Vintage Oval Table by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890s

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An elegant and highly collectible oval table designed by Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, dating to … Read more An elegant and highly collectible oval table designed by Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, dating to the early 20th century. The table retains its original Jacob & Josef Kohn paper manufacturer’s label, an important detail confirming its production and provenance. Executed in beech wood and beech plywood, the design demonstrates Hoffmann’s characteristic transition toward geometric modernism. A refined oval tabletop rests above a secondary oval shelf, supported by slender vertical elements. The lower structure terminates in a distinctive cross-shaped base, while spherical wooden details beneath the shelf provide a subtle decorative counterpoint to the table’s disciplined geometry. The restrained construction and strong geometric composition are characteristic of the progressive design language surrounding Josef Hoffmann, the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstätte movement, which played a fundamental role in the development of European Modernism. Dimensions: Height: 76 cm / 29.9 in Width: 59 cm / 23.2 in Depth: 47 cm / 18.5 in Designer: Josef Hoffmann Manufacturer: Jacob & Josef Kohn, labeled Period: Early 1900s Origin: Czechoslovakia / Austro-Hungarian region Materials: Beech wood, beech plywood Style: Vienna Secession / Art Nouveau Condition: Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac polish, minor signs of use and age. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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