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Jugendstil Black Beech Grey Vintage Small Bench Josef Hoffmann circa 1905 Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil black beech grey suede leather small bench designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1905, Vienna
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Suede, Beech

Roland Rainer Two Seater Bent Beech Plywood Bench Once Used in Dutch Church
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer 2 seat bench with bent beech plywood seating and black wood legs from a Dutch Church
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Wood

Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1870. Seat height is 17". Dimensions 75
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Beech, Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 15 in
Thonet Bench
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench
Thonet Bench
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Front, Coat Rack Bench, Gebrüder Thonet, 2015
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Coat Rack Bench is a very unique piece of multiple-use furniture for the hallway. Designed by
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2010s Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Front, Coat Rack Bench, Gebrüder Thonet, 2015
Front, Coat Rack Bench, Gebrüder Thonet, 2015
H 74.02 in W 53.55 in D 23.23 in
Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus with brass leg endings.. Professionally stained and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Brass

Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus
Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus
H 40.16 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Thonet Bench Attributed to 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        
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee by Otto Wagner
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved frame. Re-upholstered with
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench Johannes Spalt Vienna c 1960
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern black vintage leather sofa or bench by Johannes Spalt circa 1960 Vienna. The
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Variation of Hoffmanns ‘720 Half-Barrel Settee Lit.: Die Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Gabriele Fahr Becker, Taschen Verlag S. 106 Material: Bentwood and Plywood.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Beech

Jugendstil Bench or Settee done in bentwood, with cane seat, Austria 1910s
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and extremely rare antique, Jugendstil settee or bench
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910. It
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Beech

Bench No. 5 Thonet 1858 made of bent beech and wickerwork restoration needed
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare original bench no. 5 by the Thonet brothers (Gebrüder Thonet) Vienna from 1859
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Antique 1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
H 41.26 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 20.87 in
Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. Marcel Kammerer
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. to Marcel Kammerer. Professionally stained and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects in bentwood at this time, and both were using balls or olives for joining the legs ...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

No. 14 Bentwood Bench by J&J Kohn for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
This antique bench was made probably between 1890 and 1910 in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Beech

Secessionistic Bench from Marcel Kammerer for Grand Hotel Wiesler (Thonet, 1905)
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzbank/Canapé (Zweisitzer) Entwurf: Marcel Kammerer (Schüler Otto Wagners), Wien um 1905 (für Grand Hotel Wiesler - Graz, Wiesler Projekt zwischen 1905-1908) Modell-Nummer:...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Nutwood, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bench, Gustav Siegel for Kohn, exec. by Mundus (Vienna, circa 1920)
By Gustav Siegel, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzbank Entwurf: Gustav Siegel (nicht Otto Wagner, nach Renzi 2018), Wien um 1899 Modell-Nummer: 619C Ausführung: Mundus, Wien um 1920 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 83 x 130 x 53 ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Beech

Jugendstil Bench and four Armchairs, by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
) and no 423/F (armchair) Beech, stained black and polished, new leather upholstery 1 bench: H 76.5 cm
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20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Vienna Secession Bench Settee, Austria, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Beautifully restored bench settee from early 20th century from Austria. The bench features
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Bench Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bent wood bench manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Bench Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Bentwood Bench Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Seating Ensemble Otto Wagner Jugendstil Beech Wood J. & J. Kohn, circa 1902
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Seating set designed by Otto Wagner manufactured by J. & J. Kohn consisting of 2 fauteils a bench
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Brass

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Secession Thonet bench attribute to Otto Wagner. This bench is already restored will be
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in L 30.32 in
Viennese Art Nouveau Bent Beechwood Bench, Ca. 1900
Located in Budapest, HU
Viennese bent benchwood bench, manufactured in the 1900s in Austria.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann "Cabaret Fledermaus" Bench in Beechwood
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural bench originally designed in 1907 by Josef Hoffman for the Cabaret Fledermaus and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Antique Embossed Bentwood Bench Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Rare and exceptional ebonized and natural beech bentwood embossed antique bench attributed to J.&J
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech

Rare Vienna Secession Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn bentwood bench, circa late 1800s-1902 designed and
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Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech

Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage bench attributed to German/Austrian furniture company ‘Thonet’ in steam curved featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Beech

