Vienna Secession Seating
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.
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating
Silk, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Velvet, Birch
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
19th Century German Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
19th Century Polish Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood
Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Vienna Secession Seating
Iron
1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Wood
1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Wicker
1950s European Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood
1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Iron
Late 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Seating
Naugahyde, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Italian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
1890s Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Wood
1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Bentwood, Fabric
Early 1900s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Oak
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating
1890s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Wood
1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Beech
1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1940s Czech Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood
1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Rattan, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Brass
1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating
Metal, Brass