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Wittmann Settees

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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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...

Category

1980s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Wittmann Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien
Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien

Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann ex. by Wittmann Wien circa 1950. Original vintage condition with signs of use. Sofa: wxdxh 119x50x74 seat height 44cm Armchair: wxdxh 56x50...

Category

1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Wittmann Settees

Materials

Beech

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Wittmann settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Wittmann settees 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 Wittmann settees, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original settees by Wittmann were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider settees by Josef Hoffmann, and Thonet. Prices for Wittmann settees can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,340 and can go as high as $8,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,870.