Set of 12 J. & J. Kohn, Vienna Bentwood Café Chairs – classic bistro type, beautiful patina, original intact cane seats
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Product description
Product description
An exceptional and fully preserved set of 12 original J. & J. Kohn, Wien, Austria café chairs.
The iconic bistro silhouette with the elegant double-loop backrest, circular caned seat, and ring stretcher represents the pinnacle of bentwood craftsmanship.
Each chair bears its original paper label and impressed manufacturer’s mark, confirming authenticity from the renowned Austrian-Hungarian maker J. & J. Kohn, Thonet’s foremost competitor and later partner.
The set retains a consistent warm patina and all cane seats are intact, showcasing remarkable harmony across all twelve pieces.
Lightweight, durable, and perfectly balanced, these chairs are ideal for cafés, restaurants, boutique hotels, or refined private interiors.
Why we offer this as a complete set:
A matching ensemble of twelve in such original and coherent condition is a true rarity.
Preserving the set as a whole maintains its historical integrity and visual unity – each chair shares the same tone, patina, and proportions, creating a harmonious composition.
For this reason, we prefer to sell the collection as a complete set, to preserve its authenticity and collective value.
Model / Type: corresponds to the No. 14 / 214 bistro typology (as seen in J. & J. Kohn Catalogue, 1911–1912)
Material: steam-bent beech, cane seat
Origin: J. & J. Kohn, Vienna, Austria
Period: circa 1900–1930
Condition: very good, original patina, cane intact
⚠️ NOTICE:
The table shown in the last photograph is not included in the sale of the 12 chairs.
The image is for illustration purposes only.
The table will be listed on our website after its restoration is completed.
Historical background
The bentwood technique revolutionized furniture making in the late 19th century.J. & J. Kohn (Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna) became one of the most prominent producers and Thonet’s main rival.
After merging with Mundus in 1914 and later with Thonet in 1921, they formed the largest furniture manufacturer of their time.
Models featuring the distinctive double-loop backrest and caned seats became icons of the Viennese Secession style and café culture across Europe.