Karl Schwanzer Seating
Austrian, 1918-1975
Karl Schwanzer was an Austrian architect. He was an important figure of post-war architecture. Schwanzer studied architecture at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna, graduating in 1940. In 1941, he received a Ph.D. for his work Arbeit Neues Bauen im befreiten Oberschlesien. Der Ring in Sohrau. Entschandelung und Gestaltung (New construction work in liberated Upper Silesia. The ring in Żory. Refurbishment and design).
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Creator: Karl Schwanzer
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s.
This chair was des...
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Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna.
A gorgeous set of eight (...
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Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953
By Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl Schwanzer (1918-1975) and produced by Thonet Mu...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Schwanzer Seating
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Faux Leather, Maple
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Karl Schwanzer seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Schwanzer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Schwanzer seating, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Karl Schwanzer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster, and Werkstätte Carl Auböck. Prices for Karl Schwanzer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,990 and can go as high as $24,318, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,618.