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Josef Hoffmann Seating

Austrian, 1870-1956

The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe in the late 19th century that rejected florid, extravagant ornamentation in favor of a new emphasis on simplicity of line.

As a founder of the Vienna Secession — a union of artists and designers determined to upend Austria’s artistic conservatism — and later, a founder of the turn-of-the-century Wiener Werkstätte (in English: the Viennese Workshops), a design cooperative that produced superbly crafted furniture and housewares, Hoffmann was a pioneering practitioner of what would become a fundamental principle of modernism: that good design is a way of life.

Hoffmann came of age amidst a shift in the culture of the applied arts, as a conservative order that looked only to the past for inspiration was pushed aside. But what, exactly, would replace that order was in question — and Hoffmann’s career embodies the developing patterns of design’s new spirit. His architectural work reflects his time as a student of the Vienna architect Otto Wagner, who disdained excessive decoration and employed new materials such as steel girders and reinforced concrete to create buildings with airy, open interiors full of light.

As a designer of furniture and interiors, Hoffmann was consistently open-minded about the aesthetics he explored. He was an early adherent of the flowing, organic forms of the Art Nouveau design movement that began to flourish in the late 1880s — but by the opening of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903, Hoffmann’s designs embraced the beauty of geometry in pieces that feature grids and angular forms.

Hoffmann’s greatest works reflect his ability to combine seemingly conflicting design visions into coherent wholes. His architectural masterpiece, the Stoclet Palace in Brussels, has an exterior that groups together simple geometric forms and spacious interiors marked by subtly naturalistic design details that lend rooms an air of charm and geniality.

Hoffmann’s signature furniture design is an adjustable lounge chair — the Sitzmaschine (1905) — that marries a curving frame with square and rectangular back- and side rests. This piece, like so many others by Hoffmann, reflects a groundbreaking, forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different looks and sources that marks the best of interior design in our own day. Moreover, items offered on 1stDibs — which range from enameled silver jewelry, to silver flower vase baskets and other decorative objects, to sofas, lighting pendants and sconces — testify to the astonishing breadth of Hoffman’s creative pursuits. He was truly a giant of design.

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Creator: Josef Hoffmann
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

A stunning example of timeless modernist design, this Model No. 811 armchair (famously known as the Prague Chair) is a centerpiece of 20th-century furniture history. Originally desig...

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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn

Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Set of Two Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn This refined set of two dining chairs was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the renowned Austrian firm Jacob & J...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Beech

Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann

Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Price listed for starting fabric. Specially designed in 1907 for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the wooden...

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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Fabric

Pair of Restored Art Nouveau Armchairs, by J. Hoffmann, Mahogany, Austria 1910s
Pair of Restored Art Nouveau Armchairs, by J. Hoffmann, Mahogany, Austria 1910s

Pair of Restored Art Nouveau Armchairs, by J. Hoffmann, Mahogany, Austria 1910s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This exclusive pair of armchairs is a masterpiece of world design from the early 20th century, crafted in Vienna. The designer is the renowned architect and designer Josef Franz Mari...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Brass

Austrian modern Black wood leather tub chairs by Josef Hoffmann Wittmann, 1980s
Austrian modern Black wood leather tub chairs by Josef Hoffmann Wittmann, 1980s

Austrian modern Black wood leather tub chairs by Josef Hoffmann Wittmann, 1980s

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian modern Black wood and leather tub chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s Set of 6 tub chairs with black painted wooden structure. On the structure there are decorative...

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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Wood

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 Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank

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 Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood, Leather

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco

Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet. Consisting of four chairs and matching table. The seating group is still in its original ...

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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Seating

Pair of Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chairs 1904 Jugendstil
Pair of Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chairs 1904 Jugendstil

Pair of Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chairs 1904 Jugendstil

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Josef Hoffmann designed in the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte apartments for the Wittgenstein Family in Vienna and Berlin. The significant pattern from this period were the st...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s

Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s

By Drevounia, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lucija, SI

These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s. Chairs are in mint condition They are made of black wooden fr...