Art Nouveau Gebrüder Thonet “Salon Canapé” Bench no. 6275 Bentwood Wien
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Very rare Vienna Secession “Salon Canapé” Bench from Thonet no. 6275 in great condition. The bench
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee No. 415 by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Chauseuse Model 6614, circa 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
appearance Beech wood, mahogany stained, shellac hand polished Elegant, simple form type, reupholstered
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Roland Rainer 5 Chair Beech Bench from a Dutch Church
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer 5 Seat Bench with bent beech plywood seating and black wood legs from a Dutch Church
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Beechwood Bench by Otto Wagner For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
PLEASE NOTE: The chairs have already been sold, so ONLY the bench is available now! Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Two Chairs and Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set consisting of a sofa and two chairs. Restored and polished keeping the original patina, original Thonet type 3 label in paper t from 1925ca. The armchairs measure cm: W53 x D41...
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Vintage 1920s Loveseats

Materials

Beech

Roland Rainer 3 Seater Bench from a Dutch Church
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer 3 seat bench with bent beech plywood seating and black wood legs from a Dutch Church
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Settee Bench by Joseph Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann and Konrad Schindel for Wiener Werkstatte
Located in London, GB
This remarkable piece of history was designed by the Austrian architect Joseph Hoffmann and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Settee Bench by Joseph Hoffmann
Bentwood Settee Bench by Joseph Hoffmann
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Roland Rainer 4 Seater Bench from a Dutch Church
By Roland Rainer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roland Rainer 4 seat bench with bent beech plywood seating and black wood legs from a Dutch Church
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Thonet 207 Set: Bench, Three Chairs with Armrests and Three Chairs Without
By Thonet
Located in Doornspijk, NL
manufacturer Thonet. The set is made of bent beech wood painted white with woven seat and back and consists
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Four-Piece Parlor Set of Bench, Armchairs and Table, ca. 1905
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
JOSEF HOFFMANN & GUSTAV SIEGEL made circa 1905 - 1910 BEECH WOOD / MAHOGANY STAINED
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Austrian Narrow Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual primitive narrow settle. 1820. Seat height - 18" Dimensions 86 inches (218 cms) Wide 17 inches (43 cms) Deep 31 inches (79 cms) High
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Beech, Fruitwood

Austrian Narrow Settle
Austrian Narrow Settle
H 31 in W 86 in D 17 in
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Secession Thonet bench attribute to Otto Wagner. Wood is already dark nut stained
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Austrian Secessionist Settee/ Loveseat by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine Austrian Secessionist bentwood bench/ canape in light walnut stained beechwood with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Beech

Very Rare Bentwood Salon Bench Nr. 14 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholstered sear and backrest. Made by Thonet Austria circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Very Rare Bentwood Salon Bench Nr. 14 by Thonet
Very Rare Bentwood Salon Bench Nr. 14 by Thonet
H 40.95 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Bench by J J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Attractive bentwood bench from the Vienna Secessionist Movement by J J Kohn. This example is
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Beech

Vienna Secession Bentwood Bench in the Manner of Marcel Kammerer
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered bentwood Vienna Secession bench in the manner of Marcel Kammerer. It was made in
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Bentwood Bench Settee by J. Hoffmann for Thonet - Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional bentwood bench settee was made in early 20th century and is attributed to Josef
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Berger Bench Part Large Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bench Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Benches

Materials

Beech

J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Secessionist bentwood bench, manufactured by J.J. Kohn, design attributed to Michael Thonet. Dark
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
19th Century Thonet No. 5 Bentwood Cane Settee
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Vienna Secession period Thonet No. 5 bentwood beech settee or bench from Austria. The settee
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bench sofa restored and polished maintaining the original patina, original Thonet type 3 label in t
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Loveseats

Materials

Beech

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian two-seater sofa, 1900/1920 c., In bent beech wood, the upholstery has been redone
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee Bench
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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

Beech, Upholstery

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee Bench
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee Bench
H 28.35 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
Double Children's Bench, Chair, with Table Thonet, from 1885
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare very early model Nr. 3 manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Marked with
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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Austrian Beech Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Austrian beech benches for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Austrian beech benches — often made from beech, hardwood and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Austrian beech benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Austrian beech benches bearing Art Nouveau or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large Austrian beech benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Austrian beech benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 21.65 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Jacob and Josef Kohn, Thonet and Josef Hoffmann each produced beautiful Austrian beech benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Austrian Beech Benches?

Austrian beech benches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,363 and the highest can go for as much as $15,387.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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