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Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON
By Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s.
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON,
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
H 34 in W 21 in D 18 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This this set of six exquisite dining chairs was crafted by renowned designer Josef Hoffmann and
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Basel, BS
Mid-Century original bentwood beech Prague Armchair model 811 designed in the 1920's by Austrian
Category
20th Century Polish Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 16 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, 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.
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Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.09 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sedie Praga in legno e paglia di Vienna di Josef Hoffmann per Ligna 1970 ca.
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
cecoslovacco Josef Hoffmann per Ligna, del 1970 ca., su disegno originario di Thonet degli anni Venti.
Buone
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 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
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.49 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair. Produced in blond wood oak bentwood. Original
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. 209 (c. 1900), Otto Wagner's chair No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925). In the early
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925). In the early 1920s, Gebrüder Thonet also began
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
(1899), chair No. 209 (c. 1900), Otto Wagner's chair No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Chair Thonet 811, 1950ca, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 birch model 811 chairs designed in the mid- to late-1920s. The chairs feature handwoven
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Set of Four Thonet A 811/4 Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare version of famous Josef Hoffmann chair from 1932 under catalogue number A 811/4. Made of
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Josef Hoffmann Cotton and Brass Set of Eight No. 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of eight Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman in the mid- to
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Turquoise Velvet Dining Chair
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Houston, TX
Modern dining chair designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - No 811 . Freshly upholstered in a lush
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in London, GB
A set of four black lacquered model 811 chairs designed in the mid-to late-1920s. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Visually alluring and perfectly minimal this ultra rare set of walnut "Prague" Model 811 chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This extremely rare model was jointly designed by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Josef Hoffmann Thonet ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, Drevounia, Set Of 4
By Drevounia, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stylish Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Style ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, circa 1970s.
Originally designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs Josef Frank Hoffmann Thonet Vintage
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Josef Frank/Josef Hoffmannn, Pair of Armchairs Model A 811/1 F for Thonet, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of bent wood armchairs, model A 811/1 F designed by Josef Frank or Josef Hoffamnn in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Birch
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Prague 11' Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch, Bentwood
Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
Vintage Caned Chair by J. Hoffmann, Thonet Editions
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Curved wooden cane chair, model 811, designed by Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Josef Hoffman for Stendig Black Bentwood Prague Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of black 811 bentwood and cane Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Stendig after
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Lacquer
Midcentury Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chair by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Josef Frank, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chair was originally designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chairs by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Josef Frank, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chair were originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann, Bentwood and Cane No. 811 Chairs, Set of Four, 1960s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four beautiful chairs was designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced in Romania, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Very Rare Thonet a 811 Armchair by Josef Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This extremely rare model was jointly designed by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Ten Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Blue Velvet Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet bentwood No 811, dining chairs. Freshly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Thonet A 811 Chair Attributed to Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank in 1920s. Produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia.
The chair
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Vint Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Thonet. We have 22 and
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811, 1940s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four dining chairs was designed by Mr. Josef Hoffmann and produced by famous Thonet
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood No.811 Chairs, Designed by Josef Hoffman, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
Most probably 1970s production by Thonet Mundus in Yugoslavia.
Bentwood beech and wicker cane.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the a 811 josef hoffmann you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An a 811 josef hoffmann — often made from wood, bentwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage a 811 josef hoffmann you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the a 811 josef hoffmann you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An a 811 josef hoffmann is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Josef Frank each produced at least one beautiful a 811 josef hoffmann that is worth considering.
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