Fledermaus Thonet
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of
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1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
"Fledermaus" Table Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Table model Fledermaus Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912
The Wiener Werkstatte experienced its most
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Side Coffee Table Fledermaus Jugendstil Vienna Josef Hoffman Design Thonet 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Side table, model "Fledermaus", design Josef Hoffmann, execution Thonet, ca. 1912
One of the most
Category
20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Paintings
Materials
Beech
$8,892
H 29.34 in Dm 24.61 in
20th Century Thonet Side Table "Fledermaus", Design Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable round Art Nouveau coffee table "Fledermaus" designed by the famous Austrian architect
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
$5,700
H 30.32 in Dm 24 in
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
It is one of the most
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
$1,332 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Bentwood Settee Bench / White Lacquer
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet.
Consisting of four chairs and
Category
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
$5,710 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet.
Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Price per chair.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Modern Design Vintage Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
chair.
Look to: Catilina Chair, Azucena 1958, by Luigi Caccia Dominioni or
Cabaret Fledermaus by Joseph
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Recent Sales
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Produced by J&J Kohn
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
3x Armlehnstuhl der Secession, Carbaret Fledermaus, J. Hoffmann, Thonet/Mundus
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus, Gustav Siegel
Located in Wien, AT
(hier Zuschreibung: Gustav Siegel) / Gebrüder Thonet - Technisches Hilfsbuch für Möbelbestandteile
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
12 Josef Hoffmann Attributed Thonet Bentwood Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
This set of 12 custom made armchairs originate from a property in Switzerland, 23 pieces were found and 12 went through first class restoration.
Bull blood stained bent beechwood, h...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Arch. Josef Hoffmann " Fledermaus " Exclusive Design THONET
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Divanetto " Fledermaus " della Wiener Werkstaette progettato dall'arch. Josef Hoffmann.
Il
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Fledermaus Coffee Table by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus coffee table by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Josef Hoffman chairs originally designed for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna in
Category
Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Side Coffee Table Fledermaus Jugendstil Vienna Josef Hoffman Design Thonet 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Side table, model "Fledermaus", design Josef Hoffmann, execution Thonet, ca. 1912
One of the most
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20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Paintings
Materials
Beech
H 29.34 in Dm 24.61 in
Hoffman for Thonet Model 728 Fledermaus Wood and Red Fabric Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four chairs in black wood and red fabric reproduction in 1970s by Thonet of the "Model 728
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cabaret Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Set of Two
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Uppsala, SE
These two chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the famous Cabaret Fledermaus in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Round Thonet Table "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann Bentwood, Austria, circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb round Thonet table model "Fledermaus" designed by famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in Dm 22.7 in L 31.5 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Bentwood
A Fledermaus Settee by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Austin, TX
Thonet in 1910.
The bentwood construction features simple, clean lines and plenty of negative space
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Famous armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann for Viennese cabaret "Fledermaus" in 1905. Made of
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Side Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Austin, TX
manufactured by Thonet in 1910.
The bentwood construction features simple, clean lines and plenty of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Ash
A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Austin, TX
manufactured by Thonet in 1910.
The bentwood construction features simple, clean lines and plenty of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Rare Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet.
Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Up to six available.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Original Austrian Small Round Bentwood Jungenstil Side Table with Oxblood Finish
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
, "Fledermaus", Thonet, Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Can also be used as a candle Stand, center table, gueridon
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
H 27.5 in Dm 16.38 in
Joseph Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Highland, IN
Originally designed by Joseph Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907, this set of four chairs was
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Set of Four Thonet Fledermaus Cabaret Bar Stools by Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four “Fledermaus” cabaret bar stools with genuine leather seats and stainless steel foot
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kabaret Fledermaus chairs no.729 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Mundus
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Kabaret Fledermaus chairs no.729 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Mundus in very nice original
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Thonet Bentwood Armchair "Fledermaus" Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair made around 1905 by the renown company of Thonet in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 28.7 in W 22 in D 21.2 in
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair by Thonet, set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Thonet. (signed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Fledermaus Coffee Table by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus coffee table by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
It is one of the most famous
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Set of Fledermaus Chairs by J. Hoffmann & Thonet Coffee Table, Austria, ca. 1907
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable set of four Fledermaus Chairs designed by the well known austrian architect and founder
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 30.3 in W 18.5 in D 17.7 in
Pair of armchairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
It is one of the
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
PAIR Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs - Cafe Dining Chairs - Forest Green Suede
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Fledermaus dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907, this
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Vintage 1950s French Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
H 16 in W 23 in D 17 in
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet.
Set of two.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Cafe Dining Set for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Opened in 1907 in Vienna, the Fledermaus Cabaret had interiors designed by Austrian architect Josef
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Glass, Beech
Pair of Fledermaus Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Fledermaus armchairs
Made by Thonet Borthers (label on underside of seat)
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Early 20th Century Armchairs
Josef Hoffmann, a Pair of Fledermaus Stools, Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A PAIR OF FLEDERMAUS BENTWOOD STOOLS, designed by
Josef Hoffmann, for the Austrian Firm, Jacob
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
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Fledermaus Thonet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic fledermaus thonet available at 1stDibs. Each fledermaus thonet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, beech and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fledermaus thonet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right fledermaus thonet, those designed in Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Fledermaus Thonet?
The average selling price for a fledermaus thonet at 1stDibs is $5,257, while they’re typically $1,966 on the low end and $17,408 for the highest priced.
Josef Hoffmann for sale on 1stDibs
The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe in the late 19th century that rejected florid, extravagant ornamentation in favor of a new emphasis on simplicity of line.
As a founder of the Vienna Secession — a union of artists and designers determined to upend Austria’s artistic conservatism — and later, a founder of the turn-of-the-century Wiener Werkstätte (in English: the Viennese Workshops), a design cooperative that produced superbly crafted furniture and housewares, Hoffmann was a pioneering practitioner of what would become a fundamental principle of modernism: that good design is a way of life.
Hoffmann came of age amidst a shift in the culture of the applied arts, as a conservative order that looked only to the past for inspiration was pushed aside. But what, exactly, would replace that order was in question — and Hoffmann’s career embodies the developing patterns of design’s new spirit. His architectural work reflects his time as a student of the Vienna architect Otto Wagner, who disdained excessive decoration and employed new materials such as steel girders and reinforced concrete to create buildings with airy, open interiors full of light.
As a designer of furniture and interiors, Hoffmann was consistently open-minded about the aesthetics he explored. He was an early adherent of the flowing, organic forms of the Art Nouveau design movement that began to flourish in the late 1880s — but by the opening of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903, Hoffmann’s designs embraced the beauty of geometry in pieces that feature grids and angular forms.
Hoffmann’s greatest works reflect his ability to combine seemingly conflicting design visions into coherent wholes. His architectural masterpiece, the Stoclet Palace in Brussels, has an exterior that groups together simple geometric forms and spacious interiors marked by subtly naturalistic design details that lend rooms an air of charm and geniality.
Hoffmann’s signature furniture design is an adjustable lounge chair — the Sitzmaschine (1905) — that marries a curving frame with square and rectangular back- and side rests. This piece, like so many others by Hoffmann, reflects a groundbreaking, forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different looks and sources that marks the best of interior design in our own day. Moreover, items offered on 1stDibs — which range from enameled silver jewelry, to silver flower vase baskets and other decorative objects, to sofas, lighting pendants and sconces — testify to the astonishing breadth of Hoffman’s creative pursuits. He was truly a giant of design.
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