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Josef Frank Seating

Austrian, 1885-1967

Austrian architect and furniture and fabric designer Josef Frank was a leading voice for a gentle, humane modernism. His advocacy of warm, comfortable, eclectically styled environments was highly influential in his adopted country of Sweden, and it’s now widely regarded as a harbinger of the backlash against doctrinaire modernism and the embrace of the homespun that occurred in the late 1960s.

The son of a successful Viennese textile manufacturer, Frank studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology, graduating in 1910. From the first years of his practice, he marched counter to the orderly, symmetrical architectural layouts and decors prescribed by contemporaries such as Adolf Loos.

Frank drafted rooms of varying shapes and called for flexible interior-design arrangements. His furniture pieces are light and easy to move — and his chairs are always made of wood, most often with lushly curved steam-bent arms and slatted backs. Frank openly loathed the tubular steel furnishings and “machine for living” aesthetic promoted by Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and other Bauhaus principals. “The home must not be a mere efficient machine,” Frank once said. “It must offer comfort, rest and coziness…. There are no puritan principles in good interior decoration.”

Frank — who was Jewish — sensed the dire implications of the rise of Nazism in Germany and Austria, and in 1933 he moved to Stockholm with his Swedish wife, Anna. He became the design chief for the furnishings maker Svenskt Tenn and found a perfect match culturally for his brand of simple, relaxed and bright creations. Like many modernists — notably Charles and Ray Eames and Alexander Girard — Frank had a deep love of folk art, which influenced his designs for a wide array of colorful, richly patterned upholstery fabrics, many based on the classic “Tree of Life” motif.

In all his designs, Frank took inspiration from a broad variety of sources. In his furniture, one can discern traces of Asian patterns, Rococo, Italian Renaissance, Scandinavian handicrafts and even Chippendale pieces. As such, the work of Frank — the friendly modernist — is at home in any type of décor.

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Creator: Josef Frank
Josef Frank, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Josef Frank, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Josef Frank, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mahogany and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Reupholster...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Liljevalchs' sofa, model '345', fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934, made 1930s An early example of the Liljevalchs sofa, designed by Josef Frank, and...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Liljevalchs' sofa, model '345', fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934 First exhibited in 1934 at the home furnishings exhibition at Liljevalchs Konsthall...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Cherry Leather Model 2238, Svenskt Tenn, 1957, Sweden
Josef Frank Dining Chairs Cherry Leather Model 2238, Svenskt Tenn, 1957, Sweden

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Cherry Leather Model 2238, Svenskt Tenn, 1957, Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Odense, DK

Set of 4 original production Josef Frank dining chairs model 2238 made in the late 1950s. Model designed in 1957, frame in cherry, lyre-shaped back tray in rattan and bamboo, seats u...

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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Leather, Cherry

Original Josef Frank pair of Windsor Chairs, Modell A 945/2F
Original Josef Frank pair of Windsor Chairs, Modell A 945/2F

Original Josef Frank pair of Windsor Chairs, Modell A 945/2F

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

around 1920 for Thonet-Mundus and Jacob & Josef Kohn, four-legged structure made of dark stained beechwood, Height c. 93 cm, width 52 cm, height of seat c. 44 cm. (MHA) Original...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s. Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...

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1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bentwood

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet are elegantly sculpted and the bench can also be used as a table, end of bed stool...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Pigskin Weave
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Pigskin Weave

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Pigskin Weave

By Josef Frank, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann is commonly credited with creating the "Prague chair". This design is also attribut...

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1960s European Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bentwood, Leather

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of ten dining chairs by Josef Frank, model #815, made from mahogany. Elegant, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the seats. Original seats made from woven ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Mahogany

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s
Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are constructed of steam bent wood, probably beech, and nylon, circa 1970's. A Mid 20th C version of the early 20th C Frank...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Josef Frank Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...

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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bentwood

Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s
Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s

Josef Frank, Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Mahogany

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair
Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair

Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair

By Josef Frank

Located in Sharon, CT

Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning techniques.

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Wood

Midcentury Modern "Captain's Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern "Captain's Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern "Captain's Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

“Captain’s Chair”, model #789A, by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with decorative brass nails and leather back and seat.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Prague Model 811 Chairs by Josef Frank for Stendig, Poland, c. 1960s
Set of 4 Prague Model 811 Chairs by Josef Frank for Stendig, Poland, c. 1960s

Set of 4 Prague Model 811 Chairs by Josef Frank for Stendig, Poland, c. 1960s

By Josef Frank

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and beautiful set of four (4) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s,...

