ASTRID ZINNIEL
ABOUT
PRESERVE AND RE-INTERPRETE HISTORICAL OBJECTS
Vienna Unique is not just a shop, but also a meeting place for those interested in art. A Salon d'Art where art can be discussed over a glass of wine. At the same time, it is also the shop for those hotel guests of the luxury hotel Rosewood who want to purchase a stylish souvenir of Vienna.
In my mission, I am passionate about experiencing the renewed flowering of traditional Viennese craftsmanship. I am driven by a passion to enliven modern living and office environments with the precious treasures of iconic, traditional Viennese companies. I create stylish alliances between contemporary works of art and modern furniture. My joy lies in the art of beautification and in creating a unique ambience that carries the history and heritage of Vienna into the present. Welcome to my world where my love of aesthetics and appreciation of traditional craftsmanship come together to create timeless beauty.
MAG.ASTRID ZINNIEL
MY PASSION FOR BEAUTY
I have been working in the art and antiques industry for 25 years now. While I was studying art history in Vienna, I supported numerous dealers and galleries in their sales activities. My path ultimately led me to the auction house “Im Kinsky” on the Freyung, where I gained crucial professional experience.
In 2003 I fulfilled my dream and opened my own business in the baroque Halbturn Castle in my home country, Burgenland. Under the name "Antiques & Wine" I presented a wide range, ranging from baroque furniture to the 50s, from glass and porcelain to silver and paintings from the 30s. I was particularly fascinated by Art Deco, be it silverware or furniture. The severity, clarity and elegance of these objects amazed me.
My passion for mixing styles and breaking eras led me to enjoy combining a baroque chest of drawers with a modern painting to create excitement and individuality.
After I closed my business in 2019, I supported the Wiener Silber Manufactur team in international sales. Here I delved deeply into the world of Viennese manufacturers and their international significance. During these two years I deepened my expertise in silver and developed the idea for my new shop, Vienna Unique, at Petersplatz 8 in downtown Vienna.
At this prominent location in the heart of Vienna, near the Rosewood Hotel, I can now fully utilize my sales talent, my international network, my many years of experience and my knowledge in the art and antiques industry.
