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Wittmann Stools

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
Johannes Spalt Tufted Stool Ottoman 'Constanze' Wittmann, Black Leather, 1960s
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foot stool from the 'Constanze' (engl. Constance) series designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, manufacured in midcentury. Johannes Spalt designed the Const...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wittmann Stools

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Model 24185 Counter height stool 65cm SH Inside cover: Cat. D arena flint Outside cover: Nappa l55 Schwarz/black Legs: Beech black stained Toe clip: Black pow...
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2010s Austrian Wittmann Stools

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Wittmann stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Wittmann stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wittmann stools, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Wittmann were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 1960s. Prices for Wittmann stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $2,990, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,595.

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