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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Creator: Thonet
Set of 4 Thonet chairs and table, Austria, first half of 20th century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rare dining set complete with 4 chairs and table marked Thonet, Austria, dating from the first half of the 19th century. The whole set bears trademark and registration number. The s...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1970's Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chrome Armchairs - Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They are original Thonet chairs designed by Anton Lorenz, and have the original upholstery. The chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier. This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet). New cane c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Mart Stam for Thonet Lounge Chair in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mart Stam Lounge Chair for Thonet in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel, Germany, early 21st century. Beautiful and rare lounge version of the S40 chair by Mart Stam, which i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Set of 6 Armchairs in Dark Brown + Chrome
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchairs, set of 6 They feature very dark brown upholstered backrests and seats with polished chrome tubular frames. All are in superb ...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood bed no.5 for children circa 1890
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood bed no.5 for children circa 1890 in very good original condition.
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19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch low back Lounge Armchair
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original tan upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood arms. Locat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Small Art Nouveau Cabinet by Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1910)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherregal mit Vitrinenteil Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: ähnlich 25.095 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 122,5 x 70...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th century bentwood Thonet table
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern SS33 dining chairs were designed by Anton Lorenz and manufactured by Thonet. These iconic Bauhaus arm chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set da soggiorno in legno di faggio curvato, Thonet, modello 207
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set di quattro sedie in legno curvato di noce prodotte da Thonet. Modello 207 (anche conosciuto come "Long John". In condizioni molto buone con solo piccoli segni del tempo. Comple...
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1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Secession dining room chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36 professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, Perennials Performance Fabric, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of 10 Thonet bentwood dining chairs. Chairs have a padded seat and back. Great lines !! We have reupholstered in a Perennials Performance fabric with blues, grays and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme. Chairs are stackable. ...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Austrian modern Chairs 414 in black wood purple fabric by Kammerer Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of 3 chairs mod. 414 with square seat and oval backrest, padded and covered in bright purple silk fabric. The structure is entirely made of black lacquered wood, with matt finish...
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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Original Bauhaus Sitzgruppe, Adolf Gustav Schneck für Thonet, Wien um 1930
By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Bauhaus Sitzgruppe (3 x Armlehnstuhl, 2 x Sessel, 1 x Beistelltisch, 1 x Vitrinenschrank) Entwurf: Adolf Gustav Schneck (Armlehnstuhl & Sessel), Stuttgart, um 1928, Firma Thonet (Tisch), Wien um 1930 Modell-Nummer: A 63F (Armlehnstuhl), A 63 (Sessel), T 253 (Tisch, Firmenentwurf der Firma Thonet) Ausführung: Thonet, Wien um 1930 Maße in cm Armlehnstuhl (H x B x T x SH): 89 x 53 x 50 x 35 Maße in cm Sessel (H x B x T x SH): 82 x 40 x 40 x 35 Maße in cm Tisch (H x DM): 60 x 70 Maße in cm Vitrinenschrank (H x B x T): 180 x 85 x 31 Material: Buchen(bug)holz, Glas Zustand: Originalzustand mit altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren Provenienz: Aus dem Privatbesitz von Dr. Fritz Tenschert, Zahnarztpraxis Türkenschanzstraße 1, 1180 Wien Literatur: Innendekoration, Mein Heim mein Stolz, Band 42, 1931, S. 16 / Bugholzmöbel, Vielschichtig - Thonet und das moderne Möbeldesign, Hackenschmidt und Thillmann, S. 214-215 / Werkbundsiedlung Wien, Wien Museum, Nierhaus et al. / Moderne Bauformen - Monatshefte für Architektur, M.J. Gradl, 1932, S. 458 / Thonet-Mundus, Katalog 1930, S. 37 / Thonet Katalog, 1930, S. 36 / Werkbundsiedlung Wien 1932, Ein Manifest des Neuen Wohnens, Kat. Wien Museum, Wien 2012, S. 68 / Werkbundsiedlung. Internationale Ausstellung Wien 1932.70 Eingerichtete Häuser, S. 236 & 239 (hier wurde das Modell A 63F Frank zugeschrieben) / Bau, Garten und Stube/ Monatsschrift für Heimkultur, Bau- und Wohnberatung, Ausgabe 2/3, 1933, S. 7 Zusätzliche Information: Bei den Armlehnstühlen sowie den Sesseln handelt es sich um museale Stücke. Auf Wunsch von Thonet-Mundus wurde Adolf Gustav Schneck um 1928 beauftragt, zwei Sitzmöbel zu entwerfen, die Josef Franks Modelle A 402 & A 403/F zum Vorbild nahmen. Entstanden sind die Modelle A 63 (Sessel) und A 63/F (Armlehnstuhl). Ob es eine Konkurrenz zwischen den beiden Architekten gab, geht aus der Literatur leider nicht hervor. Schneck bildete jedoch Franks Modelle in seinem Buch „Der Stuhl” aus dem Jahre 1928 ohne Namensangabe ab. Interessant wurde Schnecks seltener Entwurf (A 63) aufgrund der Verwendung für die Inneneinrichtung des Wohnhauses Nr. 5 (Haus Häring) der Werkbundsiedlung in Wien, geplant von Architekten Hugo Häring...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Beech, Glass

