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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
Very Elegant Biedermeier Chair, Birch, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid birch wood. Slightly trapezoidal frame on also slightly saber-shaped legs. Rectangular, profiled backrest framing, ebonized sprout wood in the center. Extra professional and hi...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa and two armchairs were made around 1840. Mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original per...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Beech, Mahogany

A Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and fruitwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and ebonized Fruitwood settee. The settee is raised by four square legs and bottom blocks with filets of ebonized ...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch, Fruitwood

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Model Otto-Karl, White finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Otto-Karl. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version features a refined whitewash...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

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).
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original set of four Biedermeier chairs stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer. The backrest has beautiful open work decoration. The c...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
$11,200 Sale Price / set
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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...
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20th Century North American Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Austrian Secessionist walnut stools in an Egyptian Thebes revivalist style while having a clover shaped seat atop a sabered tripod leg frame (PRICED AS PAIR) (AVAILABLE INDIV...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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).
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20th Century Biedermeier Seating

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Wood, Beech, Maple

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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Biedermeier Wing Chair Reimagined in Bleached White Cotton Textile
Located in Wainscott, NY
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier-style armchair crafted from richly figured burl wood. The graceful lines and sculpted arms exemplify the refined simplicity of the Biedermeier period...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Wood, Burl

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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Wicker

CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson Söner. Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Seating

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Beech, Birch

21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair
Located in Queens, NY
23 Outdoor iron folding side bistro chairs with single slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent) PRICED EACH Vintage condition.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Iron

Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Mixed Set of 16 Flame Qulit Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 18 antique Swedish with flame + quilt golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motifs and g...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

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

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Beech

24 Outdoor Continental Iron Hoop Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
24 Outdoor Continental French style (19th/20th Cent) painted iron hoop back side chairs with perforated seat. (PRICED EACH) 14 Chairs have been recently painted white. The repainted...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Iron

Contemporary Green Metal Outdoor Benches
Located in Queens, NY
2 Contemporary green painted metal train platform / park outdoor benches with slat backs and seats (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

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Metal

Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Biedermeier Saber Leg Accent Side Chair with Needlepoint Seat. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 20" W x 18.5" D x 17.5" Seat Height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Six Biedermeier Cherrywood Chairs, Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Each chair is handcrafted from solid cherrywood and reflects the refined aesthetic of the late Biedermeier period. The elegant silhouette with curved sabre legs, finely shaped seat r...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry, Fabric

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier-style sofa was made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to maintain the original period patina,...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Beech, Mahogany

Set Of Four Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Set of four antique ox-head or shovel chairs Sweden Birch tree Mid 19th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 89 x 44 x 45 cm, or: 85 x 44 x 45 cm, seat height: 50 cm. Description: Set o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Vienna Biedermeier Chair After Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood with maple root veneer. Seat classical. Upholstered.
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20th Century German Biedermeier Seating

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Birdseye Maple

Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Biedermeier armchairs. Cherry wood.
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1820s Austrian 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...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Ebony, Fir

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish 1800s Antique Honey pair
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey color French polish finish with ormolu roundel on the arms and f...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Outdoor Teak Folding Deck Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor (20th Cent) teak folding deck chairs with slat design and brass trim
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)
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1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century South German Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German Biedermeier armchair from around 1820, handcrafted from solid cherrywood with a warm, deep patina. The piece shows the typical clear lines and balanced proportio...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

19th Century Biedermeier Armchair Solid Cherry
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier armchair from south Germany, very good restorated condition. Solid cherrywood and completely new upholstered. Measures: Seat height 45 cm.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced structure of the chairs for daily use. Spring seat. Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier chairs from the late of the 19th century in walnut with lyre-shaped backrest, hand-carved. Fixing with wooden nails; spring seat covered in antique pink fabric in good condition. Design of the chairs attributable to the Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin About Asolo Between '800 and' 900 Asolo seems to affirm its character as a place of beauty, privileged residence and cultural tradition, attracting illustrious personalities, intellectuals and artists, Italian and foreign: among them Eugene Benson, Henry James and Carlo Scarpa, Marius Pictor, Filippo De Pisis, Igor Strawinsky, Hernest Hemingway. Above all, three women Caterina Cornaro, Eleonora Duse...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant 19th century Biedermeier armchair, crafted in solid cherrywood around 1825. This authentic period piece showcases the refined lines and timeless simplicity characteristic of ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

