Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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

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

$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

By Josef Frank, Thonet

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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

$34,349 / set

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

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

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

$5,195

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set Of Four Josef Frank Chair For Wiesner Hager 1950s

$4,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Palisander

Set of Mid Century Swedish Josef Frank Rattan Dining Chairs

$11,936 / set

Set of Mid Century Swedish Josef Frank Rattan Dining Chairs

By Josef Frank

Located in London, GB

An elegant set of four model 1165 dining chairs by Josef Frank (1885-1967) for Svenskt Tenn. Constructed from carved mahogany with decorative, cane-bound, rattan backrest and origina...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Rattan

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann-designed “Prague” Bentwood & Cane Chairs

$2,850 / set

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann-designed “Prague” Bentwood & Cane Chairs

By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a mix of the classic seating styled after the iconic 1925 Model No. 811 "Prague" chair. Armless side chairs in the front row and armchairs with fluid, looping bentwood ar...

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Late 20th Century Polish Bauhaus Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

$14,014 / set

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered wood frame and a fabric upholstered seat. Marked. Josef Frank designed this chair i...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

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

$21,897 / set

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

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

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

$22,547 / set

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

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

$2,569 / set

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

$19,960 / set

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs

$4,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.75 in W 20 in D 20 in

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature an iconic bentwood frame design with square shaped arms and a caned seat and back. E...

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Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

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

$21,897 / set

H 35.44 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in

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

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

French Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$4,500 / set

H 38.25 in W 17.5 in D 20.38 in

French Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Cosmopolitan glamor defines this unique set of six vintage Art Deco style French dining chairs from the 1930s-1940s. Luxurious and comfortable ochre-toned velvet upholstery complemen...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s

$2,450 / set

H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Beech, Bentwood

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

$4,087

H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in

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

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

$1,852 / set

H 31.75 in W 16.75 in D 16 in

Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs. Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs. Simple elegant design and comfor...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

$1,033 / set

H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly reupholstered - wooden parts has been repolished - sturdy and stable

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Classic Josef Hoffman for Ligna Set of Five Bentwood and gut Chairs / Czech

$690

H 31.75 in W 20 in D 20 in

Classic Josef Hoffman for Ligna Set of Five Bentwood and gut Chairs / Czech

By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Set of five No. 811 Thonet arm chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman made by Ligna / Czechoslovaka.. The chairs feature an iconic...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

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

$4,140

H 14.97 in W 35.12 in D 14 in

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

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut in the Style of Scarpa, Italy 1970s

$3,737 / set

H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut in the Style of Scarpa, Italy 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Hellouw, NL

These dining chairs share great similarities with the designs of Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Mobil Girgi. This is a playful design that follows the rule of a dining chair. Meaning that...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Six Painted Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, circa 1940s

$3,053 / set

H 105 in W 47 in D 43 in

Six Painted Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Set of six unusual oak dining chairs, with a geometric patterned design carved on the wood, and a criss-cross motif on the backs, flanked on either side by rush detailing. The front ...

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Mid-20th Century French Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s

$4,932 / set

H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Very typical and exclusive Brutalist design chairs. Bought from the 1st owner who bought it in an exclusive home furnishings store in the Neth...

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Previously Available Items

Set of eight 1165 chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950s

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H 33.27 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Set of eight 1165 chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Eight model 1165 chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany, rattan & leather. H: 84.5 cm / 2' 9 1/8" D: 45 cm / 1' 5 3/4" L: 46 cm / 1' 6 1/8" SH: 44...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

Model 811 "Prague" Armchair, Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann, Stendig, Poland, 1960's

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H 21 in W 21.25 in D 20 in

Model 811 "Prague" Armchair, Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann, Stendig, Poland, 1960's

By Josef Frank

Located in Deland, FL

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

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9

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H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 27.5 in

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Round Top, TX

Set includes a mixed collection, accumulated over time, of (9) "Prague" 811 bentwood + cane armchairs and side chairs, designed by architects Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank in the mi...

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of 8 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Cane Prague Dining Chairs for Stendig 1960s

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H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of 8 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Cane Prague Dining Chairs for Stendig 1960s

By Josef Frank, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann

Located in Troy, MI

A set of 8 model 811 "Prague" dining chairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank imported by Stendig circa 1970s Includes six side chairs and two armchairs Bentwood frames in...

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1960s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s

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H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, 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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960

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H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in

Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960

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 ...

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Mid Century Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chairs by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig

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H 32 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

Mid Century Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chairs by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig

By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chair were originally designed by Austrian architects Josef Hoffman & Josef ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig

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H 34 in W 21 in D 18 in

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig

By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. De...

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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of six dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany, leather and brass. Josef Frank developed his characteristic style combining e...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in

Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of four dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany and leather. Together with Estrid Ericson and her furnishing company, Svenskt...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Model 695 Produced by Svenskt Tenn

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H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann

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H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in

Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

A set of 4 birch model 811 chairs designed in the mid- to late-1920s. The chairs feature handwoven cane seats and backs which provide comfort and give lightness to the design. The No.811 is attributed to Austrian architects Josef Hoffman and Josef Frank. All chairs...

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1920s Polish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Josef Frank Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Birch

Josef Frank dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Josef Frank dining room 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 Josef Frank dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Karl Andersson & Söner, Bruno Mathsson, and Edmond J. Spence. Prices for Josef Frank dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $32,732, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,426.