Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
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
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
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 bentwood manufacturers alongside Thonet, Mundus and Fischel.
Structure in bent beech w...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with be...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Jakob & Josef Kohn Fancy Back and Seat Chair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful Jacob & Josef Kohn "fancy" chair with embossed/engraved back and seat. Their indestructible chairs where designed in the late 1800's and the label places this chair in ear...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Wood
An ART NOUVEAU DECO CHAIR by JACOB & JOSEF KOHN, WIENER WERKSTATTE, Austria 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded wood, circular seat in pe...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Wood
Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with two spheres under the corner joints of the seat, beechwood, light stained, polished ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Salon Chair No.423 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef 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 Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Arch. Gustav Siegel J. & J. Kohn Noble Armchair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Model Armchair N° 303 designed by the Viennese architect Gustav Siegel and manufactured by Jacop & Josef Kohn in the first patina.
Velvety fabric and padding in good condition.
Stu...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
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.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech
Office Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 704
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Office chair produced by Jakob & Josef Kohn, model no. 704, in bent beech and original Vienna straw seat of the time, perfectly restored and polished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
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 Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different u...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Secession Dining Chair No.493 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.493 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn 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 frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side chair, desk chair, or dining chair. Created by the iconic duo Jacob & Josef, or J &...
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 249 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1916, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 249 a by J. & J. Kohn is a variant from the designed interior chair by Adolf Loos for the famed Cafe Museum in the heart of Vienna.
The chair was ...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech
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.
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1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rare Set of Six Garden Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood fully and professional restored nur stained and four times lacquered from circa 1900.
Made by Joseph and Jakob Kohn.
Up to six available.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchair
This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have an...
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J & J Kohn. Austria, 1900s.
Both are marked with the original manufacturers paper l...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 of manufacture and metal sticket with name of hotel. Found total five-pieces of th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brussels, BE
According to the n°91 model by Thonet.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Sitzmaschine Chair by Josef Hoffman, Model No. 670
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
Sitzmaschine chair with adjustable back,
Stained beechwood.
Produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, 1906.
Stamped with makers mark under seat.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Beech
Gustav Siegel Chair for J & J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant bent beechwood frame with brass feet is the epitome of Secessionist refinement.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jacob and Josef Kohn or Mazowia Bentwood Shell Motif Side Chairs 1890s, a Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rare pair of Jacob & Josef Kohn or Mazowia Bentwood side chairs. Created from wood, this duo features a fabulous pressed shell motif on the seat, and a lovely double bentwood back....
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1890s Polish Victorian Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
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 Jacob and Josef Kohn Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jacob And Josef Kohn chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Otto Wagner, and Thonet-Mundus. Prices for Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $557 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,114.
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