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.
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Armchair No 18 by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian bent oak & cane number 18 oak armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves an...
Wicker, Oak
$2,200 / item
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715) Beech, bent wood, curved, brown stained. Inside of the seat ring inscribed.: J. & J. KOH...
Brass
Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs Office Chair No 714 Jacob & Josef Kohn circa 1902
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil armchairs model no 714 designed in Style Otto Wagner, and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1902. Documented in the company´s catalogue Kohn from 1903. The chairs were made out of mahogany stained beechwood and shellac hand polished. While the frame was made out of beechwood, the back and seat were made of perforated plywood...
Plywood, Beech
Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.327 designed by Koloman Moser, since 1902
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Vienna Secession, design attributed to Kolo Moser. In Kohn catalogues since 1902. In nice original condition, solid and compact. Minor repairs made. Perfectly cleaned and polished wi...
Beech, Bentwood
$14,046 / set
Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
Bentwood
Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very nice J&J Kohn 18, 1/2 model armchair. J&J was the main contender to Thonet and the two companies always competed and there involved in legal proce...
Beech, Wood
$2,200 / item
Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715). Beech, bentwood, brown stained. J. & J. Kohn /Teschen-Austria (punch mark) six pieces, ...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
$5,618Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of mod 719 armchairs designed by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn, Austria
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Firenze, FI
These model 719 armchairs, designed by Koloman Moser for the firm J. & J. Kohn in 1902, are an outstanding example of the innovative elegance of Viennese Art Nouveau. Made of curved ...
Brass
$3,371Sale Price|20% Off
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Lucenec, SK
Design created by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn Manufactory. Beechwood / mahogany stained / brass / seat covered with new fabric and horizontal b...
Brass
Jacob & Josef Kohn Secession Armchair, Vienna, 1930s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Secession armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna, 1930s. Labeled example from the historic bentwood manufacturer closely associated with early modern Central European design....
Leather, Wood, Beech
Office chair nr.327 by Kolo Moser for J.J.Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
A rare and highly collectible example of Vienna Secessionist furniture design. This elegant armchair, Model No. 327, was manufactured by the renowned firm Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Austrian Bentwood Armchairs by Kohn, Beech Wood, Secessionist Style
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Bentwood (Secessionist) beech wood Armchairs with slat design & upholstered seat & back (J&J KOHN paper label under seat) (Matching loveseat: JOH021)
Upholstery, Beech
Austrian armchair by Jacob e Josef Kohn, 1930s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian armchair by Jacob e Josef Kohn, 1930s Armchair or chair with armrest, with Vienna straw seat and backrest. The frame and curved armrests are made of wood. Round section legs...
Straw, Wood
J. & J. Kohn Bentwood Armchair with Rattan Seat and Back, Austria , circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
An elegant bentwood armchair by the renowned Austrian manufacturer J&J Kohn, dating to the turn of the 20th century. This chair features the iconic steam-bent beechwood frame with a ...
Rattan, Bentwood
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in very good original condition.
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots. Paper label and also stamped JJ Kohn underside.
Brass
Vienna Secession Armchairs & Settee by Jakob & Josef Kohn Design Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A refined and historically significant Vienna Secession seating ensemble, comprising a pair of armchairs and a matching settee, produced by Jakob & Josef Kohn and attributed to a d...
Leather, Walnut
$4,869Sale Price / set|20% Off
No. 715 Pair Of Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna 19
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Budapest, HU
A pair of bentwood armchairs, model 715/F, conceived by Gustav Siegel in 1899 and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna around 1905. The chairs measure 76.5 cm in height, 53 cm in...
Beech
$14,982Sale Price|20% Off
Armchair (6) — Adolf Loos — Café Capua
By Adolf Loos, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Adolf Loos Café Capua Armchairs by J.J. Kohn, c. 1900–1910 These Café Capua armchairs, designed by the renowned Austrian architect Adolf Loos and produced by J.J. Kohn between 1900 ...
Leather, Beech
Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Bentwood
Pair of Wiener Werkstatte armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn, Austria
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs in walnut stained beechwood with upholstered seat and back. Designed by Koloman Moser: March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918 Manu...
Beech
1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac - Chair is labeled by producer - Table Diameter: 72 x 68.
Wood
$2,692 / set
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn in original condition with signs of use.
Beech, Bentwood
Corner chair no.6 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Corner chair no.6 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Curved Wood Armchair from Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Curved Wood Armchair from Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890s Bentwood furniture manufacturer Jacob & Josef Koh Sold as is . Restoration and damage detail...
Bentwood
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in original vintage condition.
