Thonet, J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Poltrona (2) - variante 422F/423F - Legno

Pair of Antique Josef Hoffmann Armchairs – Model 422 F / 423 F Variant – Solid Oak & Velvet – Austria, c. 1905

Specifications:
Object: Pair of Armchairs / Club Chairs (2x)
Manufacturer: Thonet (attributed)
Designer: Josef Hoffmann (Model 422 F / 423 F variant)
Design Period: 1900 - 1919 (c. 1905)
Country of Origin: Austria

Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Austria
Material: Premium Solid Oak (Quarter-sawn / Radial cut), Crimson velvet upholstery

Condition: Excellent – Professionally and thoroughly restored

Detailed Description:
An exceptional and highly important pair of architectural armchairs from the pinnacle of the Vienna Secession avant-garde (c. 1905), designed by iconic architect Josef Hoffmann (Model 422 F / 423 F variant). The chairs are defined by their striking geometric vertical slatted rods and modernist silhouette.

This pair represents a luxury, custom-ordered cabinet-maker execution. While standard catalog editions were commonly mass-produced in steam-bent beechwood, this elite set was crafted from premium quarter-sawn solid oak, beautifully highlighting the natural "tiger stripe" medullary rays of the wood.

Every structural detail speaks to master historical craftsmanship, documented in the macro photographs provided:

Segmented Joinery: The large curved elements—both the upper handrails and the continuous base rings—are meticulously constructed from solid, shaped oak segments connected via traditional exposed finger-joints, wedges, and wooden dowels to prevent warping.

Hardware & Reinforcements: Underneath the seat frames, the front legs are reinforced by original stepped solid oak structural brackets, secured using authentic historical flat-head iron screws that have oxidized naturally over time.

Restoration & Labels Note:
Due to multiple professional restorations over their long history, original paper labels or stamps have been lost. The pair has recently undergone a comprehensive, premium restoration to return to full structural and aesthetic glory. The internal seating structure has been fully renewed with premium webbing and springs, finished in high-end crimson/burgundy velvet with matching textile braided trim.

Dimensions:

Armchairs (Josef Hoffmann Design – Pair of 2):
Total Width: 59 cm (Seat width: 45 cm) | Total Height: 76 cm (Seat height: 45 cm) | Seat Depth: 48 cm

Condition Grade:
Overall condition is evaluated as Excellent, taking into account the professional recent restoration, new premium velvet upholstery, treated and preserved timber structure, and high level of stability.