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Vienna Secession Seating

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
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920's
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, made by Reischmann & Son's New York, circa 1900/20's. All four are structurally sound and sturdy, one chair shows minor lo...
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Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro, dining chairs, made by JJ Kohn Mundus, in the style of Thonet. The chairs are in very good, clean, original, ready to us...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's
Located in New York, NY
Vienna Secessionist Cafe, Bistro style dining chair constructed of beech using the signature steam bent technique. This example was made in Austria, circa 1910/20's attributed to Th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood, Beech

Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available
Located in New York, NY
Classic bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having a curved scoop shaped backrest, vinyl upholstered pad seat, and round wood legs. Design reminiscent of the iconic Thonet pie...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Vienna Secession Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pr. Bentwood and Canvas Chairs after Thonet c. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of folding bentwod and canvass side chairs, design reminiscent of Thonet, probably made in Italy, circa 1970's. The chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to us...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vienna Secession Seating

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Canvas, Wood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, 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 Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Original Viennese Jugendstil Ensemle, Secession Style 1905-Restored Carefully
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary Ensemble very carefully restored by an artist carpenter. Original upholstery
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel Checoslov. This example is in good, original, clean and ready to use condition, sh...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Vienna Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare and completely restored armchair from the era of Vienna Secession. Designed by Otto Wagner for j&J Kohn
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood, 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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

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...
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Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Velvet, Beech

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Bentwood

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 Seating

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 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. Price per c...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Slovak Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J 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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Lacquer

Adolf Loos (1870-1933) Secessionist Bench, Thonet No.6150
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...
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Classic Set of four Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Set of four Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann..Vintage Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chairs.Retain original metal Wittmann badge/label .Minor staining to the Macint...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Metal

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant chair three-legged chair by Thonet made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Straw, Bentwood

Secession desk chair by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Slovak Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Abalone, Beech, 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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Early Vienna Secessionist Movement bentwood arm chair, marked Thonet, design attributed to Jose Hofmann, circa 1920's. Exceptional period piece in very good, ready to use condition, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood

Thonet Nr. 31 Dining Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six available Restored, originally green painted.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 4 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of four "Fledermaus" chairs (meaning "bat" in German), designed by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907. Originally conceived to furnish the legendary Flederma...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Oak

Marcel Kammerer Thonet Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, US
A striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design, this armchair is attributed to Marcel Kammerer and executed by Gebrüder Thonet in Austria circa 1910. The chair features e...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Armchairs were restored in the past, needs to be need firming up, they are a bit...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional renovation with new fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech

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...
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1860s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Attr. to Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Chair for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium
Located in Vienna, AT
From the waiting area and from the doctor's rooms of the most important buildings of that time, which paved the way for the "Modern." Expertise, see excerpts from a catalogue of an a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus' Chairs Model No.728, Set of Ten
Located in Dallas, TX
A scarce set of ten early first edition "Fledermaus" chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte and featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. Hoffman...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Wood

Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907. In their sober and unmistakable style, they ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria. The frame is made of stained solid beech with a cane seat and the backrest with three turne...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone. Originally designed for the Cafe Daum in Vienna. These chairs fea...
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19th Century Italian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
Set di due sedie modello "Fledermaus" (che significa "pipistrello" in tedesco), progettato dall'architetto e designer austriaco Josef Hoffmann nel 1907. Originariamente concepito per...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood

Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia, is a delightful example of both craftsmanship and design innovation during the er...
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1890s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood, Rattan, Beech

Oak Armchair, Art Nouveau, probably Vienna, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Art Nouveau armchair crafted from oak, featuring gently curved armrests that sweep forward in a fluid motion. The subtly rising cross-stretchers lend the piece a refined, architectur...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715). Beech, bentwood, brown stained. J. & J. Kohn /Teschen-Austria (punch mark) six pieces, ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
Located in Vienna, AT
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. A beautiful original condition. A sui...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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 Seating

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood, Cane, Beech

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will an antique Vienna Secession settee. It features simple, yet very effective design done in bench wood, with all the attributions of Vienna Secession. The seat...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Beech

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.
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1920s Slovak Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, 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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Rattan, Bentwood

Vienna Secession seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession 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 Vienna Secession 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 $3,168.