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Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare example of a bentwood armchair from the Vienna Secession era. Designed by Jacob & Josef
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York City, NY
by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905 Illustrated in Jacob
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech, Fabric

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Josef Kohn, Austria. Number: 47 The chairs are sturdy and the cane seatings are in good condition. They
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Wood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brussels, BE
According to the n°91 model by Thonet.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VIENNA SECESSIONIST BENTWOOD ARM CHAIR BY JACOB AND JOSEF KOHN Stamped to the underside "J&J KOHN
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
, inventory no. H 2957 (with the seat and back upholstery), G. Dry, Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1916 catalogue, Munich
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob & Josef
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of bentwood rocking chairs in the style of Jacob & Josef.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil bentwood office chair B47 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil bentwood office chair B47 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Office Chair Model Number 704 J J Kohn For Thonet 1900s Jacob Joseph
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, designed by Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austria and produced by Thonet, dates
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely pair of Art Nouveau bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, the chairs get now a new cane. delivery time about two weeks 2 pieces
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored
Kohn Chair restored
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made by J and J Kohn Vienna, Austria. Each chair has an iconic bentwood frame with gracefully curved
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann, Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs for J.J. Kohn, Austria, 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Argelato, BO
Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907. Produced by the Kohn company, the chairs represent one of the most famous
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 249 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1916, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 249 a by J. & J. Kohn is a variant from the designed interior
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
this model is similar to famous thonet number 14 restored with new canning. delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Austria in the 1900s by Jacob & Josef Kohn. only two chairs available, price for both.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.493 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
& Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
painter Marcel Kammerer (1878 -1959) for Jacob & Josef Kohn. The renowed company of J&J Kohn was beside
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn. Restored 2 years ago into new
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Sitzmaschine von Prof. Josef Hoffmann, Modell 670, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wien, AT
) Model Number: 670 (Jacob & Josef Kohn) Manufacturer: Unknown (circa 1910/1915) - no mark/paper-lable
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Art Nouveau sofa and two armchair by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien. Bentwood solid walnut with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
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Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
By Otto Prutscher, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
H 37.01 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Bentwood Chairs Design Josef Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Black lacquered bentwood chairs designed by the famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 Viennese bentwood chairs, model N.33 by Jacob & Joseph Kohn and dating from the years 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
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Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Very rare secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
world famous "Wiener Werkstaette", Josef Hoffmann. This fantastic salon suite processed by J&J Kohn in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Kohn Chairs No. 719 Attributed to Koloman Moser
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Vienna Seccesion chairs by Kohn (model no. 719) attributed to Koloman Moser. Chairs are
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with plywood seat and back rest, walnut stained model 327 designed about 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Stool, J.&J. Kohn, Late 19th Century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Schwerin, MV
Elegant bentwood stool from the Art Nouveau period by the traditional company J.&J. Kohn, Austria
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Wood

As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
has a caner . Stamped Jacob and Josef Kohn and retaining Kohn paper label . While the first name that
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Eight Vienna Secession Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
& Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Lacquered solid beech bentwood frames with legs
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
style of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th century. These classic cafe
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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Jacob And Josef Kohn Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of jacob and josef kohn bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique jacob and josef kohn bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. Jacob and josef kohn bentwood chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Jacob and josef kohn bentwood chairs made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jacob and Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann and Gustav Siegel each produced beautiful jacob and josef kohn bentwood chairs that are worth considering.

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