Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann

$28,000

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann

$75,000

J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

J. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

$2,373 / set

H 34.45 in Dm 14.38 in

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with be...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

$652

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Armloffel Chairs Made by Wittmann, Austria

$8,361Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in

Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Armloffel Chairs Made by Wittmann, Austria

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Praha, CZ

- Chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by Wittmann of Austria - Originally designed in 1908, these examples are from the latter part of the 20th century. - Ebonized ash fram...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Purkersdorf armchairs By Josef Hoffmann - not signed

$4,970 / set

H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

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...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Lacquer

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

$10,451

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.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn

$712

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 Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914

$13,646

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in

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.

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna

$2,492

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Kohn catalog no 423 on the 1st picture chair which is already sold. The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood and fabric or leather. The price incl. shellack polish and traditionally upholstery with "Backhausen" fabric or leather. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks Lit. Giovanni Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis, Galerie Alt Wien...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn

$15,426

H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn

By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

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.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Beech

Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J Kohn

$3,500

H 29 in W 22 in D 21 in

Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of early 20th Century Josef Hoffman Fledermaus armchairs, constructed by Josef and Jacob Kohn of Austria. Newly upholstered in Josef Hoffmann designed linen fabric. The finish a...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn

$4,038 / 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.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

$2,980 / item

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare beech bentwood frame, leather upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Price per c...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Wingback Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Jacob And Josef Kohn wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob and Josef Kohn wingback chairs 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 wingback chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Jacob and Josef Kohn wingback chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $16,000 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,000.