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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
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These Fine set of four Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest qual...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Impressive, antique furniture with a beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A sofa with a simple frame, upholstered with elegant fabric on the seat and backrest, supported...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut, Fabric

Biedermeier Armchair, Solid Beech, Black Boucle, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier armchair from southern Germany around 1830. Elegant shape with slightly curved square-tapered legs and spiral armrests. Solid beech wood. Restored and hand-polished with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

Antique Walnut Biedermeier Shovel Side Chair, Austria, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Biedermeier shovel chair in walnut with tapered legs and curved, sculptural backrest. The original veneer, which would likely have exhibited a more high level of sheen, has...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stool - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Biedermeier Regency Carved Walnut Curule X-Bench Stools - a Pair. Stools feature beautiful hand carved details, turn carved stretcher base, and remarkable authentic p...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Wood

Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier walnut ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Biedermeier Settee, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant ash wood settee featuring openwork side panels and a straight, accentuated backrest adorned with fine inlay decoration. Upholstered in a simple, neutral fabric that enhances ...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Ash

Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany & Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Wood

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...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs, ebonized banding, four tapering legs and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of Bi...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pair Early Biedermeier Chairs Vienna Finest Ink Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare pair of early Biedermeier chairs, Vienna around 1815, ebonized wood. Depicting the Greek goddess Demeter with the finest ink painting. ...
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1810s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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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.
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after wood renovation. dimensions: height 111 cm seat height 46 cm width 178 cm depth 72 cm
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

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....
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Ash, Ebony

Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830. Cherry wood book-matched veneered on the shovel and apron. Cherry solid wood frame and legs. Top ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Fabric, Cherry, Softwood

Italian Fiorini Biedermeier Style Solid Cherry Klismos Side Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Fiorini Klismos side dining chair. Made of solid cherry featuring Biedermeier and Regency styling with sculpted open back, nailhead trim and flared legs. Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Leather, Cherry

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
This antique occasional chair is made from maple in the style of Biedermeier. Appraisers say the chair is either from Scandinavia or Germany....
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Seating

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Maple, Silk

Pair of original Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our stunning pair of original Biedermeier chairs, originating from 1820s Southern Germany. Crafted with gorgeous walnut veneer, these chairs boast an exquisite back design ac...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of Viennese 1820 walnut veneer chairs with round backs and ebonised decor. Original horse hair see weed upholstery. Polished with shellack. Reupholstered in French linen. Great ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Nutwood

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Heinrich-August, Walnut light
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Heinrich-August. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a light chestnut fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

1930s, set of 6 Danish chairs, furniture velour, oak wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 Danish vintage chairs. Furniture velour, solid oak wood. Chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 19...
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1930s Danish Vintage Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Oak

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.
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20th Century German Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Style Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Pair of Antique Biedermeier Style Side Chairs. Curved headrail above ebonized fan form back splats above a dark upholstered seat raised on tapering legs. Dimensions 32 x 18 x 16 inc...
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Early 20th Century American Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Burl, Paint

Pair of Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Antique Swedish club chairs. Crafted in the neoclassical revival, some would say “Biedermeier revival style” with a small intricate applique detail on the front of the arm. F...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Muslin, Mahogany

Early Biedermeier Walnut Sofa, circa 1820
Located in Lucenec, SK
The sofa dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnut ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Mid-20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of mid-20th century Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs, possibly Swedish. Solid birch & birch veneers with ebonized turned arm supports & laurel wreath & ribbon medial back accent. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

Austrian Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier Karelian birch arm chair with ebonized & mahogany inlaid trim on back with scroll design finial. (Circa 1825)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch, Mahogany

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Johanna-Sophie, Ebonized finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Johanna-Sophie chair is part of our Eclectica collection of Biedermeier chairs. It's made from solid Italian walnut wood. The ebonized finish is applied by hand using the French...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 162 cm (63.8 in) Depth: 67 cm (26.4 in) Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 in) Armchair dimensions: Height: 93 cm (36.6 in) Width: 59 cm (23.2 ...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry, Fruitwood

19th Century Russian Satinwood Open Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Russian satinwood open armchair. With a large arched open backrest with carved scroll design on either side along with a flower rosette. Huge impressive carved scroll ar...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Satinwood

Biedermeier Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
An Austrian Biedermeier style small pedestal sofa in fruitwood represents the high point in this design form. Amazing in its day the style is sleek and dramatic and still is to this ...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Seating

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fruitwood

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1880 from Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 1...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional and cohesive set of ten mid-19th-century Danish armchairs, each exuding the restrained elegance and architectural purity of the Biedermeier period. Crafted in Denmark ...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Cherrywood Biedermeier Side Chairs, European Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice pair of cherrywood side chairs with black lacquer accent. Wonderful inlay fan shape back detail, recently re-upholstered. Beautiful condition, sturdy and sound....
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer

Swedish Birch Club Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The Swedish burled birch club chair with a "molded" frame. Recently restored and upholstered.
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

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

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

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Cherry

Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
This stunning Biedermeier wingback armchair, crafted in South Germany around 1860, is a timeless example of 19th-century design. Made from beautifully grained yew wood, the chair sho...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Yew

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.
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1830s European Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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

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Birch

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...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

A set of Four Swedish Biedermeier Chairs, 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
A set of four elegant Swedish Biedermeier chairs, mahogany veneer. The back has an elegant open work decor. The chairs are in very good condition. They have a new upholstery and you...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Located in Roma, Lazio
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and combined fabric. The sofa is small in size, and seats two people well. It is made ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Biedermeier Benches, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaves. In the middle of the backre...
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1840s French Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

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)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Set of Three Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine set of three ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % o...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Pearwood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneer side chairs with half round and double scroll design back (Circa 1830)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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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...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fruitwood, Pearwood

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Ash Veneer, Grey Velvet, Circa 1890
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of four beautiful Biedermeier Style 'Balloon Chairs' from Vienna, Austria circa 1890, late 19th century. Newly upholstered in traditional method with gray velvet fabric and doubl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany, Oak, Ash, Rosewood

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Wing Back Chair Probably German
Located in Westfield, MA
This elegant wing back chair reflects the restrained beauty of the Biedermeier period, likely crafted in Germany or Austria in the mid to late 19th century. Made of warm, honey-toned...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fruitwood

Lady Chairs, Central German Probably, Maple and Plum, Thuringia, 1830-1840
Located in Greding, DE
Four delightful lady chairs made out of plum wood, with a round seat and slightly flared legs. The backrest is curved and decorated with fine maple thread inlays. The seats are newly...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Maple, Wood

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Desk Chair, 1820
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

Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm len...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut, Fabric

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.