Galerie Sycamore

Fledermaus Chair, Model 728 by Josef Hoffmann (c.1907, Austria), and Polar Bear Bronze Statue by Pierre Chenet (c. 1940, France)

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Launched from the founder’s Elysian Valley apartment, Galerie Sycamore curates a considered selection of fine objects, primarily from the early to mid-20th century. The evolving collection explores the dialogue between refined design and singular finds, celebrating the enduring legacy of craft and material culture.

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Galerie Sycamore
Los Angeles, California
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Josef HOFFMANN (1870–1956)

Fledermaus Chair, Model 728
c. 1907, Austria

Designed by Josef Hoffmann around 1907 for the barroom of Vienna's avant-garde Kabarett Fledermaus, this chair reflects the geometric elegance of the Wiener Werkstätte. Made of bent beechwood with a cream lacquer finish, it features a curved backrest with ladder-like slats, spherical joints, and sled-style legs. A sister chair is held in the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, underscoring its historical and design significance.

About the Designer

Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) was a pioneering architect and designer, and a co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. A central figure of the Vienna Secession, he championed the integration of fine art and craft, producing furniture, buildings, and decorative objects of enduring geometric elegance. His designs for the Kabarett Fledermaus and the Palais Stoclet remain icons of early modern design.

Condition

Nice vintage condition, some minor repairs over time.

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