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.
Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
this model is similar to famous thonet number 14 restored with new canning. delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
Beech, Bentwood
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
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by KOHN, Set Of 2, Vienna ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous pair of early 20th century Vienesse secession bentwood chairs made by the world famous company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/ Austria in the period around 1910. These beau...
Bentwood
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Pair of rare early 20th century bentwood side chairs designed by famous Austrian architect and painter Marcel Kammerer (1878 -1959) for Jacob & Josef Kohn. The renowed company of J&J...
Bentwood
Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined charming pair of stamped Jacob and Josef Kohn for Mundus Viennese bent beechwood side chairs from the Art Nouveau period of the early 20th century made in Austria. The chai...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$1,760Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of Kohn Chairs No. 719 Attributed to Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Vienna Seccesion chairs by Kohn (model no. 719) attributed to Koloman Moser. Chairs are unrestored and the restoration can be made on request Beech, bentwood, mahogany/nut ...
Brass
$3,266Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved f...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$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...
Beech, Bentwood
Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare example of a bentwood armchair from the Vienna Secession era. Designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn of Vienna, circa 1900. Completely original with soulful wear and patina. No cra...
Wood
Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of four gorgeous Jacob & Josef Khon & Mundus Walnut Bendwood Ladder Back Side Chairs, Circa 1910s. Recently refinished and look great. Original labels present. Measures 16" in ...
Synthetic, Walnut
Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made of beech, laminated splat carved with stylized acanthus motif, turned front legs wi...
Wood
Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Art Nouveau sofa and two armchair by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien. Bentwood solid walnut with an original upholstery in hand painted silk with typical ...
Bentwood
Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of six Austrian Art Nouveau chairs signed J.J. Kohn.
Wood
$7,500 / set
H 42 in W 25 in D 21 in
Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Arm Chairs High backs with high wavy arms, fine floral and foliate carved motifs on the back, arms and bottom. Detail...
Fabric, Wood
$3,500
H 41.34 in W 46.86 in D 25.6 in
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
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, 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
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus, circa 1900/1920's. The chair is in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing o...
Cane, Bentwood
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Bentwood
$13,800 / set
H 32 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Czech Set of Eight Black Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very rare set of eight ebonized Halabala Art Deco chairs hand polished with shellac, Model H 214, in good condition. The black dining chairs ...
Leather, Suede, Wood, Ebony
$3,375
H 41 in W 21 in D 37 in
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and important original Vienna workshop, bentwood rocker, model# 824, Schaukel Fauteuils by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905 Illust...
Bentwood
$3,966 / set
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional renovation with new fabric.
Fabric, Beech
$836Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21 in
Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed
By Baumann France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely pair of side chairs and ottoman by Baumann France, circa 1970s. This bentwood Moller styled chairs feature a curved bentwood seat back, upholstered seats for the chairs and ...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
$1,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vin...
Faux Leather, Bentwood
$4,200
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB & JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare Model N°6009 chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown bended & lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded woo...
Wood
Pair of bentoowd chairs by Kohn brothers
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in High Peak, GB
A rare pair of Kohn brother bentwood chairs, both in original condition and bear makers labels.
Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 21.26 in
Bentwood Office Chair Model Number 704 J J Kohn For Thonet 1900s Jacob Joseph
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, designed by Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austria and produced by Thonet, dates from the early 1900s. Model Number 704 Retains the original embossed seat with won...
Bentwood
Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known bentwood manufacturers alongside Thonet, Mundus and Fischel. Structure in bent beech w...
Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
J And J Kohn Jacob And Joseph Kohn Thonet Bentwood Carver Chair 1900 No 67
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Vienna Secessionist bentwood chair from the early 1900s. Designed by Jacob and Jospeh Kohn and manufactured by Thonet, Austria. Beech bentwood frame and embossed Plywood se...
Plywood
Sold
H 22.05 in W 25.2 in D 14.18 in
Documented Viennese Secessionst/Jugendstil Otto Wagner Jacob&Josef Kohn Stools
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare and very modern furniture from 1900 designed by Otto Wagner, a pair of stools which can be bought separately as well. Modell 412. Literature: Das Interieur IV 1903 p 7...
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 8 Classic Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Birmingham, AL
Set of eight Classic bentwood cafe chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn in the Vienna Secessionist style, after Thonet, circa 1920s. Having a beechwo...
Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
G.Siegel / J&J Kohn Black Beechwood and Flowery Silk Austrian Chair Pair, 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Roma, Lazio
Amazing pair of chairs with armrests perfectly polished in black shellac, and covered with a beautiful silk with floral embroidery. Its design was presented for the first time at the...
Silk, Beech
Set of Four Austrian Art Deco Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs by Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four early 20th century Austrian Art Deco bentwood bistro chairs are marked Jacob and Josef Kohn on the bottoms. The Kohn father and son duo were contemporaries of design...
Bentwood
Set of 6 Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austrian Dining Chairs No 36
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Set of 6 Jacob and Joseph Kohn dining chairs, model number 36. Made from bentwood beech. Date from the early 1900s. In wonderful condition, they ...
Set of 6 Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austrian Dining chairs No 36
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Set of 6 Jacob and Joseph Kohn dining chairs, model number 36. Made from bentwood beech. Date from the early 1900s. In wonderful condition, they ...
Set of Eight Viennese Bentwood Chairs by J.J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of eight Thonet style Viennese bentwood cafe chairs by J.J.Koh. Early model chairs produced in the Vienna Secession era from the Polish Wojciechow factory that was opened...
Metal
Josef Hoffmann Chair circa 1902, Sucessionist Movement
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Josef Hoffmann chair circa 1901, Classic Art Nouveau, Sucessionist, Retains original leather upholstery, brass details, Frame refinished, This chair, made of ebonized beechwood, r...
Wood