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.
Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Variation of Hoffmanns ‘720 Half-Barrel Settee Lit.: Die Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Gabriele Fahr Becker, Taschen Verlag S. 106 Material: Bentwood and Plywood.
Beech
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
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
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cane Loveseat Settee Bench by JJ Kohn 1880/1920's
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bentwood settee, loveseat, bench, by J J Kohn. This charming bench is in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition, free of damage or repairs. Executed in Au...
Cane, Beech
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
J. & J. Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Bench, with Label, Austria, Circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
An elegant bentwood bench/sofa by the celebrated Austrian manufacturer J. & J. Kohn, dating to the turn of the 20th century. This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry and innov...
Cane, Bentwood
$3,780Sale Price|20% Off
Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Vienna Secession bench or settee. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved frame....
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects in bentwood at this time, and both were using balls or olives for joining the legs ...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Bentwood Seating Set by Kohn, AT ca. 1907
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood seating set designed by the world renowed Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef...
Fabric, Bentwood
J & J Kohn Bench 1900 Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Bentwood Antique Thonet Style
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare three-seater antique Art Nouveau Vienna Secession bentwood J & J Kohn bench in wonderful condition. Made by iconic Austrian father and son bentwood furn...
Bentwood
$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
$3,800
H 30.31 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Bench - Bentwood, newly upholstered, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute beautiful, early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood bench attributed to the renowned company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/Austria. An incredible timeless design impressing...
Fabric, Bentwood
$5,115 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Vintage 1910s Josef Hoffmann Easy Lounge Chairs, Style of Gatsby
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Two Elegant Josef Hoffmann Chairs made by Manufactor Jacob & Josef Kohn. Early 20th-Century Armchairs in Great Gatsby Style. Crafted around 1910 Jugendstil , these armchairs r...
Fabric, Beech
$5,443Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob and Josef Kohn label.
Bentwood
Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn Vienna, 1903 Having a stained beech bentwood frame, and period reproduction fabric in excellent condition. Possibly the finest example of its kind in existence. From the estate of famed antiques dealer Amy...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Chair for Jacob and Josef Kohn Furniture
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Josef Hoffmann Chair Model 725 circa 1903-1905. Rare variation with caned seat and back. Usually found with upholstered seat and back. Chair is sometimes said to be by Gustav Siegel ...
Cane, Beech
Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
Bentwood
$4,977 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 18 in
Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally reupholstered. Dimensions: Armchair: Height 36 1/2" Width 22 1/2" Depth 18 1/...
Bentwood
$7,990 / set
H 30.51 in W 44.09 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Bentwood Seating Set by Kohn, AT ca. 1907
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood seating set designed by the world renowed Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef...
Fabric, Bentwood
Adolf Loos (1870-1933) Secessionist Bench, Thonet No.6150
By Adolf Loos
Located in London, GB
A rare Viennese Secessionist bench by Austrian and Czechoslovak architect and influential European theorist Adolf Loos (1870-1933). Produced by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915. Stain...
Wood
Very rare Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the world of early 20th-century design innovation with the exceptional furniture creations of Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn. These pieces are not just furniture—they are ...
Bentwood
$8,134
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Vienna Secession Armchair "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare leather armchair "Kubus" in brown leather designed by Josef Hoffmann. This is a classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines and t...
Leather, Wood
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1906 with the catalog no. 412. Designed by Otto Wagner for J. & J....
Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Bench No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Within the field of curved wood sofas, Kohn's model No. 11 is a very balanced piece in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Although catalog number 11 cor...
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in
Seating Ensemble Otto Wagner Jugendstil Beech Wood J. & J. Kohn, circa 1902
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Seating set designed by Otto Wagner manufactured by J. & J. Kohn consisting of 2 fauteils a bench and a table model 412 stained beech wood ca. 1902 upholstery designed by Koloman Moser "Ver Sacrum...
Brass
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H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee No. 415 by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1906 with the catalog no. 415. Designed by Gustav Siege...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus #728 Ensemble 1905 Jugendstil Secession Style
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern design from 1905, the time when Josef Hoffmann was on the zenith of his creativity, consisting of, two armchairs and a settee, beech bentwood, brown-stained, ...
Bentwood
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H 46.9 in W 29.1 in D 18.5 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable bentwood bench designed the famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann for the renown company of Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna. Josef Hoffmann was also the founding member of th...
Leather, Bentwood
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H 28.4 in W 49.2 in D 23 in
Bentwood Bench by J&J Kohn and Design Gustav Siegel, Austria, circa 1905
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable bentwood bench made by the renown company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna or Austria, circa 1905. The timeless shaped curves comes from the pen of famous Austrian designer...
Bentwood, Fabric
Austrian Secessionist Settee/ Loveseat by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine Austrian Secessionist bentwood bench/ canape in light walnut stained beechwood with upholstered seat and back. Designed by Koloman Moser, (March 30, 1868 – October 18, 191...
Beech
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Bench by J J Kohn
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Attractive bentwood bench from the Vienna Secessionist Movement by J J Kohn. This example is selling in good condition, but shows signs of wear and use. Specifically, the seat is cur...
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
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H 40.95 in W 45.87 in D 23.82 in
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Berger Bench Part Large Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef bentwood bergère rattan bench Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture m...
Beech
Rare Vienna Secession Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn bentwood bench, circa late 1800s-1902 designed and manufactured by the famed father and son duo, Jacob and Josef Kohn of Vienna, Austria. Having ...
Beech
Joseph Kohn, 1900s Black Bentwood and Caned Settee
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning black bentwood and caned settee by Joseph Kohn. Tapered legs, a curved form and an original brass plaque that bears the Kohn name. it reads “Jac...
Bentwood, Cane