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four chairs is labeled under the seats. The vintage upholstery is red in color and cott...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Austrian modern Chairs in black wood by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern Chairs in black wood by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of three chairs with square seat, padded and covered in black fabr...
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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Mid century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 2
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An interesting model of mid century upholstered bentwood dining chairs designed by Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem (Thonet successor in Cze...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s Set of four tub chairs. The structure is in white painted wood, has a rhomboid decoration on the sides ...
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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wooden pedestal with two tops by Thonet, 1990s Pedestal or display stand with round base. The structure is entirely made of white lacquered wood with a matt fin...
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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Set of 4 Armchairs Model 209 by Thonet Industries With Label
By Thonet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 Thonet Armchairs in black painted bentwood , with white naugahyde seats retain label solid and sturdy we belive these chairs were painted and recover at one poin...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of five chairs with armrests in black lacquered wood with a matt finish. The seat is padded and covered ...
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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970´s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These midcentury armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. They are made of beechwood. The chairs are stable an...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Thonet (stamped in leather underneath seat) Country: Germany Model: Thonet S34 Cantilever (Freischwinger) armchair Color: Black / Silver Material: B...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sedie Praga in legno e paglia di Vienna di Josef Hoffmann per Ligna 1970 ca.
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Set da dieci sedie con braccioli note come modello Praga o 811, con struttura in legno con finitura colore nero opaco, braccioli curvati e paglia di Vienna...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner/Gustav Siegel, Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1905)
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel, Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnsessel Entwurf: Gustav Siegel, Wien um 1899 (nicht Otto Wagner, nach Renzi 2018) Modell-Nummer: Modell 6142 (abgeleitet von Modell 714/F von Jacob & Josef Kohn) Ausfüh...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Restored ArtDeco Trolley, By Thonet, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Trolley Source: Czech Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, oak Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. The plates are removable and serve f...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer, Oak

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chair is stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partl...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900. This settee is an authentic piece which is in great original condition with nice p...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet No. 14 Antique Children's Chair
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Dronten, NL
Thonet no. 14 children's chair, in original un-restored condition. Very elegant unique piece! Thonet is a name synonymous with innovative furniture design and craftsmanship. Founded...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Solid Black
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic! Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please n...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s. In the original bright red vinyl on tubular chrome frames. These can be used indoor or outdoor. Manufactur...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed By Marcel Breuer and Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Iron-garn Fabric Source: Czechia (Czecho...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the ...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair Thonet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of beechwood. It´s no longer marked, probably the label ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

1950s Thonet Bent Birch Wood and Wood Grain Square Laminate Side / End Table
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1950s Thonet bentwood side table with legs designed in a similar manner to that of Alvar Aalto. These tables are iconic...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored ArtDeco Pair of Pedestals, Hoffmann, Thonet, Beech, Austria, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Pedestals Designer: Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann Maker: Thonet Material: Stained Beech Source: Austria Period: 1910-1919 Revived original polish. Designed by...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By TON a.s., Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' Chair by Martino Gamper for Thonet / Conran
By Martino Gamper, Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
Sculptural bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' chair designed by Martin Gamper and produced by Thonet in 2008. Gamper was invited by Polly Dickens, creative director of the Conran Shop, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Sidetable by Thonet Brothers, Model 221 (Vienna, 1905)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kleintisch Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: 221 (Nr. 9274 - französischer Katalog, Nr. 9171 - niederländ. Katalog) Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Sidetable, Otto Wagner for Thonet Brothers, Type 8024 (Vienna, 1905)
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kleintisch Entwurf: Otto Wagner, Wien um 1900 Modell-Nummer: 8024 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1905 Maße in cm (H x DM): 77 x 66 Material: Buchenbugholz (ebonisiert u...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s Armchair in wood and Vienna straw. The wooden structure has a round section and has rounded lines that form the elements...
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1890s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Secessionistic Armchair by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1910)
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (4 Stück) Entwurf: Marcel Kammerer (Schule Otto Wagner) zugeschrieben, Wien um 1902 Modell-Nummer: 6517 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Livingroom Seating-Set by Thonet Brothers (Vienna, circa 1910)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzgarnitur Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1904 (Tisch) Modell-Nummer: 9206 (Tisch) Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 (Tisch) Maße in cm Sessel (H x B x T): 92 x ...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Secessionistic Bench from Marcel Kammerer for Grand Hotel Wiesler (Thonet, 1905)
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzbank/Canapé (Zweisitzer) Entwurf: Marcel Kammerer (Schüler Otto Wagners), Wien um 1905 (für Grand Hotel Wiesler - Graz, Wiesler Projekt zwischen 1905-1908) Modell-Nummer:...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Nutwood, Bentwood

Bauhaus Steelpipe-Fauteuil by Walter Knoll for Tonet Brothers (Vienna, 1935)
By Thonet, Walter Knoll
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Fauteuil (Stahlrohr-Freischwinger, Bauhaus) Entwurf: Thonet / Walter Knoll, Wien um 1932 Modell-Nummer: S411/K411 Ausführung: Thonet, Wien um 1932 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 78 ...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 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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