Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann at Sotheby’s
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PROPERTY FROM A MANHATTAN COLLECTION
Josef Hoffmann
PAIR OF “FLEDERMAUS” CHAIRS, MODEL NO. 729
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
LOT SOLD. 5,313 USD (Hammer Price with Buyer’s Premium)
beechwood and fabric upholstery
32 x 20 1/8 x 18 1/2 in. (81.3 x 51.1 x 47 cm)
circa 1905
manufactured by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
Love the upholstery!
via Sotheby’s.
I have four of these chairs that are made without the U-shaped base. Any ideas on who may have manufactured these? They are black painted wood with red lineny upholstery. They are ready to be refurbished. I am entertaining offers.