Wittmann has a long tradition of uncompromising commitment to producing furniture of the highest quality. From its beginning, the Austrian company’s seating and bedroom furniture, such as armchairs and daybeds, have been fashioned from the most durable woods, like teak and oak, and upholstered in fine leather and fabrics.
Wittmann started in 1896 as a saddlery. In the 1950s, under the direction of Franz Wittmann, it began creating upholstered furniture. The company quickly made a name for itself by manufacturing quality pieces, with a focus on seating and bedroom furnishings.
Wittmann has regularly worked with major designers, with many collaborations leading to long-term partnerships. Austrian architect Johannes Spalt, French architect Jean Nouvel and Italian architect Paolo Piva have all had successful partnerships with the company.
The company’s most enduring collaboration was with Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann, a central figure in the modern furniture movement of the mid-20th century. Hoffmann moved away from extravagant ornamentation and embellishment in favor of showcasing the beauty of construction that shows through with a simple, well-crafted design. Though its mid-century modern furniture was intentionally simplistic, Wittmann incorporated color and texture into its offerings, providing some added flair compared to the popular Scandinavian modern works coming out of Denmark.
Drawing on this rich heritage, Wittmann continues to hand-make furnishings. It has stores in Vienna, Hamburg and Seon in Switzerland, and exports over 15,000 pieces each year to over 50 countries worldwide.
On 1stDibs, explore Wittmann’s Austrian take on modern furniture with seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
Bensen Collar Leather Chair with wood base Black Oak
By Bensen
Located in New York, NY
A solo piece may provide a cozy reading nook while multiples allocate a comfortable spot for conversation.
Leather, Wood
Wittmann Vuelta 80 Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Vuelta 80 with swivel Upholstered in Antibes powder (CUT) cat. F5 Legs: Black grey powder coated cal 117 It radiates through its unusual proportions, a special charm as a solitary c...
Fabric
Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
VUELTA FD CHAIR with metal legs Upholstered in Lille Black Legs: Black grey powder coated Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the characteristics that define the eye-catching style brought into being by the playful collaboration between Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon and Austrian furniture maker Wittmann. Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artistic design. In Vuelta, Jaime Hayon has created an unmistakable look – brought to life by Wittmann with characteristically uncompromising handcraftsmanship – that leaves nothing to be desired. Curiosity, determination and experience – from designer and manufacturer alike – have now made it possible to transfer all of Vuelta’s popular attributes to the dining room. Featuring typical Vuelta stitching, the upholstered seat has a comfortable pocket-sprung core. The curved shape of the backrest gently tapers forward to form an armrest. Vuelta Dining Chair is supported by graceful tubular legs in a choice of black or – for a particularly refined look – satin matt brass. And as Hayon and Wittmann are both synonymous with versatility, there is of course another option for linking the base to the floor: in this variant, four feet still provide stability, but come together at a central point to create a swivel chair...
Fabric
Tacchini Dialogo Leather & Walnut Armchair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
DIALOGO ARMCHAIR 47x51 CAT. Z - PELLE ANILINA 02 WALNUT STRUCTURE T169 FIRE RETARDANT FOAM CAL117 A rectangular frame with rounded edges, masterful joints, and strictly visible dowe...
Leather, Walnut
Wittmann Vuelta 72 Lounge Chair by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Wittmann, Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
NON SWIVEL VUELTA is a furniture classic in the making. Such icons are created when outstanding workmanship, timeless design and memorable physical forms come together. And now with...
Upholstery
DeSede DS-1051 Executive Leather Swivel Armchair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DNA of a Classic and yet very much a programme for today. With its clean-cut lines, painstaking craftsmanship, premium-quality materials and devotion to detail, the DS-51 chair i...
Leather
