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Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1 of 9, Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved). Production
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

White painted original antique Thonet chair model no. 18
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Chair no. 18 is one of the most famous chairs by Thonet. This chair was produced by the Austrian
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Original antique bentwood Thonet chair model no. 18 with a new woven seat
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Chair no. 18, also known as the bistro chair, designed by Thonet, was one of the most famous chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Original antique bentwood Thonet bistro chair model no. 14 with a new matte seat
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique bistro chair, model no. 14, was designed by Thonet and was one of Thonet's most
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Original antique Thonet chair no. 14 with a beautiful patina and a new matte sea
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Thonet's most popular chairs alongside chair no. 18. It features a half arch in the backrest and was likely
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of ancient Thonet chairs from the end of 19th Century. Model no. 18 and 19. Design from 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
Pair Thonet Chairs No. 18+19
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood not signed but attributed to Thonet catalog no. 14. Excellent restored up to 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Bistro dining table in bentwood and cane designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Chair No. 18, approx. 1890, Viennese hand cane
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet bentwood chair, Model No. 18 from 1890. Production period: approx. 1920s-1940s. Stable
Category

Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Pair of Cantilevered Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. In very good
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Thonet chairs 1920s-1940s Bentwood Viennese weaving
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Thonet chairs, model No. 18 + model No. 215. Design by Michael Thonet in 1859. Production
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No. 17 dining set in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by Michael Thonet
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Thonet Style High Stool in Curved Wood, 20th Century
By Michael Thonet
Located in TARBES, FR
Thonet style high stool in curved wood, 20th century, great patina Thonet opened his own
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are
Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair No. 18 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Thonet Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann style Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Prato, IT
This no.18 chair was designed by Gebrüder Thonet around 1875 and was one of the most popular chairs
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with blachandmade Vienna straw intact
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s
Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Price is for one chair. Period: 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 2
Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 2
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been produced by Thonet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very nice J&J Kohn 18, 1/2 model armchair. J&J was the main contender to Thonet and the two
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien #18, 1/2 design
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Bentwood armchair produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910
By Fischel
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Bentwood armchair no. 18 produced by the Fischel company in Niemes (Bohemia) between 1890 and 1910
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No. 18
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
The model no. 18 is a version of the world's famous classic Thonet coffeehouse chairs. Designed in
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Antique 1850s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No. 18
Thonet Chair No. 18
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Thonet No. 18 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 18 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Romanian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 18 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
Thonet No. 18 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Antique Thonet No. 18 Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 very early Thonet no. 18 dining chairs. The chairs had some repairs but are still
Category

Vintage 1920s Romanian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1970s
Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1970s
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in
1 of 4, Dining chair, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 6
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide# in great vintage condition (well preserved
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 6
Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 6
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1950s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s, Set of 4
By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 brown Thonet no. 18 dining chairs by ZPM Radomsko. The cane seats are in good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s, Set of 4
Dining Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s, Set of 4
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Antique Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dark brown bent wooden dining chairs, like the thonet no. 18 and 18. There are 4 chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Antique Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 6
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Thonet kneeler no.18
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet kneeler no.18
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Footstools

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet kneeler no.18
Thonet kneeler no.18
H 36.62 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Thonet Chair No.18
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chair no.18 professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.18
Thonet Chair No.18
H 35.44 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of Four Thonet Bentwood No. 18 Chairs, 1960s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four vintage No. 18 Bentwood chairs by Michael Thonet for ZPM Radomsko. Designed by Michael
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No. 9 Armchairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of Thonet No. 9 armchairs made under license by Stendig. Bentwood beech frames are
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No. 9 Armchairs
Set of 4 Thonet No. 9 Armchairs
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Thonet Bentwood and Cane No. 16 Sweetheart Chairs
By ZPM Radomsko, Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four vintage No. 16 Bentwood chairs by Michael Thonet for ZPM Radomsko. Often referred to as
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Three Thonet Style Bentwood Stools
By August Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three Thonet style bentwood stools. No. 18. Black Vinyl seat covers. One chairs seat needs
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

PVC, Beech

Set of Two Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bar Stools and Padded Leather Seat.
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Original no.18 bentwood barstool in solid beech wood that features reinforced joints and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Thonet Bentwood Bakelite Dining Chairs, c.1930
By Michael Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
strudy. Dimensions H 31.5 in. x W 17 in. x D 23 in. Seat height 18 in. History Michael Thonet (2
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bakelite, Bentwood

Pair of German Michael Thonet Tall Back Bentwood Chairs, Signed, 20th Century
By Michael Thonet
Located in Big Flats, NY
backs and upholstered seats, signed Thonet, circa 1900 Measures: 46.25" H x 19.75" W x 18" D, 19
Category

Early 20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Vinyl and Chrome Armchairs, Set of 8
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Anton Lorenz for Thonet mid century vinyl and chrome armchairs - set of 8 Each chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Thonet Labeled Bentwood Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of four iconic No. 18 cafe bistro dining chairs with original early 20th century paper labels
Category

20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Viennese Thonet Bentwood Canterbury Magazine Rack Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and rare Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Bentwood Canterbury, circa 1910 in date. This
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus Style Reverse Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Cane by Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
, black wood, and cane. Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Thonet. They are in wonderful vintage condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vienna Secession Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Birmingham, AL
Kohn-Mundus. Kohn-Mundus merged with Thonet in 1922. Internationally acclaimed furniture makers, works
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Bent Wood Armchairs, Model Wien, by Gemla, 1980s
By Gemla
Located in Uppsala, SE
in the 1980s. The model is from the Gemla archives from 1907 but is based upon the Thonet model no 18
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming set of four late 19th century Thonet no. 18 bentwood chairs, often referred to as the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Michael Thonet No.18, Bentwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Michael Thonet No.18, in total ten chairs available.
Category

1990s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Thonet No 18 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thonet no 18 you’re looking for. A thonet no 18 — often made from wood, bentwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage thonet no 18 now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet no 18, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet no 18 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one thonet no 18 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Adolf Loos produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Thonet No 18?

The average selling price for a thonet no 18 at 1stDibs is $1,805, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Thonet No 18
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Whether an 18-inch necklace is too short depends on a few factors. If the necklace length causes it to hit right at the neckline of your top, you may want to go with a longer or shorter option. People with wide or short necks may also find necklaces longer than 18 inches more flattering. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether an 18- or 20-inch necklace is better depends on a variety of factors. Generally, a necklace should fall above or an inch or so below the neckline of what you're wearing, so you'll want to keep your tops and dresses in mind as you choose pieces. People with wider or shorter necks may prefer longer necklaces, while those with longer or narrower necks may be best flattered by longer styles. Also, you may find one length more comfortable or visually appealing than another based on your preferences. Shop a large collection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether you should get an 18-inch or 20-inch necklace depends largely on where you want the piece to fall. An 18-inch, or princess-length, necklace usually hits just below the collarbone and can work well for displaying pendants. A 20-inch, or matinee-length, necklace will rest a little further below the collarbone and can be ideal for creating layered looks with other necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.