of guy.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Nutwood

Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900

Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This refined set of four antique Biedermeier side dining chairs, crafted circa 1900, captures the timeless elegance of Central European neoclassical design. Fashioned from richly fig...

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20th Century American Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of Biedermeier Style Wood and Black Upholstery Dining Armchairs
Pair of Biedermeier Style Wood and Black Upholstery Dining Armchairs

Pair of Biedermeier Style Wood and Black Upholstery Dining Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Swedish Biedermeier-style (19/20th Century) blond wood (birch) dining / armchairs with an open carved wreath medallion on the backs back and black upholstered seats. (PRICED ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs

Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This gorgeous pair of Biedermeier style ebonized birch armchairs exemplifies the elegance and timeless sophistication of early 19th-century European design. Crafted with precision, t...

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Early 1900s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.

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1810s French Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black  Upholstered Be
Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black  Upholstered Be

Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black Upholstered Be

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Biedermeier-style bergères, a blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance. These chairs feature exquisite walnut veneers paired with...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs Upholstered in Linen, 1820
Antique Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs Upholstered in Linen, 1820

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs Upholstered in Linen, 1820

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Austrian Early Biedermeier pair of walnut side chairs. Round shape conclave back. Upholstered in French linen.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Nutwood

Biedermeier Style, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c.
Biedermeier Style, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c.

Biedermeier Style, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Biedermeier Style, Neoclassical, Fruitwood, Black Fabric, Daybed, USA, 19th c. A fabric and fruitwood daybed in the Biedermeier style having been designed and produced in the United...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840
Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840

Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840

Located in Greding, DE

Set of three Biedermeier side chairs in cherrywood, featuring a curved central splat with fan detail on the backrest. Frames restored and hand-polished. Seats newly upholstered in bl...

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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830

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

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Walnut

Set of Three Biedermeier Chairs, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Set of Three Biedermeier Chairs, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Set of Three Biedermeier Chairs, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Set of three Biedermeier chairs crafted from walnut. The backrests feature ebonized pierced decoration in the form of stylized floral calyx motifs. The chairs have been professionall...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

This elegant set of six Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chairs stand out for their exquisite back design, a combination of a shovel back design with a beautifully shaped fan decor...

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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, Circa 1830
Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, Circa 1830

Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, 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

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Mahogany

Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs

Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood side chairs with open scroll design back and ebonized medallion and trim. (Circa 1825)

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry

Antique chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Antique chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.

Antique chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chairs from the end of the 19th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: h...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier Gold Floral Arm Chair
Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier Gold Floral Arm Chair

Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier Gold Floral Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Cent) cherrywood arm chairs with filigree heart shaped back and gold floral upholstery

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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry, Upholstery

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820

By Biedermeier

Located in Roma, Lazio

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...

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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut, Velvet

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