Three floors. Roughly 2,500 square metres. Objects spanning three centuries. Die Glasfabrik on Felberstraße 3 in Vienna's 15th district is not a casual antiques shop — it is a serious destination for anyone who treats furniture and objects as history made physical.
The building itself sets the tone before you even reach the first hall. Its industrial bones give the space an unhurried, warehouse quality that suits the scale of what's inside. The stock runs from 1680 through to 1980, which means baroque cabinet-makers and mid-century Scandinavian designers occupy the same building, separated only by a few metres of worn concrete floor.
Move through the larger furniture and the variety is immediately striking. Ornate wooden chests sit alongside wardrobes with original brass fittings, carved armchairs with aged leather seats, and dining tables whose wood grain has warped just enough to prove their age. The craftsmanship here survived shifting tastes across centuries, and the wear is genuine — chipped paint faded into nuance, metal hinges polished smooth by decades of use.
Deeper into the halls, the atmosphere shifts. Mid-century lamps hang low, casting warm light across clusters of decorative objects: silvered mirrors, porcelain figurines, pharmacy jars still wearing their original labels, and vintage glassware arranged in rows that reward slow browsing. Old advertising signs lean against walls near perfume bottles and printed ephemera. These smaller pieces suit collectors who arrive with a specific quarry — and designers who don't yet know what they're looking for.
The range of visitors reflects the range of stock. Collectors hunting something rare will find depth here. Interior designers looking for an unusual accent piece will find several competing candidates. Someone furnishing a flat who wants character rather than showroom polish will leave with more ideas than budget. The price spread is equally broad — some pieces demand serious consideration, others feel like genuine finds.
Die Glasfabrik opens Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00. Wednesday through Friday the doors open at noon and close at 19:00. Saturday hours run from 10:00 to 17:00. The venue stays closed on Monday and Sunday. Parking is available behind the building for those arriving by car.
For visitors using public transport, Schweglerstraße is the closest access point — approximately 170 metres straight-line distance. U3 metro trains stop there alongside trams 9 and 49, and buses 12A and N49. Tram 49 and buses 12A and N49 also serve Huglgasse, roughly 320 metres away. Visitors arriving by regional or intercity rail can alight at Wien Westbahnhof (Felberstraße), approximately 700 metres away, which connects to CJX5, REX50, REX51, S50 and WESTbahn services.
What distinguishes Die Glasfabrik from Vienna's smaller antique dealers is precisely the combination of scale and seriousness. The space rewards patience. Walk out with a piece or walk out empty-handed — either way, the range of what survives from 1680 to 1980, gathered under one industrial roof in the 15th district, makes this a worthwhile stop for anyone who pays attention to objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How large is Die Glasfabrik, and what era of pieces will I find there?
A: The venue spans approximately 2,500 square metres across three floors, with stock covering roughly 1680 to 1980 — meaning baroque furniture and mid-century modern pieces share the same building. It is one of the larger permanent antiques emporiums in Vienna.
Q: What types of objects are worth looking for here?
A: The stock divides roughly into three areas: large furniture (ornate wooden chests, wardrobes with original fittings, carved armchairs, dining tables); decorative objects and lighting (mid-century lamps, silvered mirrors, glassware, pharmacy jars); and smaller curiosities (vintage advertising signs, porcelain figurines, perfume bottles, printed ephemera). Collectors with a specific quarry and browsers without one both tend to find the scale rewarding.
Q: When is Die Glasfabrik open?
A: Tuesday 10:00–19:00; Wednesday through Friday 12:00–19:00; Saturday 10:00–17:00. The venue is closed on Monday and Sunday. Check the organizer's official page before you visit in case hours change seasonally.
Q: How do I get there by public transport?
A: The closest stop is Schweglerstraße, around 170 metres from the entrance at Felberstraße 3 — served by the U3 metro, trams 9 and 49, and buses 12A and N49. Huglgasse (tram 49, buses 12A and N49) is a second option roughly 320 metres away. Visitors arriving by regional rail can walk from Wien Westbahnhof, approximately 700 metres away.
Q: Is parking available if I'm bringing a vehicle — useful if I find large furniture?
A: Parking is available behind the building, which is practical if you are considering larger pieces such as chests, wardrobes or dining tables.
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