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
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...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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
Pair Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs. A fantastic combination of the traditional Biedemeir and the Klismos style...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front leg...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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
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
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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
19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Ebonized Wood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian pair of Biedermeier side chairs made of hand crafted polished ebonized wood, in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs have a slightl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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...
Category
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 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
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,...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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
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
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 Seating
Materials
Birch
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 wood ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch, Beech
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Birch
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
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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier bed
Located in Belgrade, RS
This Biedermeier bed from the period 1830–1840 is a remarkable example of the era’s stylistic principles, emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and functionality. Designed in the classic...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique piano bench with internal compartment for music sheet storage. The perfect accompaniment
to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitabl...
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1840s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Swedish birch long bedroom stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th swedish birch long bedroom stool circa 1900.
Fine example of swedish simple but elegant design, birch frame with 6 tapering supporting legs with upholstered top. Ideal f...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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-...
Category
1940s French Vintage Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century 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 Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Seating
Materials
Pearlware, Upholstery
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Color 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers with the distinctive curved seat back, differing carved central motif sand gracefully...
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Late 19th Century Swedish 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
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Wing Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful pair of Swedish Biedermeier chairs, or “carver chairs” in glowing, golden birch. The curved backs, shaped to a stylized Chapeau de Gendarme form, feature inlaid medallions ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 6 veneer Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1860-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central wreath motif and gracefully curved fr...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
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.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship and continue to have a great influence on modern design.
The pieces have beautiful highly figured veneer with lovely light deep amber color and 200 years old patina.
This beautiful Biedermeier set is a great example of refined elegance combined with comfort.
The chairs sits well and are very comfortable.
The set will be a great complement to any elegant interior. It does not matter whether it is a classic or modern interior because Biedermeier is simply timeless.
We offer our clients to send this elegant Biedermeier piece by air for discounted price of $2300.
This is the safest form of transport for fine antiques. It also includes full insurance.
We are providing a Certificate of Authenticity.
The pieces are in very good condition.
French polish finish
Vienna, c. 1825.
We would also like to invite you to view our entire Biedermeier collection...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine cherry Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excel...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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 Seating
Materials
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.
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