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Art Nouveau Living Room Set, Marcel Kammerer for Mundus, Vienna 1920
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Wien, AT
, Vorderfüße 1909, S. 3 Zusätzliche Informationen: Nur im Set zu verkaufen Bank: Vorderfuß Modell Nr. 756
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Glass, Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Nouveau fabric. An exceptional Art Nouveau seating set by Thonet, showing best how timeless bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet, Living Romm Set , Early 20th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful living room set composed of 2 sofas, 4 armchairs and 6 chairs, characteristic of Thonet's
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Thonet, Living Romm Set , Early 20th Century
Thonet, Living Romm Set , Early 20th Century
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
Thonet Bentwood Seating Set/ Salon Suite by M. Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
restoration process. An absolute outstanding Art Nouveau salon suite from the famous bentwood company of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
well as the bench bear the peerless hallmarks of Josef Hoffmann. A rare Art Nouveau seating set from J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood, Fabric

Bentwood Seating Set/ Salon Suite with Round Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1910
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Early 20th century bentwood seating set/ salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Beech

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 Modell-Nummer: 675 C/F (C: Canapé, F: Fauteuil) Ausführung: Jacob und Josef Kohn, Wi...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
German term for Art Nouveau. Wagner had a strong influence on his pupils at the Academy of Fine Arts
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets

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Beech, Leather, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
before World War I) as the Austrian version of Jugendstil, the German term for Art Nouveau. Wagner had
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood, Beech

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Nouveau seating set from the early 20th century. A truly decorative set of timeless bentwood furniture
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

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Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Marked, Austria circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful set of four Art Nouveau bentwood nesting tables from the period around 1905 made by the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench, Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
century bentwood bench. Due its timeless shape this Art Nouveau bench can be set in many different
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

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Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by O. Wagner / G. Siegel, Thonet, Set of 2, 1905
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden) Entwurf: Firmenentwurf des Thonet`schen Entwurfsbüros unter Leitung Marcel ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

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Leather, Beech, 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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Bentwood

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for your bedside, student desk
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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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
. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Falcon
Located in Topeka, KS
. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
to do just that in your living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you only need one for
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Falcon
Located in Topeka, KS
or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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

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Beech

Thonet Art Nouveau Nesting Tables Model 10, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four bentwood Art Nouveau nesting tables by Thonet, labeled. Carefully restored with new
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs and Bench by Otto Wagner, Austria 1900’s, Set of 3
By Otto Wagner
Located in Budapest, HU
This exceptional Vienna Secession, Art-Nouveau longe cafe set was designed by Otto Wagner
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Copper

Antique Art Nouveau Loveseat Bench and Side Chairs Salon Suite
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional antique Art Nouveau Vienna Secessionist Salon Suite includes a settee sofa bench
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Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Set of Four Nesting Side Tables, Mahogany Stained
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
High-quality handcrafted placemat, beech bentwood, stained mahogany, shellac hand-polished: Four
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, 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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Nesting Tables No. 10 by Thonet, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of 4 Art Nouveau nesting tables or Quartetto tables by Thonet Wien, model no. 10, circa 1905.   
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Nesting Tables and Stackin...

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Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Design Josef Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
, timeless Art Nouveau chairs carry the typical handwriting of Josef Hoffmann. An amazing set of eye-catching
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

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Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Side Table/ Coffee Table, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exquisite Art Nouveau side table/ coffe table from the famous Vienna secession period around 1905
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables

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Brass

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

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Leather, Bentwood

Rare Set of 4 Armchairs Model 209 by Thonet Industries With Label
By Thonet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 Thonet Armchairs in black painted bentwood , with white naugahyde seats retain
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Naugahyde, Bentwood

1902 Antique Sofa Set Kohn No. 717, Designed by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Kohn catalogue 1902 - Art Nouveau - completely restored - bentwood beech solids - new brown
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas

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Brass

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 45.28 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
throughout the first decade of the 20th century reflect the Art Nouveau movement that was quickly gaining
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Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Fischel Salon Suite Catalog Number 150
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau fischel suite from about 1910 catalog number 150. Bentwood set consisting of a table
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Art Nouveau Salon Set in Bentwood & Leather, by Fischel, circa 1910
By Fischel
Located in L'Etang, FR
Superb and rare living room set. In bentwood and leather. 5 pieces: -1 sofa / bench / settee
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

J&J Kohn Wien Art Nouveau Salon Set, 19th Century
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
Beautiful original set restored, shellackpolitur and new upholstered. Really rare set whit 8 pics.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Lounge Chair design Joseph Hoffmann by Wittmann Austria Art Deco Design, 1980
By Wittmann
Located in EL Waalre, NL
produces these chairs up to the present day. The design dates from 1905 and this particular set was
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Art Nouveau Living Room Set by Fischel in Bentwood and Leather, circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet, Fischel, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb and rare living room / salon set with bentwood structures (beech) and leather seats and
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Decorated Bentwood Dining Chairs from Thonet, Set of Six
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This original set of six Thonet side chairs is made of bentwood with the 'Thonet' label and stamp
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set by Brief Czechoslovakia, CZ, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual bentwood seating set artfully processed by the Czechoslovakian bentwood manufactory of
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood, Fabric

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
upholstered in nice dark brown leather. A gorgeous Art Nouveau seating set by Thonet, showing best how
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood

Set of 6 Adolf Loos Thonet Vienna Café Museum Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful set of 6 bentwood Art Nouveau Thonet chairs. Originally designed by Adolf Loos for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set by J. Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Art Nouveau bentwood seating seat with "Fledermaus" table designed by the famous
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood, Leather

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set with Two Armchairs and Bench, Austria, circa 1910
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
him famous all-over the globe. A fantastic looking Art Nouveau bentwood seating suite from the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set Design Josef Hoffmann For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
renown design. An eye-catching bentwood seating set from the Art Nouveau period in Vienna/ Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set, G. Siegel + J. Hofmann Table J. Kohn, Austria, circa 1905
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exraordinary Bentwood Seating Set designed by the famous austrian architect Gustav Siegel for the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood, Leather, Beech

Art Nouveau Livingroom Set, Marcel Kammerer & Otto Prutscher for Thonet, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Canapé + 2 x Fauteuil Entwurf: Schule Otto Wagner (Marcel Kammerer zugeschrieben), Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: Symbiose aus Modell 6533 & 6534 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet / M...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

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Metal, Brass

J & J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
famous all-over the globe. This impressive Art Nouveau Salon Suite shows best how timeless Josef Hoffmann
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by J. Hoffmann and Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
bentwood seating set from the Viennese secession period perfect for a coffee with your friends. Table
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Leather, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann "FLEDERMAUS" Set, 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Superb and rare "Fledermaus" set by Thonet - Mundus in original patina with Backhausen fabric
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann "FLEDERMAUS" Set, 1907
Josef Hoffmann "FLEDERMAUS" Set, 1907
H 29.14 in W 46.86 in D 20.87 in
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Art Nouveau Bentwood Living Room Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of art nouveau bentwood living room sets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct art nouveau bentwood living room sets — often made from wood, bentwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of art nouveau bentwood living room sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of art nouveau bentwood living room sets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau art nouveau bentwood living room sets are of considerable interest. Many art nouveau bentwood living room sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Thonet produced popular art nouveau bentwood living room sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Art Nouveau Bentwood Living Room Sets?

Prices for art nouveau bentwood living room sets start at $1,216 and top out at $16,900 with the average selling for $10,800.

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