Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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.

Creator: Jacob and Josef Kohn

Vienna Secession Bentwood Angel Motif Settee Bench by Jacob & Josef Kohn No. 67

$4,560Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Oak

Refurbished Art Nouveau Settee No. 717 by Gustav Siegel for J.J. Kohn, 1899

$8,202

Refurbished Art Nouveau Settee No. 717 by Gustav Siegel for J.J. Kohn, 1899

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning, rare settee Model No. 717 designed by Gustav Siegel in 1899 and produced by the renowned Viennese furniture manufacturer Jacob & Josef Kohn ...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Brass

Vienna Secession Bentwood & Caine No. 08 Settee Bench by Jacob & Josef Kohn

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Vienna Secession Bentwood & Caine No. 08 Settee Bench by Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian No. 08 Bent oak settee by Jacob & Josef Kohn featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood. The openwork backrest showcases a prominent c...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Oak

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

$4,980Sale Price / item|27% Off

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

An exquisite and very seldom Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Gustav Siegel. This settee is still not finished and will be restored to cu...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Beech, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel Model 715/C Settee for Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1901

$3,127

Gustav Siegel Model 715/C Settee for Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1901

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

An important early 20th-century Austrian bentwood settee, model 715/C, designed by Gustav Siegel in 1899 and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna, circa 1901. This elegant ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Beech

Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs No. 717 by Gustav Siegel for J.J. Kohn, 1899

$8,261 / set

Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs No. 717 by Gustav Siegel for J.J. Kohn, 1899

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of stunning, rare Model No. 717 designed by Gustav Siegel in 1899 and produced by the renowned Viennese furniture manufacturer Jacob & Josef Kohn...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Brass

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

$1,377

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have an...

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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Beech

Stool Model 616 / S, designed by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn

$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.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

$10,413

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, 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.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cane Loveseat Settee Bench by JJ Kohn 1880/1920's

$2,400

H 38 in W 46.75 in D 18 in

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Cane, Beech

Fledermaus No. 28 armchair by Josef Hoffmann & Gustav Siegel

$2,865

H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in

Fledermaus No. 28 armchair by Josef Hoffmann & Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

"Fledermaus No. 28” armchair, designed c. 1905 for the Fledermaus Café; listed in the 1906 J.&J. Kohn catalogue. Bent, stained, and lacquered beechwood with cylindrical legs; rear le...

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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Wood

Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67

$4,980

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers

$7,100

H 38.98 in W 44.89 in D 20.28 in

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn

$708

H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Secession Settee Josef Maria Olbrich 1900

$4,956

H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

Viennese Secession Settee Josef Maria Olbrich 1900

Located in Budapest, HU

An elegant Austrian Jugendstil settee from the early 20th century, executed in the refined and restrained aesthetic associated with the Vienna Secession movement. Crafted in beautifu...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Bentwood

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn

$2,200 / item

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria

$1,770

H 76 in W 53 in D 55 in

Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria

By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann, J.&J. Khon 1

Located in Argelato, BO

One of the most iconic and refined armchairs of the Viennese secession, designed by the famous Austrian designer Gustav Siegel and created by the Kohn company, is proposed here in it...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Model No. 715/C Bench By Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn Vienna 1901

$2,925Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in

Model No. 715/C Bench By Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn Vienna 1901

Located in Budapest, HU

Designed by Gustav Siegel in Vienna in 1899 and executed by Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1901, this elegant two-seat bench is part of the same celebrated series as the iconic armchair 7...

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Early 1900s Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Beech

Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater

$14,200

H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 24.41 in

Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Göttingen, NI

2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée height 95 cm, seat hei...

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Walnut

Previously Available Items

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

Sold

H 34 in W 51 in D 17 in

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Buffalo, NY

An exquisite and very seldom seen VIEnna Secession bentwood settee by Gustav Siegel. Settee was 1st introduced at The Paris Exposition.c.1900 . rETAINS iTS ORIGINAL LABELS. Hand del...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna

Sold

H 40 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in

As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Ferndale, MI

Estate find elaborately bent wood settee with caned back rest and seat . Seat caning needs to be restored . I do not have access to a competent c...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Berger Bench Part Large Suite

Sold

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...

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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

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Beech

Four Fully Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchairs

Sold

H 38 in W 24.81 in D 25.01 in

Four Fully Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare suite of original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchairs This sale is for the four chairs pictured, ...

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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Settees

Materials

Beech

Jacob And Josef Kohn settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob and Josef Kohn settees 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 Jacob and Josef Kohn settees, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original settees by Jacob and Josef Kohn were created in the Victorian style in europe during the early 1900s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider settees by Josef Hoffmann, and Thonet. Prices for Jacob and Josef Kohn settees can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $4,980, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,138.

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