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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 795 Barrel-Bench, Kohn
By 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

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel-Bench, Kohn
Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel-Bench, Kohn
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in
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
Jugendstil Black Grey Beech Vintage Bench Josef Hoffmann, circa 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil black beech grey suede leather bench designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1905, Vienna. A
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Suede, Beech

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
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

Bentwood Chairs Design Josef Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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

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

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

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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

Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Vienna Secession bench or settee. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Noble Vienna Secession Bench with Glass Cabinet Julius & Josef Herrmann (1905)
By J. & J. Herrmann
Located in Wien, AT
und Josef Herrmann, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: Julius und Josef Herrmann, Wien um 1905
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann bentwood chair from the Fledermaus cabaret, 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This world-famous upholstered bentwood chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the “Fledermaus
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Fauteuil, J. & J. Kohn, Model Nr. 428/F
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by: Josef Hoffmann Executed by: J. & J. Kohn, model nr. 428/F, Vienna, from 1910 H 77 cm, SH 40 cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Fauteuil, J. & J. Kohn, Model Nr. 428/F
Josef Hoffmann Fauteuil, J. & J. Kohn, Model Nr. 428/F
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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originaly designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city center. Beech
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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

Original Josef Hoffmann & Jacob & Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
. & J. Kohn commissioned Josef Hoffmann to design a reasonably priced house complete with fixtures
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Tables

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, wellknown from the world renowed Wiener Werkstaette. Extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Secessionistic Bench from Marcel Kammerer for Grand Hotel Wiesler (Thonet, 1905)
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Material: Buchenholz, Stoff (Backhausen: Modell Herbstblatt von Josef Hoffmann (1906) Zustand: fachmännisch
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Nutwood, Bentwood

Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
apartment block in Vienna. In 1897, he joined Gustav Klimt, Joseph Maria Olbrich, Josef Hoffmann and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
well as the bench bear the peerless hallmarks of Josef Hoffmann. A rare Art Nouveau seating set from J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Fledermaus cabaret table lounge set by Josef Hoffman for Wittmann 1960 (1907)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lyon, FR
Impressive salon, originally designed in 1907 by Josef Hoffman for the Fledermaus cabaret and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech

Armchair Designed by Josef Hofmann Manufactured by Thonet About 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa 1905
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer, 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

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana. circa 1933-1936 Created for
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana, United States of America. circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Secessionistic Mirror with small Bench by Julius & Josef Herrmann (Vienna, 1905)
By J. & J. Herrmann
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Standspiegel mit Sitzbank (Teil eines gesamten Zimmers) Entwurf: Julius und Josef Herrmann
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...

Materials

Metal

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
competitors of Gebrüder Thonet. Kohn worked together with artists of the Wiener Werkstätte and Josef Hoffmann
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
establishd his own studio. His work also was influenced by Josef Hoffmann which was one of the most important
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in Wien, AT
, Artemide, B&B, Elios, Salonsessel, Dining Chairs, Stahlrohr, Industriedesign, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Breuer.
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2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
establishd his own studio. His work also was influenced by Josef Hoffmann which was one of the most
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Leather, Bentwood

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

J.Hoffmann attr. / J. & J. Kohn / A Set Of 11 Side Chairs / Vienna, around 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
JOSEF HOFFMANN attr. J. & J. KOHN designed by: Josef Hoffmann attr., Vienna, around 1907
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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 New York, NY
Fledermaus cabaret by Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by Wittmann. The piece is upholstered in a Secessionist
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

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
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
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

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
Antique Embossed Bentwood Bench Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, Otto Wagner and Gustav Klimt. The bench is in very good antique
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech

Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Bench No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
artisan cooperative cofounded by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann (Gustav Klimt and Koloman
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Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Bench by J&J Kohn and Design Gustav Siegel, Austria, circa 1905
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable bentwood bench made by the renown company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna or Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood chairs designed for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Seating Ensemble Otto Wagner Jugendstil Beech Wood J. & J. Kohn, circa 1902
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Seating set designed by Otto Wagner manufactured by J. & J. Kohn consisting of 2 fauteils a bench
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Style "Kubus" Bench/ Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Late edition Josef Hoffmann style "Kubus" tufted bench or ottoman.
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20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

J & J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fabulous J. & J. Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite designed by famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set Design Josef Hoffmann For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful J&J Kohn Bentwood Seating Set designed the renown austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, who
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set by J. Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, who was also founder of the world renowned "Wiener Werkstaette, for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
pressure), the bench and the two armchairs carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - a very own
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood, Joesph Hoffman “Fledermus” Set of Chairs (3)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Hoffman parlor suite for Fledermus consisting of a settee and 2 pairs of armchairs. Original
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Early 20th Century Austrian Living Room Sets

Materials

Elm

Four Fully Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
single chair and a sublime bench listed under my other items Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Seating Set, G. Siegel + J. Hofmann Table J. Kohn, Austria, circa 1905
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
includes the famed round "Fledermaus" table by Josef Hoffmann, marked with the renown paper mark "Jacob
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood, Leather, Beech

Thonet Art Nouveau Four-Piece Parlor Set of Bench, Armchairs and Table, ca. 1905
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
JOSEF HOFFMANN & GUSTAV SIEGEL made circa 1905 - 1910 BEECH WOOD / MAHOGANY STAINED
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Style Seating Group by Thonet, Vienna circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
by famous Josef Hoffmann. This Art Nouveau Style Seating Group consists of two chairs, two armchairs
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Late 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech

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Josef Hoffmann Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal josef hoffmann bench for your home. A josef hoffmann bench — often made from wood, bentwood and beech — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the josef hoffmann bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right josef hoffmann bench, those designed in Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Josef Hoffmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Marcel Kammerer each produced at least one beautiful josef hoffmann bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Josef Hoffmann Bench?

A josef hoffmann bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,945, while the lowest priced sells for $2,990 and the highest can go for as much as $10,441.

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Questions About Josef Hoffmann Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Josef Hoffmann invented the Sitzmaschine, an adjustable lounge chair that the Austrian designer unveiled in 1905. Literally called a “machine for sitting,” it was originally created for a sanatorium in Purkersdorf, near Vienna. It has a curving frame with square and rectangular back and side rests. Like so many other designs by Hoffmann, this piece reflects a forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different sources, here the Arts and Crafts movement and modern design. Find a collection of Josef Hoffmann furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.