JACOB & JOSEF KOHN – VIENNA – THE MODEL COMMONLY ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEF HOFFMANN (1870–1956) 423, model featured in the 1916 Kohn catalog Pair of chairs made of steamed, bent wood with a black lacquer finish. The curved backs are topped with inverted back panels. The legs are joined by U-shaped braces. The seats rest on two lateral spheres at the front. The seats and backs have been reupholstered. Shows signs of use; the black lacquer and upholstery are not original. H. 77 cm – W. 41 cm – D. 42 cm Bibliography: Jacob & Josef Kohn – 1916 sales catalog. Our model is listed and reproduced in this publication.