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Vienna Secession Loveseats

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
Austrian Bentwood 'Secessionist' Beechwood Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian bentwood 'Secessionist' beechwood loveseat with slat design and upholstered seat and back (J&J KOHN paper label under seat). Jacob & Jos...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Rare, Josef Hoffmann Salon Suite Designed for the Cafe Fledermaus, Vienna
Located in New York, NY
Original good condition with vintage upholstery, the suite measures: Measures: Sofa: 46" x 21.5" x 31" Chairs : 22.5" x 21.5" x 31". each. Imported by Eileen Lane Antiques...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Beech

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Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four Cafe chairs in black sueded upholstery coving th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

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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 Loveseats

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Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet. Consisting of four chairs and matching table. The seating group is still in its original ...
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Loveseats

Josef Hoffman Design Fledermaus Four Piece Suite
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Wiener Werkstätte design by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian 1870-1956) and leading architect of the Secessionist Movement in the early 20th Century. The original design ca. 1910 for...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
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.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Bentwood, Plywood

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Armchair - Fledermaus - Beech
Located in Budapest, HU
This Fledermaus armchair, designed by Josef Hoffmann for J.&J. Kohn around 1900, is a striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design. Hoffmann, a key figure in the Wiener Wer...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 Loveseats

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann, Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs for J.J. Kohn, Austria, 1905
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 3 bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907. Produced by the Kohn company, the chairs represent on...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann. Armchair Designed for the 5th Viennese Secession Exhibition 1899
Located in London, GB
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) designed for the 5th Viennese Secession exhibition in 1899. An exceptional oak corner armchair. The last image is of an identical armchair designed by Hoffmann which was exhibited at the Tate, Liverpool, in the 'Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900...
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Late 19th Century Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For 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 Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Previously Available Items
Antique G. Thonet Attributed Viennese Secessionist Bentwood Loveseat or Settee
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bentwood settee or loveseat is unsigned, but being attributed to Gebruder Thonet based on the materials and design, and as such originates from Vienna, Austria and dates to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art Nova style...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Bentwood, Cane

Antique Embossed Bentwood Bench Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Rare and exceptional ebonized and natural beech bentwood embossed antique bench attributed to J.&J. Kohn, circa 1902. Whilst it’s difficult to establish the exact model number of this bench it does have striking similarities to the model number 67 bench first shown in the Jacob and Joseph Kohn...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Bench by Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood settee, bench by Thonet. This example has an embossed pressed wood back and seat, the finish is weathered, the frame shows some wear including a glue repair to the b...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats

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Bentwood

Bentwood Bench by Thonet
Bentwood Bench by Thonet
H 34.5 in W 49 in D 22 in
J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
Located in New York, NY
Secessionist bentwood bench, manufactured by J.J. Kohn, design attributed to Michael Thonet. Dark stain beech wood frame, with caned seat. Two extremely minor stress cracks in bentwo...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

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J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
J.J. Kohn Bentwood Sette
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Bentwood Secessionist Leather Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood Secessionist stained beechwood loveseat with brown leather seat, back, and sides with ball decoration by legs & box stretcher. (labeled: JACOB & JOSEPH KOHN, WEIN)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Leather

Bentwood Secessionist Leather Loveseat
Bentwood Secessionist Leather Loveseat
H 33.5 in W 51.5 in D 28 in

Vienna Secession loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession loveseats for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage loveseats created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with beech, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Vienna Secession loveseats made in a specific country, there are Austria, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original loveseats, popular names associated with this style include and Jacob and Josef Kohn. 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 loveseats differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,500 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $7,800.

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