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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)

Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Argelato, BO

Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907. In their sober and unmistakable style, they ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

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

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 Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Wood, Leather

Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s
Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s

Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Čelinac, BA

Josef Hoffmann Chairs Prague 811 Slovenia 1950s

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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Wood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

By TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Velvet, Bentwood

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn. Restored 2 years ago into new leather, new french polish was applied. sofa - 130x58x81cm 2x armchair - 57x52x77cm 4...

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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Kubus Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
Kubus Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s

Kubus Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hamburg, PA

Iconic Kubus club chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910 and faithfully reproduced by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten (Austria) under exclusive license. This example dates from the first...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

This Austrian seating group was designed by Josef Hoffmann, the leading architect of the Viennese Secession movement of the early 20th century, and executed by the firm of Josef and Jacob Kohn, craftsmen of the Wiener Werkstaette collaborative group. The original good finish as been carefully restored and the three piece suite has been recently reupholstered in a reissued Josef Hoffmann fabric...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech

Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels For FISCHEL 1910s
Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels For FISCHEL 1910s

Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels For FISCHEL 1910s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Čelinac, BA

Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels for Fischel 19010s

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet
Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet

Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet

$748Sale Price / item|20% Off

Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lugo, IT

Otto sedie disegnate da Josef Hoffman per Ligna. Buone condizioni e due sedute con la paglia rifatta. Grazie

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Wood

Customizable Wittmann Club 1910 Leather Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Customizable Wittmann Club 1910 Leather Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann

Customizable Wittmann Club 1910 Leather Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

This 1910 design is testimony to the diversity of Josef Hoffmann’s work. Wittmann has created a matching sofa.

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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Fabric

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic pair of white Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Art Nouveau armchairs comes from the pen of no other t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

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 Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Armchair – “Fledermaus”
J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Armchair – “Fledermaus”

J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Armchair – “Fledermaus”

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Armchair – “Fledermaus” – Black-Finished Beech & Red Leather – Austria, Jugendstil, circa 1900–1910 A rare and authentic Josef Hoffmann-designed Fleder...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Beech

Art Nouveau Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, set of 3
Art Nouveau Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, set of 3

Art Nouveau Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, set of 3

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of three chairs, executed by the company Wittmann. The design is by Josef Hoffmann from 1905 for the Cabaret Fledermaus and was origina...

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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cotton, Beech

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

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1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Black Dining Armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1960s
Black Dining Armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1960s

Black Dining Armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1960s

By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find rare vintage dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus - Model Prague. Chairs are done in black painted beech bentwood with cane seats and bac...

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1960s Croatian Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchair Restored Re-Upholstered Leather
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchair Restored Re-Upholstered Leather

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchair Restored Re-Upholstered Leather

By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Era Art Nouveau, early 20th century museal modernist Wiener Werkstätte armchair restored re-upholstered leather by Josef Hoffmann. Solid walnut wood structure with original patina, with cast bronze...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bronze

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 Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Fledermaus Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Beech Wood, Red Velvet
Fledermaus Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Beech Wood, Red Velvet

Fledermaus Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Beech Wood, Red Velvet

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of four chairs, executed by the company Wittmann. The design is by Josef Hoffm...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cotton, Beech, Bentwood

Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chair no.811 designed in late 1920s by Josef Hoffmann in excellent original condition with hand woven cane seat and backrest.

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil Secession Black Beech Four Armchairs Josef Hoffmann circa 1899 Vienna
Jugendstil Secession Black Beech Four Armchairs Josef Hoffmann circa 1899 Vienna

Jugendstil Secession Black Beech Four Armchairs Josef Hoffmann circa 1899 Vienna

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Secessionist Jugendstil Four ( 4 ) Armchairs or Corner Chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1899, Vienna. A wonderful and very rare set of four ( 4 ) outstanding armchairs or corn...

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1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Sofa – “Fledermaus” – Black Beech & Red Leather
J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Sofa – “Fledermaus” – Black Beech & Red Leather

J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Sofa – “Fledermaus” – Black Beech & Red Leather

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Rare Josef Hoffmann “Fledermaus” sofa, designed circa 1900–1910 for J.&J. Kohn, Austria. A striking example of Viennese Jugendstil, this early modernist piece features a bent beechwo...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Beech

Jugendstil Settee by Josef Hoffmann in 1902, manufactured by Wittmann in 1980s
Jugendstil Settee by Josef Hoffmann in 1902, manufactured by Wittmann in 1980s

Jugendstil Settee by Josef Hoffmann in 1902, manufactured by Wittmann in 1980s

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a “Cabinett” settee, designed by Josef Hoffmann for the apartment of Dr. Johannes Salzer in Vienna, c. 1902. The settee was later on reintroduced to the...

