An important Jugendstil seating group designed in 1906 by Josef Hoffmann, one of the most influential architects and designers of the early 20th century and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Manufactured by Josef Kohn, Vienna, a leading producer of bentwood furniture of the period. The set represents a rare and well-documented example of early modern seating design created for refined interiors of the Viennese Jugendstil movement.
Set consists of
Semi-circular canapé / bench
Two matching armchairs
One round table
Materials:
Bentwood (beech), painted finish
Canapé upholstered in leather (later replacement, not original)
Dimensions
Canapé: 123 × 55 × 77 cm
Armchairs (each): 57 × 51 × 77 cm
Table: 60 × 60 × 76 cm
Design & Historical Context
This model is associated with interiors designed by Josef Hoffmann, including projects such as:
Cabaret Fledermaus, Vienna (c. 1907)
Palais Stoclet, Brussels (1907–1911)
Documented in: Daniele Baroni & Antonio D’Auria – Josef Hoffmann e la Wiener Werkstätte, pp. 116–117.
Condition
Original vintage condition with visible signs of age and use
Paint wear and patina consistent with age
Leather upholstery on the canapé is a later replacement and not original
Provenance
Formerly Galerie Walter Haas, Zurich
Estimated total weight
Approx. 70–85 kg (entire set)
Collector’s note: A museum-quality Jugendstil ensemble and highly desirable collector’s piece representing early Viennese modernism and bentwood craftsmanship.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBeigeMaterialLeatherNumber of items1Height123 cmWidth55 cmDepth77 cmSeat height43 cm