Small Biedermeier Walnut Footstool, South Germany circa 1830, Solid Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This small Biedermeier footstool is a charming example of early 19th century craftsmanship from South Germany. The piece is made entirely of soli...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dining Room Chair Group, Set of 6
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique chair group consisting of 6 chairs. All chairs with newly upholstered seat and new cover.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Side Chair, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1830 Solid cherry wood. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Back decoration of three ebonized leaves. New upholstered ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Cherry, Paint

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Armchair in Solid Cherrywood, Newly Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier armchair dates to around 1830 and originates from southern Germany. The frame is made of solid cherrywood and has been carefully restored and hand-polished t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry, Fabric

Biedermeier Side Chairs in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chairs veneered in walnut, featuring heart-shaped backs with an openwork trefoil motif. The chairs have been newly upholstered in dark blue fabric and hand-polished.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser — Vienna, Circa 1825 We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, cr...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Tabouret in Cherrywood, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier tabouret in cherrywood with H-shaped stretcher connecting the curved legs. The armrests are joined by a crossbar adorned with stylized leaf motifs. The seat has been newl...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Cherry

Antique 19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Cherrywood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful timeless Biedermeier /Empire armchair from the early 19th century. The armchair was made of solid cherry and also veneered cherry. The back is round and in the center of th...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Cherry

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and Exquisite Early Viennese Biedermeier Bergère – Circa 1825 We are delighted to present an exceptionally elegant and rare early Viennese Biedermeier bergère, crafted in Vienn...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

Eclectica. Biedermeier Chair Collection. Johann-Friedrich, Walnut dark
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs. This listing offers the model Maria-Johann-Friedrich. Crafted from fine solid Italian walnut, this version is a dark walnu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Biedermeier Square Back Birch Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier square back birch bergere armchair, having a woven upholstery of blues, browns and beiges and covered arm rests with a matching pillow.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Stool
Located in New York, NY
This freshly reupholstered stool is adorned with golden silk/wool in traditional Biedermeier style.
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1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Set of Three Viennese Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1825–1830 This rare set of three original Viennese Biedermeier chairs, crafted around 1825–1830, represents the very finest in early 19th-century Austrian furniture...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Green German Antique Biedermeier Mahogany, Maplewood Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Mahogany, Maple

"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa
Located in Miami, FL
"Elena" Italianate Biedermeier-Style Chair by Gianni Versace Home with Medusa Offered for sale is a wonderful Italian Gianni Versace Home Biedermeier-style Italianate Medusa barrel ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating

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Bronze

Biedermeier Walnut Tub Chair with Curved Crest Rail, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Biedermeier tub chair has the quiet, confident presence that walnut furniture from this period does so well. The curved back sw...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Side Chairs, Central Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three Biedermeier side chairs in cherrywood, featuring a curved central splat with fan detail on the backrest. Frames restored and hand-polished. Seats newly upholstered in bl...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Fabric, Cherry

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 12 Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Biedermeier style "Klismo" cherry wood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and a red and white plaid upholstered seat. (4 old...
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20th Century Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four South German Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A rare and elegant set of four Biedermeier armchairs from around 1825, crafted from solid walnut. The design shows the typical simplicity and balance of early Biedermeier furniture, ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Walnut

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...
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating

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Birch

Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Lower Saxony, Germany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) North German Biedermeier dining chairs with solid mahogany frames with figured mahogany on the carved top & second rails, upholstered seat & saber legs. L...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Outdoor French Iron Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Outdoor French iron folding side chairs with double slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent)
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Iron

Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Armchair of Unusual Form, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier fauteuil de bureau or Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair) of large scale and bergère à oreilles (wingback) for...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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.