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.
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
Adolf Loos (1870-1933) Secessionist Bench, Thonet No.6150
By Adolf Loos
Located in London, GB
A rare Viennese Secessionist bench by Austrian and Czechoslovak architect and influential European theorist Adolf Loos (1870-1933). Produced by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915. Stain...
Wood
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, 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. Still in original cond...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
$3,780Sale Price|20% Off
Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Vienna Secession bench or settee. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved frame....
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Viennese Secessionist Bench
Located in London, GB
An elegant early 20th century two seater Viennese Secessionist bench. Wooden frame overpainted in white with a newly caned back rest. Solid and sturdy. H 92.5 W 107.5 D 46 cm
Cane, Wood
$1,314
Thonet Sofa No.56
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Fabric, Bentwood
Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood bench by Thonet Mundus with brass leg endings.. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally reupholstered. Dimensions: Armchair: Height 36 1/2" Width 22 1/2" Depth 18 1/...
Bentwood
Secessionist Three Seater Painted Pine Bench & a Single Matching Armchair
Located in London, GB
Joseph Hoffmann in the style of. A secessionist three seater painted pine bench. Measures: Width 52.5 inches, depth 26.5 inches, height 35 inches, seat height 17 inches And a single matching armchair...
Pine
$4,384Sale Price / set|35% Off
20th Century Set of Asymmetrical Fischel Bench, Two Armchairs and Two Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Fischel set of five bentwood pieces including a bench, two armchairs and two chairs. All of them are with original cane seats and are in very good condition. Wien, circa 1...
Bentwood
$1,980
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Stool Model 616 / S, designed by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood or plywood designed about 1905 by Otto Wagner for Kohn. Original condition newer restored.
Beech, Plywood
Thonet Bench 1860s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thoner Bench Austria 1959
Bentwood
Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Bench After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the timeless elegance of a Viennese café with this stunning vintage bentwood settee. Crafted in the iconic style of Michael Thonet, this piece is a masterpiece of form and fu...
Cane, Bentwood
Adolf Loos Egyptian Theben Stool
By Adolf Loos
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Egyptian Revival Adolf Loos attributed Theban Beechwood Tripod stool, circa 19l5. Featuring a handcrafted splined, tri legged framework, sculpted crescent se...
Beech
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original condition showing only light wear normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H ...
Cane, Bentwood
$3,589
H 41.34 in W 46.86 in D 25.6 in
J. & J. Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Bench, with Label, Austria, Circa 1900
Located in Beirut, LB
An elegant bentwood bench/sofa by the celebrated Austrian manufacturer J. & J. Kohn, dating to the turn of the 20th century. This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry and innov...
Cane, Bentwood
Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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...
Beech, Bentwood
$3,500
H 29 in W 22 in D 21 in
Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of early 20th Century Josef Hoffman Fledermaus armchairs, constructed by Josef and Jacob Kohn of Austria. Newly upholstered in Josef Hoffmann designed linen fabric. The finish a...
Fabric, Beech, Lacquer
Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant three-legged chair by Thonet is made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d
Beech
$3,230 / item
H 74 in W 53.5 in D 23.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Coat Rack Bench in Black with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The two Swedish designers able to give a poetic and innovative touch to materials at the same time, have come up with Coat Rack Bench for the Wiener GT...
Wood
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1906 with the catalog no. 412. Designed by Otto Wagner for J. & J....
Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery
Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Bentwood Settee Bench / White Lacquer
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech bentwood painted bench manufactured by Thonet Vienna.. Difficult to determine exact age ?...
Fabric, Bentwood
19th Century Thonet No. 5 Bentwood Cane Settee
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Vienna Secession period Thonet No. 5 bentwood beech settee or bench from Austria. The settee features gracefully curved bentwood back and arms ending with whimsical scrolls. The...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage bench attributed to German/Austrian furniture company ‘Thonet’ in steam curved featuring a cane seat. Original bench featured cane seat that was later modified with the add...
Velvet, Cane, Beech
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H 30.71 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century Bentwood Bench Settee by J. Hoffmann for Thonet - Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional bentwood bench settee was made in early 20th century and is attributed to Josef Hoffmann designed for Thonet - Mundus. This model appeared in the catalog in 1907, an...
Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 46.88 in W 37.38 in D 17.13 in
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Benches by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1980s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of lattice back benches in the Secessionist manner originally designed in 1904 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the Willow Tea Rooms of Glasgow, Scotland These authorized repr...
Wood, Upholstery
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech bentwood bench manufactured by Thonet Vienna Nut stained, seat and backrest upholstered...
Beech, Bentwood
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Bench No. 11
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Within the field of curved wood sofas, Kohn's model No. 11 is a very balanced piece in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Although catalog number 11 cor...
Bentwood
Biedermeier Bench Settee, Austria, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Beautifully restored bench settee from early 19th century from Austria. The bench features cane woven seating and backrest with decorative black wooden ...
Cane, Walnut
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Secession Thonet bench attribute to Otto Wagner. Wood is already dark nut stained, upholstery in leather, fabric or canning possible and in price included Delivery time is a...
Beech, Bentwood
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H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee No. 415 by Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an upholstered seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1906 with the catalog no. 415. Designed by Gustav Siege...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus #728 Ensemble 1905 Jugendstil Secession Style
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern design from 1905, the time when Josef Hoffmann was on the zenith of his creativity, consisting of, two armchairs and a settee, beech bentwood, brown-stained, ...
Bentwood