Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs crafted of solid birch, the classically curved back crest adorned with a carved, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, eboni...
Birch
Set of Eight Antique Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Flame 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...
Birch
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 legs.
Birch
A 19th Century Set of Four Biedermeier Chair Suite with Dolphin Motif, Germany
By Biedermeier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined Biedermeier seating set comprising two armchairs and two side chairs, crafted in birchwood and distinguished by elegant ebonized dolphin motifs on the backrests. The sculpt...
Birch
Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany & Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 19c Biedermeier Mahogany & Ebonized Birch Dining Chairs.
Wood
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...
Fabric, Birch
$1,036Sale Price|35% Off
Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Figured Birch Side Dining Chairs C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined set of four antique Biedermeier side dining chairs, crafted circa 1900, captures the timeless elegance of Central European neoclassical design.
Birch
Carl-Ewert Ekström Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
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...
Beech, Birch
$3,252Sale Price / set|40% Off
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 4 1930s Biedermeier Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual original Swedish Art Deco set of 4 dining chairs in a highly French polished finish with lovely detail. Measure: Approx 45cm wide x 40cm deep x 81cm tall approx They h...
Pine
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Danish Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional and cohesive set of ten mid-19th-century Danish armchairs, each exuding the restrained elegance and architectural purity of the Biedermeier period. Crafted in Denmark ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Biedermeier carved Dining Chairs Natural Finish late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s pair of biedermeier carved dining chairs in natural finish with fully webbed seats and lots of detail. The carved detailing is really lovely with the delicate fl...
Birch
Set of Six Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This set of Swedish Biedermeier carver chairs features the Classic "Napolean Hat Shape" on the chair backs. The front legs are gently curved and the upholstery is an ivory cotton fab...
Birch
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H 29 in Dm 79.75 in
1800s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Suite 10 Chairs Extension 80" Round Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Connoisseur's rare magnificent large light wood round dining table with 10 beautiful chairs!! From an oil tycoon, a connoisseur of taste and style we offer this very rare find. A m...
Birch
Set of 10 Swedish Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 Swedish Biedermeier birch dining chairs with white cotton upholstered seats (8 side chairs, mid 19th Cent; 2 arm chairs of a later date: 23"w 22¬Ω"d 37¬Ω"h)
Cotton, Birch
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H 36.5 in W 17 in D 19 in
Fine Set of 8 Black Vinyl Upholstered Ebonized Biedermeier Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of New York Made, custom-made Biedermeier style dining chairs made of solid birch with patent leather or vinyl upholstery.
Faux Leather, Birch
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H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Rare Set of 12 Satin Birch Biedermeier Dining Chairs Swedish Victorian, 1900
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon furniture Wimbledon furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of 12 original satin birch Biedermeier dining chairs A really rare find and in stun...
Birch
Set 6 Antique Biedermeier Birch and Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of antique Biedermeier dining chairs with beautiful birch frames and ebonized details on the backs.
Birch
Set of 6 Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six antique Swedish Biedermeier Style dining chairs in satin birch. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1890-1910 period.
Birch
Set of Six Antique Swedish Biedermeier Yellow Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this set of six Biedermeier chairs is in the craftsmanship and Swedish design of the period. Comprised of 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs, the yellow birch glows, enhance...
Birch
Six Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Stunning set of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier chairs in excellent condition, having just been polished and re-upholstered.
Satinwood
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...
Birch
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 legs.
Birch
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 legs.
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...
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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...
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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...
Birch
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Antique Set of 6 Flame Birch Antique Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame Birch Biedermeier dining chairs with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved sabre front legs.
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch Honey Inlay
Located in Lewes, England
Rare set of 8 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1920 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully curved front legs.
Birch
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H 34 in W 18 in L 34 in
Set of Four Biedermeier Birch Dining Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of four Biedermeier period Birch dining side chairs with period tapestry upholstery, Central Europe, first quarter of the 19th century.
Tapestry, Wood
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H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Birch
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H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 2 Flame Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Birch
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H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Birch
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H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set 4 Quilt Golden Birch Honey Colour 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Delicious and unusual set of 4 antique Swedish flame golden birch Biedermeier dining chairs from C1870-1900 with the distinctive curved seat back, carved central motif and gracefully...
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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...
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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...
Birch
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H 34 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Dining Chairs in Birch, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely set of six Karl Johan dining chairs in a light, honey-colored birch wood with newly upholstered seat. Chairs have an arched crest rail, carved acanthus and rosette on back r...
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Set of Six Biedermeier Swedish Birch Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Of neoclassical form with Grecian sabre legs; each backsplat centered by a pierce laurel wreath painted in Etruscan red.
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of six Biedermeier style birch dining room chairs, made mid-20th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Biedermeier Set of 10 Birch Side Chairs..
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 10 Danish Biedermeier side chairs in Birch wood with ebonized detail.
Wood
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.
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.