19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa in Mahogany, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with a shaped apron and rolled legs. The armrests are decorated with stylized cornucopias, while delicate string inlays frame the surfaces. The rounded backrest is ...
Satin, Mahogany
$5,899Sale Price|20% Off
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,...
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa, Vienna, circa 1825–1830 This elegant and truly exceptional early Austrian Biedermeier sofa, crafted in Vienna around 1830, is a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Danhauser Sofa in Viennese Biedermeier Style, Mahogany Veneer on Beechwood
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine canapé / template by Josef Danhauser / Vienna in a Biedermeier style Exotic mahogany on solid beechwood. Intermediate circular sides, star-veneered straight frame. Armrests c...
Mahogany
$10,892Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
Biedermeier Benches, Mahogany, Intricate Carvings, 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 backrests are two stylized flower motif...
Mahogany
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)
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century antique Empire Style Palisander Swan Sofa Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Swan canapé in the style of Classicism, (1810). Exotic palisander on solid beechwood. Partially ebonized and gilded. On each side a carved swan's head. Very high quality sat...
Mahogany
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 frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
Viennese Biedermeier seating group: sofa and two armchairs, mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Hochheim am Main, DE
Three-piece seating group from the Vienna Biedermeier period, consisting of a sofa and two matching armchairs.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Wels, AT
Austrian Biedermeier Sofa, mahogany veneered.
Biedermeier Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier carved mahogany frame sofa with a curved back and swan detail at the feet.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Couch, from the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in GDYNIA, 22
We offer for sale a Biedermeier mahogany sofa from the first half of the 19th century in very good condition!
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 81.89 in D 20.87 in
Biedermeier Louis Philippe Romantic Classic Cuban Mahogany Spanish Sofa, 1830
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Romantic "Reina Gobernadora" Cuban Mahogany Swan Spanish Sofa, circa 1830. Spanish Reina Gobernadora Style Sofa made with Cuban Mahogany.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, comfortable and sturdy Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier barrel-back sofa in mahogany on pine. Front with free-standing columns on canted plinths, fluted capitals, discs and a ...
Mahogany, Pine
Biedermeier Style Sofa from Austria-Hungary
Located in Bedford, NY
MAHOGANY WOOD WITH BOXWOOD INLAYS. HAND CARVED- NEWER UPHOLSTERY SELF WELT- FINISHED OUTSIDE BACK
Mahogany, Upholstery
Unique Danish Biedermeier Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Biedermeier curved mahogany frame sofa with tufted leather back .Nail head detail all around.A really unique piece perfect for a library or den.
Wood, Leather
Upholstered Biedermeier Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
A side-frame constructed and upholstered Biedermeier bench or sofa. Mahogany veneered on pine wood with three diamond-shaped inlaid panels and five wood carved discs.
Mahogany, Pine
Burl Mahogany Sofa, Biedermeier Style - Late 19th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This sofa is a magnificent example of burl mahogany furniture, inspired by the Biedermeier style.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37.5 in W 77 in D 28.5 in
Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original Finish.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, mahogany, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Cotton, Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Gothic Revival Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Providing exceptional comfort with a unique style, this 19th century Biedermeier Gothic Revival mahogany sofa is a paragon of fine craftsmanship that is so difficult to find today!
Mahogany
Mahogany sofa in the Biedermeier style, after renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique mahogany sofa in the Biedermeier style, from Northern Europe, around 1850.
Mahogany
Mahogany sofa in the Biedermeier style, 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The mahogany sofa comes from Western Europe from the 19th century.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Upholstered Sofa in Mahogany, Denmark, c. 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Biedermeier upholstered mahogany "sleigh form" sofa with splayed feet.
Upholstery, Muslin, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Lounge Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY BIEDERMEIER MAHOGANY LOUNGE SOFA LARGE AND VERY COMFORTABLE SOFA IN COMPLEMENTORY FABRIC, SCROLL ARMS HEIGHT: 38" LENGTH: 85" DEPTH: 27 3/4" SEAT HEIGHT: ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.8 in W 83.47 in D 28.75 in
Antique Belgian Biedermeier Sofa, Couch in Mahogany and Black Velvet
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and elegant sofa was made in Belgium, circa 1850. It has a solid oak base with precious mahogany veneer and impressive hand-carved legs.
Velvet, Oak, Mahogany
German Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Greding, DE
German Biedermeier sofa dating from 1820.
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.8 in W 84.65 in D 25.99 in
New ! Antique Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa after Renovation, circa 1840
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier style sofa after the complex process of wood and upholstery renovation. This unique piece comes from West Europe and it's dated circa 1840. Round armrests finished with c...
