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

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
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 #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

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
& J Kohn. Austria, 1900s. Both are marked with the original manufacturers paper label. : Jacob and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
magnificent printed decoration, hot stamp and old JJ label Kohn Austria under the base, by Jacob and Josef
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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
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

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York City, NY
by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905 Illustrated in Jacob
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian 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

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
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

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
J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
, inventory no. H 2957 (with the seat and back upholstery), G. Dry, Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1916 catalogue, Munich
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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
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

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria. Beautiful vintage patina on these original Kohn chairs. Kohn was
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
. Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn. Up to six available.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Jakob & Josef Kohn Fancy Back and Seat Chair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful Jacob & Josef Kohn "fancy" chair with embossed/engraved back and seat. Their
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Austria in the 1900s by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Set of four.
Category

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
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco 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

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
Category

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
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
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
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

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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
Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

4 Antique Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Antique chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

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
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brno, CZ
This chair is believed to be produced in 1905 by Josef and Jacob Kohn furniture Company in Wsetin
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
painter Marcel Kammerer (1878 -1959) for Jacob & Josef Kohn. The renowed company of J&J Kohn was beside
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

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

4 Antique N ° 67 Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 antique N ° 67 chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

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
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Chair for Jacob and Josef Kohn Furniture
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Josef Hoffmann Chair Model 725 circa 1903-1905. Rare variation with caned seat and back. Usually
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Tarleton, GB
Antique Cafe Chair  A stunning design classic by J & J Kohn Ltd dated circa early 1900's
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
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

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 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
by Koloman Moser for J.J. Kohn. Fully restored with shellac finish. Preis for set of two.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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
Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair model 715F designed by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn on the occasion of the World
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Austin, TX
Kohn, Vienna, Austria. The suite comprised of a settee and pair of armchairs or club chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sitzmaschine Chair by Josef Hoffman, Model No. 670
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
Sitzmaschine chair with adjustable back, Stained beechwood. Produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
style of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th century. These classic cafe
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

4x Original Jugendstil Stuhl, Entw: J. Hoffmann zugeschrieben, Ausf: J.&J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Wien, AT
-Nummer: 369/1 L4 Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn (Holesov/CZK, ab 1908) Maße in cm (H x B x T x SH): 92 x
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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Kohn Jacob Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kohn jacob chair for your home. Each kohn jacob chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. There are many kinds of the kohn jacob chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kohn jacob chair, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made kohn jacob chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann and Gustav Siegel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kohn Jacob Chair?

Prices for a kohn jacob chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $87,540, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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