Wiesner-Hager

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Overview

Wiesner-Hager manufactures office, education, and hospitality furniture, with services in office consulting and interior design. It holds a leading position in Austria for office chairs and contract furniture, with over 50% export share across Europe via subsidiaries and partners. Production occurs in Austria and the Czech Republic, focusing on modern office environments for hybrid work.136

History

Wiesner-Hager was founded in 1849 by Josef Wiesner as a carpentry business in Austria. In 1921, Rudolf Wiesner and Sebastian Hager restructured it into furniture manufacturing, starting with armchairs and garden furniture. By the 1960s, it became one of Europe's largest seating producers with over 500,000 units annually at Altheim. Since the 2000s, it expanded into office consulting and interior design amid changes in work environments.1

Product Lines

Product LinePositioningPrice Range
Office ChairsErgonomic seating for professional offices$400 - $1,200
Office DesksModular workstations for hybrid setups$500 - $2,000
Seating SolutionsTask and conference chairs$300 - $1,000
Contract FurnitureDurable pieces for hospitality and events$200 - $1,500
Education FurnitureFlexible desks and seating for schools$250 - $1,200

Manufacturing

Production facilities are located in Altheim, Austria, and Humpolec, Czech Republic. Manufacturing in Altheim combines modern technologies with skilled labor, employing around 240 staff there. The company handles in-house production for its furniture lines.34

Notable Products

  • Office Chairs - Market-leading ergonomic chairs for Austria and exports.
  • Conference Tables - Modular tables for collaboration spaces.
  • Hospitality Seating - Furniture for events, seminars, and hotels.
  • Education Desks - Adjustable workstations for learning environments.

Reputation

Wiesner-Hager is recognized as Austria's market leader in office chairs and contract furniture by professionals. It is noted for reliability in European exports and adaptation to new work trends like hybrid offices. Employee counts vary in reports (240-356), but growth is consistent; no major criticisms noted in available data.156

Sources (8)
  1. https://www.wiesner-hager.com/en/about-us/history
  2. https://rocketreach.co/wiesner-hager-profile_b5d127e3f42e42c2
  3. https://www.wiesner-hager.com/en/about-us/company-profile
  4. https://www.wiesner-hager.com/en/about-us/career/production
  5. https://prospeo.io/c/wiesner-hager
  6. https://www.wiesner-hager.com/Downloads/Presseberichte/Factsheet-en.pdf
  7. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03956945/officers
  8. https://www.wiesner-hager.com/en/about-us