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Style: Expressionist
Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with embossed plywood seat and with three tulips decorated back rest. Made in Austria in the 1900s by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
only two chairs ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,800 / set
Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
By Fischel
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stunning bentwood chair manufactured by Fischel around turn of the century 1900. Fischel was one of the larges producer of bentwood furniture alongside Thonet and J&J Kohn. The backr...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet, stained and curved wooden daybed covered with velvet
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Viennese Secession
Thonet, stained and curved wooden daybed covered with velvet
good general condition, stains on the velvet
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet Stools No.144
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet stools no.144 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$1,182 / set
Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood
$1,773 / set
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Benches or Causeuses, early 20thC
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a pair of Austrian secessionist bentwood stools, small benches, window seats or causeuses.
I am not sure wether the upholstery is leather or leatherette but it seems to be quite old...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
Josef Hoffmann "Haus Koller" Armchair for Wittmann – Viennese Secession Elegance
Located in Dronten, NL
A stunning Haus Koller Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by the esteemed Austrian manufacturer Wittmann. Originally conceived in 1911 for the Koller House in Oberwalte...
Category
Early 2000s Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$460 Sale Price
22% Off
Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Kohn Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane.
delivery time about two weeks
up to six pieces available
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
$950 / item
A Magnificent Pair of Armchairs by Josef Plecnik
By Josef Plecnik
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent pair of armchairs produced in the early twentieth century by the renowned Slovenian architect Josef Plecnik (Jože Plečnik), Master of modern architecture. His work i...
Category
Early 20th Century Slovenian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$68,250 / set
Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside.
Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6150 by Adolf Loos executed by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
in the style of J. & J. Kohn, armchair with wide seat covered in leather.
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in the style of J. & J. Kohn, armchair with wide seat covered in leather.
Viennese Secession circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$6,501 / set
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
Category
1920s Slovak Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil. Chair has been professionally stained and repolished. Leather on the seat in the original condition.
This piece has been attributed base...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new Kolovrat fabric.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Clara Porset Style Sling Chair
By Clara Porset
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Expressionist Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Nr. 31 Dining Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six available
Restored, originally green painted.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
$590 / item
Pair of Kohn Chairs No. 719 Attributed to Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Vienna Seccesion chairs by Kohn (model no. 719) attributed to Koloman Moser.
Chairs are unrestored and the restoration can be made on request
Beech, bentwood, mahogany/nut ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price / set
26% Off
1900s Viennese Secession Sofa in the Style of Josef Maria Olbrich
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished -
- Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt
- height of seat 45 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$2,742 Sale Price
20% Off
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Stool Model 616 / S, designed by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood or plywood designed about 1905 by Otto Wagner for Kohn. Original condition newer restored.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, 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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
$2,837 / item
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Jugendstil Armchair No 714 by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic Jugendstil armchair, Model No. 714, designed by Otto Wagner and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Made of mahogany stained beechwood and shellac hand polished, lending that air ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Wood
Secession Armchair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare stool in the Viennese Secession style.
This fine, rare and elegant wooden swivel stool from the early 1900s was hand-crafted in Austria and it is perfect for sitting behind a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vienna Secession Stool By Wilhelm Schmidt For Prag Rudnicker
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak frame with a caned seat, Designed by Vienna Secession designer Wilhelm Schmidt about 1900 for Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication. Fully restored but the seat is still the origin...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Thonet Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Thonet side chairs with original Thonet label.
Stained beechwood.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
$5,800 / set
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...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Four Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four bentwood and cane armchairs designed by Michael Thonet. The armchairs feature gracefully sculpted arms and heart motif back splats. Made in the French cafe bistr...
Category
20th Century Polish Expressionist Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and important original Vienna workshop, bentwood rocker, model# 824, Schaukel Fauteuils by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905
Illust...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite and very seldom Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Gustav Siegel.
This settee is still not finished and will be restored to cu...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$4,980 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom, foyer... in walnut stained beechwood with upholstered seat and back.
Designed by Koloman Moser: March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918
Manufactured by J & J Kohn in 1910
Geometric arms and square back rests complement the sweeping curved surround featuring horizontal slat design which decorates the chair backs.
Austere planes and strict geometry typical of the Wiener Werkstätte are featured on this pair of armchairs. Elegantly curved and straight edged wooden elements provide Stark architectural planes, timelessness, comfort and beauty.
The set's upholstery was from Backhausen, the famous, high end textile house that has been in business since 1849 and made fabric for these original designers during the period.
Moser was an important designer. He was a founding members and artistic director of the Jugenstil art movement.
Along with Josef Hoffman, Moser co founded the iconic Wiener Werkstätte ( Viennese workshop) .
The Wiener Werkstätte was a workshop dedicated to the production of craftwork.
Art Deco armchairs, Club Chairs, bergere chairs, canapes, chairs, chaise longues, club chairs, corner chairs, daybeds, living room sets, Dining Room Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Office Chairs and Desk Chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date around 1860's -70's ? Most unusual design,, Cant find this form on the internet??R...
Category
1860s Czech Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
By Adolf Loos
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Poor unrestored condition. Secession armchairs, model no. 6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria.
W 23 x D 22 x H 31.5 in.
Arm Height: 25 in.
Seat Height: 18.5 in.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wilhelm Schmidt Made by Prag-Rudniker, a Vienna Secession Oak Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
Wilhelm Schmidt and made by Prag-Rudniker, in Vienna. A Vienna Secessionist Arts and Crafts oak piano stool. Tulip-style cut-outs to the top...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Secession Josef Hoffmann Chairs no.637 Ex. by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession Josef Hoffmann chairs no.637 ex. by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,127 / set
Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with plywood seat and back rest, walnut stained model 327 designed about 1900 by Koloman Moser for J.J. Kohn. Fully restored with shellac finish. Preis for set o...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,912 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Art Nouveau Leather Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of rare Art Nouveau leather club chairs made in the early twentieth century probably in Austria. The chairs are in their original condition ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,499 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Thonet office chair with rattan seat
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet office chair with rattan seat professionally stained and repolished, new handmade rattan seat.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Very rare secession seating group
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare secession seating group used in Otto Wagners Vila in Wien. Original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Wood
$70,930 / set
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs.
Four pieces available
Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Cane, 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Seating
$5,674 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat.
Original Fischel paper label to the underneath of the s...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1910s Hungarian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession chair atr. Kolo Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession chair atr. Kolo Moser professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet n°9 Le Corbusier armchair
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very beautiful bentwood armchair from the beginning of the century model no. 9. This armchair was used on multiple occasions by Le Corbusier who was particularly fond of it. He said ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Expressionist Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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