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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
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Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 17.72 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
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
strong, they can be used normally. The chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund-Ausstellung
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Textile

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Secession Josef Hoffmann Chairs Ex. by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession Josef Hoffmann chairs ex. by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Sharon, CT
Hoffmann's more well know designs. Most interesting is the treatment of the bracing solution for the legs- a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

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

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Thonet Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann style Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811,,, Nice set consisting of
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
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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
Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the wooden spheres on the
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2010s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Egg Rocking Chair attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Società Anonima Antonio Volpe
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Egg Rocking Chair attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Società Anonima Antonio Volpe, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

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
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann, this famous pair of Art Nouveau Thonet chairs
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
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

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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
Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

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Rush, Bentwood

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
chairs: H: 75cm W: 51cm D: 44 cm Josef Hoffmann (15 December 1870 – 7 May 1956) was an Austrian-Moravian
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally
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Antique Early 1900s English Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Large Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bentwood

4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
condition,, Very good conditions. Painted molded plywood and beechwood Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining
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Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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

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Bentwood

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
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffman For FMG Poland Ebonized and Caned Side Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Josef Hoffmann For FMG Poland ebonized bentwood and Cane chair. Newer caning
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Basel, BS
architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Poland. Feature stunning
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20th Century Polish Armchairs

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Beech

Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs In the style of Thonet. Seats have been recently
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
H 30 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, 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

1 Vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann Style Bauhaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
. One vintage Josef Hoffmann Bauhaus style chair Classic Hoffmann style black bentwood framed
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Straw, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six dining chair by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig made of cane and bentwood.... 2 arm chairs
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of them were purchased by major bentwood furniture collectors. Chairs cannot be found in the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

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Bentwood

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

Bentwood and cane dining chairs, set of eight, Joseph Hofmann, Austria 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Bentwood and cane dining chairs, set of eight, Joseph Hofmann, Bielitz Austria, early 1900s. Charmy
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Gueridon, circa 1910, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, Spain
Josef Hoffmann Gueridon. Made with bentwood. Vienna Secession Circa 1910, Austria. Vintage
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Gueridon

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Bentwood

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
& Josef Kohn's bentwood catalogue -Der katalog von 1916 Dry Munchen Comfortable seat cushion upholstered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Black Dining Armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1960s
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find rare vintage dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus
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Vintage 1960s Croatian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Style Secessionist Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of Josef Hoffmann Vienna Secession style chairs. These chairs feature bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood, Fabric

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true
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Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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Bentwood, Fabric

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn Vienna, 1903
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Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood 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 armless side
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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