Ein antiker J. und J. Kohn-Sessel Nr. 420 aus dem Jahr 1905, mit einem Gestell aus Buchenholz, Fußkappen aus Kupfer und gemusterter Polsterung.

J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)

Date:

Around 1905

Dimensions:

H x W x D - 92,5 cm x 59 cm x 59 cm

Seat 47,5 cm x 51 cm x 52,5 cm

Designer:

Marcel Kammerer (1878-1959) (attributed)

Manufacturer:

Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien (Manufacturer’s seal of approval)

Material & Technique:

Solid beech wood and beech plywood, partly bentwood, stained in reddish/dark brown; copper fittings bronzified as foot caps; upholstery in seat and backrest (original upholstery with springs, kapok, afrik, nettle), patterned velour fabric with trim.

Restoration Methods:

Surface cleaning and final wax application; partially adhering the trim, securing the fabric on the underside of the seat; replacement of the missing brass fitting on the front right leg of the chair (using the original fitting from a similar sales chair)

Price: 4.500,00 €
(Tax included)

Description

The armchair from set No. 420 was manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, as evidenced by the labels preserved on the furniture. The tasteful design is attributed to the Vienna architect and artist Marcel Kammerer. High quality in material, design, and craftsmanship exemplify the Vienna Secession movement. What makes this particular piece unique is that it remains in its original condition, thereby possessing museum-worthy value.

Ein antiker J. und J. Kohn-Sessel Nr. 420 aus dem Jahr 1905, mit einem Gestell aus Buchenholz, Fußkappen aus Kupfer und gemusterter Polsterung.

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J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)
J. & J. Kohn Armchair No. 420 (around 1905)

Historical Context

Viennese Art Nouveau / Viennese Secession style: At the turn of the century, an association of young artists with a new understanding of art was organized in Austria. This led to the formation of the "Vienna Secession" association in 1897, including architects, artists and designers such as Otto Wagner, Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann. Influenced by the ideas of Art Nouveau, the artists brought about an avant-garde upheaval in the fields of fine art, architecture and design. Characteristic of the so-called "Secession style" were the flowing forms and lines familiar from Art Nouveau as well as floral motifs. However, geometric and abstract patterns and decorations also ensured a modern design for furniture, textiles and rooms. The Secession style continued with the founding of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903.