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Otto Wagner, pair of Vienna Secession armchairs

Description
Elegant and comfortable pair of Vienna Secession period armchairs featuring pierced, geometric backrests, high armrests, bentwood loop supports with brass brackets and shaped legs, eggshell colored leather seats. In stained beech. Designed by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) and made by Jacob & Josef Kohn.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	- J. and J. Kohn, “Jacob & Josef Kohn: Der Katalog von 1916”, Munich, Germany, 1980 (reprint), page 30, #714/F - G. Renzi, “Il Mobile Moderno: Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jacob & Josef Kohn”, Milan, Italy, 2008, page 96 (for this model illustrated in J. & J. Kohn catalog)
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Beech, leather, brass brackets and nailheads
Condition:	Good. Professionally restored
Creation Date:	Ca. 1900.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Bauhaus, Art Nouveau
Book References:	- J. and J. Kohn, “Jacob & Josef Kohn: Der Katalog von 1916”, Munich, Germany, 1980 (reprint), page 30, #714/F -G. Renzi, “Il Mobile Moderno: Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jacob & Josef Kohn”, Milan, Italy, 2008, page 96 (for this model)
Dealer Reference #:	AC29
Incollect Reference #:	738394