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Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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 Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional pair of Viennese upholstered Biedermeier bergeres from c. 1825 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Bronze

Vintage Pair Of Biedermeier Style Walnut Veneered Gold And Black Upholstered Be
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Biedermeier-style bergères, a blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance. These chairs feature exquisite walnut veneers paired with...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Biedermeier Bergère Chairs Cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of bergères Rhineland around 1830 Cherrywood, gondola shape frames with floral carvings Upholstered backrest shellac polish Dimensions: Height 93 cm width 63 cm D...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Cherrywood, Boucle, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original Biedermeier Bergere chairs in cherry wood from Austria around 1830. Cherry veneer and solid, hand-polished with shellac (french polished). Solid cherry sto...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry, Softwood

19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier bergere was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

Biedermeier Armchair, South West Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier armchair, South West Germany, 1820. This very comfortable original Biedermeier armchair or bergère comes from south west Germany. It shows the influence from the French Restoration Style...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Bergere Chairs, Walnut, Black Boucle, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Pair of neoclassical Biedermeier Bergere chairs from Austria, Vienna circa 1850. Walnut veneered on softwood and solid walnut wood. Conical square-tapered legs. Restored cond...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bergere Armchairs, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute stunnning pair of 19th century nutwood Bergere chairs from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria around 1830. This remarkable set of rare Biedermeier armchairs ha...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Spruce

Biedermeier Bergere Chair, Walnut, Creme Velvet, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Biedermeier Bergere chair / armchair from Austria, Vienna around 1840 Walnut veneer on softwood. Newly upholstered with light, cream-white velvet fabric and double keder. Ver...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Veneer, Black Velvet, South Germany, c.1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare original Biedermeier swivel or revolving chair or bergere chair, armchair or club chair from South Germany about 1820. Cherry veneered and solid. Newly upholstered with blac...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry, Paint

Pair Biedermeier Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of Biedermeier Barrel Back chairs in walnut. The barrel back is configured of open bars with three profiles of abstracted pineapple* silhouettes spaced betwee...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armchair was made in circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportion...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs from c. 1825-30 are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent cra...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of South German Biedermeier Armchairs or Bergères in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful pair of South German Biedermeier armchairs or bergères in fine walnut each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled fee...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Birch Bergéres Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier (1st Quarter 20th Century) birch bergeres / Armchairs with high flared arms and rounded back with white upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
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20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Nordic Birch Biedermeier Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Designed for a graceful 19th century sitting room, this chair is constructed of solid highly figured birch, and reupholstered in a period appropriate, but modern fabric. The addition...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Bergere
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant original Biedermeier Bergere chair from Vienna around 1825 in walnut veneer. Very classicist design and great workmanship, the chair is newly upholstered and covered with new...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Armchairs with Loop Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period bergère armchairs from the 19th century, with carved looping arms, saber legs and new upholstery. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier peri...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

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Biedermeier bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bergere chairs 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 bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 bergere chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,950 and tops out at $16,950 while the average work can sell for $6,452.

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