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.
20th Century Art Nouveau J&J Kohn Bentwood Side Table, Austria ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming small 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood side table made by the world famous company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/ Austria around 1910. A timeless designed side table ...
Beech, Bentwood
Elegant beech coffee table from the Viennese Secession, J.J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant Viennese beech coffee table from the early 1900s, produced by J.J. Kohn. The beech was steam-bent, stained a warm dark mahogany, and polished. The four slender, slightly ...
Beech
Art Nouveau Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Bentwood, Austria, 1916
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art Nouveau - Table or desk Measures : 110x64cm H:78cm This table is a creation of the Jacob & Josef Kohn company, dating from around 1916 - The belt is decorated with stylized fan ...
Bentwood
Oval side table designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn 1920 circa
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Oval side table designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, model no. 960/2, circa 1920s. Crafted in wood, the table features a refined oval top paired with a lower shelf, both supp...
Wood
Gustav Siegel three legged Side table Original 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Gustav Siegel three legged Side table Original 1900 Kohn Modell #326
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table No. 960 by J & J Kohn, AT ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood side table made by the famous Austrian company of Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1910. This timeless designed side table with the Mod. N...
Beech, Bentwood
Secession bedside table by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession bedside table by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Bentwood Side Table by Josef Kohn, Austria, Mid-Century Modern, 1930s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant bentwood side table by Josef Kohn dating from the 1930s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and lightness typical of the Austrian manufacturer’s early-20th-century product...
Wood, Bentwood
Oval side table designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn 1920 circa
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Oval side table designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, model no. 960/2, circa 1920s. Crafted in wood, the table features a refined oval top paired with a lower shelf, both supp...
Wood
Vienna secession side table by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession side table by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with brass leg endings.
Brass
Vienna Secession Oval Side Table Model 960/2 designed by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Viennese Secession Oval side table Model 960/2 designed by Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by J&J Kohn. Made in Austria in 1910s. The sc...
Beech
J & J Kohn Set Of 4 Nesting Art Nouveau Side Tables, Josef Hoffmann, Circa 1906
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Art Nouveau side table set consisting of four individual tables of different sizes that can be nested inside each other, first appearing in the Kohn catalogue of 1906. The at...
Beech
Guéridon/ Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Gustav Siegel, Vienna secession
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brussels, BE
Guéridon/ Side Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Gustav Siegel, Vienna secession
Wood
Three Antlers Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table three antlers made with 3 real antlers and solid wood top in varnished finish. Each piece is unique and so each piece is different from each other.
Antler, Wood
3 Legged Round Side Table, Pizza Saver
By Louis Lim
Located in New York, NY
Pizza table Measures: 17"diameter x 17" height White lacquered plywood and maple side tables, inspired by pizza savers. The offset leg design allow thi...
Plywood
Ca. Early 20th Century French Vitrine Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine jewel like Vitrine Table in Louis XV style. Shaped square form with hinged glass inset top and glass sides. The inside lined in a dusty blue herringbone fabric. The top with bra...
Brass
Viena secession brass side table by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Viena secession brass side table by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition.
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Oak Pedestal Side Table, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant early 20th century Art Nouveau side table crafted in solid oak with a beautifully sculptural pedestal base. The table features a circular top supported by swan forms charact...
Hardwood, Oak
$2,578
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
J. & J. Kohn art nouveau side table in bentwood, Austria ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An art nouveau “Palm” side table by Jacob and Joseph Kohn in bentwood. Designed in Vienna, Austria around 1910. The table top has a dark circled wear mark (see pictures) This table ...
Wood, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession beech bentwood table. Rectangular Beech / bentwood. Vienna, 1900.
Beech, Plywood, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Table For Jacob & Josef Kohn No. 906
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Table N0.906 For Jacob & Josef Kohn
Wood
$9,140
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
$3,222
H 30.52 in W 25.4 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Side Table by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna ca. 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This rare Art Deco precursor side table designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn around 1890 represents an important moment in the evolution of Viennese modernism. Created dur...
Wood
Secession bedside table by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession bedside table by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Center Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Josef Hoffmann. Model 915/1p Art Nouveau table from Jacob & Josef Kohn manufactured, circa 1920. Measures: diameter 60, height 72 cm. In original conditi...
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 23.23 in
Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Bentwood Table, Attributed to J&J Kohn, circa 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional “Fledermaus” bentwood table designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1905–1906, attributed to the renowned Viennese manufacturer Jacob & Josef Kohn. Known as model 728/T, the ...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Side Table - Fledermaus - Beech
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Jugendstil Fledermaus Side Table by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn This finely crafted Fledermaus side table, designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by the esteemed firm J. & J. K...
Brass
5 Balls Table by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
J. & J. Kohn, Model No. 1262 (1908) Bent beech and plywood, original condition, never restored. A rare and authentic example of early 20th-century Viennese design, this table (model...
Beech
J.&J. Kohn - Side table - Nr. 720 - Beech
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
J.&J. Kohn - Side Table No. 720 - Beech Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910 A refined piece of early 20th-century design, this side table by J.&J. Kohn exemplifies t...
Brass
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Side table - model 34/AT - Beech
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Oval Side Table by Josef Hoffmann for J.J. Kohn, Model 34/AT Designed by renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann, this exquisite side table is a prime example of early 20th-ce...
Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.43 in D 17.52 in
20th Century Josef Hoffmann Side Table for J & J Kohn, Art Nouveau, AT ca. 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding oval bentwood Art Nouveau side table from the renowed Austrian company of Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1910. Designed by none other than the well known Austrian designer and...
Beech, Bentwood
Small Table J&J Kohn Nr.986 by Joseff Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Bentwood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
J.&J. Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Jardinière, Flower Stand, J. Hoffmann, ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Art Nouveau jardinière on four high legs, slender elongated shape with rounded ends, the delicate latticework on the wall as the only typical ornament, as Josef Hoffmann like...
Beech, Bentwood
Occasional table by Josef Hoffmann for J. and J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Occasional table by Josef Hoffmann for J. and J. Kohn in beech and lacquered wood C. 1905. Featuring a lower second shelf and spherical design detail, this table's underside is marke...
Beech, Lacquer
Sold
H 29.34 in W 23.04 in D 18.51 in
Vienna Secession Oval Side Table Model 960/2 designed by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Viennese Secession Oval side table Model 960/2 designed by Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by J&J Kohn. Made in Austria in 1910s. The scanne...
Beech
Secession side table by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession side table by J&J Kohn in very nic original condition.
Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood secession side table by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood secession side table by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Beech