Mahogany
Stunning 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful shaped period sofa circa 1820 german Biedermeier, featuring scrolled arms. Satinwood inlay to back, arms, legs and freize. Upholstery and cover in good order. Restoration...
Mahogany
Danish 19th Century Biedermeier Cuban Mahogany Hetch Swan Sofa
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and elegant Hetch Swan sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of swans on the front. Copenhagen, circa 1830. Made in high-quality carpentry. The sofa is newly uph...
Mahogany
Vintage Mahogany Sofa, Biedermeier Style, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This ancient sofa is in Biedermeier style, and it is made of mahogany wood with upholstery in mahogany feathers.
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Revival Crotch Mahogany Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Johan (Swedish Biedermeier) sofa crafted in crotch mahogany with ebonized accents.
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Germany, circa 1830. Very good condition.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.26 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
2 Seater Biedermeier Mahogany Wood Dolphins Carving Sofa Romo Fabric Grey Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant small Biedermeier sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of dolphins on the front.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 72.5 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Empire or Early Biedermeier Sofa with Mahogany Frame and Upholstery
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful and comfortable Swedish Karl Johan sofa or canape with scrolled arms, camel-back, and carved cornucopia feet, in French-polished West Indies mahogany, with cream-colored ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 45.5 in W 87 in D 27.5 in
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Sofa with Dramatic Carved Cornucopia Arms
Located in Round Top, TX
Drama and elegance combine in this stunning example of Swedish Biedermeier craftsmanship. This stunning antique sofa is made from polished flame mahogany with a deep, rich patina tha...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870. Very good condition, after renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1860-1870
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa of a classic shape, which is characteristic for the style. The wooden corpus is covered with mahogany veneer. The legs end with volutes. Moreover, the armr...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition.
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, ca. 1860. Very good condition, after renovation and replacement of upholstery Mahogany wood dimensions: Height: 83 cm, seat height: 43 cm,...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Biedermeier sofa, circa 1850. Very good condition, after renovation. Dimensions of the sofa: height 92 cm, seat height 50 cm, length 207 cm 68 cm.
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation, polished, new upholstery. dimensions height 107 cm, seat height 48 cm, wid...
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the turn of the century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, upholstered with new fabric. dimensions: height 109 cm / sitti...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Grey Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional wood renovation, new upholstery.
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1870, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
The mahogany sofa was made in the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
Cotton, Mahogany
*SALE* Swedish Empire Revival Biedermeier Crotch Mahogany Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crotch mahogany sofa newly upholstered in golden tan velvet fabric. Birch string inlay. Golden ormolu medallion accents. Finished and upholstered on back.
Overall Di...
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1880, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Biedermeier sofa, circa 1880. The sofa is in very good condition, after professional renovation, upholstered with new fabric Dimensions: height 83 cm x width 205 cm x d...
Mahogany, Cotton
Antique Grey Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Biedermeier sofa from the late 19th century. This furniture is in perfect condition after professional renovation, finished with a high gloss polished finish. The sofa has be...
Cotton, Mahogany
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860. AFTER RENOVATION Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.95 in W 74.41 in D 27.96 in
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1860s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Biedermeier sofa. An antique piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior.
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1880, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss, the sofa has been upholstered with a new fab...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the sofa has been covered with a new fabric. Dim...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Grey Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the beginning of the 20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: Height 106 cm, wi...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique monumental sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Seat and backrest upholstered in new fab...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in perfect condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. Seat and backrest upholster...
Cotton, Mahogany
Sold
H 42.13 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the beginning of the 20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fabric. Dimensions: he...
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 26.78 in
Antique Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Renovated.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fa...
Mahogany
Sold
H 42.52 in W 69.69 in D 27.17 in
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the beginning of the 20th century. Furniture in very good condition. Dimensions: height 108 cm / height of the seat. 45 cm / width 177 cm / dep. 69 cm
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa, Northern Europe, Late 19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1870. This piece of furniture has been renovated with new black upholstery. Dimensions: height 91 cm / height of the seat. 52 cm / width 195 cm / dep. 70 cm.
Mahogany
Sold
H 47.64 in W 80.32 in D 28.75 in
Antique Goldenrod Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1850, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
The mahogany sofa was made in the mid-19th century in the style of Biedermeier.
Cotton, Mahogany
Mahogany Black Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the circa 1850. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fabric - black velvet. Dimensions: height...
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation in our workshop. The sofa was upholstered in a new dark green fabric. Dim...
Mahogany
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 upholstered in a new dark green fabric. Dim...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 71 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Sofa in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent piece of classical seating of ample proportions and fine detail. The couch frame is covered in beautiful burled walnut veneer and the arced arm supports are faced with ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Benches, Biedermeier, Germany, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A courtly pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaf carvings. In the middle of the piece are two stylised f...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Drop-leaf Sofa Table with Gilt Accents, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Biedermeier Sofa Table in Mahogany, with Gilt-decorated paw feet & pedestal base.
