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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
Number in Set: Single Piece
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Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of.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

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

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

German Mid Century Josef Hoffmann Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement armchair made by German architect and designer Josef Hoffmann. Typical of Hoffmann’s style, this comfortable armchair has a slanted pierced back with carved shapes and pa...
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19th Century German Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. A beautiful original condition. A sui...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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

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...
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Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

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

Original doc. Vienna Secession Hans Vollmer&Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, elm construction, original wickerwork. Height c. 83 cm, width c. 62 cm, depth c. 52 cm, height of seat c. 47 cm....
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wicker

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

Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner/Gustav Siegel, Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnsessel Entwurf: Gustav Siegel, Wien um 1899 (nicht Otto Wagner, nach Renzi 2018) Modell-Nummer: Modell 6142 (abgeleitet von Modell 714/F von Jacob & Josef Kohn) Ausfüh...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

Vienna Secession Armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F, 1899
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (mehrere Exemplare in unterschiedlicher Ausführung vorhanden) Entwurf: Gustav Siegel, Wien um 1899 Modell-Nummer: 715F Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien um 19...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Brass

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

Secessionistic Armchair by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (4 Stück) Entwurf: Marcel Kammerer (Schule Otto Wagner) zugeschrieben, Wien um 1902 Modell-Nummer: 6517 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

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):...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Original Art Nouveau Armchair, Anton Pospischil Jun. (Wien, 1901)
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl Entwurf: Anton Pospischil Junior, Wien um 1901 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: Anton Pospischil, Wien um 1901 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 74 x 64 x 52 (Sitzhöhe: 45 cm)...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Brass

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

Vintage Armchairs Attr. Jocob & Josef Kohn in leathers
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing a Timeless Masterpiece: The Elegant Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn Step into a world of timeless sophistication with our exquisite Elegant Armchair, a tribute to the mas...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair model 715F designed by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn on the occasion of the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
It was 1885 that the entire set No. 11 was presented: sofa, chair and armchair, characterized by having an oval piece -or three in the case of the sofa- meshed on the back. . The sof...
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1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Art Nouveau Ebonized Corner Chair, circa 1900
Located in Lucenec, SK
Art Nouveau ebonized wood corner chair in new upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

J. J. Kohn Easy Armchair
Located in Vienna, AT
J. J. Kohn easy armchair excellent restored with new cane on seat and back the back is warped (see pictures) the reason for the cheap price.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Hans Vollmer & Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464, circa 1902
Located in Zagreb, HR
HANS VOLLMER (1879-1946) A Cane and Oak Armchair mod. 464, designed in 1902 and manufactured by Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation, Vienna This rare chair featuring a geometric form i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan, Oak

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 particular chair was manufactured at Mundus circa 1906. Especially the design of the armrests shows the adventure of the new technique. Lit.: Giovanni Renzi, „Il mobile moderno“, Silvana Editoriale Spa, Milano, 2008. S.48-49 Eva B. Ottillinger (Hg.), „Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos und das Möbeldesign der Wiener Moderne“, Ausstellungskatalog Hofmobiliendepot Wien, Böhlau Verlag, Wien, 2018, S.34 ff. J. Uhlír: Vom Wiener Stuhl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique 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

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

Austrian Armchair with Dark Brown Straw and Solid Wood in Thonet Style, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Armchair with dark brown straw and solid wood in Thonet style, 1900s Armchair in Thonet style with structure in finely worked dark solid wood . The inclined backrest and th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wood, 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

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

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair. Model# 824, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905. Illustrated in Jacob ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Thonet "Caminfauteuil" Fireplace Armchair Number One
Located in Vienna, AT
original condition
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech

Morris Adjustable Chair No.6392 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Morris adjustable chair no.6392 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Rattan, 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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique 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 Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that forms...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Vienna Secession Armchairs by Marcel Kammerer, Thonet No. 6534
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Vienna Secession stained and bent beechwood chairs, model no. 6534, designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, circa 1910. With b...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6150 by Adolf Loos executed by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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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

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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Beech, Bentwood, Cane

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, 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 particular chair was manufactured at Mundus circa 1906. Especially the design of the armrests shows the adventure of the new technique. Lit.: Giovanni Renzi, „Il mobile moderno“, Silvana Editoriale Spa, Milano, 2008. S.48-49 Eva B. Ottillinger (Hg.), „Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos und das Möbeldesign der Wiener Moderne“, Ausstellungskatalog Hofmobiliendepot Wien, Böhlau Verlag, Wien, 2018, S.34 ff. J. Uhlír: Vom Wiener Stuhl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Armchair Designed by Josef Hofmann Manufactured by Thonet About 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa 1905 with shortened curved armrests, upholstered back and seat, turned supports united by horse-shoe...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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

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

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
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Early 1900s European Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, 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

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

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

Bentwood Armchair by Josef Hoffmann Succ
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with canned seat, made in 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann Succ. in Bielitz (Poland) formaly Austria. Fully restored with new canning.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Vienna Secession Thonet Bentwood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Vienna secession Thonet bentwood armchair #511. Stained beechwood with an upholstered seat.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Armchairs

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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

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

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

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

Thonet Secessionist Armchair Attributed to Otto Wagner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual bentwood chair with flaring side arms, upholstered in Secessionist-style fabric. Thonet stamp to interior frame.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood dark brown stained with an upholstered seat from the late 1930s.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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

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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