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Vienna Secession Armchairs

VIENNA SECESSION STYLE & WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

At the turn of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann and several of their peers separated from the predominant Association of Austrian Artists to form a new professional union, the Vienna Secession.

The artists’ intent to break free from classical traditions in fine art evolved to encompass applied arts and interior design as well: In 1903, Hoffmann and Koloman Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or "Viennese Workshop," to produce progressive furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles.

This talented collective of Austrian artists, architects and designers most famously created works in the Jugendstil style — the German branch of Western Europe's popular Art Nouveau. Jugendstil is associated with dynamic, rhythmic forms and undulating lines.

On 1stDibs, discover the sophisticated Vienna Secession furniture, art and decorative objects — ranging from watercolor paintings and prints to serveware and seating — that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.

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Style: Vienna Secession
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Design circa 1905
Located in Greding, DE
Rare "Fledermaus" armchair, designed by Josef Hoffmann around 1905 for the Wiener Werkstätte. Crafted from beechwood, the chair exemplifies Hoffmann's geometric design language. The ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Velvet, Birch

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beech bentwood frame, leather upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Price per c...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Rare Vienna Secession Wicker Armchairs by Hans Vollmer for Prag-Rudniker
Located in Vienna, AT
Wicker armchair painted designed by Hans Vollmer circa 1900 in Vienna for Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-fabrication. Original used condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wicker

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks  
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Design attributed to Otto Wagner. Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements. Price for already restored ones. Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Straw, Bentwood

Josef Hoffman “Fledermaus” wood and brown leather armchair
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715) Beech, bent wood, curved, brown stained. Inside of the seat ring inscribed.: J. & J. KOH...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone. Originally designed for the Cafe Daum in Vienna. These chairs fea...
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19th Century Italian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715). Beech, bentwood, brown stained. J. & J. Kohn /Teschen-Austria (punch mark) six pieces, ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 4 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
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1910s Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs. The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in very good original condition.
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1910s German Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fa...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Straw, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Original Gerbruder Thonet Armchair in Beech and Cane 1909
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A single armchair manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in 1909 and designed by the Viennese architect Marcel Kammerer. This Thonet armchair presents a structure in dark brown stained bent...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Oak

Attr. to Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Chair for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium
Located in Vienna, AT
From the waiting area and from the doctor's rooms of the most important buildings of that time, which paved the way for the "Modern." Expertise, see excerpts from a catalogue of an a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Kohn catalog no 423 on the 1st picture chair which is already sold. The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood and fabric or leather. The price incl. shellack polish and traditionally upholstery with "Backhausen" fabric or leather. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks Lit. Giovanni Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis, Galerie Alt Wien...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Style Vienna Secession Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement armchair originally designed by Austrian multi-hyphenate Josef Hoffmann circa 1900 and produced by Thonet. Typical of Hoffmann’s style, this comfortable armchair has an a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Armchair Model No. 511 by Wiener Werkstätten for Thonet in Museal Manner, 1904
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This rare upholstered version of Armchair No. 511 is an extraordinary find, particularly in its entirely original condition. With its distinctive design originating from the Vienna W...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Bentwood, Lacquer, Trimming

Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very nice J&J Kohn 18, 1/2 model armchair. J&J was the main contender to Thonet and the two companies always competed and there involved in legal proceedings b...
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1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

