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Thonet Antique Bentwood Cradle, Early 1900s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Cathedral City, CA
furniture manufacture, whose experiments in the production of bentwood furniture widely influenced both
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
By Fischel
Located in Uppsala, SE
the larges producer of bentwood furniture alongside Thonet and J&J Kohn. The backrest in particular is
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Bentwood Side Table, Design by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
iconic design was built by both "giants" of bentwood furniture at this time - Thonet & J&J Kohn - and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
at the bentwood furniture company Rudolf Weill & Co., merged sixteen smaller bentwood furniture
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1910s Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Art Nouveau 20th Century Bentwood Side Table by J&J Kohn, Austria ca. 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
piece of bentwood furniture from J & J Kohn coming from the early 20th century. Marked on the bottom
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

 Art Nouveau Bentwood and Leather Dining Room Set from Fischel, c1910
By Fischel
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Thonet, Kohn and Mundus one of the leading manufacturers of bentwood furniture. In good vintage condition
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1910s Czech Art Deco Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very old armchair from the beginnings of the production of bentwood furniture. These were always
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
H 37.8 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Flower Tub / Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
saves the woodfrom getting wet. A simple but also fantastic looking piece of bentwood furniture from the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Bentwood Étagère or Shelf by Thonet, Austria, circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
furniture, circa 1905 in Vienna or Austria. This large Art Nouveau étagère made of fine bentwood, shows an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Felt

Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, J & J Kohn & Mundus, Fischel, Thonet
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
best-known bentwood furniture manufacturers along with Fischel, Mundus and J.&J. Kohn. In good
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
H 50.01 in W 40.16 in D 80.71 in
Art Nouveau Coffee Table "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann, at ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
& Josef Kohn. This iconic design was built by both "giants" of bentwood furniture at this time - Thonet
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set/ Salon Suite by M. Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
language which reflects best in this absolute fantastic shaped bentwood furniture. Fitting to almost any
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Marked, Austria circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
market leader of bentwood furniture.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood armchair produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910
By Fischel
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
, various competitors appeared on the bentwood furniture market. Fischel and Köhn were the best known and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of them were purchased by major bentwood furniture collectors. Chairs cannot be found in the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, Ca. 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
world renowed company of THONET Vienna - the epitome of bentwood furniture. Made of fine bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely gorgeous bentwood seating set by Thonet Austria, designed by none other than famous
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Nouveau seating set from the early 20th century. A truly decorative set of timeless bentwood furniture
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Thonet the world market leader when it came to bentwood furniture. Arftully made around 1910 out of fine
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Flower Tub/ Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
standing "herbs garden" in your kitchen. A simple but also extraordinary looking piece of Thonet bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
By Antonio Volpe
Located in PARIS, FR
: In 1883, the businessman Antonio Volpe decided to create a company manufacturing bentwood furniture
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1920s Italian Modern Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Bent Wood/Handy Work Side Table Montana
Located in Chicago, IL
Bentwood furniture is known for its technique of steam-bending wood to create curved shapes and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
Located in Brno, CZ
. After Thonet’s patent for making the bentwood furniture expired around the second half of 19th century
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1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 45.28 in
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
air. While the first name that comes to mind when thinking of bentwood furniture might be Thonet
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
comes to mind when thinking of bentwood furniture might be Thonet Michael Thonet and his subsequent
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Kohn, 1906, p. 27; Blomstedt, Candilis, bentwood furniture, p. 64; exhibition Künstlerhaus, Gebogenes
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
of bentwood furniture. He received a bronze medal at The Great exhibition of London in 1851 and at
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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
H 37 in W 46 in D 27 in
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in New York City, NY
was through this partnership, that J. & J. Kohn produced an array of bentwood furniture in the Vienna
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
bentwood furniture: Thonet. The chair´s frames are still in perfect original condition, so we decided to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Vienna Secession Armchairs by Marcel Kammerer, Thonet No. 6534
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
theories. It was during this time that both Kammerer and Wagner developed bentwood furniture designs for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
eight available. Documented: Jacob & Josef Kohn: Bugholzmöbel / Bent-wood furniture / bentwood
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
eight available. Documented: Jacob & Josef Kohn: Bugholzmöbel / Bent-wood furniture / bentwood
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner/Gustav Siegel, Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1905)
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, AT
/ Thonet Brothers New York - Austrian Bentwood Furniture 1906/1907, Peter Ellenberg collection, Edition
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
the renowed marketleader when it came to bentwood furniture - the company of Thonet - this incredible
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Kleinburg, ON
manufacturer of bentwood furniture. The chair features a simple and elegant design that reflects Loos's
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1910s Austrian Modern Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Thonet after 1830. In the second half of the 19th century bentwood furniture became highly popular
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Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great condition Thonet doll chairs. For the collectors of the rarest of Thonet pieces we are proud to offer this finest pair of early 20th century doll chairs. In the Thone...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
be used by a child, but one could also use it for displaying an antique bear or as a furniture still
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bentwood Bench , France, 1890
By Cambier Freres
Located in London, GB
manufacturer of bentwood utility furniture. Lille, France c1890 Size: 102 x 175 x 48 cm.
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1890s French Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Bench , France, 1890
Bentwood Bench , France, 1890
H 40.16 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
French Bentwood Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
French bentwood armchair with woven cane seat circa 1920. Note: Regional differences in humidity
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1920s French Rustic Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

