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
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
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," the design is also attribute...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Joseph Hoffman for Khon Signed Barrel Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Westport, CT
Joseph Hoffman for Khon signed,barrel chair,Mahogany wood,creme upholstery,and open section on bottom to see original paper label,1880's early design .
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
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
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Jugendstil Thonet Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1907, Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare Jugenstil shoe stool by Josef Hoffmann designed circa 1907
and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna.
The material is mahogany stained bentwood, whi...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Austrian midcentury Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann 1950
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann, 1950s
Pair of tub chairs with semi-round padded seat upholstered in Misson...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese architects Jozef Hoffman and Jozef Frank was created in the 1920s...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Rattan
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Restored Art Deco Seating Set, by J. Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Czech, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 120 cm (47.2 in)
Depth: 60 cm (23.6 in)
Seat: 45 cm (17.7 in)
Chair dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 57 cm (22.4 in)
Depth:...
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1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Beech, Lacquer
Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Black Bentwood Dining Armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus
By 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 and upholstered in blac...
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1960s Croatian Jugendstil Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s.
Set of ten chairs with armrests known as the Praga or 811 model, with a wooden structure with a matt bl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn
Vienna, 1903
Having a stained beech bentwood frame, and period reproduction fabric in excellent condition.
Possibly the finest example of its kind in existence.
From the estate of famed antiques dealer Amy...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, TON a.s.
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
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind bekannt unter der Modellnummer A811/1 sind hier in der begehrten Ausf...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
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
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Wittmann Haus Koller Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
These upholstered items were created during the alterations to Koller’s house in Oberwaltersdorf carried out between 1912-1914. Wittmann has created sofas to match this design.
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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900.
Base and back covered with black leather.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Beech
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Quartet Of Early C20th Bentwood And Cane Chairs By Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four beech bentwood and cane chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann, dating from the early 20th century. The chairs are in excellent original condition, with remnants of the...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Vintage Chairs 811 The chairs have not been restored, considering the period of production, the condition is more than good. The chairs were produced in the Stol Kamn...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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 Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Customizable Wittmann Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
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
Materials
Leather
4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Consult shipping price, personalized, we will give you the quote as soon as possible
In original condition,, Very good conditions.
Painted molded plywood and beechwood
Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining armchairs, Set of four designed for Classic Bauhaus Side Chairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
Josef Hoffmann was an architect and designer. Austria (December 15, 1870-May 7, 1956).
Thonet Chairs
The MOMA exhibits...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900.
Need to be restorated. Fabric to change.
No lack but some damage on the wood seat
4 available.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
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1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Set Of 6 Art Nouveau Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 20th Century, AT ca. 1901
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We are very proud to offer you an absolutely gem of Art Nouveau furniture: an extremely rare set of 6 Art Nouveau dining chairs from the early 20th century around 1901, designed by none other than the famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann. J. Hoffmann was a pioneer in modern design and architecture and also renowed as the founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - a worldwide known, pioneering artcraft center in Vienna. Those kind of chairs could be found for example in one of the iconic Hoffmann villas that were built on the "Hohenwarte" - see picture #3. This timeless designed masterpieces were made of solid oakwood and come in perfect restored condition with an amazing looking new upholstery in finest suede (deerskin). These Vienesse secession...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Suede, Oak
No.811 Chair Josef Hoffman 1940
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Description:
The No.811 Bent-beech wood chair was designed by Josef Hoffman in 1930. These examples date from around 1940 and are in excellent vintage condition, retaining their orig...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Josef Hoffman For FMG Poland Ebonized and Caned Side Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Josef Hoffmann For FMG Poland ebonized bentwood and Cane chair.
Newer caning. Priced per item.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Ligna, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Set of six Thonet/Ligna chairs, recently re-upholstered with blue fabric.
In its original state, the seating and backrest were made of woven cane.
The arm ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original Josef Hoffmann Stool, Prag Rudniker Wicker-Fabrication
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Expertise Dr Gerti Draxler Dorotheum Wien, aus einer Sitzgruppe im Salon des Haus Biach, 1902-03, comparable to : Hocker Alexander Brauner, Hohe Warte 1904, Wiener Werkstaette Muster...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Josef Hoffmann Seating
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Wicker, Beech
Pair of Restored ArtDeco Armchairs, Wien. Werkstätte, J. Hoffmann, Austria 1900s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs comes from Austria from the early 20th century. They are the work of architect Josef Hoffmann and were produced in Wiener Werkstätte. The armc...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Mahogany
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Upholstered Side Chairs Original Fabric
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Sharon, CT
Extremely rare pair of Wiener Werkstätte upholstered chairs. In the original Wiener Werkstatte fabric. All designed by Josef Hoffmann. Origina...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Wood
Austrian All Original Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchairs, Wood of Walnut
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Era Art Nouveau, early 20th century modernist Wiener Werkstätte armchair by Josef Hoffmann.
Solid walnut wood structure with original patina
Measures cm: H 97/45, W 53, D 50
...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Josef Hoffmann Seating
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Walnut
Customizable Wittmann Haus Koller Sofa 200 by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
These upholstered items were created during the alterations to Koller’s house in Oberwaltersdorf carried out between 1912-1914. Wittmann has created sofas to match this design.
Category
2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Wittmann Haus Koller Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
These upholstered items were created during the alterations to Koller’s house in Oberwaltersdorf carried out between 1912-1914. Wittmann has created sofas to match this design.
Category
2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Wien. Werkstätte, J. Hoffmann, Austria, 1910s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco armchair comes from Austria from the early 20th century. It is the work of the renowned architect Josef Hoffmann and was produced in the famous Wiener Werkstätt...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Customizable Wittmann Villa Gallia Sofa Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
This suite was created in 1913 for the Gallia family’s apartment in Wohllebengasse, Vienna.
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2010s Austrian Josef Hoffmann Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Three Josef Hoffman Viennese in Cohai Style
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Josef Hoffman Viennese set of two (2) armchairs one (1) settee.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Josef Hoffmann Seating
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.
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Questions About Josef Hoffmann Seating
- What did Josef Hoffmann invent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Josef 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.
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