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Extremely Rare J & J Kohn Set 12 Bentwood Chairs
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Extremely Rare J & J Kohn Set 12 Bentwood Chairs

19th century
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We are very pleased to be able to offer an extremely rare set of 12 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs by the renowned manufacturer J & J Kohn of Vienna Austria.

Not only is a set of 12 impossible to find but also this is an extremely rare model that I have not seen before in 40 years and they are In wonderful condition.

They are stamped J & J Kohn and bear their original paper label under the seat.

They are all strong and sturdy and a very comfortable ergonomic design.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the holy grail of bentwood bistro chairs and they are in really good original condition for the home.

Height 91 cm

Width 37 cm

Depth 42 cm

Seat Height 47 cm

Jacob Kohn (1791–1866) together with his son Josef Kohn (1814–1884) 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated these J and J Kohn Bentwood Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1019724
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We are very pleased to be able to offer an extremely rare set of 12 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs by the renowned manufacturer J & J Kohn of Vienna Austria.
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Not only is a set of 12 impossible to find but also this is an extremely rare model that I have not seen before in 40 years and they are In wonderful condition.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A set of twelve dark brown antique bentwood side chairs featuring embossed floral pattern seats and curved backrests.
fig 1. Extremely Rare J & J Kohn Set 12 Bentwood Chairs

They are stamped J & J Kohn and bear their original paper label under the seat.

They are all strong and sturdy and a very comfortable ergonomic design.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the holy grail of bentwood bistro chairs and they are in really good original condition for the home.

fig 2. A set of twelve dark brown antique bentwood side chairs featuring embossed floral pattern seats and curved backrests.
fig 2. Extremely Rare J & J Kohn Set 12 Bentwood Chairs

Height 91 cm

Width 37 cm

Depth 42 cm

Seat Height 47 cm

Jacob Kohn (1791–1866) together with his son Josef Kohn (1814–1884) 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.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated these J and J Kohn Bentwood Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1019724
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Archive I A set of twelve dark brown antique bentwood side chairs featuring embossed floral pattern seats and curved backrests.

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A set of twelve dark brown antique bentwood side chairs featuring embossed floral pattern seats and curved backrests.
Extremely Rare J & J KOHN set 12 Bentwood Chairs
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A set of twelve dark brown antique bentwood side chairs featuring embossed floral pattern seats and curved backrests.
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Founded in Austria in 1849, Jacob & Josef Kohn became one of the leading manufacturers of bentwood furniture alongside Thonet. The company was renowned for pioneering steam-bending wood techniques and collaborating with prominent Vienna Secession designers to create innovative residential and commercial seating.

Traditional bentwood chairs were constructed by steaming solid beechwood lengths until pliable, then bending them into iron moulds to dry into curved forms. Plywood panels were often added for seats and backrests, frequently stamped or embossed with decorative relief patterns.

Authentic pieces generally feature paper makers labels or branded heat stamps bearing the makers mark on the underside of the seat frame. Additional indicators include bentwood construction methods, specific leg attachment hardware, and embossed pattern numbers.

Bentwood chairs offer a lightweight visual profile that pairs seamlessly with solid oak or marble dining tables in contemporary, rustic, or minimalist settings. Combining modern clean-lined furniture with the sculptural curves of bentwood creates balanced interior contrast.

Preserve bentwood furniture by keeping it in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement and joint separation. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically to maintain moisture in the wood finish.
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