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Walnut

Josef Frank Three Legged Stool
Josef Frank Three Legged Stool

Josef Frank Three Legged Stool

By Josef Frank

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming, three legged stool, Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Cherry

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928 This Armchair, designed by Josef Frank in 1928, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebr...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Ottoman by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with elegantly sculpted legs. Original black leather upholstery with patina, decorative brass nails around the edge of the seat.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939

Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939 Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, cane and fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

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Mahogany

Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925

Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech

Midcentury Modern Leather Stools, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Leather Stools, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Leather Stools, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of elegant stools by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with elegantly sculpted feet. Cognac brown leather with decorative nails around the joinery of the legs.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus
Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus

Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus

By Josef Frank

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished with new seat.

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bentwood

Thonet Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank
Thonet Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank

Thonet Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beach bentwood fully restored with new caning. Made in the 1920s, price per chair 2 pieces available.

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Cane, Beech

Rare Stool in Mahogany and Original Leather by Josef Frank, 1950's
Rare Stool in Mahogany and Original Leather by Josef Frank, 1950's

Rare Stool in Mahogany and Original Leather by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Stool in Mahogany and Original Leather by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare stool model ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

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Mahogany

Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934
Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934

Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934 Additional Information: Material: Beech and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare easy chair model 336 P...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

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Beech, Fabric

Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden
Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden

Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Josef Frank side chair or easy chair model no. 2067 from walnut and fabric for Svenskt Tenn 1947, Sweden. A fabulous side chair or easy chair designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Ten...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet
1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet

1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pair of Caned 811 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Josef Frank for Michael Thonet in 1920. This pair of chairs dates to the 1950s. The chairs have a pressed Vienna Brai...

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1950s Polish Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Bentwood, Cane, Braid

Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion
Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion

Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion

By Bruno Mathsson, Josef Frank

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Bruno Mathsson – an early ‘Pernilla’ chair Frame of laminated beech with patinated lightblue canvas webbing and headrest upholstered with Josef Frank ‘loops’ fabric. Made and marked ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Canvas, Beech

Stool Boucle by Josef Frank with Paper Label Thonet, 1920s
Stool Boucle by Josef Frank with Paper Label Thonet, 1920s

Stool Boucle by Josef Frank with Paper Label Thonet, 1920s

By Josef Frank

Located in Wien, AT

Designed by Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1920s, with paper label. The upholstery consists of a coconut fiber core, covered with a wonderfully soft English boucle cover made of wool....

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Josef Frank Seating

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Wool, Bentwood, Coconut

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Model 695 Produced by Svenskt Tenn
Josef Frank Dining Chairs Model 695 Produced by Svenskt Tenn

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Model 695 Produced by Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare set of 10 dining chairs model 695 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Brass

Art Deco Cherrywood Stool  Ottoman Josef Frank Haus and Garten Vienna c 1925
Art Deco Cherrywood Stool  Ottoman Josef Frank Haus and Garten Vienna c 1925

Art Deco Cherrywood Stool Ottoman Josef Frank Haus and Garten Vienna c 1925

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage stool from cherrywood and fabric by Josef Frank for Haus and Garten, circa 1925 Vienna. While the frame from solid cherrywood in an amazing warm color tone the uphol...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Cherry

Stool in Mahogany and Reupholstered in Aino Aalto Fabric by Josef Frank, 1950's
Stool in Mahogany and Reupholstered in Aino Aalto Fabric by Josef Frank, 1950's

Stool in Mahogany and Reupholstered in Aino Aalto Fabric by Josef Frank, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Stool in Mahogany and Reupholstered in Aino Aalto Zebra Fabric by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany and reupholstered in Aino...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

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Mahogany, Fabric

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa 1925, Austria. The armchair was made from solid beech, cherry stained and natural lac...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech

Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table Josef Frank Vienna
Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table Josef Frank Vienna

Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table Josef Frank Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table by Josef Frank Vienna circa 1930. We present a stunning ensemble of two armchairs and one coffee table by Josef Frank, Vienna circa 1...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Wood

Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s
Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s

Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare stool, model 967, was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1950s. The piece exemplifies Frank’s unique approach to Scandinavian modern ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Brass

Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s
Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s

Stool in Mahogany, Brass and Leather by Josef Frank, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare stool, model 967, was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1950s. It exemplifies Scandinavian modern craftsmanship through its elegant ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Brass

Josef Frank Stools Model 973 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Josef Frank Stools Model 973 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden

Josef Frank Stools Model 973 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of stools model 973 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Brass

