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Wittmann Seating

Austrian

Wittmann has a long tradition of uncompromising commitment to producing furniture of the highest quality. From its beginning, the Austrian company’s seating and bedroom furniture, such as armchairs and daybeds, have been fashioned from the most durable woods, like teak and oak, and upholstered in fine leather and fabrics. 

Wittmann started in 1896 as a saddlery. In the 1950s, under the direction of Franz Wittmann, it began creating upholstered furniture. The company quickly made a name for itself by manufacturing quality pieces, with a focus on seating and bedroom furnishings. 

Wittmann has regularly worked with major designers, with many collaborations leading to long-term partnerships. Austrian architect Johannes Spalt, French architect Jean Nouvel and Italian architect Paolo Piva have all had successful partnerships with the company.

The company’s most enduring collaboration was with Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann, a central figure in the modern furniture movement of the mid-20th century. Hoffmann moved away from extravagant ornamentation and embellishment in favor of showcasing the beauty of construction that shows through with a simple, well-crafted design. Though its mid-century modern furniture was intentionally simplistic, Wittmann incorporated color and texture into its offerings, providing some added flair compared to the popular Scandinavian modern works coming out of Denmark. 

Drawing on this rich heritage, Wittmann continues to hand-make furnishings. It has stores in Vienna, Hamburg and Seon in Switzerland, and exports over 15,000 pieces each year to over 50 countries worldwide.

On 1stDibs, explore Wittmann’s Austrian take on modern furniture with seating, tables, storage pieces and more.

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Creator: Wittmann
Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Wittmann
Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Wittmann

Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Wittmann

By Wittmann

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very comfortable pair of vintage leather armchairs by Wittmann. They were made in Austria, they date from the 1980’s. The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully ...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wittmann Seating

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Leather

Customizable Wittmann Beletage Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
Customizable Wittmann Beletage Sofa by Sebastian Herkner

Customizable Wittmann Beletage Sofa by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

220cm, 240cm, 280cm Body Fixed upholstery; seat cushions: removable covers BELETAGE is typically Wittmann: harmonious proportions, discreet details, and sophisticated design. Versat...

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2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK

Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK

By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Collection by Sebastian Herkner Merwyn Dining Armchairs Cat E-Seat: Velvet Harald 612 Brass Satin matte pipping & Shell: Nappa flint Merwyn dining sofa...

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2010s Austrian Modern Wittmann Seating

Materials

Marble, Brass

Customizable Wittmann Tuya Recliner  by Jaime Hayon
Customizable Wittmann Tuya Recliner  by Jaime Hayon

Customizable Wittmann Tuya Recliner by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Tuya combines Hayon's playful signature style with exceptional comfort: the slender relax chair, designed in a classic wing chair shape, rocks gently, swivels 360°, and can be locked...

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2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Wittmann Andes Sectional Designed by Luca Nichetto
Customizable Wittmann Andes Sectional Designed by Luca Nichetto

Customizable Wittmann Andes Sectional Designed by Luca Nichetto

By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto

Located in New York, NY

TABLE: Standard: walnut natural veneer or elm veneer Surcharge:marble white carrara, marble emperador dark, marble emperador silver, marble nero marquina, marble frappuccino. PIPI...

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2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Textile

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Modular Sofa by Jaime Hayon
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Modular Sofa by Jaime Hayon

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Modular Sofa by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Combination Example 2 1x End Element L/ Abschlusselement L (27701) 2x Middle Element curved/ Zwischenelement gebogen (27704) 1x End Element R/ Abschlusselement R (27702) VUELTA is t...

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Textile

Customizable Wittmann Andes Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto
Customizable Wittmann Andes Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto

Customizable Wittmann Andes Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto

By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Standard legs & piping. The wide variety of potential groups of sofas and other elements now also includes an elegant, finely proportioned armchair that is a perfect match for the A...

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Textile

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Vuelta FD swivel Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artistic design....

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird Sofa by Luca Nichetto

Customizable Wittmann Paradise Bird Sofa by Luca Nichetto

By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto

Located in New York, NY

Many different upholstery materials available. Standard: Black grey fine powder-coated On request: Brass satin matte finish. Standard piping. Paradise bird is a collection of unu...

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop
Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop

Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop

By Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

“Swinging home comfort”: this ad slogan from the 1950s springs from the optimistic attitude that was also reflected in design at the time. The upbeat mood and optimism of the age is sadly lacking in today’s overly harmonious and strictly coordinated straight-laced interiors. For Wittmann this represented a great opportunity to breath fresh life into a classic: the contemporary wing backed...

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench  by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench  by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK

By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests Inside: (cat J) Eclipse day/Shell: Nappa Flint pipping: Nappa Fllint Brass Satin matte

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Wittmann Seating

Materials

Brass

Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock
Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

VUELTA FD CHAIR with metal legs Upholstered in Lille Black Legs: Black grey powder coated Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the characteristics that define the eye-catching style brought into being by the playful collaboration between Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon and Austrian furniture maker Wittmann. Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artistic design. In Vuelta, Jaime Hayon has created an unmistakable look – brought to life by Wittmann with characteristically uncompromising handcraftsmanship – that leaves nothing to be desired. Curiosity, determination and experience – from designer and manufacturer alike – have now made it possible to transfer all of Vuelta’s popular attributes to the dining room. Featuring typical Vuelta stitching, the upholstered seat has a comfortable pocket-sprung core. The curved shape of the backrest gently tapers forward to form an armrest. Vuelta Dining Chair is supported by graceful tubular legs in a choice of black or – for a particularly refined look – satin matt brass. And as Hayon and Wittmann are both synonymous with versatility, there is of course another option for linking the base to the floor: in this variant, four feet still provide stability, but come together at a central point to create a swivel chair...

Category

2010s Austrian Wittmann Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wittmann seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Wittmann seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wittmann seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 72 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 69 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Wittmann were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Josef Frank, Johannes Spalt, and Roland Rainer. Prices for Wittmann seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $32,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,482.