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
Restored Biedermeier Chair, Cherry Tree, Rattan, Revived Polish, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This beautiful chair in Biedermeier style originates from Austria and dates back to the early 19th century. It is made from cherry wood and features the original intact cane weaving....
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
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 web...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair Attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel 1825
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier Sleigh Back Wing Chair, dating back to 1825–1830, is attributed to the esteemed architect and designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Originating from Berlin, th...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Biedermeier chair comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chair stands out for its exquisite shovel back design. The chair showcases slight...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in BILBAO, ES
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery.
Dimensions chair
Height: 86cm seat 33.85cm.
Width: 22.83 in. (58cm).
Depth: 19.29 in. (49cm).
PRADERA is a...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Chair Nutwood around 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid walnut, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, curved backrest with bracing with fan and rose...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood open Armchairs with fluted fan back design (Circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood side chairs with scroll and fluted design on back and upholstered seat. (Circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Cream Painted, Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic (18th Century) cream painted, parcel-gilt armchairs with carved scroll & foliate styling, sateen upholstered back, armrests and seats in a multi-tonal gre...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Set of Six Biedermeier Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine set of six Biedermeier side chairs.
Walnut and walnut burl with ebonized details.
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Bleached Burled Walnut Swivel Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier bleached burled walnut swivel chair from the mid-19th century, with new upholstery. Born in Austria during the first half of the 19th century, this bleached s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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. ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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: ...
Category
Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of antique armchairs from the late 19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seats and backrests of the seats have been covered with new f...
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier birch open Armchairs with a green painted & parcel gilt double swan splat back and upholstered seat (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 11 Biedermeier Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 11 Biedermeier style (20th Century) maple side chairs with open urn design back with ebonized trim.
Please NOTE most of the seat cushions have stains / water stains."
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Three Biedermeier Chairs, 1820-30, Birchwood Veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Individual Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825, Birch Veneer with Ebonized Back
Add timeless elegance to your space with these Biedermeier chairs, dating back to around 1825. Each chair...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Antique Biedermeier armchair from around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier armchair around 1840, birch #
Solid birch body. Back and seat upholstery upholstered with elaborate laced spring floor and covered with fabric. Curved armrests. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Biedermeier decorated wooden chair and bright green fabric, early 1800s
Biedermeier style wooden chair. The structure follows rounded curved lines, in particular the backrest...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères
Rhineland around 1830
Cherrywood, gondola shape
frames with floral carvings
Upholstered backrest
shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height 93 cm
width 63 cm
D...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Chair Cherry around 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier single chair, around 1820, solid cherry wood, newly upholstered and covered, wax polish, backrest with delicate bracing, restored condition, shellac polish
Height: 90.5 ...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Biedermeier Carved Flanking Gold Gilded Goose Scrolled Arm Parlor Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Carved Flanking Gold Gilded Goose Scrolled Arm Parlor Sofa
This exquisite 19th century Austrian parlor sofa has beautiful gilt decorative elements and scrolling. Each arm features a beautifully carved goose...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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
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
Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Fully restored unique museum Prague Biedermeier sofa
Source: Czech
Period: 1820-1829
This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed sophistication is the name of the game. Despite original Biedermeier pieces being over 200 years old, the furniture of the movement still feels fresh and modern.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item.
It has been re-polished with shellac by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
This item has removable armrests.
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
20th Century Set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco chairs, birch
Slightly arched backrest with straight top and 2 middle bridge. Newly upholstered seat and covered with a high quality fab...
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Fruitwood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Fruitwood and ebonized Fruitwood armchair. The armchair is raised by four gently curved square legs below the straight front apron...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, South German 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant set of two Biedermeier chairs comes from Southern Germany and dates back to around 1820. The walnut chairs stand out for their exquisite shovel back design.
The chairs s...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Unusua Restored Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair, Germany, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Newly upholstered Biedermeier armchair
Material: Mahogany.
Source: Germany
Period: 1840-1849.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century antique 4 Biedermeier Saber Legs Chairs Solid Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
4 chairs of the German Biedermeier. Solid mahogany. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber legs and the encircling backrest board was rediscovered in classicism, circa 1800. I...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Austrian 19th century Mahogany Biedermeier Library Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Unique Library or Lounge armchair, the padded armrests supported by decorative sculpted and ebonized swans., the back ending in a backwards scroll, the...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Great Scale For Comfort. Fully Restored but would need to be reupholstered as a few of the springs have come loose. Could possib...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
4 Original antique Biedermeier Chairs Solid Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
4 original Biedermeier chairs solid mahogany with leather seats.
the front legs are turned.
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Poltrona in legno di noce del XIX secolo di epoca Biedermeier
By Biedermeier
Located in Vicenza, VI
Poltrona Biedermeier in legno di noce, di ambito veneto eseguita nella prima metà del XIX secolo, 1820 circa.
La poltrona misura cm 95,5x59x56 ed è in buono stato di conservazione. P...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Armchair, Walnut Veneer, Spruce, Oak, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. P...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Austrian Side Chair, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier restored side chair
Period: 1820-1829
Source: Austria
Material: Cherry tree.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Lacquer
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
Brown and Pink Bohemian Armchair Made Out of Walnut, 1820s, Biedermeier Style
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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
Set of six Neoclassical Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Neoclassical Walnut Chairs, Germany 1810
Discover a stunning collection of Neoclassical Walnut Chairs originating from Southern Germany, dating back to approximately 1810-1820. These...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
ANTIQUE 1880 SWEDiSH BIEDERMEIER WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880 Walnut Swedish Biedermier dressing table stool
Please note the delivery fee ...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces.
Completely restored.
Source: Austria, Wien
Period: 1810-1819
Shellac-polish.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Oak Chairs, Czechia, 1800s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier chairs
Completely restored, upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Oak and High quality leather.
Period: 1800-1809
Shellac-polish.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Pair of Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs, Czechia, Cherry Tree, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier chairs
Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included.
Source: Czechia (Bohemia)
Material: Cherry tree
Period: 1820-1829
Shellac-polish.
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Mahogany German Biedermeier Chairs, New Wickerwork Pedig
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Biedermeier chairs comes from Germany from the early 19th century. They are made of beech wood veneered with mahogany and have undergone careful restoration. The...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker
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
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Interesting Biedermeier Chairs antique circa 1840 Cherry Wood veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840
Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of two Chairs Mahogany antique Late Biedermeier circa 1860 woodwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood mahogany.
Beautiful set of 2 chairs from the late Biedermeier period. Curved legs.
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of two Interesting antique Biedermeier Chairs circa 1840 cherry veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of interesting Biedermeier chairs, circa 1840
Cherry tree, straight frame on flared, ball-shaped legs. Rectangular backrest frame with finely curved end and corresponding cen...
Category
19th Century German 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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