Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus' Chairs Model No.728, Set of Ten

A scarce set of ten early first edition "Fledermaus" chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte and featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. Hoffmann chose this design for the seating in Vienna’s Cabaret Fledermaus that opened in October 1907. The chair's distinctive design features a sleek and elegant bentwood frame in black lacquered finish, swooping armrests and curved backrests are both elegant and stately. The fledermaus chairs are a perfect representation of Hoffmann's iconic Viennese Secessionist style, which was characterized by its simple, geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. For the time the design was a bold and radical departure for the gilded tradition of European nightclubs and instantly gained popularity.

Literature: Vienna Moderne: 1898-1918, Adlmann, pg. 74 Wiener Werkstätte: Atelier Viennois 1903-1932, Galerie Cger Bruxelles, pg. 134. Il Mobile Moderno, Renzi, ppg. 166, 167. Vienna 1900: Art, Architecture & Design, Varnedoe, pg. 93. Thonet: 150 Years of Furniture, Wilk, pg. 66. Ostergard, op. cit., Exhibition Catalogue No. 55, pp. 256/7.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.5" x Width: 22.75" x Depth: 17.5"
Seat Height: 18.5"

 

Condition:

Good. Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are antique and in mint condition. Durable and sturdy, ensuring that they will last for many years to come. Professionally reupholstered and frames hand polished.

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