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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
Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
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.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn. Excellent original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Leather, 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

Materials

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

Pair of Austrian Bentwood Beech Wood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Austrian Bentwood (Secessionist) beech wood Armchairs with slat design & upholstered seat & back (J&J KOHN paper label under seat) (Matching loveseat: JOH021)
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of six Vienna Secession armchairs. Design by Gebrüder Thonet Austria. Striking Austrian design from the 1920s. Original black lacquered beech frames and back...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare example of a bentwood armchair from the Vienna Secession era. Designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn of Vienna, circa 1900. Completely original with soulful wear and patina. No cra...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Wood

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 4 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
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1910s Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil causeuse no. 6611 attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil causeuse no.6611 atr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Footstool, Shoe Stool, Viennese Secession, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shoe stool, Viennese secession, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Josef Hoffman chairs originally designed for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna in the secessionist style. Hoffman designed...
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Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of 2 Oak and Cane Dining Chairs by Hans Vollmer for Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 2 original highback dining chairs designed by Hans Vollmer and manufactured by Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation in 1902, Vienna Lit. 1902 DAS INTERIEUR III Hauptteil Seite 181...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

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

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Fabric, 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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Thonet 492 chairs still unrestored attributed to Gustav Siegel The chairs can be restored on customer request which means that the wood color and fabric or leather can be ch...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and beautiful scrolling base. Refinished in glossy black.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Thonet Armchair Catalog Number 1798
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Armchair Catalog Number 1798 The surface is already walnut stained and shellack polished. The cover will be made on customer request and is already in price included. More...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Three Piece Set by Josef Hoffmann w/ Beech Frame & Clarence House Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined three piece living room set, consisting of two chairs and a settee were designed by the legendary Josef Hoffman in Austria circa 1905. They feature concave d...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with signs of use.
Category

1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Armchair by Josef Hoffmann Succ
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with canned seat, made in 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann Succ. in Bielitz (Poland) formaly Austria. Fully restored with new canning.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Thonet dining chair no.4
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan seat.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

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 ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Materials

Brass

Secession Seating Group No.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Originaly designed in 1899 for world exhibition in Paris in 1900.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans Vollmer & Prag-Rudniker Wickerwork, Oak and Cane Chair Mod. 464, circa 1902
Located in Zagreb, HR
HANS VOLLMER (1879-1946) A Cane and Oak Armchair mod. 464, designed in 1902 and manufactured by Prag-Rudniker Korbfabrikation, Vienna This rare chair featuring a geometric form i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession Side Chairs , Austria 1915
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession side chairs. Stained beechwood frames with caned seats.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6150 by Adolf Loos executed by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Beech

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob and Josef Kohn label.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession 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...
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1860s Czech Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Style Armchairs by Wittmann, Austria
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte style tub chairs by Wittmann, Austria, upholstered with velvet-textured fabric.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Art Nouveau Fischel Salon Suite Catalog Number 150
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau fischel suite from about 1910 catalog number 150. Bentwood set consisting of a table, settee, armchairs and one chair. Dimensions on the las...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Beech

Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Toronto, CA
This bentwood armchair was crafted by Marcel Kammerer (1878 – 1959), a Viennese architect and designer who immigrated to Canada after World War II. The stained beech is mahogany-colo...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Beech

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wing chair no.6542 by Thonet in excellent condition, backhausen fabric.
Category

1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 2 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
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1910s Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Bentwood

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

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Modern Chairs by Adolf Loos
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare original paired Fan-Back Chairs designed by Adolf Loos (1870-1933) circa 1908-20s. As part of the Vienna Secession movement, these chairs display modern silouette ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

wonderful vienna secession patio chairs
Located in Munich, DE
amazing patio or garden chairs from vienna. showing the clear lines of vienna secession. i can ship in 2 boxes with dhl .
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Iron

Joseph Hoffman for Khon Signed Barrel Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Joseph Hoffman for Khon signed,barrel chair,Mahogany wood,creme upholstery,and open section on bottom to see original paper label,1880's early design .
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19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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