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Style: Expressionist
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench Settee by Otto Wagner
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....
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery

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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann Style Secessionist Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of Josef Hoffmann Vienna Secession style chairs. These chairs feature bentwood construction with attractive simple, clean lines and plenty of negative space. Pierced ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats, one shown with original cane seat. Price per chair. All chairs are the same dime...
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Josef Hoffman “Fledermaus” wood and brown leather armchair
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
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20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Metal Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of vintage 1970's kitchen chairs, modeled after the iconic Vienna Secessionist Thonet originals. The chairs feature tubular metal frames, in brown paint finish, with upholst...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Seating

Materials

Metal

Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900. This settee is an authentic piece which is in great original condition with nice p...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

A SITZMASCHINE Chair by JOSEF HOFFMANN & FISCHEL WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1910
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a museum piece : an historical and iconic "SITZMASCHINE" chair by (or after) JOSEF HOFFMANN, produced by FISCHEL, Vienna, 1910. This is a a rare and almost never seen variati...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Model 322 Bentwood Black Leather Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, ICF New York
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 6 model 322 side chairs by Josef Hoffmann Originally designed for the dining room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium in Austria circa 1904 This set was later manufactured by ICF ...
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1980s American Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus, circa 1900/1920's. The chair is in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing o...
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Early 20th Century Czech Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 2 Bentwood Cafe Chairs Attributed to Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of 2 dining, or cafe, chairs in bentwood and upholstery, attributed to Thonet. Clean ready to use condition, seats in later vinyl upholstery. No breaks or structural damage,...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally made by Thonet with the Nr: 567 - for the Café Heinrichshof - oposite the Vienna States Opera House, destroid 1945. Published first in 1908 in a "Sesselalbum" by Thonet (J...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Bentwood Settee Bench / White Lacquer
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 ?...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work
Located in London, GB
Thonet. A bentwood chaise lounge with an adjustable back with a flowing scrollwork frame with a cane work bed. Stamped to the base with serial number and ??? - Paris retailer. Dimen...
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Early 1900s French Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, 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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop chairs crafted from bentwood. Known as the "chair of chairs" with over 50 million produc...
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19th Century Polish Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Bentwood

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....
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Expressionist Amsterdam School Reclining Chairs, Oak and Fabric Upholstery, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early Amsterdam School (1910-1930) reclining chairs manufactured c. 1920. The exuberant appearance characteristic of the movement's first period features strong sculptural expressionist lines with elaborate details different from one chair to another and dynamic shape through the movement function. The reclining backrest typical of the Arts and Crafts Morris chair...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

Josef Urban, Gebrueder Thonet chair, model number 405 - Original Secession Style
Located in Vienna, AT
brown-stained beechwood; seat and back rest with continuous leather cover; feet with brass and copper sabots; professionally restored; signs of age and use; height 98.5 cm, height of...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Belgrade, RS
These two chairs are a stunning example of the modern and inventive design promoted during the first decade of the 20th century by the founders of the design-craft company Wiener Wer...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

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...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Original 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 ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, 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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood not signed but attributed to Thonet catalog no. 14. Excellent restored up to 18 pieces available for the moment only one finished for additional ones is the delivery...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer Original Gerbruder Thonet Armchair in Beech and Cane 1909
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A single armchair manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in 1909 and designed by the Viennese architect Marcel Kammerer. This Thonet armchair presents a structure in dark brown stained bent...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

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  
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bentwood construction with perforated plywood seat from the 1900. Excellent restored. Two pieces available.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, 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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

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...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Nr. 11 Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with caned seat and backrest. Made in Austria by Gebrüder Thonet, circa 1890. Fully restored.
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1890s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech

Original Otto Wagner & Kohn Jacob & Josef & Koloman 'Kolo' Moser Ensemble, 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. Occasionally These furniture are attributed to Koloma...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Style Vienna Secession Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement armchair originally designed by Austrian multi-hyphenate Josef Hoffmann circa 1900 and produced by Thonet. Typical of Hoffmann’s style, this comfortable armchair has an a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original Otto Wagner & Kohn Jacob & Josef & Koloman 'Kolo' Moser Ensemble, 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. Occasionally These furniture are attributed to Koloma...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Vienna Secessionist parlor suite by Josef Hoffman, manufactured before 1920 by J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria. The suite comprised of a settee and pair of armchairs or club ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Brass

Low bentwood stool with cane seat by Thonet, Austria 1920s
Located in ECHT, NL
Original low stool. Made from bentwood and woven cane. Made by Thonet in the 1950s. Stamped with the Thonet name underneath.
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Mid-20th Century European Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C)...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, 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.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Koloman Moser Purkersdorf Sanatorium Armchair by Wittman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Koloman Moser design Purkersdorf Sanatorium Armchair for Wittman. Austria, designed 1903; reissued 1970s. An icon of Viennese Modernism, designed for the entrance hall of the Purkers...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Vienna Coffee House Chair Model No. 244 by Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1904
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Step into the world of early 20th-century Viennese design with Model No. 244 by Jacob & Josef Kohn, a stunning example of the Viennese Secession style that defined an era of artistic innovation. This iconic bentwood chair...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer, Beech

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Clara Porset Style Sling Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century sling chair with a black lacquered base and newly upholstered leather seat in the style of the trailblazing Cuban-born furniture and interior designer Clara Porset.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Expressionist Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech, 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 Expressionist Seating

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Wicker

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 3 authentic Michael Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Thonet. Model nr 14 is without a doubt the most famous and most sold chair in the history o...
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1870s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech

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 ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Seating

Materials

Cane, 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.
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1910s German Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Mundus office chair no.56
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet Mundus office chair no.56 in original condition.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce clean matched set, Retains original warm honey blonde fini...
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1940s Czech Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. to Marcel Kammerer. Professionally stained and repolished with french polish and new fabric.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, 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 Expressionist Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Fischel dining chair nr.31
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair nr.31 in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Expressionist seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Expressionist seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bentwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Expressionist seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $130,851 while the average work can sell for $3,205.

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