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
Creator: Josef Hoffmann
2x Original Fledermaus Armchair, Gustav Siegel/Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden)
Entwurf: Gustav Siegel / Josef Hoffmann, Wien um 1905
Modell-Nummer: 728 A (J. & J. Kohn) / 410 (Mundus)
Ausführung: Thonet-Mundus, Wien ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Haus Koller Armchair for Wittmann in Dark Chocolate Velvet
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by Wittmann, Austria.
Originally designed for the Koller House in 1911. Very dark brown almost black velvet with black and white welting...
Category
Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely rare. They have been reupholstered in a beautiful emerald green velvet and also the...
Category
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use. Later limited edition by Thonet Vienna from 1985, signed.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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.
Category
1910s German Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Armchair, J. Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn ("Elephant Chair", Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann / Fritz Nagel, Wien um 1908
Modell-Nummer: 701/2F ("Elephant Chair")
Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien um 1910
Maße in cm (H x B x T):...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of armchairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of bentwood Armchairs 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 f...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, Bentwood Armchair Model 725 B/F
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice example of this rare and desirable chair, in the original dark stained beech, with corner balls enforcements under the seat. Upholstered in a Secessionist style fabric.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, wool fabric upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet.
Set of two.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, 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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that forms...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
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. Up to six avail...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
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 Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that forms...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann bentwood chair from the Fledermaus cabaret, 1905
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This world-famous upholstered bentwood chair was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the “Fledermaus cabaret” in Vienna in 1905. It was part of a set a seating furniture including the fam...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienna secession for the mansion Pa...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Geometric arms and square back rests complement the sweeping curved surround featuring horizontal slat design which decorates the chair backs.
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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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