Vintage Four-Seater Airport Bench, 1980s

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A piece of living design history: this elegant four-seater bench comes from Vienna Airport in the 1970s and captures an … Read more A piece of living design history: this elegant four-seater bench comes from Vienna Airport in the 1970s and captures an era when travel still meant style, modernity, and a quiet longing for wanderlust.

Made of heavy, red-painted steel with shiny chrome-plated frame details, the seating furniture captivates with its clear, graphic form and the self-assured character of industrial architecture. The perforated seat and backrest surfaces lend the robust material a delicate lightness and emphasize the sophisticated balance between function and aesthetics.

Once designed for waiting travelers, this bench tells a story of movement, elegance, and permanence—of moments between arrival and departure. Today, it presents itself as a sculptural statement piece that impresses in modern interiors as well as in gallery spaces or spacious lofts.

Its bright signal red adds a lively accent, while the cool chrome lends a subtle sheen – an interplay that radiates both power and cultivated restraint.

An iconic object that embodies the spirit of the Jet Age – and at the same time embodies timeless modernity.

The design is attributed to Austrian architect Harry Glück. This seating element can be found in several photos from renowned international image archives. See less