Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
While the first name that comes to mind when thinking of bentwood furniture might be Thonet (maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio, the Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), had a strong competitor in 19th-century Vienna: Jacob & Josef Kohn (also referred to as J. & J. Kohn).
Founded in 1849 by a father and son with the motto “Be one step ahead,” Jacob & Josef Kohn created modern furniture for indoors and out from Austrian beech. At the turn of the 20th century, after establishing itself with mastery of everything from chairs to coatracks and even doll furniture, J. & J. Kohn began working closely with the Wiener Werkstätte, the artisan cooperative cofounded by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann (Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser were also members). Through this partnership, J. & J. Kohn produced an array of furniture in bentwood, cane and upholstery, which it sold through showrooms across Europe and North America. Its designs throughout the first decade of the 20th century reflect the Art Nouveau movement that was quickly gaining traction across Europe.
Price wars and mergers ensued during the First World War. Changes in the organizational structure of Thonet included a merger with Viennese company Mundus in the early 20th century, which followed Mundus’s becoming a majority stakeholder in J. & J. Kohn — these mergers yielded the formation of Mundus-Kohn and later, in 1922–23, Thonet-Mundus. The new conglomerate went on to produce examples of its bentwood furniture in keeping with the modern style of the Vienna Secession. While Thonet rebuilt, rebranded and expanded in the United States and elsewhere after World War II, J. & J. Kohn never produced furniture under that name again.
On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique J. & J. Kohn furniture including bentwood wingback chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and other seating, side tables, beech nesting tables and more.
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Creator: Jacob and Josef Kohn
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning bentwood seating set designed by the famous austrian architect and founding member of the world famous "Wiener Werkstaette", Josef Hoffmann. This fantastic salon suite processed by J&J Kohn in the very early 20th century, circa 1903 in Vienna, consists of two timeless designed armchairs and a bench. The ornate bent beechwood set was trimmed to the legendary nut wood look and newly upholstered with finest original Art Nouveau fabric from the renown Backhausen manufacture. These amazing chairs as well as the bench bear the peerless hallmarks of Josef Hoffmann. A rare Art Nouveau seating set...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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 Vienna Secession Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in very good original condition.
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1910s German Vienna Secession Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Jugendstil Armchairs No 714 by Jacob & Josef Kohn Style Otto Wagner Austria 1902
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil armchairs model no 714, which were designed Style Otto Wagner, Vienna, 1902 and produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Documented in the company´s catalogue Kohn from 1903.
The chairs were made out of mahogany stained beechwood and shellac hand polished. While the frame was made out of beechwood, the back and seat were made of perforated plywood...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
It was 1885 that the entire set No. 11 was presented: sofa, chair and armchair, characterized by having an oval piece -or three in the case of the sofa- meshed on the back. . The sof...
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in original vintage condition.
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1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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 Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Bentwood Seating set designed by the world renowed Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1907. Extraordinary shaped of Fine bentwood (=beech was bent under steam and high pressure), the bench and the chair carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - the so-called "Fledermaus" design which was designed for the famous Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna - a very own design that has made his creations famous and wanted all-over the globe. Both pieces have been newly upholstered with a fantastic looking, high quality Backhausen fabric. A small pillow upholstered with the same fabric is included as a nice addition to this gorgeous Art Nouveau seating set...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Jugendstil Armchair No 714 by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715)
Beech, bent wood, curved, brown stained. Inside of the seat ring inscribed.: J. & J. KOH...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Armchair - Fledermaus - Beech
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
This Fledermaus armchair, designed by Josef Hoffmann for J.&J. Kohn around 1900, is a striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design. Hoffmann, a key figure in the Wiener Wer...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Eight Vienna Secession Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of eight Vienna Secession Model 715F armchairs.
Design by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Lacquered solid beech bentwoo...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an interesting finish - imitation oak wood (which was created by drilling artificial pores...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Lucenec, SK
Design created by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn Manufactory. Beechwood / mahogany stained / brass / seat covered with new fabric and horizontal brass...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn Wien, Josef Hoffmann Style
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
1900s leaving room settee, pair armchairs and sofa, Art Nouveau, by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien, is in solid walnut , in the styl...
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
J. J. Kohn Easy Armchair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
J. J. Kohn easy armchair excellent restored with new cane on seat and back
the back is warped (see pictures) the reason for the cheap price.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Secession Seating Group No.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of mod 719 armchairs designed by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn, Austria
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Firenze, FI
These model 719 armchairs designed by Koloman Moser for the firm Jacob & Jjosef Kohn in 1902 , their dimensions are H 86 cm., width 53 cm., depth 52 cm. and seat height 44 cm. (with...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
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 Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn in original condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Gustav Siegel Armchair
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gustav Siegel (Austrian, 1880-1970) for J&J Kohn Austria armchair
Measures: Seat height 18 inches
Arm height 28 inches.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Austrian Bentwood Beech Wood Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
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 Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VIENNA SECESSIONIST BENTWOOD ARM CHAIR BY JACOB AND JOSEF KOHN
Stamped to the underside "J&J KOHN / WSETIN, AUSTRIA"
Item # 906ANW08L
A fine and rare Vienna Secessionist maroon stained bentwood arm chair executed and stamped by the firm of Jacob & Josef Kohn, it is a striking piece with a free-flowing form. The chair is finished in a caramel top...
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Mouscron, WHT
J & J kohn , blackened wooden armchair, openwork backrest, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn
Vienna, 1903
Having a stained beech bentwood frame, and period reproduction fabric in excellent condition.
Possibly the finest example of its kind in existence.
From the estate of famed antiques dealer Amy...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs.
The legs ending in brass sabots.
Paper label and also stamped JJ Kohn underside.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac
- Chair is labeled by producer
- Table Diameter: 72 x 68.
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1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Jacob And Josef Kohn armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacob and Josef Kohn armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacob and Josef Kohn armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Otto Wagner, Gustav Siegel, and Josef Hoffmann. Prices for Jacob and Josef Kohn armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $28,360, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,468.
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