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1980s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Silk, Walnut

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that form...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Very rare Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Very rare Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn

Very rare Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Oirlo, LI

Step into the world of early 20th-century design innovation with the exceptional furniture creations of Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn. These pieces are not just furniture—they are ...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.
Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet. Original, 1930s.

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

The Iconic Fledermaus (German for "bat") chairs designed by the visionary Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. It is a hallmar...

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1900s Set of Four Bentwood and Cane Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Labeled
1900s Set of Four Bentwood and Cane Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Labeled

1900s Set of Four Bentwood and Cane Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Labeled

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Rare Set of four Labeled Austrian Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann - Austria early 1900s. This exceptional set of dining chairs is a premier example of early 20th-cen...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of four Thonet bentwood labeled and stamped armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman, known as the "Model 811 Prague" chair. The chairs are constructed in bent beechwood and...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s
Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s

Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Nouveau Thonet sofa and two armchairs, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed in 1905 by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabar...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s
Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s

Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Manhasset, NY

Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Mid-Century Modern, Bistro Chairs, Czech Republic, 1970s A pair of No. 811 Prague armchairs and one side chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, Czech Re...

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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Crafted circa 1900 by the renowned J.&J. Kohn, this striking stool, designed by the visionary Josef Hoffmann, stands as a paragon of early modernist design from the Viennese Secessio...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full grain blue leather. Thought reupholstered, the underside has a part cut out to reveal ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s
Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beirut, LB

Rare Josef Hoffmann set of Chairs for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Beautiful antique chair by Josef Hoffman for Mundus Vienna Austria. The chairs are in exceptionally good quality...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria
Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria

Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria. The frame is made of stained solid beech with a cane seat and the backrest with three turne...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech

Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design

Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Rome, IT

Set of 14 armchairs by Thonet, Austria The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwo...

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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Beech, Ebony

Customizable Wittmann Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Customizable Wittmann Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann

Customizable Wittmann Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

A Classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines and the quadratic theme in his work is the Kubus armchair, designed in 1910 and handcrafted to ...

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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather

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

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

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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 Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - seat cane strings in good condition - backrest cane strings with minor damage

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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

Jugendstil Beech Thonet Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1907, Vienna
Jugendstil Beech Thonet Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1907, Vienna

Jugendstil Beech Thonet Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1907, Vienna

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugenstil vintage stool from beech bentwood by Josef Hoffmann designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna. A fantastic stool for shoe lovers b...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn
Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside. Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903
Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903

Original Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Chair Early 20th Century 1903

By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A very rare chair from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstätte. Variations were displayed at the Neustiftgasse showrooms of the Werkstatte and were also placed at the Brauner Mansi...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Reed, Beech

Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Bentwood

Vienna Secession Armchair "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann
Vienna Secession Armchair "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann

Vienna Secession Armchair "Kubus" by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare leather armchair "Kubus" in brown leather designed by Josef Hoffmann. This is a classic example of Hoffmann’s strict geometrical lines and t...

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1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Leather, Wood

Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Armchair by Josef Hoffmann

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Design: Josef Hoffmann This upholstered suite was designed in 1912 for Dr. Hugo Koller’s music room as part of the furnishings at his Vienna apartme...

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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating

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Fabric

Josef Hoffmann seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Josef Hoffmann 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 Hoffmann seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 141 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Josef Hoffmann were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Marcel Kammerer, Jacob and Josef Kohn, and Thonet-Mundus. Prices for Josef Hoffmann seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $619 and can go as high as $99,099, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
Questions About Josef Hoffmann Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Josef Hoffmann invented the Sitzmaschine, an adjustable lounge chair that the Austrian designer unveiled in 1905. Literally called a “machine for sitting,” it was originally created for a sanatorium in Purkersdorf, near Vienna. It has a curving frame with square and rectangular back and side rests. Like so many other designs by Hoffmann, this piece reflects a forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different sources, here the Arts and Crafts movement and modern design. Find a collection of Josef Hoffmann furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.