Armchair "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria,1900s
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant chair three-legged chair by Thonet made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom, foyer... in walnut stained beechwood with upholstered seat and back. Designed by Koloman Moser: March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918 Manufactured by J & J Kohn in 1910 Geometric arms and square back rests complement the sweeping curved surround featuring horizontal slat design which decorates the chair backs. Austere planes and strict geometry typical of the Wiener Werkstätte are featured on this pair of armchairs. Elegantly curved and straight edged wooden elements provide Stark architectural planes, timelessness, comfort and beauty. The set's upholstery was from Backhausen, the famous, high end textile house that has been in business since 1849 and made fabric for these original designers during the period. Moser was an important designer. He was a founding members and artistic director of the Jugenstil art movement. Along with Josef Hoffman, Moser co founded the iconic Wiener Werkstätte ( Viennese workshop) . The Wiener Werkstätte was a workshop dedicated to the production of craftwork. Art Deco armchairs, Club Chairs, bergere chairs, canapes, chairs, chaise longues, club chairs, corner chairs, daybeds, living room sets, Dining Room Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Office Chairs and Desk Chairs...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Original Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs. The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Linen, Bentwood

Jugendstil Armchair No 714 by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic Jugendstil armchair, Model No. 714, designed by Otto Wagner and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Made of mahogany stained beechwood and shellac hand polished, lending that air ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wood

Oak Armchair, Art Nouveau, probably Vienna, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Art Nouveau armchair crafted from oak, featuring gently curved armrests that sweep forward in a fluid motion. The subtly rising cross-stretchers lend the piece a refined, architectur...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Armchairs were restored in the past, needs to be need firming up, they are a bit...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Secession Office Chair by Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair by Joseph Maria Olbrich in very good original condition with leather seat and copper leg endings.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gustav Siegel Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gustav Siegel (Austrian, 1880-1970) for J&J Kohn Austria armchair Measures: Seat height 18 inches Arm height 28 inches.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood Thonet Nr. 1 first time mentioned in the catalogue from the 1880s. This one is from 1910s-1920s. Chair is fully restored, walnut stained and shellack polished with ne...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four bentwood and cane armchairs designed by Michael Thonet. The armchairs feature gracefully sculpted arms and heart motif back splats. Made in the French cafe bistr...
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20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Armchair Catalog Number 1798
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Armchair Catalog Number 1798 The surface is already walnut stained and shellack polished. The cover will be made on customer request and is already in price included. More...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Austrian Armchair Model No. 420 by Marcel Kammerer for Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This Austrian Armchair Model No. 420, designed by Marcel Kammerer for Jacob & Josef Kohn in Museal Manner, is a stunning embodiment of the Viennese Secession style, exemplifying the ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bronze, Copper

Thonet Club Chairs No.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet club chairs no.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Austria 1905 in original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Toronto, CA
This bentwood armchair was crafted by Marcel Kammerer (1878 – 1959), a Viennese architect and designer who immigrated to Canada after World War II. The stained beech is mahogany-colo...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Beech

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that form...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Thonet n°9 Le Corbusier armchair
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very beautiful bentwood armchair from the beginning of the century model no. 9. This armchair was used on multiple occasions by Le Corbusier who was particularly fond of it. He said ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Plywood

Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 2 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
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1910s Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside. Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century Massive Throne Chair in Historicist Style
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A beautiful throne chair on wheels in the historicist style of the late 19th Century. It was made in the former Austria-Hungary empire territory. Decorative legs, side columns, beau...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Metal

Secession Seating Group No.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Originaly designed in 1899 for world exhibition in Paris in 1900.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) swivel chair with scroll pedestal base and caned seat and back with oval open arm design. (att: THONET)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Bentwood Beech Wood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Bentwood (Secessionist) beech wood Armchairs with slat design & upholstered seat & back (J&J KOHN paper label under seat) (Matching loveseat: JOH021)
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Vienna Secession Armchairs Designed by Beranek for Thonet, Vienna 1980.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of Vienna Cesession armchairs. Designed by Ernst W.Beranek for Thonet. Blackened wood with a black leather seat. The backrest show two ranges of decorative holes. The l...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Metal

Single Vienna Secession Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Vienna Secession armchair. Attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Black lacquered fruitwood.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Vienna Secession armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bentwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Vienna Secession armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Josef Hoffmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn, Thonet, and Gustav Siegel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $445 and tops out at $24,078 while the average work can sell for $3,205.

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