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Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane. delivery time about two weeks up to six pieces available
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Kohn Chair
Kohn Chair
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Jacob and Josef Kohn Mundus Bentwood Side Chairs
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Jacob and Josef Kohn Mundus Bentwood Side Chairs. Lightweight and comfortable.
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two J&J Kohn Style Bentwood and Rattan Chairs, circa 1930
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of J&J Kohn Thonet style wood and rattan chairs. Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York City, NY
& Josef Kohn's bentwood catalogue -Der katalog von 1916 Dry Munchen Comfortable seat cushion upholstered
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely pair of Art Nouveau bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, the chairs get now a new cane. delivery time about two weeks 2 pieces
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored
Kohn Chair restored
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
-style bentwood bistro chairs. This set of four matching chairs are perfectly aged with great vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of
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Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Pair of rare early 20th century bentwood side chairs designed by famous Austrian architect and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 249 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1916, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 249 a by J. & J. Kohn is a variant from the designed interior
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Office Chair Model Number 704 J J Kohn For Thonet 1900s Jacob Joseph
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, designed by Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austria and produced by Thonet, dates
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare example of a bentwood armchair from the Vienna Secession era. Designed by Jacob & Josef
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
this model is similar to famous thonet number 14 restored with new canning. delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bentwood side chair attributed to J & J Kohn, early 1900's. Amazing design
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.493 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made by J and J Kohn Vienna, Austria. Each chair has an iconic bentwood frame with gracefully curved
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have another suite of four
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
Category

Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bentwood construction with perforated plywood seat from the 1900. Excellent restored
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of them were purchased by major bentwood furniture collectors. Chairs cannot be found in the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with embossed plywood seat and with three tulips decorated back rest. Made in
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
Set of Four Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brussels, BE
According to the n°91 model by Thonet.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare set 12 J & J Kohn Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
We are very pleased to be able to offer an extremely rare set of 12 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By J.&J. Khon 1, Gustav Siegel
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession dining room chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36 professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Art Nouveau sofa and two armchair by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien. Bentwood solid walnut with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 Viennese bentwood chairs, model N.33 by Jacob & Joseph Kohn and dating from the years 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with plywood seat and back rest, walnut stained model 327 designed about 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob & Josef
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of bentwood rocking chairs in the style of Jacob & Josef.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kohn Chairs No. 719 Attributed to Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Vienna Seccesion chairs by Kohn (model no. 719) attributed to Koloman Moser. Chairs are
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
& Josef Kohn in the first patina. Velvety fabric and padding in good condition. Sturdy and super light
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
No Reserve
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Sharon, CT
A very early and rare example of a J & J Kohn Secessionist design containing many hallmarks of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VIENNA SECESSIONIST BENTWOOD ARM CHAIR BY JACOB AND JOSEF KOHN Stamped to the underside "J&J KOHN
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890?s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair 1890’s Bentwood Debrecen Elegant Single Dining Chair
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Antique 1890s European Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Otto Wagner No 714 Chair Produced by Josef & Jacob Kohn
By Otto Wagner
Located in Dorchester, GB
Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood chair No.714 attributed to Otto Wagner. Otto Wagner was a leading
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair by Koloman Moser ex. by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Bentwood Chairs Kohn For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bentwood chairs kohn you’re looking for. A bentwood chairs kohn — often made from wood, bentwood and beech — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bentwood chairs kohn, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bentwood chairs kohn is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bentwood chairs kohn has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, J & J Kohn & Mundus and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bentwood Chairs Kohn?

A bentwood chairs kohn can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,760, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $28,578.

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Questions About Bentwood Chairs Kohn
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.