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Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
particular Austrian chair made of oak wood; the backrest is very high and well outlined with an original
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Chairs

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Oak

Antique Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
H 42.13 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Biedermeier Pair Of Austrian Chairs Joseph Danhauser Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of Austrian chairs in pure Biedermeier style; used fine, bright birch wood for the execution; the
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Birch

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s
By Salvatore Leone
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian chairs Thonet style with straw and wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s Set of 6 chairs in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Biedermeier Walnut Wood and Velvet Austrian Chair, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant single chair, of the early Austrian Biedermeier period. All veneered in walnut wood, with
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Biedermeier Black Lacquered and Azure Silk Fabric Austrian Chairs, 1820
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, black shellac for the structure and
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Silk, Cherry

Biedermeier Squared Walnut and Geometric Green Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in Rome, IT
Four beautiful Biedermeier chairs with an unmistakable design, Walnut wood for the structure and a
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Austrian Chairs with Straw and Wood by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century chairs with straw and wood, 1950s Set of 3 chairs with square seat, with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Art Nouveau Beech Wood and Striped Velvet Austrian Chairs, 1910
Located in Rome, IT
factory, this gentle upholstery gives these armchairs a very luxurious appearance. The pair of chairs is
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech, Velvet

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Chiavari Wooden Chair Wicker Seat, Made in Liguria, Italy, 1930s
By Chiavari
Located in Nuernberg, DE
from Chiavari decreased after the introduction of the Austrian Thonet chairs. The Austrian chairs were
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Austrian mountain chair from the 19th century. Beautiful piece due to its pure shapes. The rosewood
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19th Century Austrian Country Antique Austrian Chairs

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Oak

19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Elegant Austrian Biedermier Side Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
A fine antique Biedermier Walnut wood side chair. With sabre legs, decorative pierced slats and
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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Add a piece of historical elegance to your home with these 1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a stunning
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a Pair
1900s Austrian Wooden Chairs, a Pair
H 37.8 in W 23.4 in D 21.1 in
Thonet Mundes chairs Vienna Austria 1925
By David Fisher, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Den Haag, NL
Thonet Mundes dining chairs Beech wood. Wicker seat. Design David Fischer for the Gebr Thonet
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wicker

Thonet Mundes chairs Vienna Austria 1925
Thonet Mundes chairs Vienna Austria 1925
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
1920s Austrian Wood White Patinated Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Transporting us to the artistic ambiance of 1920s Austria, this white-patinated wooden accent chair
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) swivel chair with scroll pedestal base and caned seat and back
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

Antique Dining Chair Fischel, Austria, circa 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Chairs Set of Two Austria 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Chairs 1905
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Plywood

Josef Hoffmann Chairs Set of Two Austria 1905
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Set of Two Austria 1905
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H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870 A pair antique bull horn chairs, from a noble villa
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Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood, Antler

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in
Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair or side chair hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780, Austria
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1780s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Austrian Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry, Maple

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the timeless elegance of the early 20th Century with this exquisite Austrian Curved
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier Klismos side chair of European beechwood and mahogany veneers. The seat is upholstered
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
H 31.25 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Cubist Chairs, circa 1915, Austria-Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of cubist chairs having a striking geometric form. It was made in Austria-Hungary, circa
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Walnut

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of
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1890s Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner
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1910s Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Rush, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Leather Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) scroll design rocking chair with embossed leather upholstery. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood, Leather

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Extraordinary and Rare Austrian Deco Side Chairs - TWO pairs available
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extraordinary shape in fruitwood make these truly luxurious Austrian deco side chairs. Vintage
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood side chairs with scroll and fluted design on back and
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneer side chairs with half round and double scroll design
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Side-Chairs with Fabric Covered Seats
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very good example of 2 1840s French walnut Biedermeier side chairs with fabric seat cushions
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Belle Époque Wooden Chair, 1900s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice chair.  
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Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
By Adolf Loos
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Poor unrestored condition. Secession armchairs, model no. 6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Boho Austrian Biedermeier Burl Wood Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Timeless Elegance: Embrace Boho Chic with this Vintage Austrian Biedermeier Lounge Chair crafted
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Austrian Chairs

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Metal

Set of Three Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Made in Austria, 1820s, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, three pieces. Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high
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1920s Austrian Edwardian Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century Austrian Biedermeier carved walnut side chairs. Upholstered in a gold
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Walnut

An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist style side chairs with low back and slat design with an upholstered
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Wood

Two Chrome Base, Green Faux Leather Chairs Made by Blaha, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
chrome steel frame chairs were manufactured by manufacturer Blaha Sitzmobel in Austria. There is a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Austrian Chairs

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Chrome, Metal

Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood side chairs with open scroll design back and ebonized
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Cherry

19th Century Pair of Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Chairs, Wien, Period 1810-1819
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Biedermeier chairs, two pieces. Completely restored. Source: Austria, Wien Period: 1810-1819
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Restored Empire Chair, Made in the 19th Century in Austria, Restored Elm, 1830s
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier chair Completely restored, new fabric and upholstery included. Source: Austria, Wien
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Set of 2 Biedermeier Cane Chairs in Cherry Wood, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Two beautiful chairs in Biedermeier style come from Austria, early 19th century. They are made of
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Cane, Cherry

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession Side Chairs , Austria 1915
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession side chairs. Stained beechwood frames with caned seats.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Chairs in the Style of Otto Prutscher, Mahogany -Austria
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Girona, ES
Set of four chairs in solid mahogany, French polish, new linen upholstery. In the style of Otto
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 249 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1916, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 249 a by J. & J. Kohn is a variant from the designed interior
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Chairs

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
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H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Burled Accent Chair in Green Velvet Chenille
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Burled Curved Back Vanity Accent Chair in Plush Green Velvet Chenille
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Chenille, Upholstery, Burl

Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890
By Thonet
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
that reads Jacob and Joseph Kohn Wien Austria. This chairs features in the "1000 chair" book. ST1573
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1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Austrian Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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Antique Austrian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Austrian chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Austrian chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, beech and bentwood. Antique Austrian chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Austrian chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco antique Austrian chairs are of considerable interest. Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, J.&J. Khon and D. G. Fischell each produced beautiful antique Austrian chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Austrian Chairs?

Antique Austrian chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,280, while the lowest priced sells for $305 and the highest can go for as much as $7,880.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Austrian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.