Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau Thonet sofa and two armchairs, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed in 1905 by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret, Austria, completely rest...
Leather, Bentwood
English Carved Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back English carved leather tufted bench/sofa with nailhead trim detail.
Oak, Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted Chesterfield style sofa with lion paw feet and nailhead trim detail. The leather is beautiful worn with distressing throughout showing the history it ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Tobacco Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic Victorian Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Sofa that comfortably seats three, offering both style and sophistication. The tufted leather has aged gracefully, developing a rich ...
Leather
Chesterfield Sofa Black Leather, Italy, First Half of the 1900s
Located in Milano, IT
Chesterfield sofa, black leather. Turned carved and ebonized feet. Manufactured in Italy, first half of the 20th century.
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 37.41 in
Restored 1900s Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed Whiskey brown leather sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung front edge The so...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 34.45 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa with feather filled cushions This sofa is one of the n...
Leather
1900’s English Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Georgian leather rolled arm settee. The back has an eyebrow shape with carving at the top. The sofa stands on six legs that are connected by a bottom stretcher....
Leather, Wood
French Vintage Upholstered Leather Sofa, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French vintage upholstered leather sofa in its original leather and upholstered details. Some wear including tears as depicted in photos. The sofa stand on four wooden tapered legs t...
Leather
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa C. 1900’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century English leather tufted Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa stands on four traditional bun feet. The sofa is upholstered in a tobacco colored leat...
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 36.23 in
Rare circa 1900 Hand Dyed Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1900's Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with fully buttoned base and the be...
Leather
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet table by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of use.
Metal
$10,354
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$17,413 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beech bentwood frame, leather upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Price per c...
Beech, Bentwood
$55,122
H 30 in W 25 in D 17 in
Josef Hoffmann. Armchair Designed for the 5th Viennese Secession Exhibition 1899
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) designed for the 5th Viennese Secession exhibition in 1899. An exceptional oak corner armchair. The last image is of an identical armchair designed by Hof...
Oak
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Design attributed to Otto Wagner. Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements. Price for already restored ones. Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
Bentwood
$17,649 / set
H 31.89 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Original Otto Wagner & Kohn Jacob & Josef & Koloman 'Kolo' Moser Ensemble, 1901
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending wood for his furniture designs. Occasionally These furniture are attributed to Koloma...
Fabric, Bentwood
Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
Beech
Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new Kolovrat fabric.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
$14,500
H 29.92 in W 47.05 in D 37.01 in
20th Century Extendable Oakwood Dining Table by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking 20th century oakwood dining table from the early Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1905. A timeless, modern design from the pen of none other than the great renowed Austr...
Aluminum
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Fabric, Wood
$18,355 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.
Beech
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