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Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs C. 1830
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Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs C. 1830

19th century
Sold 1 August 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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A pair of superb quality club armchairs with beautiful maple wood frames of superb colour and with lovely natural chatoyancy.

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The face of each arm inlaid with leaves in ebony, walnut and bleeding heart. From a good house, these chairs have recently been upholstered in a lovely gold and cream heavyweight fabric, with wide deep seats and supportive backs these chairs are relaxing and spacious.

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The colour of the wood is rich and vibrant and the framing is all original without worm or repairs. The fabric is without marks or wear.

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In excellent condition for age and of a lovely linear design, these chairs are extremely stylish and eye catching and are extremely comfortable.

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Very heavy and robust, fantastic quality, and in superb original condition.

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There is a matching sofa and four matching Regency dining chairs available on separate listings. I really hope that this set can stay together and am happy to offer a discount should you wish to purchase as a set.

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Dimensions are:

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Each chair is 30.5 inches wide, 25.5 inches deep and 33.5 inches high. Floor to seat is 17 inches.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs to the Regency era.

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Description
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, walnut and bleeding heart.

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From a good house, these chairs have recently been upholstered in a lovely gold and cream heavyweight fabric, with wide deep seats and supportive backs these chairs are relaxing and spacious.
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fig 1. A pair of early 19th-century Biedermeier armchairs featuring dark wood frames and yellow striped silk upholstery.
fig 1. Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs C. 1830

The colour of the wood is rich and vibrant and the framing is all original without worm or repairs. The fabric is without marks or wear.

In excellent condition for age and of a lovely linear design, these chairs are extremely stylish and eye catching and are extremely comfortable.

fig 2. A pair of early 19th-century Biedermeier armchairs featuring dark wood frames and yellow striped silk upholstery.
fig 2. Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs C. 1830

Very heavy and robust, fantastic quality, and in superb original condition.

There is a matching sofa and four matching Regency dining chairs available on separate listings. I really hope that this set can stay together and am happy to offer a discount should you wish to purchase as a set.

Dimensions are:

Each chair is 30.5 inches wide, 25.5 inches deep and 33.5 inches high. Floor to seat is 17 inches.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131876
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A pair of early 19th-century Biedermeier armchairs featuring dark wood frames and yellow striped silk upholstery.
Beautiful and Original Pair of Biedermeier Armchairs c. 1830
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A pair of early 19th-century Biedermeier armchairs featuring dark wood frames and yellow striped silk upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBiedermeier
  • MaterialMahogany, Birch, Silk Upholstery
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScrolled armrests, Curved crest rail, Splayed legs, Striped patterned upholstery

Originating in Central Europe between 1815 and 1848, the Biedermeier style emerged in the period between the Napoleonic Wars and the 1848 revolutions. It focused on utilitarian comfort, clean lines, and domestic intimacy, favouring domestic woods and restrained ornamentation over the ostentation of the previous Empire style.

Biedermeier furniture typically utilised native European timbers such as cherry, birch, ash, and walnut, often veneered onto solid core construction to display rich grain patterns. Joinery relied on traditional hand-cut joints, whilst upholstery often featured horsehair stuffing and disciplined spring or webbing supports.

Authenticity is identified through construction hallmarks such as hand-cut veneers, traditional shellac finishes, age-appropriate timber oxidisation, and hand-forged fixings. Genuine pieces exhibit clean architectural proportions without mass-produced machine milling marks.

Biedermeier armchairs integrate well into contemporary spaces by serving as sculptural anchor pieces. Pairing them against neutral, minimalist backdrops highlights their streamlined woodwork and upholstery without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading and fabric degradation, and treating wood surfaces periodically with appropriate conservation-grade waxes.
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