Vienna Secession Armchair in the Style of Josef Hoffmann – Original Frame, New Upholstery
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Product description
Product description
An elegant Art Nouveau / Vienna Secession armchair, circa 1900.
Featuring a characteristic semicircular backrest and delicate inlays of mother-of-pearl and contrasting wood, this refined piece clearly reflects the design language of Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, leading figures of the Wiener Werkstätte movement.
The proportions and geometric restraint correspond to the Secessionist approach to applied arts at the turn of the 20th century — uniting elegance, functionality, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Its light, balanced structure and graceful lines make it a timeless addition to both classic and contemporary interiors.
The chair remains in very good original condition of the wooden frame, complemented by new upholstery in a black-and-white geometric fabric that accentuates its period character.
A perfect choice as a writing or dressing chair, or as a distinctive Art Nouveau accent piece.
Historical background
At the turn of the 20th century, a new artistic movement emerged in Vienna – the Vienna Secession, aiming to unite fine arts, architecture, and applied design into one coherent aesthetic vision.
The movement’s leading figures, Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, co-founded the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903 – a design workshop dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and a modern, geometrically pure style.
Their creations are characterized by refined proportions, minimalist forms, and attention to every decorative detail.
This design philosophy profoundly influenced Central European interior culture and paved the way for later modernist tendencies in design and architecture.
Chairs of this type were typically produced between 1900 and 1910 for bourgeois interiors, salons, and writing desks, blending elegant aesthetics with everyday practicality.