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Wittmann Benches

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
Josef Hoffmann, Purkersdorf Chair by Wittmann, Austria, circa 1990
Josef Hoffmann, Purkersdorf Chair by Wittmann, Austria, circa 1990

Josef Hoffmann, Purkersdorf Chair by Wittmann, Austria, circa 1990

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Renens, CH

Priced per chair Designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1903 for the entrance hall of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium near Vienna, this chair is a key example of Viennese Modernism and the Vienna...

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1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wittmann Benches

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Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design
Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

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In the world of music, the term adagio dictates that a piece should be played at a slow and leisurely pace. And it is this sense of serenity that inspired the designers at NOTE to cr...

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2010s Austrian Wittmann Benches

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Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design
Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

By Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

In the world of music, the term adagio dictates that a piece should be played at a slow and leisurely pace. And it is this sense of serenity that inspired the designers at NOTE to cr...

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Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design
Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

Wittmann Customizable Adagio Bench by Note Design

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In the world of music, the term adagio dictates that a piece should be played at a slow and leisurely pace. And it is this sense of serenity that inspired the designers at NOTE to cr...

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Wittmann benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Wittmann benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Wittmann benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,982 and can go as high as $20,295, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,051.