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JJ Kohn dining chairs, Austria - 1900

Creator: J. & J. Kohn
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Bistro dining chair, set of six, JJ Kohn, Austria 1900. Not a typical bentwood chair, but solid turned wood. The backrest connects straight down to the legs. Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in Vienna. Jacob Kohn together with his son Josef Kohn founded the enterprise in 1849. Kohn would later rise to become one of the leading furniture makers in Austria-Hungary, becoming one of the leading competitors of Gebrüder Thonet. Kohn worked together with artists of the Wiener Werkstätte and Josef Hoffmann in the design of many pieces. The Kohns' received many awards and prizes for their work. They received a Spanish Royal Warrant of Appointment as purveyors of the royal house (Proveedor de la Real Casa). Kohn's works can be seen in a number of museums today, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, and Disseny Hub Barcelona.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Wood.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Other
Incollect Reference #:	407335

Dimensions

W.	22.44 in;	H.	33.46 in;	D.	16.14 in;
W.	57 cm;	H.	85 cm;	D.	41 cm;

Seat H.	18.11 in;
Seat H.	46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.

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