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Adolf Loos Furniture

Austrian, 1870-1933

Essentially dubbed the Frank Llyoyd Wright of Europe by Wright himself, Adolf Loos possessed a talent for architecture and interior design as potent as his outspoken criticism of Art Nouveau and excessive ornamentation. A forerunner of the International Style, Loos exercised immense restraint in his building projects as well as his designs for chairs, tables, storage pieces and other furniture, and wrote prolifically on his disdain for taking a decorative approach to architecture. 

The son of a stonemason and sculptor, Loos was born in 1870 in what is now Brno in the Czech Republic. He studied architecture in Dresden in 1889, completed a year of military service and moved to the United States by 1893. He visited the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and came to appreciate the American approach to design over his three-year stay before returning to Vienna. 

An avid proponent of simplicity, Loos hated fluff above all else. In his best known essay, “Ornament and Crime,” he states “the evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornamentation from objects of everyday use” — a principle evident in both his architectural work and furniture. His writing was profoundly influential for practitioners of the International Style that would emerge later as well as the likes of prolific Swiss-born French architect and modernist prophet Le Corbusier

Loos challenged the prevailing architecture and decorating styles of his time, and disliked the ornate work associated with the Vienna Secession and Gesamtkunstwerk — the concept of a house as total work of art — an ideal pursued by a collective born from the Secession called the Wiener Werkstätte. To Loos, design should prioritize function, and any ornamentation devoid of a structural purpose was childish and unnecessary. 

Loos’s furniture — alongside the work of fellow Austrian architect Josef Hoffmanwas the subject of an exhibition at the Museum of Applied Arts in 2014. His architecture projects, including the Viennese Goldman and Salatsch building, the Austrian Steiner House and the Villa Müller in Prague, are celebrated by design enthusiasts all over the world. 

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Creator: Adolf Loos
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in Black
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in Black

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in Black

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The graphic and artistic talent of Koloman Moser shown at its best in this item designed in 1905. The Viennese artist and designer uses the bentwood technique to model the 12 beech c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Small Ladder Clothes Valet in Ashwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Small Ladder Clothes Valet in Ashwood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Small Ladder Clothes Valet in Ashwood

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With Ladder , Charlie Styrbjörn Nilsson has used the technique of steam bent wood to create a ladder for interior use whose solid wood gives strength to a slender and light structure...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Low Stool in White with Black Rings
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Low Stool in White with Black Rings

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Low Stool in White with Black Rings

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Coat Rack Bench in Pure White with Cane Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Coat Rack Bench in Pure White with Cane Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Coat Rack Bench in Pure White with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The two Swedish designers able to give a poetic and innovative touch to materials at the same time, have come up with Coat Rack Bench for the Wiener GT...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood & Birch Feet
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood & Birch Feet

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood & Birch Feet

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or upholstered seat for chairs or armchairs. The upholstered cover is available only in the f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Vico Magistretti in 2003, the Magistretti 03 01 chair combines the warmth of wood and the timeless elegance of the design language of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Eyeshine Large Circular Mirror in White with Frame
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Eyeshine Large Circular Mirror in White with Frame

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Eyeshine Large Circular Mirror in White with Frame

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple geometric shapes, a combination of circles and ovals, recreate scenic suggestions that bring to mind the mystical powers of the eye and delineate the outline of the EYESHINE mirrors...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Mirror

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table A in Wooden Top
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table A in Wooden Top

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table A in Wooden Top

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cloud Umbrella Stand in Pure White
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cloud Umbrella Stand in Pure White

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cloud Umbrella Stand in Pure White

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern and practical, in perfect harmony with contemporary living. Cloud is the bent beech umbrella stand designed to furnish many different environments also available in a painted ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 02 Circular Table in Red and Glass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 02 Circular Table in Red and Glass

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Support structure in solid beech with round section elements. The base is made up of three legs intersected by two hoops of the same diameter. The round , flush top is in extra clear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Hocker Low Stool in Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Hocker Low Stool in Walnut

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jugendstil coffee table by Adolf Loos for F.O.Schmidt
Jugendstil coffee table by Adolf Loos for F.O.Schmidt

Jugendstil coffee table by Adolf Loos for F.O.Schmidt

By Adolf Loos, Friedrich Otto Schmidt

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil coffee table by Adolf Loos for F.O.Schmidt in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Adolf Loos Furniture

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Brass

Pair of art nouveau floor lamps by Adolf Loos
Pair of art nouveau floor lamps by Adolf Loos

Pair of art nouveau floor lamps by Adolf Loos

By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Pair of art nouveau floor lamps by Adolf Loos, looks like Woka lamps production from around 1960-70s.

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1960s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Adolf Loos Furniture

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Brass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Armchair in Steel with Orange & Backrest
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Armchair in Steel with Orange & Backrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Armchair in Steel with Orange & Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Armchair in Walnut with Cane Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Armchair in Walnut with Cane Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Armchair in Walnut with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech with Leather

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech with Leather

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Vico Magistretti in 2003, the Magistretti 03 01 chair combines the warmth of wood and the timeless elegance of the design language of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table B in Marble Top
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table B in Marble Top

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table B in Marble Top

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary li...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table C in Glass Top
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table C in Glass Top

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table C in Glass Top

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contempor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 02 Circular Table in Beech & Glass
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 02 Circular Table in Beech & Glass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 02 Circular Table in Beech & Glass

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Support structure in solid beech with round section elements. The base is made up of three legs intersected by two hoops of the same diameter. The round , flush top is in extra clear...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in White
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in White

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Kolo Moser Wooden Coat Rack in White

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The graphic and artistic talent of Koloman Moser shown at its best in this item designed in 1905. The Viennese artist and designer uses the bentwood technique to model the 12 beech c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jugendstil Coat Rack by Adolf Loos, 1913
Jugendstil Coat Rack by Adolf Loos, 1913

Jugendstil Coat Rack by Adolf Loos, 1913

By Adolf Loos

Located in Brussels, BE

Jugendstil Coat Rack by Adolf Loos, 1913

Category

1910s Austrian Vintage Adolf Loos Furniture

Materials

Brass

Adolf Loos furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Adolf Loos furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adolf Loos furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 44 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 152 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Adolf Loos were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Josef Hoffmann, Hermann Czech, and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH. Prices for Adolf Loos furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $36,615, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,479.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Adolf Loos is famous for his achievements as a designer. Essentially dubbed the Frank Lloyd Wright of Europe by Wright himself, he possessed a talent for architecture and interior design as potent as his outspoken criticism of Art Nouveau and excessive ornamentation. A forerunner of the International Style, Loos exercised immense restraint in his building projects as well as his designs for chairs, tables, storage pieces and other furniture. He wrote prolifically on his disdain for taking a decorative approach to architecture. Explore a variety of Adolf Loos furniture on 1stDibs.