Biedermeier Sofas
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 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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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 narrow footprint, similar to that of a bench...
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20th Century Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Maple
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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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 Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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 Sofas
Materials
Birch
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...
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm.
It is finished in ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830.
The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique sofa in Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa. An antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A couch with a classic stile outline, upholstered with an elegant fabric on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1850.
Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in high gloss polish, new upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 8...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers.
It f...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier sofa dates back to the early 19th century and originates from Austria. It is crafted from solid cherry wood, veneered with spruce, which adds strength and a characte...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Spruce
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Cherry Settee - Antique Burlwood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly inclined backrest with wide, tall curved armrests, standing on four arched wooden...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Pearlware, Upholstery
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 figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
It has swooping legs, a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Sofas
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, by Josef Danhauser, Cherry Wood, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria (Vienna) from the early 19th century. It was made in the manufactory of Josef Danhauser. The construction of the sofa is made of spru...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
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...
Category
1840s French Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs.
The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life.
In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
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...
Category
1830s Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch,
Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830.
Upholstered with black fabric.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch, Fabric
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing centred ebonized oval over upholstered back and seat flanked by fully padded arms above c...
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1830s Russian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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)
Category
1850s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830.
Note: ...
Category
1830s German Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut Wood, Black Teddy, Vienna, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful neoclassical Biedermeier Sofa from Vienna, Austria circa 1825.
Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Two fluted full columns in beech with ebonized capitals and bases.Newly cov...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Walnut, Softwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa Canapes, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
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 Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Biedermeier Birch Sofa Settee Scandinavian 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing large Scandinavian Biedermeier style birch sofa.
Circa 1860
Raised upon carved and shaped legs.
The front of each arm carved with a cornucopia decoration.
The sofa is upholst...
Category
1860s Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Wood, 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...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation in our workshop. The sofa was upholst...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An impressive, antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A straight-frame sofa, upholstered with elegant fabric on the seat and backrest, su...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade mahogany quilted veneers.
It featur...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed.
The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Seating Set Biedermeier, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and table, fine seating set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and decorated with carved swans on the high armrests. The sofa has been expertly restored and hand polished as well as reupholstered. The high-quality upholstery fabric is patterned with black diamonds on a white background on the seat and backrest and has a mottled black and white design on the armrests. The cushions are designed to match and give the light sofa...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Marquetry Burled Walnut Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional French Neoclassical sofa made in the 19th Century. Neoclassical pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proport...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermei...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Biedermeier sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include and Biedermeier. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $5,742.