Furnish sustainably and stylishly: second-hand furniture at home and in the office | City of Vienna

About a third of our ecological footprint comes from consumption, including buying new furniture. Furnishing your own four walls or even our workplace with used furniture in a “hygge” and chic way is no longer just for “hardcore” eco-friendly people or real bargain hunters. If you have style and focus on a sustainable lifestyle, you buy second-hand – and that’s a good thing!

Whether chic vintage armchairs for the dining table, the retro bed made of solid wood for your own apartment or ergonomic office chairs for the new start-up – second-hand furniture offers a wonderful variety. “The used goods market is even becoming increasingly attractive for companies: it offers a sustainable and at the same time cost-effective way to furnish office spaces individually and stylishly,” explains Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky.

Why second-hand furniture is a good choice at home and in the office

• Resource conservation: Buying used furniture saves valuable raw materials and energy that are needed in the production of new products.
• Waste prevention: Resale and reuse of furniture reduces the amount of waste – an important contribution to the circular economy. Old furniture is also usually easier to repair.
• Cost savings: Used furniture is often significantly cheaper than new, without sacrificing quality or functionality.
• Quality and individuality: Second-hand furniture gives rooms a unique character and allows for flexible design options. Often there are designs that are no longer available in stores. Old furniture is often of higher quality and more durable than cheap furniture from the furniture store.

Sustainable furnishing made easy

“Whether at flea markets, in second-hand furniture stores, in antique shops or online – the selection of used furniture for private individuals and companies has never been so diverse.”Magdalena Schwärz-Pertiller from DIE UMWELTBERATUNG is pleased.

• 48er Tandler: There’s almost nothing here, what isn’t there! A small but fine selection of furniture is also offered in the 48er Tandler. Office furniture can be viewed by making an appointment by telephone. The proceeds from the sale of old goods benefit the Vienna Animal Quarter.
• Repair Network Vienna: Several companies in the repair network offer second-hand furniture for sale. These used goods are carefully inspected by the experts, maintained and then sold in their stores. www.repairnetwork.at
• Carla Vienna: There is a large selection of furniture for home and office both locally in several shops in Vienna and in the new online shop.
• Arge Vienna: The non-profit company offers a large selection of household goods and furniture.
• Widado: On the online platform, social enterprises sell used goods that they have collected, sorted and checked. Easily shop online for a large selection of furniture for home and office! Social projects are also supported here. www.widado.com/c/household-moebel
• Willhaben: A very comprehensive range of vintage furniture. On the platform you can buy and sell furniture from the comfort of your own home. www.willhaben.at/iad

Special offers for used office furniture in Vienna

Some companies have specialized in the purchase and sale of used office furniture of higher quality, often in larger quantities. Some examples of those who operate in Vienna:

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The “naturally less crap” initiative offers many practical tips and links on waste prevention and circular economy at www.wenigermist.at.

The City of Vienna’s “Naturally Less Crap” initiative carries out pioneering and exemplary projects and activities in the area of ​​waste prevention that have contributed to the conservation of valuable resources or to a sustainable way of life and behavior.