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Hoffmann Bench

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
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

Art Deco / Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Bench Designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco / Bauhaus style Tubular chrome bench designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Chrome

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Secessionist Three Seater Painted Pine Bench & a Single Matching Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Joseph Hoffmann in the style of. A secessionist three seater painted pine bench. Measures: Width
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Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Pine

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Variation of Hoffmanns ‘720 Half-Barrel Settee Lit.: Die Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
"Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1907. Extraordinary shaped of Fine
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Black Art Nouveau Armchairs by J. Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, AT ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
architect Josef Hoffmann, attributed to the renown company of Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna. Josef Hoffmann was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Bentwood

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.
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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
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Outstanding American Art Deco / Machine Age Oak and Iron oUTDOOR Bench
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding American Art Deco / Machine Age Oak and Iron oUTDOOR / Inndoor Bench,, Truly Amazing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
also was influenced by Josef Hoffmann which was one of the most important Austrian architects. Between
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Beech

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Park Bench, Model No. 561, Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
iron, wooden slats - from 4 cm thick larch. Fully restored . Total three benches available. Measures
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Josef Hoffmann Set of 2 Armchairs, 2 Chairs and a Bench, 1907
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Rare set of 2 armchairs, 2 chairs and a bench, designed by Josef Hoffmann in the 1900s, J. & J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Bench IFI
Located in New York, NY
Black Josef Hoffman Bench Licensed copy made by IFI. 17.5" seat height.
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20th Century American Benches

Josef Hoffmann Bench IFI
Josef Hoffmann Bench IFI
H 28.75 in W 47.5 in D 19 in
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
Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Joseph Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925 Josef Hoffman learned the skill of design during a
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Early Josef Hoffmann Purkersdorf Sanatorium Bench
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Triple-seated original bench from the Purkersdorf Sanatorium waiting area, upholstery renovated
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann "Cabaret Fledermaus" Bench in Beechwood
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
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

Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann Viennese Secessionist 'Fledermaus' Bench in White
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Astoria, NY
Viennese Secessionist 'Fledermaus' bench in white, originally designed in 1907 for the Viennese
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

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
Biach Settee by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and was authorized by the Josef Hoffmann Estate. The frame is rosewood-stained beech. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Benches

Materials

Suede, Wood

Biach Settee by Josef Hoffmann
Biach Settee by Josef Hoffmann
H 28 in W 47.25 in D 20 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable bentwood bench designed the famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann for the renown
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Classic American Art Deco Leather and Chrome Settee Attrib to Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco leather and chrome settee / bench attributed to Wolfgang Hoffmann for
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Chrome

Bench by Josef Hoffman -Austria, circa 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench by Josef Hoffman -Austria, circa 1900s.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench by Josef Hoffman -Austria, circa 1900s
Bench by Josef Hoffman -Austria, circa 1900s
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus #728 Ensemble 1905 Jugendstil Secession Style
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern design from 1905, the time when Josef Hoffmann was on the zenith of his
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Upholstered Bench Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 Josef Hoffmann upholstered bench / settee has dark brown, nearly black stained wood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Josef Hoffmann Upholstered Bench Settee
Josef Hoffmann Upholstered Bench Settee
H 29.5 in W 50.5 in D 21.5 in
Josef Hoffmann Dark Walnut Upholstered Bench
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1906 dark stained walnut bench designed by Josef Hoffmann has a curved seat back with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Settees

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Josef Hoffmann Dark Walnut Upholstered Bench
Josef Hoffmann Dark Walnut Upholstered Bench
H 31.75 in W 44.75 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann Style "Kubus" Bench/ Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Late edition Josef Hoffmann style "Kubus" tufted bench or ottoman.
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20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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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
Spindle Framed Bench in the Style of Joseph Hoffmann
Located in Bellport, NY
A beautifully handcrafted bench in the style of Joseph Hoffmann. Constructed of the highest quality
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20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Settees

Materials

Cherry

Machine Age Art Deco Tubular Chrome Bench by Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Rare Machine Age bench designed by Wolfgang Hoffman, having a tubular chrome base and upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Chrome

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

Biach Settee by Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a black wooden settee with raspberry mohair upholstery by Josef Hoffman.  
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Benches

Biach Settee by Josef Hoffman
Biach Settee by Josef Hoffman
H 28 in W 47 in D 19 in
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
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Daybed Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco daybed or bench designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann. Tubular chrome frame with a cushion
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Vintage 1930s American Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

J. Hoffmann Vienna Secessionist bench
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist bench by Josef Hoffmann in excellent (unrestored ) condition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Benches

pair of benches by josef hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
pair of vienna secession benches in white lacquered wood attributed to josef hoffmann, c. 1910.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

pair of benches by josef hoffmann
pair of benches by josef hoffmann
H 25 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Handsome Vienna Werkstatte Bench by Thonet, circa 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A handsome and rare Vienna Werkstatte bench, possibly by Josef Hoffman. The label on the underside
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Josef Hoffmann settee
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist settee designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by J&J Kohn (part of suite. New
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Early 20th Century Austrian Benches

Josef Hoffmann settee
Josef Hoffmann settee
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Viennese Bench with Brass Feet, c. 1920.
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New York, NY
Viennese bench with leather upholstery and brass feet, c. 1920.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Antwerp, BE
original bank bentwood, the substance is not the original
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Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Josef Hoffmann Vienna Secessionist settee.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist beech bentwood settee designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by J.J. Kohn, new
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Early 20th Century Austrian Benches

Josef Hoffmann Bench
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann, Maharam
Located in Providence, RI
Josef Hoffman bench, designed circa 1905. This example, produced in Austrian by Wittmann in the
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Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bench
Josef Hoffmann Bench
H 28 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Leather Bench by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Berlin, DE
A bentwood bench designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956 ), Vienna Secession. Seat and back
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Brass

Leather Bench by Josef Hoffmann
Leather Bench by Josef Hoffmann
H 39.96 in W 47.05 in D 19.69 in
A Bentwood and Cane Settee Bench by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A Bentwood and Cane Settee Bench by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
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Early 20th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Hoffmann Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hoffmann bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beech, every hoffmann bench was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a hoffmann bench, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hoffmann bench, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hoffmann bench bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made hoffmann bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hoffmann Bench?

A hoffmann bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,900, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $84,291.

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