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Wilhelminian Walnut Corner Chair, German Antique, Circa 1870
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chair was made of solid walnut. The seat has a so-called Viennese braiding.
Walnut, Braid
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and elegant set of four early Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs, crafted in Vienna circa 1825, representing the very highest level of Austrian cabinetmaking and refined early...
Upholstery, Walnut
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s Eastside Club Lounge Chair
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Drawing inspiration from his enduring admiration for Viennese Biedermeier chairs, which are known for their comfortable seating and sleek lines with minimal embellishment, the collec...
Metal, Aluminum
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
The backrest and seat are covered with Viennese wickerwork. The chair is in very good condition with signs of wear and patina.
Rattan
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs Attributed to Josef Danhauser — Vienna, Circa 1825 We are proud to present these rare and exquisitely designed Biedermeier chairs, cr...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Three Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30.
Upholstery, Walnut
Roland Rainer, Set of Four Stacking Chairs P7, Bicolored Beech, Austria, 1952
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack, Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Roland Rainer used these chairs for the Viennese city hall "Wiener Stadthalle" in 1956-1962.
Plywood, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Post Modern Design by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Set East Side Lounge Club Chairs
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lou...
Chrome
Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and historically significant bentwood rocking chair by renowned Viennese furniture makers Jacob & Josef Kohn, dating to circa 1900.
Bentwood
$9,000 / item
Hammock chair in wood, Viennese
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Elegant and sophisticated armchair. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and...
Wicker, Wood
Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair.
Bentwood
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Pair of Eastside Club Lounge Chairs _2 Pairs Available
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lou...
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century Fine Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and elegant set of four Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood chairs, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 — an exceptional example of early Austrian Biedermeier at its finest.
Upholstery, Cherry
Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and Viennese mesh dining chairs or chairs, 1970s, Italy.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Bicolor Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Viennese pair of dining room chairs or side chairs by Franz Schuster in warm brown bicolor tone from solid beech and plywood stained and lacquered.
Beech, Plywood
Set of 6 dining chairs no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Exceptional set of six dining chairs designed by renowned architect Gustav Siegel and produced by the distinguished Viennese manufacturer J. & J.
Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1959 Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Viennese pair of dining room chairs or side chairs by Franz Schuster in warm brown bicolor tone from solid beech and plywood stained and lacquered.
Beech, Plywood
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed.
Bentwood, Braid
Set of Six Thonet Vienna Bentwood Armchairs, Austria, 1991
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Featuring a gracefully curved wooden frame, bentwood arms and original upholstered seat and backrest, this chair exemplifies the refined woodworking tradition associated with Viennes...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
Ludovica and Roberto Palomba Driade "Sissi" Armchair in Glass Fiber
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The connections, linked in such a sensual way, turn Sissi into a refined and sculptural piece, just like the ultimate Viennese chair - famous for its wooden curves- it is inspired by.
Fiberglass
Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Leather Kubus Armchair Vienna Secession
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The design blends Modernist, European, and Viennese secessionist styles, making the chair suitable for a variety of interiors.
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 German Bentwood Armchairs - Thonet Model 215 Series - Beech & Velvet
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, Bavaria
This model pays tribute to Thonet’s legacy in Viennese café chair design, combining the light elegance of a cane backrest with the comfort of a newly upholstered seat.
Velvet, Beech
Beautiful Oswald Haerdtl Style Modernist Armchairs, Backhausen, Austria
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This chair bases on the legendary coffee house chair by the Viennese architect Oswald Haerdtl.
Fabric, Wood
Modern Viennese Set Thonet B 246 Chairs & T 142 Table by Josef Frank, 1930s
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This rare Thonet ensemble — comprising two B 246 armchairs and a T 142 coffee table — offers a vivid glimpse into the expressive edge of early modernist furniture design. Attributed ...
Cane, Beech
19th Century Fin Biedermeier Walnut Set of Five Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Viennese Biedermeier dining set in fine walnut, comprising five chairs and a large circular table, crafted in Vienna circa 1825.
Upholstery, Walnut
East Side Lounge Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Italy, 1980's
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lou...
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Drawing inspiration from his enduring admiration for Viennese Biedermeier chairs, which are known for their comfortable seating and sleek lines with minimal embellishment, the collec...
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Secessionist to Art Deco Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, circa 1910
Located in PARIS, FR
The seat has been reupholstered in a complementary moss-green textured fabric that perfectly enhances the rich, dark patina of the wood. Thonet Secessionist chair, Viennese Secessi...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Ettore Sottsass Eastside Knoll 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Blue + Red (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
Drawing inspiration from his enduring admiration for Viennese Biedermeier chairs, which are known for their comfortable seating and sleek lines with minimal embellishment, the collec...
Metal, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
Drawing inspiration from his enduring admiration for Viennese Biedermeier chairs, which are known for their comfortable seating and sleek lines with minimal embellishment, the collec...
Metal, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Sofa for Knoll International, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consists of geometric sofas and loun...
Foam
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consists of geometric sofas and loun...
Foam
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Living Room Set for Knoll International, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consists of geometric sofas and loun...
Fabric, Foam
Art Deco Brass Vintage Floor Lamp by Kaspar & Sic Vienna 1932 Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
The other presented lounge chair is an amazing Viennese Biedermeier wingback chair made from walnut newly covered with high quality textile fabric in soft blue color.
Brass
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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.
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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.
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