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by the renowned Thonet company according to the design ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Pair of rare modernist armchairs first showcased at the Vienna Werkbund exhibition in 1928. Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, th...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank

By Josef Hoffmann, Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Frank

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Extremely rare set of chairs designed by Josef Frank. This type of chairs was used by Adolf Loos for the kitchen of famous Villa Müller in Prague. Solid ...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Beech

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928

By Josef Frank, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Uppsala, SE

Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Seating

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Rattan, Birch

Josef Frank Vintage Swedish Armchairs, Beechwood & Rattan, 1939
Josef Frank Vintage Swedish Armchairs, Beechwood & Rattan, 1939

Josef Frank Vintage Swedish Armchairs, Beechwood & Rattan, 1939

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Swedish Art Deco pair of armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The set of two Scandinavian dining room chairs have a slightly reclined backrest which is enhanced by a rattan pattern. The slim arched armrests are partly upholstered and the seat cushions are particularized by bonze nailheads. The chairs are standing on four wooden legs. Model Nr. 969. Newly upholstered in a white-grey cotton velour. Wear consistent with age and use. Dated 1939, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Seat: 19" H x 21.5" W x 19" D Josef Frank was born in 1885, in Baden, Austria and passed away in 1967, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was an architect, artist, and designer. Frank studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology and was a founding member of the Vienna Werkbund. Frank was considered one of the most prestigious designers in the Stockholm design company Svenskt Tenn. Svenskt Tenn is a Swedish interior design store founded in 1924, in Stockholm, Sweden by a Swedish teacher and pewter artist Estrid Ericson. In the early time, Svenskt Tenn was appointed as a royal warrant. Later on, Ericson and the pewter artist Nils Fougstedt produced modern pewter objects. In 1925, the Svenskt Tenn won a Gold Medal at the 1925 Exposition...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Josef Frank Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Set Of Four Josef Frank Chair For Wiesner Hager 1950s
Set Of Four Josef Frank Chair For Wiesner Hager 1950s

Set Of Four Josef Frank Chair For Wiesner Hager 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Čelinac, BA

Set Of Four Josef Frank Chair For Wiesner Hager Austria 1950s

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Palisander

Josef Frank, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany and black leatherette lounge chair or armchair designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H x 21.5"W x 23....

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s

Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s

By Josef Frank

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair i...

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Cane

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank, Model B 2027, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

A set of six Model B 2027 dining chairs designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted in elm with sculptural backs composed of interlacing curves—one of Frank’s most refine...

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20th Century Swedish Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of eight dining chairs by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with green leather seats. Elegant slender lines with tall, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Thonet B 313 Stool by Josef Frank
Rare Thonet B 313 Stool by Josef Frank

Rare Thonet B 313 Stool by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Designed for Haus & Garten, Vienna, c. 1928, manufactured by Thonet-Mundus AG. Dimensions: height 39 cm, 45 x 42 cm. Very good original condition, firm and stable. Some former woodwo...

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1930s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Beech

White Painted Stool, Josef Frank Upholstery
White Painted Stool, Josef Frank Upholstery

White Painted Stool, Josef Frank Upholstery

By Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

White painted stool with upholstery by Josef Frank, Svensk Tenn length 44, width 36, height 44 cm. Cording is loose but we can replace cording i...

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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Chairs by Josef Frank for Wiesner Hager, Austria 1950
Pair of Mid Century Modern Chairs by Josef Frank for Wiesner Hager, Austria 1950

Pair of Mid Century Modern Chairs by Josef Frank for Wiesner Hager, Austria 1950

By Josef Frank, Wiesner-Hager

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of stunning and very rare Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Josef Frank for Wiesner Hager. The chairs have been refurbished and reupho...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus
Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus

Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus

By Josef Frank

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus with bamboo backrest. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Beech

A Pair of Josef Frank Model 354 Chairs
A Pair of Josef Frank Model 354 Chairs

A Pair of Josef Frank Model 354 Chairs

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Model 354 lounge chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Each chair has a sculpted solid mahogany frame with a gently angled back and curved legs. The front legs a...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage Windsor chairs or dining chairs Josef Frank attributed circa 1930 in Vienna and executed by Thonet-Mundus. It features a company´s branding label. The chairs from br...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Josef Frank for Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Josef Frank for Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Josef Frank for Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by the renowned Thonet company according to the design of the si...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Josef Frank Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Josef Frank seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Josef Frank seating 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 Josef Frank seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Josef Frank were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Roland Rainer, Norell Möbel AB, and Johannes Spalt. Prices for Josef Frank seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $32,732, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,937.