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.
Extremely rare secession mirror nr. 1148 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
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
$7,500
H 24 in W 22 in D 2 in
Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Gustav Klimt Attr „Tragedy“ Theater Wall Mirror, Au
By Georg Klimt
Located in Vienna, AT
An exceptional Art Nouveau / Jugendstil wall mirror from the Vienna Secession period, manufactured in Vienna, Austria. Attributed to Georg Klimt and dated back to 1897. A high-qualit...
Metal, Iron
$1,250
H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Art Nouveau or Vienna Secession Wall Mirror in Walnut Frame, Austria 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful antique mirror, done in Vienna Secession style. It features a solid walnut frame with recognizable Art Nouveau shape. Made in Austria in 190...
Mirror, Walnut
Rare Huge Sunburst Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful mid century sunburst mirror. Total diameter 120 cm. Mirror diameter 48 cm It can also be used as a photo frame.Only the frame is for sale.
Acrylic
Rare Illuminated Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model Pistil 2044
By Max Ingrand
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Illuminated Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model Pistil 2044. Circular mirrored glass within a curved glass frame fitted with thick shaped mirrored glass "gems" held by ...
Glass
$4,026
H 70.87 in W 39.97 in D 1.78 in
Extremely Decorative Full Length Birds of Paradise Mirror with Floral Details
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative full length mirror with birds of paradise in trees details A super decorators piece, th...
Mirror, Oak
$1,450
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Rare Lithagraph Printed Pink Flamingo Framed Wall Mirror Wall by R. Stern for Tu
By Turner Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Art Deco Pink Flamingo Wall Mirror, c.1950's - Pairs Nicely with Many Mid-Century & Eclectic Styles - Designed by Turner Mfg (USA) - Original Mi...
Glass
$85,000
H 7 in W 6.7 in D 1.75 in
Rare Mirrored Glass and Talosel Resin ''Gribiche'' Mirror by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare mirrored glass and talosel resin ''Gribiche'' mirror by Line Vautrin .Signed: LINE VAUTRIN at the back Talosel resin is derived from cellulose acetate and the name is shortened...
Resin
Rare and Unique Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien
By Oswald Tieberghien
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colorful nice round mirror made by the famous Belgium ceramist, Oswald Tieberghien.
Ceramic
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Mirror, circa 1949
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality mirror in thick curved glass with mirror plate Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy. Reverse with manufacturer's paper label Complete with the back pl...
Nickel
$25,253
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Rare Blue Bevelled Glass Mirror by Pietro Chiesa for Luigi Fontana & C. Italy
By Pietro Chiesa, Luigi Fontana
Located in London, GB
A rare glass mirror with a stunning blue bevel designed by Pietro Chiesa for Luigi Fontana & C., Italy, c.1940. The exquisite blue colour of the cut and champered bevel really highli...
Glass, Wood
Rare Mirror by Fratelli Marelli
By Fratelli Marelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare mirror by Fratelli Marelli for Framar with hand carved walnut scalloped frame. Original mirror with brass round frame Exquisite craftsmanship. Darker mahogany wood finish wit...
Brass
$1,755
H 1.58 in Dm 37.8 in
Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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
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