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
Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Set of six identical chairs from the Biedermeier period around 1830.
H x W x D: 90 x 50 x 43 cm, seat height: 50 cm
Made in southern Germany. Solid cherry and cherry veneered. Beau...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Upholstered Wood Desk Side Chair with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Biedermeier vanity, desk or side chiar with fully upholstered seat. This beautiful chair has amazing details in particular the french style marquetry inlay. Wonderful additio...
Category
20th Century North American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by four gently curved square leg...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood
Set of four early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Greven, DE
Four antique Biedermeier chairs
Germany
Beech tree
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 46 x 49 cm, seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Chairs standing on slightly flared le...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Beech
Bavarian Biedermeier Walnut & Penwork Pair of Side Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An attractive pair of circa 1820 Bavarian Biedermeier side chairs of large scale having walnut frames, the curved crestrails with center penwork acanthus lozenges and shaped backspla...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Of 4 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four mahogany dining chairs with spring and coil construction, blue upholstered seats with multi-colored trim. The chairs with a pierced back splat and the whole resting upon ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria from the first half of the 19th century. It is made of cherry wood, both veneer and solid, and has been restored and professionally r...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Swedish Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Cent) birch arm chair with lyre carved back and blue and red stripe upholstery
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Vienna Biedermeier Chair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Seat classical.
Upholstered.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set six period Biedermeier dining chairs. These handsome chair feature hand carved detailing, mixed woods, gilding and newly upholstered seats.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ebony, Fir
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater
Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests.
Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée
height 95 cm, seat hei...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chair, Czech - Bohemia, Cherry tree, 1820 - 1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chair
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1820-1829
Shellac-polish.
We guarantee safe a the ...
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Style Set 4 Danish Chairs In Wood And Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
Set of 4 Danish wooden chairs...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1870-1890 period.
They are of outstanding quali...
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier cherry chairs from c, 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quality...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Four Restored Biedermeier Cherry Wood, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of 4 Biedermeier chairs comes from Austria from the early 19th century. The chairs are made of cherry wood with cherry veneer and have undergone careful restoration....
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Georgian Biedermeier Settee
Located in Lymington, GB
Georgian Biedermeier 2 seater settee in excellent condition.
The sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a period colour fabric, re webbed and re sprung.
The frame is very deco...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Biedermeier Stool
Located in New York, NY
This freshly reupholstered stool is adorned with golden silk/wool in traditional Biedermeier style.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
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....
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ash, Ebony
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...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs crafted of solid birch, the classically curved back crest adorned with a carved, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, eboni...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Burl Marquetry Loveseat
By Biedermeier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier loveseat is a rare find, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Featuring an ornate silhouette and richly figured exot...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Burl
Fully Restored Pair of Black Biedermeier Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of beautiful Biedermeier Armchairs / chairs, mid 19th century from Vienna, Austria. Walnut veneered on the backs and solid walnut legs. Chairs are restored and French polished. ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Biedermeier Viennese Chairs in the Style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four scallop-back Viennese Biedermeier side chairs (1815-1830) are in cherry, 19th century. The neoclassical fan back chairs are in the style of Josef Danhauser. The elegant f...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Vienna Biedermeier chair after Josef Danhauser, 1805-1845.
Maple roots on solid beechwood. Classical upholstering.
(C-Sam-2).
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Outdoor Concrete Scroll Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor concrete 3 section bench with scroll design on the pedestal bases.
Several deep surface cracks near the center of the bench
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Concrete
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier armchair from Germany, very good restorated condition, solid walnut. The feet are with brass shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Large Cherry Farmhouse Seat Bench
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare seat bench from the time of the late Biedermeier.
Made of solid cherrywood.
The bench is unbelievable 243 cm wide!
In very good restored...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair of French Biedermeier Armchairs Mahogany c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères, France, c. 1820, mahogany, upholstered seat in gondola form, backrests with stylized dolphins, newly upholstered and covered, shellac hand polish
Height: 85.5 cm, ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of South German Biedermeier Walnut Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of South German Biedermeier (1820s) walnut benches with splayed form legs and upholstered seat with spool design side arms (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Nordic Birch Biedermeier Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Designed for a graceful 19th century sitting room, this chair is constructed of solid highly figured birch, and reupholstered in a period appropriate, but modern fabric. The addition...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Antike Schaufelstühle Biedermeier um 1820 Wallnussholz 4 Stück
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Original Biedermeier shovel chairs
✓ Impressive veneer picture
✓ Timeless and beautiful
Dimensions:
W: 48cm H: 90cm D: 44cm
Seat height: 47cm
Article: Antique chairs shovel chai...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Four Walnut Armchairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The rare set consists of four solid walnut armchairs from the Biedermeier period. The armchairs are newly upholstered and very well restored. The seat height is relatively high, so y...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
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)
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Six early Biedermeier Side Chairs, Germany circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six early Biedermeier chairs made of ash wood, featuring chinoiserie influences evident in the openwork design of the backrests. The frames have been expertly restored and han...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ash
Armchair with leather upholstery, dated 1828
Located in Greding, DE
Wingback armchair with leather upholstery, studded decoration and straight armrests ending in volutes. The decorative quality of this armchair lies in the special patina of the antiq...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely Germany. The chairs are in good condition and will show losses and signs of age and use ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish Biedermeier Revival Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Danish Biedermeier Revival Stained Birch Chairs, comprising: two arm chairs and two side chairs, 20th century. Armchair: 35.5" H x 23.5" W x 21" D; seat: 20" H.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of four Biedermeier style side chairs.
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs Nutwood c. 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of armchairs
Baden around 1825
Solid walnut, end scrolled armrests and rounded front frames, newly upholstered and covered, shellac polish
Reference: Rainer Haaff; Bieder...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Pearwood
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Green Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneered settee with open double scroll design arms resting on a fluted ¬Ω round shaped base with upholstered seat & sleigh back (Circa 1825)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Lira Chair in solid walnut upholstered in tropical print plush
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Biedermeier side chair "Lira". It is done in solid walnut and reupholstered into plush with tropical floral print. This unexpected combinatio...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Armchair, Black and With Light Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Biedermeier armchair in black painted wood, with a natural beautiful patina.
Upholstered with linen.
Denmark 1820 - 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Five antique chairs, Northern Europe, around 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of antique chairs from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chair seats covered with new fabric.
Dimension...
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier living room set from around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set in the Biederemeier style from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The sofa and...
Category
1870s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Cherrywood and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised b...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Pair of Outdoor White Painted Folding Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of outdoor white painted folding side chairs with metal frames and 2 slat back and 7 slat seat
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Vienesse Sessionist Movement Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Vienesse Sessionist Movement Side Chair
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
By Biedermeier
Located in Charleston, SC
German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
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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