Wittmann has a long tradition of uncompromising commitment to producing furniture of the highest quality. From its beginning, the Austrian company’s seating and bedroom furniture, such as armchairs and daybeds, have been fashioned from the most durable woods, like teak and oak, and upholstered in fine leather and fabrics.
Wittmann started in 1896 as a saddlery. In the 1950s, under the direction of Franz Wittmann, it began creating upholstered furniture. The company quickly made a name for itself by manufacturing quality pieces, with a focus on seating and bedroom furnishings.
Wittmann has regularly worked with major designers, with many collaborations leading to long-term partnerships. Austrian architect Johannes Spalt, French architect Jean Nouvel and Italian architect Paolo Piva have all had successful partnerships with the company.
The company’s most enduring collaboration was with Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann, a central figure in the modern furniture movement of the mid-20th century. Hoffmann moved away from extravagant ornamentation and embellishment in favor of showcasing the beauty of construction that shows through with a simple, well-crafted design. Though its mid-century modern furniture was intentionally simplistic, Wittmann incorporated color and texture into its offerings, providing some added flair compared to the popular Scandinavian modern works coming out of Denmark.
Drawing on this rich heritage, Wittmann continues to hand-make furnishings. It has stores in Vienna, Hamburg and Seon in Switzerland, and exports over 15,000 pieces each year to over 50 countries worldwide.
On 1stDibs, explore Wittmann’s Austrian take on modern furniture with seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
Customizable Wittmann Freischwinger Leather Chair by Friedrich Kiesler
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
This tubular steel cantilever chair, designed for Charles and Marguerite Mergentime’s apartment in 1933, but was never made until Wittmann began manufacturing it, using a signed drawing by Friedrich...
Metal
Customizable Zanotta Genni Recliner Leather Lounge Chair by Gabriele Mucchi
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair. Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black painted. Suspension on steel springs. Adjustable se...
Chrome
Customizable Wittmann Aura Armchair Designed by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Aura is inseparable from Wittmann. This compact armchair added a new chapter to the history of furniture design in 1983 following a partnership with Paolo Piva. An integral part of t...
Leather, Fabric
S 411 Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 411 The outstanding properties of this armchair are elegance, timelessness and exceptional sitting comfort. Added is a lightness that only a cantilever ...
Leather
Customizable Gebruder T S 411 Lounge Chair by In-house Design
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York, NY
REDUCTION TO THE ESSENTIALS: THE CLASSIC S 411 TUBULAR STEEL CHAIR The prominent features of this armchair are elegance, timelessness and exceptional seating comfort. Added to that i...
Upholstery
CoEdition Altay Leather Lounge Chair by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
Structure in black lacquered solid beech Seat and back upholstered in leather Dimensions : 60 x 50 x H69cm
Leather, Beech
'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Pfalzberger ‘Rondo’ leather Lounge Chair with tubular chromed steel frame. With reclining function. Designed by Heinrich Pfalzberger in the 1960's and produced by Pfalzberger AG, S...
Metal
20th Century German Leather Armchair With Reclining Function By Jürgen Lange
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 20th-century German black leather armchair, designed by Jürgen Lange, offers an exceptional combination of comfort and functionality. Featuring a sleek chrome frame, the chair is both sturdy and stylish, embodying a modernist aesthetic. The premium leather upholstery exudes luxury, while the ergonomically designed seat and backrest provide optimal support. Equipped with a relaxation function, the armchair seamlessly transitions between sitting and reclining positions, with a pull out footrest...
Chrome
De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design
By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional example of Swiss craftsmanship, the DS-264 lounge chair by De Sede embodies sculptural presence, tactile luxury, and uncompromising comfort. Designed with the brand’s ...
Steel
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Leather Upholstery Lounger Armchair for BD
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminum. Seat, backrest are in plywood with exteriors in walnut nature effect NG EN2 Upholstered in Testa di Moro V19. Various fabrics and lea...
Aluminum
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
Leather
Ueli Berger for De Sede Leather Upholstered Lounge Chair #DS-80
By Ueli Berger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ueli Berger for De Sede leather and wood lounge chair, style #DS-80. Widely known for the famous 'snake' sofa, Berger also designed a series of chairs for the Swiss manufacturer, whi...
Leather, Wood
