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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19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional cherry Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rar...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery .
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery
This elegant pair of 19th-century French armchairs beautifully embodies the refined craftsmanship and classic design s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning antique mahogany settee sofa. This piece commands attention, so beautiful, it's like a piece of art. It maintains a narro...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa in Ashwood, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier sofa with an ashwood-veneered frame, crafted around 1830. The seat, armrests, backrest, and rear are fully upholstered in a green and blue striped fabric. Its str...
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1830s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of German Biedermeier Benches with Blue Upholstery and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Biedermeier benches from the 19th century, exuding understated elegance with clean lines and restrained ornamentation. The solid wood frames are defined by tapered ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria. The settee is made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple. Some areas have a striped appearance to the grain. This i...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
First o...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Beautiful and Original 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A superb quality three seater sofa with a truly beautiful solid maple frame of superb colour and with natural chatoyancy. The face of each arm inlaid with tulips in ebony, walnut and...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier sofa, dating back to around 1825, is a true classic piece of furniture. Made from beautiful walnut wood, it has been hand polished with shellac to achieve a stunning finish. Recently reupholstered with new Biedermeier fabric...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Large Biedermeier Sofa / Banquette In Burl Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Biedermeier style sofa or banquette in burl mahogany veneer and solid mahogany covered with a beautiful classic empire fabric in old gold with laurel wreath motifs.
Beautiful ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
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. For t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made from solid cherry and polished by hand. The armchair is in very good, newly upholstered conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Biedermeier-Style Mahogany Chairs & Armchairs From the Early 20th Century
A set consisting of six mahogany chairs and two armchairs, dated to the 1st half of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sofa dates from the 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 walnut veneer, whic...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden fra...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table.
The set was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Vie...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1870-1890 period.
They are of superb quality, ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armchair was made in circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportion...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1830. The chair is made of solid cherrywood.
In very good restored condition.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and fine Biedermeier ash wood armchairs were made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier living room set, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions :
sofa heigh...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Hungarian Walnut & Distressed Leather Art Deco Club Chairs, Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Hungarian Art Deco club chairs with walnut frames featuring circular backs and armrests upholstered in distressed brown leather with brass nailhead trim, resting on 4...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Serpentine Birch Austrian German Biedermeier Sofa Settee 1860s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier restored 2 seat sofa. Bought from Atelier De Greef/Georges De Greef. He is part of the Art Restorers Association. He is also the official of the Milan Museum for the rec...
Category
1860s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Swedish Birch Biedermeier Sofa Bench, circa 1880-1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish Biedermeier sofa is made stunning by the birch veneer. The substantial lines and presence of this bench will make a dramatic impact in any setting.
Frame is solid, stabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pair of Biedermeier Scroll Form Arm Chairs in Hand Finished Burled Elm
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural pair of Biedermeier arm chairs were realized in Austria circa 1880. Realized in a stunning burled elm- showcasing the sumptuous natural grain of the wood-...
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1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and rare antique Biedermeier carved sofa having top grade walnut burled bookmarked veneers. It features wonderful rounded motifs on the arm and gently curving feet, and wonder...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Late 20th century vintage Biedermeier style newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century Biedermeier style upholstered bench. This bench has been newly upholstered in a black cotton duck. This bench has a blonde satin wood frame with a black l...
Category
1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany featuring traditional form with fauteuil padded arms and flared ear / wing back with...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A pair of superb quality club armchairs with beautiful maple wood frames of superb colour and with lovely natural chatoyancy.
The face of each arm inlaid with leaves in ebony, waln...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved c...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Daybed
By Biedermeier
Located in Millbrook, NY
Stunning Biedermeier Daybed freshly upholstered in varied green stripe linen fabric. Excellent example of the simplicity and elegance of Biedermeier design. Gorgeous Walnut detailing...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chair, Cherry, Germany (Bavaria) 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair
South Germany
Cherry
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 49 x 50 cm Seat height: 49 cm
Description:
Beautifully shaped chair, made of solid cherry in ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with Carved Gilt Lion Paws
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century, with saber legs, carved giltwood lion paw feet and new custom linen upholstery. This pair of Austrian Biede...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Recamiere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this truly unique and exceptional Viennese Biedermeier recamiere / daybed, crafted around 1825. This magnificent piece not only embodies the timeless eleg...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Set of eight Biedermeier chairs made of cherry wood with burl inlays on the slightly curved backrests. The seats are upholstered in black striped fabric.
Category
1820s Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage Biedermeier Style Stool Upholstered in Scalamandré style Leopard Print
By Scalamandre
Located in Morristown, NJ
An early/mid 20th C. Biedermeier-style stool featuring a classic design with a contemporary twist. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the elegance and simplicity of early 19th-...
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1940s French Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Biedermeier settee with modern velvet upholstery, curved back, scrolled arms terminating in tapered splayed legs.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant antique sofa, dating from around 1880, originates from Northern Europe and reflects the refined aesthetics of the Biedermeier style. Crafted from rich walnut wood, it sh...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique sofa from Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions :
sofa height 113 cm seat height 45...
Category
1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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These fine and rare Biedermeier chairs were made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design.
The chairs originates from the most prolific Viennese cabinet...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Boho Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with timeless elegance and boho flair with this set of four Vintage Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, these chai...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chair with Ink Painting
Northern Germany
Birch
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 42 x 47 cm Seat height: 48 cm
Description:
Chair made of solid birch,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede.
Denmark, circa 1820.
Category
1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Outdoor Painted Wooden Garden Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor painted wood backless garden bench with carved scroll side base
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Sofa, Prob. Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier sofa on carved feet in the shape of fluted scroll ornaments. The s-shaped armrests are decorated with beautiful stylized fern ornaments. The backrest is st...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa, Two Armchair Upholstred in Karl Lagerfeld Chair Motive Textile
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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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