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Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
H 37.01 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Thonet Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann style Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811,,, Nice set consisting of
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
chairs: H: 75cm W: 51cm D: 44 cm Josef Hoffmann (15 December 1870 – 7 May 1956) was an Austrian-Moravian
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Vintage Chairs 811 The chairs have not been restored, considering the period of
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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 Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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 Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Josef Hoffman Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair for Thonet, 8 available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Labeled set of Josef Hoffman Prague "811" Chairs, circa 1930s, produced by Thonet. Amazing
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs In the style of Thonet. Seats have been recently
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
H 30 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six dining chair by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig made of cane and bentwood.... 2 arm chairs
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally
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Antique Early 1900s English Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood and cane dining chairs, set of eight, Joseph Hofmann, Austria 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Bentwood and cane dining chairs, set of eight, Joseph Hofmann, Bielitz Austria, early 1900s. Charmy
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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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
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Style Secessionist Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of Josef Hoffmann Vienna Secession style chairs. These chairs feature bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood, Fabric

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. A
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Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
condition,, Very good conditions. Painted molded plywood and beechwood Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining
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Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

4x Original Jugendstil Stuhl, Entw: J. Hoffmann zugeschrieben, Ausf: J.&J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Stuhl (Set mit 4 Stück) Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann (zugeschrieben, Wien, 1907-1908) Modell
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained with upholstered seat (fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann), made in
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chairs
Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chairs
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Gueridon, circa 1910, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, Spain
Josef Hoffmann Gueridon. Made with bentwood. Vienna Secession Circa 1910, Austria. Vintage
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Gueridon

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Set of Four Dining Chairs in Vivid Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
strong resemblance to Josef Hoffmann ‘Fledermaus’ chair. The design has a splendid construction thanks to
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
studio of Josef Hoffmann. These four chairs would be an eye-catching addition to any interior, such as a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Lilly Reich, Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Topeka, KS
, Josef Hoffmann. By 1911 she returned to Berlin and began to design furniture and clothing and work as a
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood, Wool

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Beech Veneer, Oil Finish, Midcentury
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
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

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Josef Hoffman Style Danish Chairs, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in everton lymington, GB
A set of 4 vintage Hoffmann 1970s style black bentwood framed armchairs, made in Denmark. The seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs Josef Hoffmann Style
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with canned seat and backrest, made in Sweden in the 1970s by MFB Möbelindusti AB
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of Seven Bentwood Dining Chairs Josef Hoffmann Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with canned seat and backrest, made in Sweden in the 1970s by MFB Möbelindusti AB
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous set of 4 Josef Hoffmann bentwood and cane chairs. Made in Poland with original FMG label
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 12 "Prague" Bentwood chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Prague" Bentwood Armchairs Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Available in set of 6, 8 or 12
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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
in a complete dining set of six chairs these exceptional "Prague" chairs won't last long. Make them
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Josef Hoffmann Caned 811 Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely set of six vintage dining/bistro chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. Caning and bentwood are
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, Austria, 1940s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 11 dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl circa 1928 and produced by
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood with plywood seat and back. Chairs are attributed to Josef Hoffmann Vienna from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffman Ebonized Bentwood Fledermans Dining Armchair 8
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
of eight dining chairs from the early 1900s. Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann is well-known for his
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
quote as soon as possible Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining chairs, Set of two designed for Thonet in
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Rare Bentwood Chairs by Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six rare bentwood chairs by Josef Hoffman.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood Dining Chairs Josef Hoffmann For Sale on 1stDibs

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