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J & J Kohn Chair 714 by Otto Wagner, 1920s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jacob and Josef Khon 714 chair by Otto Wagner Wiena 1920s.
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

J & J Kohn Chair 714 by Otto Wagner, 1920s
J & J Kohn Chair 714 by Otto Wagner, 1920s
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940 Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1940 Materials
Category

Vintage 1940s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Vintage Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
style of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th century. These classic
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dronten, NL
Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood and rattan chair, manufactured in Austria, circa 1950. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950
J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bentwood side chair attributed to J & J Kohn, early 1900's. Amazing design
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900's, classic Thonet style bentwood cafe chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn. Mundus was a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Austria in the 1900s by Jacob & Josef Kohn. only two chairs available, price for both.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Kohn Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood is already restored, new cane. delivery time about two weeks up to six pieces available
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Kohn Chair
Kohn Chair
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
J. and J. Kohn "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
. Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn. Up to six available.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 8 Viennese bentwood chairs, model N.33 by Jacob & Joseph Kohn and dating from the years 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
8 Viennese Chairs N.33 by J & J Kohn, 1900s
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 248 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1901, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 248 a J. & J. Kohn designed 1901 and first for sale in 1902
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
& J Kohn coming in great restored condition. Both chairs are signed with the famous paper mark on the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of Cabaret Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn after professional
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secession armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F Austria
By Gustav Siegel, Josef Hoffmann, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Argelato, BO
Austrian designer Gustav Siegel and created by the Kohn company, is proposed here in its first original
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Rocking chair - Beech
Located in Budapest, HU
J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Rocking Chair - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
wellknown paper mark, this unique shaped Art Nouveau side chairs by J&J Kohn can be combined with many
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef 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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
by Koloman Moser for J.J. Kohn. Fully restored with shellac finish. Preis for set of two.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bentwood construction with perforated plywood seat from the 1900. Excellent restored. Two pieces available.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
J&J Kohn. In beautiful original condition. Solid, ready to be upholstered. Minor fixes made
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of six Austrian Art Nouveau chairs signed J.J. Kohn.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made by J and J Kohn Vienna, Austria. Each chair has an iconic bentwood frame with gracefully curved
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jugendstil armchair 719F by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil armchair 719F by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very rare secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Austin, TX
Kohn, Vienna, Austria. The suite comprised of a settee and pair of armchairs or club chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Rocking Chair No.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn
By Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair no.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4 Antique Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Antique chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

4 Antique N ° 67 Chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 antique N ° 67 chairs from Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900. Some flaws.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Set of 4 Bentwood Barrel Chairs by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 4 bentwood barrel chairs by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn. Newly reupholstered in yellow
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Bentwood

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn. Excellent original condition with signs of usage.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Fauteuil, J. & J. Kohn, Model Nr. 428/F
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by: Josef Hoffmann Executed by: J. & J. Kohn, model nr. 428/F, Vienna, from 1910 H 77 cm, SH 40 cm
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Sharon, CT
A very early and rare example of a J & J Kohn Secessionist design containing many hallmarks of
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Armchair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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J J Kohn Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of j j kohn chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and beech, all j j kohn chairs available were constructed with great care. J j kohn chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of j j kohn chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco j j kohn chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made j j kohn chairs over the years, but those made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann and J & J Kohn & Mundus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are J J Kohn Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,204, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $57,000 highest priced.

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