Antique Bistro Chair by Jozef Kohn, 1930s
View Similar Items
Antique Bistro Chair by Jozef Kohn, 1930s
About the Item
- Creator:Jacob & Josef Kohn (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:
- Seller Location:HEVERLEE, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 900511stDibs: LU3944312545001
Jacob & Josef Kohn
While the first name that comes to mind when thinking of bentwood furniture might be Thonet (maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio, the Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), had a strong competitor in 19th-century Vienna: Jacob & Josef Kohn (also referred to as J. & J. Kohn).
Founded in 1849 by a father and son with the motto “Be one step ahead,” Jacob & Josef Kohn created modern furniture for indoors and out from Austrian beech. At the turn of the 20th century, after establishing itself with mastery of everything from chairs to coatracks and even doll furniture, J. & J. Kohn began working closely with the Wiener Werkstätte, the artisan cooperative cofounded by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann (Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser were also members). Through this partnership, J. & J. Kohn produced an array of furniture in bentwood, cane and upholstery, which it sold through showrooms across Europe and North America. Its designs throughout the first decade of the 20th century reflect the Art Nouveau movement that was quickly gaining traction across Europe.
Price wars and mergers ensued during the First World War. Changes in the organizational structure of Thonet included a merger with Viennese company Mundus in the early 20th century, which followed Mundus’s becoming a majority stakeholder in J. & J. Kohn — these mergers yielded the formation of Mundus-Kohn and later, in 1922–23, Thonet-Mundus. The new conglomerate went on to produce examples of its bentwood furniture in keeping with the modern style of the Vienna Secession. While Thonet rebuilt, rebranded and expanded in the United States and elsewhere after World War II, J. & J. Kohn never produced furniture under that name again.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique J. & J. Kohn furniture including bentwood wingback chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and other seating, side tables, beech nesting tables and more.
- Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEAntique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and were widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lamp has the original nickel plated shade holder. The lenght can be as long or as short as desired. The shade emits a wonderful and warm light. Rewired and ready to use with a regular E27 edison screw light...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOpaline Glass
- Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEAntique Art Deco hallway pendant lights. These lamps are very typical for the Art Deco era and were widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lam...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOpaline Glass
$383 / item - Antique Opaline Pendant Light, 1930sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEAntique art deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the art deco era and were widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or...Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCopper
- Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEDark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair. In the style of Thonet with original webbing We date it at early 1950s. Good condition with normal age related wear. ...Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
MaterialsBentwood
- Antique Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEAntique Art Deco hallway pendant light with a beautiful marbled opaline lamp shade emitting a stunning light. This lamp is very typical for the art...Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOpaline Glass
- Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930sLocated in HEVERLEE, BEAntique Art Deco hallway pendant light. This lamp is very typical for the Art Deco era and was widely used to be hung in hallways, offices or larger public places. The lamp has...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOpaline Glass
- Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900By Jacob & Josef KohnLocated in VÉZELAY, FRBistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known bentwood manufacturers alongside Thonet, Mundus and Fischel. Structure in bent beech w...Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
MaterialsWood, Bentwood
$438 Sale Price20% Off - Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian EmpireBy Jacob & Josef KohnLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesExceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with be...Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
MaterialsBentwood
- Office Chair by Jacob & Josef KohnBy Jacob & Josef KohnLocated in Banská Štiavnica, SKOffice chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MaterialsBentwood
- Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J KohnBy Jacob & Josef KohnLocated in Banská Štiavnica, SKSecession dining chair no.493 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
MaterialsBentwood
- J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef HoffmannBy Jacob & Josef KohnLocated in Los Angeles, CAJ. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef HoffmannCategory
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Wood
Price Upon Request - Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J KohnBy Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman MoserLocated in Banská Štiavnica, SKSecession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally stained and repolished.Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsRattan, Beech