Wood
Sofa, 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...
Mahogany
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$2,757Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
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.
Birch, Fabric
$4,800
H 35.5 in W 73 in D 26.25 in
Biedermeier Chaise Lounge, Maple Wood, Hand-Carved, Sweden, Circa 1820
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An expressive Biedermeier period chaise lounge–also called a “recamier”--dating to circa 1820 Sweden, in the manner of the famous maker Karl Johan. Resembling a gondola in silhouette...
Textile, Maple
$2,836
H 36.62 in W 63.78 in D 26.38 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$12,140
H 37.01 in W 92.52 in D 30.71 in L 37.01 in
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century A large and sculptural regency sofa in beautifully figured mahogany veneer and velvet. Europe, early...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
$8,611Sale Price|31% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 27.96 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design. Crafted with finely figured walnut veneer laid...
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
$13,615
H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 24.41 in
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée height 95 cm, seat hei...
Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier two-seater sofa veneered in walnut, standing on column legs with ebonized capitals. The gently curved backrest terminates in stylized volutes. The sofa has been newly uph...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Settee or Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian linen, raised on four sea serpent or dolphin foliate carved feet.
$7,942Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 34.65 in
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Located in Zohor, SK
An outstanding example of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this original Biedermeier sofa was produced in Vienna, Austria in 1825. Elegantly proportioned and richly detailed, the pi...
Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$4,002
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in L 37.41 in
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 seat and web...
Birch
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...
Fabric, Cherry
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cuban mahogany settee. The settee is raised by fine square legs below the straight butterfly veneered frieze showcasing the beautifu...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Large sofa raised on six block feet with a rounded backrest terminating in stylized volutes at the armrests. Veneered in walnut and hand-polished. The seat has been newly upholstered...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,893
H 35.83 in W 65.36 in D 24.81 in
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style, originating in 19th century France, was made to impress, with imposing character, i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
$3,573
H 60.24 in W 17.72 in D 37.41 in
Swiss Alpine wardrobe consisting of a row of drawers and a storage door
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine wardrobe consisting of a row of drawers and a storage door with a painted decoration of Swiss folk art motifs circa 1850
Wood
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
$771
H 1.78 in W 7.68 in D 9.65 in
Modern German Porcelain Dish with Beetles by Sofina Porcelain Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Porzellan
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
This completely handmade and hands-free painted porcelain dish is made by Sofina porcelain in Bavaria. Hand-painted with a large stag beetle and other beetles. Rimmed with a platinum...
Porcelain
$1,695 / set
H 27 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Napoleonic Italian Inlaid Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables
Located in Perkasie, PA
Pair of Napoleonic Italian Walnut Nightstands – L75211 This elegant pair of Napoleonic Italian Walnut Nightstands, dating to approximately 50 years old, showcases the refined charac...
Walnut
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 32 in D 32 in
slip cover swivel chair upholstered in white belgian linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Swivel chair 32”w x 32”d x 31”h. SH:18”. SD:24”. AH: 27”
Linen
Forsyth Luxury Zebra Hide King Pillow
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Luxury King Pillow makes a show-stopping statement on a couch or an incredibly luxurious feel on the bed. Our Forsyth craftsmen use a single hide for this beautiful pillow. The z...
Zebra Hide, Cotton, Down
$10,650 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...
Brass
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
$5,332
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 80.71 in
Modernist King Bed, Lacquered Parchment and Nickeled Bronze, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Modernist King Bed, Lacquered Parchment and Nickeled Bronze, Italy, 1970s. This bed is built from a cream lacquered parchment case with headboard and footboard framed in nickeled br...
Bronze
$16,900 / set
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 32.5 in
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
$748Sale Price|48% Off
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th-century French buffet a deux corps is elegant in design and made playful by its more recent powder blue paint color. It is crafted in the Louis XV style, which comes throu...
Brass
$8,072
H 46.46 in Dm 58.27 in
TETE A TATE 19TH CENTURY ViCTORIAN CARVED WALNUT FOUR SEAT CONVERSATION COUCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite rare 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Four Seat Conversation Chair Please no...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large wooden sideboard made around 1900. The cabinet consists of two parts. In the upper part 2 doors with two shelves. At the bottom 2 drawers and 2 doors with a shelf for lots of s...
Glass, Pine
Norah Nightstand by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Norah Nightstand is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. The industrial steel casing has a thin profile that borders the slightly distressed leather drawers beautifully. ...
Leather
$2,500Sale Price|54% Off
H 31.25 in W 77 in D 34 in
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and apron, skillfully hand-carved details, thic...
Walnut
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.