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Wittmann Side Chairs

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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Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann
Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann

Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Highland, IN

Originally designed by Josef Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907. This example was made by Wittmann of Austria in the 80s. The frame of beech has a seat and back upholstered in H...

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1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Wittmann Side Chairs

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Pair of Wittmann "Leslie" White Upholstered Side Chairs
Pair of Wittmann "Leslie" White Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair of Wittmann "Leslie" White Upholstered Side Chairs

By Wittmann

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Wittmann "Leslie" Upholstered Side Chairs, stained wood, label to bottom. 33" H x 19" W x 22" D; seat 18" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Wittmann Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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