While the first name that comes to mind when thinking of bentwood furniture might be Thonet (maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio, the Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), had a strong competitor in 19th-century Vienna: Jacob & Josef Kohn (also referred to as J. & J. Kohn).
Founded in 1849 by a father and son with the motto “Be one step ahead,” Jacob & Josef Kohn created modern furniture for indoors and out from Austrian beech. At the turn of the 20th century, after establishing itself with mastery of everything from chairs to coatracks and even doll furniture, J. & J. Kohn began working closely with the Wiener Werkstätte, the artisan cooperative cofounded by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann (Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser were also members). Through this partnership, J. & J. Kohn produced an array of furniture in bentwood, cane and upholstery, which it sold through showrooms across Europe and North America. Its designs throughout the first decade of the 20th century reflect the Art Nouveau movement that was quickly gaining traction across Europe.
Price wars and mergers ensued during the First World War. Changes in the organizational structure of Thonet included a merger with Viennese company Mundus in the early 20th century, which followed Mundus’s becoming a majority stakeholder in J. & J. Kohn — these mergers yielded the formation of Mundus-Kohn and later, in 1922–23, Thonet-Mundus. The new conglomerate went on to produce examples of its bentwood furniture in keeping with the modern style of the Vienna Secession. While Thonet rebuilt, rebranded and expanded in the United States and elsewhere after World War II, J. & J. Kohn never produced furniture under that name again.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique J. & J. Kohn furniture including bentwood wingback chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and other seating, side tables, beech nesting tables and more.
Secession Mirror No.1149 by Koloman Moser for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession mirror no.1149 by Koloman Moser for Jacob & Josef Kohn. Very rare model. Professionally stained and repolished.
Bentwood
Extremely rare secession mirror nr. 1148 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Extremely rare secession mirror nr. 1148 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Mirror was listed in Russian catalog from 1904. Mirror is in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Mirror, Beech, Bentwood
Dressing Table No.1134 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dressing table No.1134 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn in very good original condition.
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Style Curved Wood Bathroom Cabinet _ Kohn 1904/1907
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Charmes, FR
Kohn dressing mirror, catalogue 1904/1907. Art Nouveau period. Psyche mirror, bevelled and removable. Art nouveau motif in embossed wood on the top. in very good condition
Wood
On Hold|$14,464
H 80.71 in W 92.52 in D 22.45 in
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...
Copper
19th Century, French Limed Wood Neoclassical Style Beveled Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century, French limed wood Neoclassical style beveled mirror. Stunning 19th century French limed wood or cerused wood full length Neoclassical style beveled mirror. This versati...
Wood
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Burl Wood Wall Mantel Console Hallway Bathroom Mirror
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood wall bathroom console mirror. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be abl...
Burl
$24,000
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Ultrafragola Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered wa...
Mirror, Acrylic
Art nouveau wall mirror in beech, by Carlo Zen, Italy, 1920s
By Carlo Zen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This large wall mirror is an expressive example of Italian art nouveau, distinguished by its sculptural presence and highly organic vocabulary. The composition is defined by a tall r...
Beech
$8,423Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror...
Glass, Acrylic
$8,423Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultrafragola’ formed part of a series of Sottsass designs named Mobili Grigi. When illuminated, the lights within the mirror transform the white opaline acrylic shell into a stunning multi-pink display. This unique, individually numbered, re-edition piece is still produced by the same Florentine company today and is sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The perfectly pink ‘selfie’ mirror!
Glass, Acrylic
Very Rare Wall Mirror By Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Max Welz
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare wall mirror designed by Josef Hoffmann 1937 for the world exhibition and executed by Max Welz, Vienna. This is the bigger version of this mirror is from the 1970 made of wood mass.
Mirror, Softwood
$6,275
H 71.25 in W 28 in D 17.25 in
Original Austrian Jugendstil full length bentwood cheval dressing mirror -Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Austrian, Wien full length dressing mirror in stained and polished beechwood with double curved bentwood surround extending the full length of the stand and culminating in a very un...
Mirror, Beech, Bentwood
Rare "Rococo" Modern Mirror by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite rare Rococo modern mirror by James Mont. This unusual mirror has an undulating frame retaining its original finish of silver leaf. Wonderf...
Mirror, Wood
$1,808
H 1.58 in Dm 37.8 in
Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1960s. This large mirror has a solid pine wooden frame with decorative integrated wooden nails. ...
Pine
$8,400 / set
H 99.25 in W 52.25 in D 1.25 in
Monumental Moorish-Style Inlaid Wood Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Tall rectangular wall mirror framed in extensively inlaid wood, incorporating geometric banding, pierced lattice panels, and repeating star-and-cross motifs. The stepped pedimented c...
Bone, Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 22.83 in W 34.84 in D 1.18 in
Wall Mounted Mirror Art Nouveau Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Vienna Made 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau wall mounted mirror made circa 1905. Manufactory: Jacob & Josef Kohn / Vienna Model 1148 Beech wood (bentwood furniture), dark mahogany stained, refurbished by...
Bentwood
Large Scale Triptych Cheval Mirror, Vienna, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, by appointment only
Vienna, circa 1900. A large-scale triptych cheval mirror. The flanking sides are hinged to allow for viewing from a variety of angles. The frame is in stained beech and each mirror plate is bevelled and original, with silver plate metal work and feet. Designed by Koloman Moser; made by J. & J. KOHN; Measures: Height 80” (204 cms), width 60” (152 cms). A comparable cheval mirror with integral bedside cabinets was unsold at Liveauctioneers in 2010 estimate of 15 to 20 k...
Mirror