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Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878
Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878

Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878

By Josef Neyger

Located in Praha, CZ

Chair from a Viennese competitor, which copied Gebrüder Thonet products in yeas 1847-1878. Newly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860
Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Set of 8 Viennese bentwood chairs, model N.33 by Jacob & Joseph Kohn and dating from the years 1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs, Vienna around 1810
19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs, Vienna around 1810

19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs, Vienna around 1810

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of Viennese chairs, the outstanding quality of the Empire chairs can be seen in the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Kohn Model 33 Bentwood Chairs
Pair Of Kohn Model 33 Bentwood Chairs

Pair Of Kohn Model 33 Bentwood Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Charmes, FR

Pair of Viennese chairs made by Jacob & Joseph Kohn, model no. 33 from the 1884 catalog. Wsetin

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Red Polypropylene By Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Red Polypropylene By Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Red Polypropylene By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Green Polypropylene By Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Green Polypropylene By Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Green Polypropylene By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Pink Polypropylene By Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Pink Polypropylene By Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Pink Polypropylene By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair White Polypropylene by Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair White Polypropylene by Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair White Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Dark Grey Polypropylene by Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Dark Grey Polypropylene by Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Chair Dark Grey Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Sissi" Chair in Glass Fiber
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Sissi" Chair in Glass Fiber

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Sissi" Chair in Glass Fiber

By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

refined and sculptural piece, just like the ultimate Viennese chair - famous for its wooden curves- it is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs
Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs

Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of Viennese 1820 walnut veneer chairs with round backs and ebonised decor. Original horse hair

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Dark Grey Polypropylene By Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Dark Grey Polypropylene By Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Dark Grey Polypropylene By Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Sissi Stackable Armchair Pink Polypropylene by Driade
Sissi Stackable Armchair Pink Polypropylene by Driade

Sissi Stackable Armchair Pink Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Red Polypropylene by Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Red Polypropylene by Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Red Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair White Polypropylene by Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair White Polypropylene by Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair White Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Green Polypropylene by Driade
In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Green Polypropylene by Driade

In stock Sissi Stackable Armchair Green Polypropylene by Driade

By Driade

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Viennese chair-famous for its wooden curves-it is inspired by. Just like a confident, self-assured women

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair
1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair

1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1907, Vienna. A bent beech chair designed in 1907 by illustrious Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Set of Three Biedermeier Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Set of Three Viennese Biedermeier Chairs, Circa 1825–1830 This rare set of three

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet
Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet

Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet

Located in Long Island City, NY

Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Viennese Art Nouveau chair by Josef Hoffmann ca. 1902
Viennese Art Nouveau chair by Josef Hoffmann ca. 1902

Viennese Art Nouveau chair by Josef Hoffmann ca. 1902

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

reflects the reduced geometry typical of this period — an aesthetic Hoffmann helped to define. The chair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Viennese Secessionist Side Chair, circa 1915-1920
Viennese Secessionist Side Chair, circa 1915-1920

Viennese Secessionist Side Chair, circa 1915-1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful Viennese Secessionist side chair, with curved upholstered back and seat. Solid wood

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Continental 19th Century Biedermeier - Viennese Walnut Chairs
Set of 6 Continental 19th Century Biedermeier - Viennese Walnut Chairs

Set of 6 Continental 19th Century Biedermeier - Viennese Walnut Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A most elegant and complete set of six continental 19th century Biedermeier - Viennese burl walnut

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Dining Chairs
Set Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Dining Chairs

Set Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style

Category

20th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Maple

Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria

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. W 23 x D 22 x H 31.5 in. Arm Height: 25 in. Seat Height: 18.5 in.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs
Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs

Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined charming pair of stamped Jacob and Josef Kohn for Mundus Viennese bent beechwood side

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining chairs with a concave styled openwork backrest

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut

Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs
Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs

Set of 9 Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Viennese Dining Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 9 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining / side chairs featuring carved arch backs in

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs, Oak, Walnut, Vienna, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Biedermeier Set of Four Chairs. Filigree Viennese chair model. Source: Vienna, Austria

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier More Mirrors

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Prato, Tuscany

contact us directly so we can offer you the best possible price. Iconic and famous Viennese chair of the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet
Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet

Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Riemerschmid chair. The seat is stretched with cane and very comfortable. Excellent original condition never

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

cover of the curved backrest and armrests rendered in a dark brown-colored Viennese cane. This surface

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair with Viennese Can Seat from 1930s
Armchair with Viennese Can Seat from 1930s

Armchair with Viennese Can Seat from 1930s

Located in Vienna, Austria

frame is constructed of beechwood, the Viennese can seat has bee renewed. The wood has small repairs

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Set Of Four Oak Walnut Chairs, Vienna, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

, Walnut Seat height: 49 cm / 19.29″ Filigree Viennese chair model. Stable construction in perfect

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier More Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 2 Sidechairs with Viennese Wicker, 1950's
Set of 2 Sidechairs with Viennese Wicker, 1950's

Set of 2 Sidechairs with Viennese Wicker, 1950's

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Viennese wickerwork. Apart from a small weak spot in the wickerwork, the chair is in very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wicker

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet
Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna Secessionist bentwood swivel Pursers, desk, office chair, attributed to Thonet ( Model

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Viennese Biedermeier Bergere. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare and Exquisite Early Viennese Biedermeier Bergère – Circa 1825 We are delighted to present an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birdseye Maple

1960s  Six Dining Chairs Chiavarine by  Fratelli Levaggi / Gaetano Descalzi
1960s  Six Dining Chairs Chiavarine by  Fratelli Levaggi / Gaetano Descalzi

1960s Six Dining Chairs Chiavarine by Fratelli Levaggi / Gaetano Descalzi

By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

end of the century, the Chiavari chair was overshadowed by the onset on the market of the Viennese

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

19th Century Exceptional Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Exceptional Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Exceptional Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Set of Four Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, circa 1820–1825 This rare and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Set of Five Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chairs, circa 1820–1825 This exceptional set

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier pieces

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

19th Century Biedermeier Two Walnut Chairs. Vienna, c. 1830.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine and elegant pair of Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Viennese

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Viennese cane chair conjures up the characteristic spirit of the place, also expressed in the use of local

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This elegant walnut Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Pair of Viennese Biedermeier Chairs – Circa 1825 We are proud to offer an exquisite

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.

19th Century Fine Ebonized Biedermeier Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825-30.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine two ebonized Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825-30. Ebonized

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pearwood

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina

Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Office Chair For Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Viennese cane chair conjures up the characteristic spirit of the place, also expressed in the use of local

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Pair of Biedermeier Cherry Chairs. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This fine cherry Viennese Biedermeier chairs were made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

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Viennese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of viennese chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct viennese chairs — often made from wood, bentwood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 75 antique and vintage viennese chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of viennese chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco viennese chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made viennese chairs over the years, but those made by Michael Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Viennese Chairs?

Viennese chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,781, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $114,607.

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