No. 715 Sofa by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890s

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Gustav siegel - settee no. 715 - designed 1899, produced by j. & j. Kohn, vienna


a rare and historically … Read more Gustav siegel - settee no. 715 - designed 1899, produced by j. & j. Kohn, vienna


a rare and historically significant art nouveau settee, model no. 715, designed by gustav siegel in 1899 and produced by the renowned viennese furniture maker jacob & josef kohn. This elegant piece exemplifies the jugendstil movement with its refined lines and organic form.

first appearing in the kohn catalogue in 1902, this model became one of the early icons of modernist bentwood furniture. Crafted from stained beechwood and upholstered in original leather, this settee showcases siegel’s visionary approach to form, merging practicality with artistic sophistication.

this specific piece bears signs of age and use consistent with its historical period. The condition is poor: it exhibits significant wear, including cracks, damages, and possible missing elements. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable collector’s item for restoration or display, representing an important chapter in early 20th-century design.

specifications:

designer: gustav siegel

manufacturer: j. & j. Kohn, vienna

model no.: 715

design year: 1899

production period: from 1899 onwards

estimated period: 1900–1910

material: beechwood, leather

style: art nouveau (jugendstil)

colour: brown

country of origin: austria

condition: poor – heavily used with major cracks, damages, or missing parts

references:

kohn catalogue, 1906, p. 28

kohn catalogue, 1916, p. 40

renzi, il mobile moderno, p. 28

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