Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn, pair of armchairs #714

Ref #: AC29

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.

Literature: 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)

Age: Ca. 1900.

Origin: Vienna, Austria

Measurements: 24 1/2″ w, 32 1/2″ d, 31″ h