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Chair 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
strong, they can be used normally. The chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund-Ausstellung
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Textile
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON
By Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s.
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON,
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
H 34 in W 21 in D 18 in
No.811 “Prague” Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, produced by Ligna. Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and backs. Known as Prague chairs model 811 the chairs have an iconic profile with square arms and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.09 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 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
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.49 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Armless 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 armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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 Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Basel, BS
Mid-Century original bentwood beech Prague Armchair model 811 designed in the 1920's by Austrian
Category
20th Century Polish Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Sedie Praga in legno e paglia di Vienna di Josef Hoffmann per Ligna 1970 ca.
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Set da dieci sedie con braccioli note come modello Praga o 811, con struttura in legno con finitura
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair. Produced in blond wood oak bentwood. Original
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
Category
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. 209 (c. 1900), Otto Wagner's chair No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925). In the early
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925). In the early 1920s, Gebrüder Thonet also began
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
(1899), chair No. 209 (c. 1900), Otto Wagner's chair No. 247 (1904) and Josef Hoffmann's No. 811 (1925
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Stools FMG, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
design 811.
The stools are in good condition, 1 of the stools has some damage on the back to the webbing
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Victorian Stools
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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 sturdy and intact. Legs show slight scuffing from use, but present beautifully. 4 si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Combination or natural rattan and plastic
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Plastic, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Cotton and Brass Set of Eight No. 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of eight Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman in the mid- to
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Turquoise Velvet Dining Chair
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Modern dining chair designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - No 811 . Freshly upholstered in a lush
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
the late 1920s,
The No. 811 is attributed to Austrian architets josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank
In
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
No Reserve
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Thonet A 811/4 Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare version of famous Josef Hoffmann chair from 1932 under catalogue number A 811/4. Made of
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 birch model 811 chairs designed in the mid- to late-1920s. The chairs feature handwoven
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Mid Century Josef Hoffmann Thonet ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, Drevounia, Set Of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stylish Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Style ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, circa 1970s.
Originally designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A set of four black lacquered model 811 chairs designed in the mid-to late-1920s. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This extremely rare model was jointly designed by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
No. 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s, Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 bentwood and cane webbing dining chairs designed by Jozef Hoffman for Thonet and produced by Ligna from the 1970s in the czech republic.
Beautiful and elegant armchairs ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan
Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Visually alluring and perfectly minimal this ultra rare set of walnut "Prague" Model 811 chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
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Hoffmann 811 For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hoffmann 811 for your home. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and cane, every hoffmann 811 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a hoffmann 811 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A hoffmann 811, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made hoffmann 811 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Josef Frank are consistently popular.
How Much is a Hoffmann 811?
The average selling price for a hoffmann 811 at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $7,644 for the highest priced.
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