Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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
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 Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Bentwood
Set of Six Model 322 Bentwood Black Leather Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By ICF New York, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 6 model 322 side chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Originally designed for the dining room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium in Austria circa 1904
This set was later manufactured by ICF ...
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1980s American Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Wicker, Beech
Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Germantown, MD
Original Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs.
Four side chairs and two armchairs.
Measures 18"W x 20" D and 32" height for the side chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Birch
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in stained birch. Caning is in good condition. Beautiful set of chairs and ready to use. Made in Czech, circa 1960s.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Wood
1930s Josef Hoffmann No. 811 Prague Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs – Set of 6
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an early edition of the iconic No. 811 Prague Bentwood Chair, circa the 1930s. Designed by Josef Hoffmann, this design was first introduced as the A64F ...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Bentwood
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 Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Bentwood
Set of Six Model 322 Bentwood Black Leather Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By ICF New York, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 6 model 322 side chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Originally designed for the dining room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium in Austria circa 1904
This set was later manufactured by ICF ...
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1980s American Vienna Secession Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on these were most likely done at some point and looks great. Beautiful set of chairs a...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Wood
Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four Cafe chairs in black sueded upholstery coving th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Bentwood
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images).
Designer: Josef Hoffmann
Manufacturer: Thonet
Country: Austria
Model: Thonet 811...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus chairs by Wittmann, Art Nouveau, Austria 1920s
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of three chairs, executed by the company Wittmann. The design is by Josef Hoff...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 8 antique, authentic and all original Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Josef Hoffmann.
Model nr 14 is without a doubt the most famous and most s...
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1860s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Ebony
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Bentwood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus' Chairs Model No.728, Set of Ten
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
A scarce set of ten early first edition "Fledermaus" chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte and featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. Hoffman...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Wood
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 Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Bentwood
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition. Signed with importers lable.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
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 Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Bentwood
Super charming set of 2 red vintage Thonet design bistro chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 2 bistro chairs was designed around 1900 for Thonet by the Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann. Due to their timeless design and appearance, they can easily fit into almost ...
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20th Century Austrian Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Wood, Bentwood
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811,,, Nice set consisting of 4 armchairs and 4 side chairs,, 3 of the armch...
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1960s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Josef Hoffman chairs originally designed for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna in the secessionist style. Hoffman designed...
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Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Czechoslovaka 70s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann.
This chairs are made by Drevunia Czechoslovakia in the 70s
Marks
The set is in very good vintage con...
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood. The chairs maintain its original charm with a delightful patina with all four seats being expertly refinished. Structurally sound, firm and steady. The Thonet A811 chairs...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1930s.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair by Thonet, set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Thonet. (signed)
The design is by Josef Hoffmann from 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus and was origi...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Great Set of 8 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rome, IT
Set of eight 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 ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Ebony
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman 8 Available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman. All side chairs in Vintage condition. (8) Chairs available all in the same condition. Made Circa 1950. Wood shows patina...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman 5 Available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman. All side chairs in Vintage condition ready for use. (5) Chairs available all in the same condition. Made Circa 1950. Woo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
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 Dining Room Chairs
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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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 Dining Room Chairs
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Suede, Oak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Josef Hoffmann dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Josef Hoffmann 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 Hoffmann dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Josef Hoffmann 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 Jacob and Josef Kohn, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Josef Hoffmann dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $54,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,267.
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Questions About Josef Hoffmann Dining Room Chairs
- 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.