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.
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
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.
Bentwood
$1,544Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No.
Reed, Beech
$1,453 / set
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...
Wicker, Beech
$2,200 / set
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...
Cane, Bentwood
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chair no.811 designed in late 1920s by Josef Hoffmann in excellent original condition with hand woven cane seat and backrest.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
$1,989 / item
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - seat cane strings in good condition - backrest cane strings with minor damage
Bentwood
$5,242 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet mode...
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
Bentwood
$1,118 / item
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
A stunning example of timeless modernist design, this Model No. 811 armchair (famously known as the Prague Chair) is a centerpiece of 20th-century furniture history. Originally desig...
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchair FMG Poland
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Carlos, CA
A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...
Cane, Bentwood
$3,507 / set
H 32.49 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 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 Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...
Fabric, Bentwood
$4,995 / set
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
By Stendig Co., Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4.
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Chair Thonet 811, 1950ca, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Bentwood
Thonet No. 811 Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet no. 811 chairs attributed to Josef Hoffmann fully restored, dark stained, shellack polish. price per chair
Beech, Plywood
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Combination or natural rattan and plastic handmade seats.
Rattan, Plastic, Bentwood
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 turquoise / teal velvet.
Velvet
Rare Thonet A 811/4 dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood.
Beech
Set of Four Thonet A 811/4 Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare version of famous Josef Hoffmann chair from 1932 under catalogue number A 811/4. Made of lacquered beech, in original condition with nice patina. Structurally sound, firm and st...
Beech
Antique Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Stools FMG, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Iconic design, Thonet stools / bar stools made by FMG and designed by Josef Hoffman. Also known as design 811. The stools are in good condition, 1 of the stools has some damage on ...
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
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 feature handwoven cane seats and backs which provide comfort and give lightness to the de...
Cane, Beech, Lacquer
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 Werkbund Exhibition in Vienna. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus, 1930s. Bentwood (beech)...
Beech
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and backs which provide comfort and give lightness to the design. The No.811 is attribu...
Cane, Birch
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H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J 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 armed dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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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 chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 10.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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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 Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 4.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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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 chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 8.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 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. It's not established to this day which of the the two gentlemen who actually desi...
Leather, Cane, Birch
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs featur...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, museum pieces. It is rare to find 4 chairs in this condition, including the original upholstery. Also interesting is the unique and very well-preserved su...
Bentwood, Textile
Set of Ten Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Blue Velvet Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet bentwood No 811, dining chairs. Freshly upholstered in a lovely deep blue velvet.
Velvet
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H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images). Designer: Josef Hoffmann Manufacturer: Thonet Country: Austria Model: Thonet 811 'Prague / Pr...
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
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H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811, 1940s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four dining chairs was designed by Mr. Josef Hoffmann and produced by famous Thonet brand around 1940s. The chairs have been professionally restored. The wooden surface g...
Bentwood, Cane
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H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 27.5 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set includes a mixed collection, accumulated over time, of (9) "Prague" 811 bentwood + cane armchairs and side chairs, designed by architects Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank in the mi...
Cane, Bentwood
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H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 20.67 in
Very Rare Thonet a 811 Armchair 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 Werkbund Exhibition in Vienna. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus, 1930s. Bentwood (beech)...
Beech
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann, Fritz Hansen, Thonet
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of amazing Thonet chairs model 811 designed by Josef Hofmann in the late 1920s.
Cane
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H 32.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
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 we are selling them separately.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
Sold
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 Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 12.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood No.811 Chairs, Designed by Josef Hoffman, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
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. Unlabel...
Cane, Wood
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H 32.25 in W 20.25 in D 19.5 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Chair for Stendig by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchair imported by Stendig for Thonet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so ...
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
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 is still unrestored and the renovation will be made according to customer requirem...
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
Marble
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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Consult Consult shipping price, personalized, we will give you the quote as soon as possible Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining chairs, Set of two designed for Thonet in the late 1...
Cane, Bentwood
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H 31 in W 21 in D 16 in
Set of Six 1960s Josef Hoffmann N.811 Prague Dining Chairs by Thonet with Cane
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. The set is made of two arm chairs, and four armless. Bent beech wood in black original stain finish. Cane back and seats. Most ...
Cane, Beech
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H 32 in W 21 in D 19 in
1960s Pair of Josef Hoffmann 811 Prague Chairs with Bentwood Arms and Cane
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Josef Hoffmann 811 Prague chairs with bentwood arms and cane back and seats.
Cane
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
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.
Cane, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare set of 6 Prague / 811 chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The 811 Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by Thonet, was introduced in the 1920s.
Wicker, Rattan
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H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs Josef Frank Hoffmann Thonet Vintage
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for Thonet by Stendig This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dini...
Walnut
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Model 811 Thonet, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
Josef Hoffmann dining chairs manufactured by Thonet in the 1960s in Vienna. Solid and darkened beech bentwood frame in absolutely original condition. Seat and back are newly covered ...
Velvet, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 20.67 in D 17.72 in
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 1960s. They feature a bentwood frame and a cane seat and back. They remain in a goo...
Cane, Bentwood
$6,685 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$8,356 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$2,095 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$1,407Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$5,032 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Vintage 1910s Josef Hoffmann Easy Lounge Chairs, Style of Gatsby
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Two Elegant Josef Hoffmann Chairs made by Manufactor Jacob & Josef Kohn. Early 20th-Century Armchairs in Great Gatsby Style. Crafted around 1910 Jugendstil , these armchairs r...
Fabric, Beech
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Sheepskin, Beech
$4,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
4 Fledermaus "bat"Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann by Wittmann, Austria
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of four chairs, executed by the company Wittmann. The design is by Josef Hoffm...
Cotton, Beech, Bentwood
$2,587 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather. Specially designed in 1907 for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the woode...
Leather, Fabric
$5,531
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs Office Chair No 714 Jacob & Josef Kohn circa 1902
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil armchairs model no 714 designed in Style Otto Wagner, and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1902. Documented in the company´s catalogue Kohn from 1903. The chairs were made...
Plywood, Beech
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.