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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
Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

Thonet Causeuse No.22
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet causeuse no.22 in original vintage condition with signs of usage.
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1910s Slovak Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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

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 Seating

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Straw, 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

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

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 Seating

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Beech, 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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Fischel Dining Chair No.42
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair no.42 in very good oriignal condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Rattan, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Upholstery, Bentwood

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

Fantastic Gustav Siegel 716 Sofa, J.J. Kohn, Vienna Secession 1900s
Located in Argelato, BO
Fantastic Art Nouveau sofa designed by famous Austrian architect Gustav Siegel for the world renowed bentwood company Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/ Austria. Published in J&J Kohn...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Bentwood, Beech

Thonet Bench Attributed to 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        
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane. delivery time about two weeks up to six pieces available
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Kohn Chair
Kohn Chair
$950 / item
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 Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, 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

Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with french polish and new fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Brass

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

Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn. Restored 2 years ago into new leather, new french polish was applied. sofa - 130x58x81cm 2x armchair - 57x52x77cm 4...
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Armchair Model No. 511 by Wiener Werkstätten for Thonet in Museal Manner, 1904
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This rare upholstered version of Armchair No. 511 is an extraordinary find, particularly in its entirely original condition. With its distinctive design originating from the Vienna W...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Bentwood, Lacquer, Trimming

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
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1920s Slovak Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved f...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and refined armchairs of the Viennese secession, designed by the famous Austrian designer Gustav Siegel and created by the Kohn company, is proposed here in it...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very nice J&J Kohn 18, 1/2 model armchair. J&J was the main contender to Thonet and the two companies always competed and there involved in legal proceedings b...
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1880s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Footstool, Shoe Stool, Viennese Secession, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shoe stool, Viennese secession, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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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

Armchair "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair "412" by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn, Austria,1900s
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Chair for Jacob and Josef Kohn Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Josef Hoffmann Chair Model 725 circa 1903-1905. Rare variation with caned seat and back. Usually found with upholstered seat and back. Chair is sometimes said to be by Gustav Siegel ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Beech

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 Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Rattan, 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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Brass

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

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 Seating

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Beech

Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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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 ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

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

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with First Paper Label
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with 1st Paper Label fully restored with new canning and shellack finish. there are additional 2 pieces ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood, Cane

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

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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Linen, Bentwood

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Wood

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Club Chairs No.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet club chairs no.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Austria 1905 in original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Room Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood catalog number A 651 from the in 1900s excelent restored walnut stained with shellack finish. delivery time about 3-4 weeks up to 12 available www.galerie-zeitraeu...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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

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Beech, Rattan, Bentwood

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
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1910s Hungarian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

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

Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Slovak Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, the chairs get now a new cane. delivery time about two weeks 2 pieces available
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Slovenian Vienna Secession Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Brass

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs. Four pieces available Delivery time 3-4 weeks.  
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

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Cane, Beech, 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.

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