Beech, Bentwood
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Mouscron, WHT
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
Beech
Purkersdorf armchairs By Josef Hoffmann - not signed
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Paddington, NSW
Totally restored with the original patina. Not signed. Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his pivotal role in the development o...
Fabric, Lacquer
$1,980
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Stool Model 616 / S, designed by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood or plywood designed about 1905 by Otto Wagner for Kohn. Original condition newer restored.
Beech, Plywood
$54,601
H 30 in W 25 in D 17 in
Josef Hoffmann. Armchair Designed for the 5th Viennese Secession Exhibition 1899
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) designed for the 5th Viennese Secession exhibition in 1899. An exceptional oak corner armchair. The last image is of an identical armchair designed by Hoffmann which was exhibited at the Tate, Liverpool, in the 'Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900...
Oak
$2,341
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Josef Hoffmann Variation of Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Armchair by Fischel
By Josef Hoffmann, Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts made of beechwood has been refurbished and finished by shellac - original springs - needs to be reupholstered - made in Czechoslovakia - labeled by producer
Fabric, Beech
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Josef Hoffmann "Haus Koller" Armchair for Wittmann – Viennese Secession Elegance
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dronten, NL
A stunning Haus Koller Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by the esteemed Austrian manufacturer Wittmann. Originally conceived in 1911 for the Koller House in Oberwalte...
Velvet, Beech
$10,300
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$5,700
H 46 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Vienna Secession Bentwood Angel Motif Settee Bench by Jacob & Josef Kohn No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bentwood settee bench with angel motif by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Crafted with the companies signature steam-bent beechwood frame, the settee features its striking, all-or...
Oak
$895
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian sculpted oak side chair with a carved Backrest by Jacob & Josef Kohnfeaturing an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves a...
Oak
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. Still in original cond...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
Leather, Wood
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
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 upholstery is available as well.
Bentwood
Fledermaus secession armchair no.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Iconic Art Nouveau Fledermaus No. 423 armchair by Josef Hoffmann.This classic Vienna Secession piece is professionally restored. It features brand-new upholstery with a striking geom...
Beech, Bentwood
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H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Armchair for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna circa 1900
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bentwood beech armchair model 423F designed by Josef Hoffman for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna circa 1900. Newly reupholstered in curry yellow velvet
Beech, Bentwood
Vienna Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare and completely restored armchair from the era of Vienna Secession. Designed by Otto Wagner for j&J Kohn
Wood, Bentwood
Arch. Gustav Siegel Rare Armchair Mod. 716/F
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Very rare not to say unobtainable cockpit chair from the Wiener Werkstätte manufactured by J. & J. Kohn to a Design by architect Gustav Siegel in curved Beech. No rift on the curves...
Brass
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H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
German Tripod Desk Chair in laquered Brown Wood from Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This hand-crafted tripod desk chair was manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn (J & J Kohn, father Jacob and son Josef) around 1900, the biggest competitor of Thonet chairs. The firm wo...
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Armchair (2) - No. 715 - Beech, Brass, Leather
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Budapest, HU
J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Armchair (2) - No. 715 Austria, Jugendstil - Circa 1900-1910 Materials: Beechwood, Leather, Brass These exceptional armchairs, designed by Gustav Siegel...
Brass
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fa...
Straw, Bentwood
Jugendstil Armchair No 714 by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic Jugendstil armchair, Model No. 714, designed by Otto Wagner and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Made of mahogany stained beechwood and shellac hand polished, lending that air ...
Wood
Armchair Kohn Nr.712 - Le Corbusier - THONET
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Praha, CZ
Armchair manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn in Český Těšín (Teschen) between 1900 and 1918. The model entered the company's production program around 1900 (the oldest known display ...
Bentwood
Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. A beautiful original condition. A sui...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 29.9 in W 20.5 in D 21.2 in
Pair Of Art Nouveau Armchairs by Gustav Siegel For J&J Kohn, Austria ca. 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic pair of early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs designed by famous Austrian architect Gustav Siegel for the world renowed bentwood company Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately crafted out of fine bentwood and showing the original patinated surface slightly polished with shellac by hand, this design was shown to the public for the very first time at the world exhibition in Paris back in 1900 - where it was also awarded. These great shaped armchairs still show the original fabric upholstery which is in breathtaking condition - an absolute rarity! Enchanting brass fittings on the legs end finalize the outstanding appearance. This pair of Art Nouveau armchairs is definitely a rare one because of its original upholstery and the outstanding original condition. These early 20th century bentwood...
Brass
Fledermaus Armchair, J&J Kohn Nr.728, Josef Hoffmann in 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
New upholstery, with woven decor inspired by work of Josef Hoffmann. The wooden bases were perfectly cleaned and treated with impregnating oil. Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret...
Bentwood