French Bentwood Armchair
French Bentwood Armchair
H 40.25 in W 23.38 in D 24.5 in
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with
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19th Century Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
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 Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

19th century bentwood Thonet table
19th century bentwood Thonet table
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 23.23 in
Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood (19th-20th century) barbers chair with cane seat and back.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
bentwood bench manufactured by Thonet Vienna Nut stained, seat and backrest upholstered. Delivery time
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Bentwood Stripped Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) stripped double pedestal base dining table with cross leg design.
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Stripped Dining Table
Bentwood Stripped Dining Table
H 30.25 in W 79.5 in D 39 in
Bentwood Walnut Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) double pedestal base walnut stained dining table with rounded ends and
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Early 20th Century Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Bentwood Walnut Dining Table
Bentwood Walnut Dining Table
H 31 in W 108 in D 30.5 in
Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood large cradle on stand with canopy. (19/20th Cent)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
H 82 in W 49 in D 27 in
Austrian Bentwood Hoop Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood cradle with hoop design on stand. (19/20th Cent)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Hoop Cradle
H 45 in W 49 in D 23 in
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
bentwood bench manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C). Nut stained
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful armchair from the time of Art Nouveau. Made of bentwood, according to the principle as
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Oval bentwood table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval bentwood table by Thonet in very good original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Oval bentwood table by Thonet
Oval bentwood table by Thonet
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Austrian Brass Bentwood Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Austrian brass bentwood style (19/20th Cent) cradle with canopy.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Austrian Brass Bentwood Cradle
H 72 in W 48 in D 24 in
Bentwood plant stand by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood plant stand executed by Thonet circa 1920s in very good original condition. Diameter of
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood plant stand by Thonet
Bentwood plant stand by Thonet
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Has a lot of period labels including Cunard Ships, with 4 feet as well to sit upright. Great fo...
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Bentwood Bench, England, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Bentwood bench England circa 1930 55”L x 22”d x 30.25”h x 13.5”seat.
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19th Century English Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Bentwood Bench, England, circa 1930
Bentwood Bench, England, circa 1930
H 30.25 in W 55 in D 22 in
Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood plant stands by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet
H 51.58 in Dm 14.97 in
1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890?s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair 1890’s Bentwood Debrecen Elegant Single Dining Chair
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1890s European Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
1890s Bentwood Debrecen Single Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
H 34.26 in W 27.17 in D 12.21 in
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Antique Bentwood Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique bentwood furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique bentwood furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique bentwood furniture, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique bentwood furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Jacob and Josef Kohn are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Bentwood Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique bentwood furniture start at $147 and top out at $98,102 with the average selling for $1,712.
Questions About Antique Bentwood Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

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    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.