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Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Bentwood

Large Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Pair of armchairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, wool fabric upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann (1870 - 1956, founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette) for the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
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Vintage 1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
H 30.91 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
strong, they can be used normally. The chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund-Ausstellung
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Textile

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Thonet Bentwood Side Table, Design by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann around 1906 for the company of Thonet. This
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - seat cane strings in good condition - backrest cane strings with minor damage
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Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, wellknown from the world renowed Wiener Werkstaette. Extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann, this famous pair of Art Nouveau Thonet chairs
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Jugendstil Thonet Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1907, Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare Jugenstil shoe stool by Josef Hoffmann designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Footstools

Materials

Bentwood

Great Set of 12 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rome, IT
in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwood, high gloss
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Ebony

Great Set of 8 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rome, IT
Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwood, high
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Ebony

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, leather upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originaly designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city center. Beech
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Early 20th Century Bentwood Bench Settee by J. Hoffmann for Thonet - Mundus
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Hoffmann designed for Thonet - Mundus. This model appeared in the catalog in 1907, and was then compared to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffman Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair for Thonet, 8 available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Labeled set of Josef Hoffman Prague "811" Chairs, circa 1930s, produced by Thonet. Amazing
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
No.811 “Prague” Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Hoffman for Thonet, produced by Ligna. Made in Czechoslovakia.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Poland. Feature stunning
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20th Century Polish Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet und Mundus Bugholzmöbel vom Secessionismus bis zur Zwischenkriegsmoderne
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
1905 by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret, Austria, completely restored, newly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in GB
Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet model number 811. A
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Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna attributed to Josef Hoffmann. A gorgeous Jugendstil shoe stool with company´s label Thonet
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Stools

Materials

Beech

Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Jacob & Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
condition G. Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milan, 2008, pp. 220 f
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Tables

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Art Nouveau Seating-Set by Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn (Buenos Aires Garnitur)
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzgruppe “Buenos Aires” (Canapé + zwei Fauteuils) Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann, Wien um 1905
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sidetable, Model 986 from Josef Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn (Vienna, 1905)
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kleintisch (Teil eines Satztisches) Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
section joined by a semicircular strip. Produced by Thonet in 1990s and designed by Josef Hoffmann in
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1990s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Designed by Josef Hofmann Manufactured by Thonet About 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa 1905
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Haerdtl Josef Hoffmann was an architect and designer. Austria (December 15, 1870-May 7, 1956).  Thonet
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Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Art Nouveau Coffee Table "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann, at ca. 1906
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
architect and founder of the famous "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann around 1906 for the company of Jacob
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Secessionistic Nestingtables by J. Hoffmann (1905) for J.J.Kohn, Model 986
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Satztisch-Set (4 Stück) Entwurf: Prof. Josef Hoffmann, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: 986
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Armchair, J. Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn ("Elephant Chair", Vienna, 1910)
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann / Fritz Nagel, Wien um 1908 Modell-Nummer: 701/2F
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
also was influenced by Josef Hoffmann which was one of the most important Austrian architects. Between
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Beech

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Questions About Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Josef Hoffmann invented the Sitzmaschine, an adjustable lounge chair that the Austrian designer unveiled in 1905. Literally called a “machine for sitting,” it was originally created for a sanatorium in Purkersdorf, near Vienna. It has a curving frame with square and rectangular back and side rests. Like so many other designs by Hoffmann, this piece reflects a forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different sources, here the Arts and Crafts movement and modern design. Find a collection of Josef Hoffmann furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.