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.
Jacob & Josef Kohn Antique Austrian Teal Lacquered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Pair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of antique teal lacquered bentwood bistro chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Thonet By Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria, Circa 1900 Each measures: 16.25"W x 19.7...
Bentwood, Lacquer
Jacob & Josef Kohn Antique Austrian Teal Lacquered Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique teal lacquered bentwood bistro chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Thonet By Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria, Circa 1900 Each measures: 16.25"W x ...
Bentwood, Lacquer
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus' Chairs Model No.728, Set of Ten
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
A scarce set of ten early first edition "Fledermaus" chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte and featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. Hoffman...
Leather, Wood
$1,109 / set
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
Beech, Bentwood
Jacob & Josef Kohn Antique Austrian Teal Lacquered Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six antique teal lacquered bentwood bistro chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Thonet By Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria, Circa 1900 Each measures: 16.25"W x 1...
Bentwood, Lacquer
$11,678 / set
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 - 1900. Structures and caning of all the chairs are in good condition (photos). Handmade caning...
Wicker, Beech
$1,800 / set
Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn
By Jacob & Josef 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 ...
Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Bentwood
FiVE ANTIQUE JACOB & JOESEF KOHN CIRCA 1850 THONET BENTWOOD CHERUB DINING CHAIRS
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare suite set of five original circa 1850, Thonet Dining chairs designed and stamped...
Bentwood
Set of 6 dining chairs no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Exceptional set of six dining chairs designed by renowned architect Gustav Siegel and produced by the distinguished Viennese manufacturer J. & J. Kohn. Each chair bears its original ...
Beech, Bentwood
$1,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef 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...
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Dining room chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Dining room chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn with new hand-woven rattan seat. Professionally stained and repolished.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession beehive chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn. New handmade rattan seat, professionally stained and repolished.
Rattan, Beech
Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
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. This chair 248 a is a variant of the Loos designed model and features function in a s...
Beech
Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made of beech, laminated splat carved with stylized acanthus motif, turned front legs wi...
Wood
Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
$5,347 / set
Set of 6 dining chairs no.319 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Exceptional and rare set of six original Art Nouveau chairs by J. & J. Kohn, model no. 319, designed and produced in Vienna around 1900. This exquisite model is notable for its uniqu...
Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan seat.
Rattan, 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 Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by C. Linneberg for B. Pedersen, Denmark, 1970's
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Looking for some fresh and crisp Danish elements in your house? A set of 4 newly upholstered teak chairs in petrol blue wool that forms a good ...
Teak
$2,324 / set
H 34.45 in Dm 14.38 in
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...
Bentwood
$1,390Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
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.
Wood
$4,184 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs ...
Wood, Fabric
$3,500
H 29 in W 22 in D 21 in
Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of early 20th Century Josef Hoffman Fledermaus armchairs, constructed by Josef and Jacob Kohn of Austria. Newly upholstered in Josef Hoffmann designed linen fabric. The finish a...
Fabric, Beech, Lacquer
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair. In the style of Thonet with original webbing We date it at early 1950s. Good condition with normal age related wear. ...
Bentwood
$2,452 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.64 in D 18.12 in
2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Set di due sedie modello "Fledermaus" (che significa "pipistrello" in tedesco), progettato dall'architetto e designer austriaco Josef Hoffmann nel 1907. Originariamente concepito per...
Bentwood
Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Highland, IN
Originally designed by Josef Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907. This example was made by Wittmann of Austria in the 80s. The frame of beech has a seat and back upholstered in H...
Upholstery, Beech
$2,587 / item
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Customizable Wittmann Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather. Specially designed in 1907 for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, this suite still stands for exceptional bentwood craft. The runners and the woode...
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable|$10,183 / set
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Wittmann - Josef Hoffmann - Fledermaus - Chair (6) - Beech
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Budapest, HU
This remarkable set of six **Fledermaus chairs**, designed by the visionary Austrian architect **Josef Hoffmann** in the early 1900s and masterfully crafted by **Wittmann**, represen...
Leather, Beech
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Pair of "Fledermaus" / No.728 chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1906, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of "Fledermaus" / No.728 chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte in 1906 and produced by J. & J. Kohn and later Thonet. In 1907 Cabaret Fledermaus opened in ...
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four Thonet Labeled Bentwood Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of four iconic No. 18 cafe bistro dining chairs with original early 20th century paper labels still affixed to bottoms. Made in Poland by J and J Kohn for Thonet's Mundus factory...
Bentwood
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable and rare set of 10 matching labeled late 19th century bentwood bistro dining armchairs made by J and J Kohn Vienna, Austria. Each chair has an ...
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Secession Four Dining Chairs and Two Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Re
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - reupholstered with quaility fabric from Backhausen - Made in Austria - height of seat 47 cm - Armchair dimensions: H: 81cm (47c...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Secession Four Dinign Chairs by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn. Restored
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - reupholstered with quaility fabric from Backhausen - Made in Austria - height of seat 47 cm
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
Early JJ Kohn Secessionist Bentwood Dining Side Cafe Chair Made in Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
One of the more successful designs produced by J J Kohn, this chair is an early example of the Vienna Secessionist School of early modern design, produced in Austria. This example is...
Beech
Sold
H 37.01 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
J And J Kohn Jacob And Joseph Kohn Thonet Bentwood Carver Chair 1900 No 67
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Vienna Secessionist bentwood chair from the early 1900s. Designed by Jacob and Jospeh Kohn and manufactured by Thonet, Austria. Beech bentwood frame and embossed Plywood se...
Plywood
Set of Six J and J Kohn for Thonet Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six model number #14 Thonet bistro dining chairs manufactured by J and J Kohn in Poland. The most famous and well recognized chair Thonet ev...
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet no. 20 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1900s, Set of 4
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwood model Thonet no. 20 dining chairs produced by J&J Kohn The cane seats are in good condition. 1920s - Austria Dimensions: ...
Cane, Bentwood
1890 Decorated Side Chairs, JJ Kohn, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890 decorated side chairs – JJ Kohn – Austria 1890 decorated side chairs – JJ Kohn – Austria. This pair of chair was made by the Teschen workshop of Jacob ...
Bentwood
JJ Kohn Dining Chairs, Austria, 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bistro dining chair, set of six, JJ Kohn, Austria, 1900 Not a typical bentwood chair, but solid turned wood. The back rest connects straight down to the l...
Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 18 in D 19.63 in
Set of Four Austrian Bentwood Vintage “Angel Chairs” No. 36 by Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine set of late 19th century dining chairs designed by Josef Kohn and manufactured by Mundus, one still retaining the original label remnants, this is offered as no. 36 in his cat...
Cane