Wittmann Austria - Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser - Armchair - Purkersdorf - Beech
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Purkersdorf armchair by Wittmann Austria, originally designed for Klimt's solo exhibition at the 1903 Vienna Secession and later produced with the original Wittmann label and cushion, model Purkersdorf in beech wood, dimensions 85 cm high, 61 cm wide, 61 cm deep, dating to 1970–1980, in fair condition with heavy use and possibly minor parts missing.
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The Purkersdorf armchair was originally designed for Klimt's solo exhibition at the 1903 Vienna Secession, and later placed in the entrance hall of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium — Josef Hoffmann's landmark building and a defining moment for Viennese Modernism.
The cubic frame with vertical white-lacquered slats and woven checkerboard seat is as radical and considered today as it was then. Wittmann added the chair to their production range in 1973 and later secured exclusive rights to manufacture Hoffmann's furniture from his original designs. This example carries the original Wittmann label and the original cushion.
The structure is in good condition with some paint cracking at the seams and some colouring to the seat, as visible in the photos. A piece with genuine lineage — please refer to images for a full sense of condition. A truly rare find to come by!
Shipping Information:
The piece will be professionally packaged and shipped via a specialized furniture or freight-forwarding service. The stated shipping costs are realistic flat rates covering packaging, handling, and insured transport.
Within Europe: Islands, overseas territories, and remote regions are excluded from standard shipping and are available upon request.
Outside Europe: Certain destinations with higher transport costs are excluded from standard shipping and available upon request.
The Purkersdorf armchair was originally designed for Klimt's solo exhibition at the 1903 Vienna Secession, and later placed in the entrance hall of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium — Josef Hoffmann's landmark building and a defining moment for Viennese Modernism.
The cubic frame with vertical white-lacquered slats and woven checkerboard seat is as radical and considered today as it was then. Wittmann added the chair to their production range in 1973 and later secured exclusive rights to manufacture Hoffmann's furniture from his original designs. This example carries the original Wittmann label and the original cushion.
The structure is in good condition with some paint cracking at the seams and some colouring to the seat, as visible in the photos. A piece with genuine lineage — please refer to images for a full sense of condition. A truly rare find to come by!
Shipping Information:
The piece will be professionally packaged and shipped via a specialized furniture or freight-forwarding service. The stated shipping costs are realistic flat rates covering packaging, handling, and insured transport.
Within Europe: Islands, overseas territories, and remote regions are excluded from standard shipping and are available upon request.
Outside Europe: Certain destinations with higher transport costs are excluded from standard shipping and available upon request.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Beech
Country of origin
Austria
Manufacturer/brand
Wittmann Austria
Model
Purkersdorf
Designer/artist/maker
Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
85 cm
Width
61 cm
Depth
61 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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