Seven Ball Chair
Original Josef Hoffmann & Jacob & Josef Kohn "24-Ball" Table #1263
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
This table follows the same concept as the "Seven Ball Chair" presented at the Kunstschau 1908
J. & J
Category
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Materials
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Aldo Rossi Postmodern Dining Chairs-Set of 6, 1980s
By Aldo Rossi
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Aldo Rossi (Milan, May 3, 1931 - Milan
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By Finn Stone, Eero Aarnio
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the seven ball chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, beech and hardwood, every seven ball chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer seven ball chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each seven ball chair bearing Art Nouveau, mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seven ball chair over the years, but those crafted by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann and Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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