7,000 €

Josef Hoffmann (Attrib.), Chair No. 701/2F for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna Secession, c. 1910

Name: Josef Hoffmann (Attrib.), Chair No. 701/2F for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna Secession, c. 1910
Brand: Sahi
Price: 7000.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (158 reviews)

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Armchair model no. 701/2F, produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna, circa 1910, and known in the trade as the “Elephant” chair. The design is attributed to Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). The model was introduced in the Kohn catalogue of June 1910 and is recorded in various publications including the firm’s Verkaufskatalog of 1916 (p. 30). It furnished the card room (Kartenspielzimmer) of the Wiener Ärzteklub, in an interior by Fritz Nagel. Part of the J & J Kohn label is still visible on the under the seat. The attribution to Hoffmann is long established, and the MAK, Vienna, catalogues its example under his name (inv. WI 881). Curved bentwood back on vertical slats, flat armrests, shaped seat, square-section legs. Beech (armrests and seat) and oak (legs), walnut-stained and shellac hand-polished. H 73.5 × W 58.5 × D 60 cm. Very good condition, restored: surface restored by specialist workshops in Vienna and Paris; structurally sound after repairs on the backrest and the seat.

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Product Details

L 58.5 cm x W 60 cm x H 73.5 cm - 18 kg
L 23.03 in x W 23.62 in x H 28.94 in

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FAQ

Is a certificate of authenticity or documented provenance (e.g. expert report, gallery documentation, publication reference) provided with the chair?

Yes, the chair is accompanied by documented provenance, though no formal certificate of authenticity is provided.

Can you detail the restoration work on the backrest and seat — is it structurally invisible, and were any repairs done using original or new materials?

The restoration of the backrest and seat is fully structurally invisible, carried out while retaining the original materials throughout.

Are all main components (back slats, armrests, seat, legs) original to the chair, or have any been replaced during restoration?

All main components—including the back slats, armrests, seat, and legs—are original to the chair, with none replaced during restoration.

After the structural repairs, is the chair suitable for regular daily seating use, or is it recommended as a decorative/occasional piece only?

Following the structural repairs, the chair is fully suitable for regular daily seating use.

Can you provide high-resolution photos of the remaining J. & J. Kohn label, the restored areas, and the current finish?

Yes, high-resolution photographs of the remaining J. & J. Kohn label, the restored areas, and the current finish can be provided.

Is the walnut-stained, shellac hand-polished finish the original surface, or was it entirely re-applied during the Vienna/Paris restoration?

The walnut-stained, shellac hand-polished finish has been partially refinished, with portions of the original surface preserved.

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Josef Hoffmann (Attrib.), Chair No. 701/2F for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna Secession, c. 1910

7,000 €

Return & Exhange accepted

7,000 €

Josef Hoffmann (Attrib.), Chair No. 701/2F for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna Secession, c. 1910

7,000 €

Return & Exchange accepted

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General Information

Product Type:Chair

Condition: Great more info

Excellent - Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.

Great - Like new or has never been used. Absolutely no scratches or wear. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.

Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.

Fair - Shows light scratches and wear from previous use but remains in fair condition. May have some structural issues, including minor instability.

Revive - Visible signs of previous use that may include scratches, gouges, cracks and fissures and worn corners. May have significant losses, fading or structural instability.

Material: Wood, Beech, Oak

Color: Brown, Dark Brown

Style: Vienna Secession, Art Nouveau

Location: France

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