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Bentwood Bar Stools Thonet

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools, Thonet Style Chairs, Italy 80a
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
This three beautiful vintage Thonet style, Wooden Stools were made in Italy in '80s. They are made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Four Thonet Style Bentwood Tall Kitchen Bar Stools with Elegant Frames 4
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this set of four vintage Thonet style bentwood bar stools
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Low Bar Stool, designed by Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern design low bar stool by Thonet is based on the original design by Gebrüder Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Low Bar Stool, designed by Thonet, 1970s
Low Bar Stool, designed by Thonet, 1970s
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H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a
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20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bar Stools, 1970s set of Two, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of two high bar stools designed by Gebrüder Thonet The legs of the stool are
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bar Stools, 1970s set of Two, Austria
Thonet Bar Stools, 1970s set of Two, Austria
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Pair Thonet Style Bar Stools Made in Czechoslovakia
By Michael Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Thonet style bar stools Thonet style barstools manufactured in the Czech republic
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Walnut

Thonet Vienna Walnut 144 Barhocker Stools, Set of 6
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1908 by August Thonet, the Barhocker stool uses the same techniques as the
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2010s Austrian Stools

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Walnut

Thonet Vienna Walnut 144 Barhocker Stools, Set of 3
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1908 by August Thonet, the Barhocker stool uses the same techniques as the
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2010s Austrian Stools

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Walnut

1950's French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair – Bar Chair 1950’s French Luterma Blonde
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Lovely Pair of Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools + Cast Iron Cocktail Bar Top Table
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Thonet Bentwood bar stools with tall cast
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Thonet 118 SPHT Stool Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
118 SPHT – Bar stool with upholstered seat Frame: lightened beech stained TP 107 Fabric: Sahco
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2010s European Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Modern Cane Seat Barstools
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Enhance your home bar with a touch of vintage charm and modern elegance with this Pair of Vintage
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Wood

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
chair and with a higher back rest, they look to be a low bar stool to me The seats are all original
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Moa bench is an accent bench. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood with details in polished brass. Its design expresses a solemn geometry accentuating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass, Metal

Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools
By Rittenhouse Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Old Hickory-style (1950s) cedar bar stools with a low slat back and an "X" form and box stretcher. (RITTENHOUSE) (PRICED AS SET) (Related items: 060874, 060875, 060...
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Stools

Materials

Pine

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop chairs crafted from bentwood. Known as the "chair of chairs" with over 50 million produc...
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Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

1980's Copper & Brass Cantilever Lamp Green British Army Lamp Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
British army tilting festoon lamp shade fitted to a copper and brass cantilever wall fitting to create a bespoke wall light. Professionally restored and converted by hand in UK by L...
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Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Copper, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Pair of 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 1980s American-made Thonet Industries round bar-height stools, manufactured in Thonet
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Cane

Pair of 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
Pair of 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
H 30.5 in Dm 14.25 in L 30.5 in
Set of Four 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four 1980s American-made Thonet Industries round bar-height stools, manufactured in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of Four 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
Set of Four 1980s Thonet Bentwood Bar Stools
H 30.5 in Dm 14.25 in L 30.5 in
Four Vintage Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools Lovely Suite Very Comfortable X4
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four vintage Thonet bentwood with plywood seats bar
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Two Thonet Style Bentwood Tall Kitchen Bar Stools with Elegant Frames 2
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this set of two vintage Thonet style bentwood bar stools
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Vintage Cane Round Bar Height Stools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century cane round bar height stools by Thonet blonde bentwood with light cane. Seat height is
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Bar Stools in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Two Thonet style bar stools. Bentwood and original cane seat and back.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Pair of Bar Stools in the Thonet Style
Pair of Bar Stools in the Thonet Style
H 40.95 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Bentwood Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Continental Thonet style bentwood stools with leather seats, Circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Stools

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Bentwood Bar Stools
H 37.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Bar Stool, High Swivel Stool, Thonet, circa 1920
By Thonet, D. G. Fischell
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly restored with shellac polish. Seat diameter: 38cmm high: 67-87cm cca.
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Inspired Bentwood Bar Stool, Set of Eight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of eight bentwood bar stools fashioned after the stylings made famous by Thonet. The bar stools
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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Cane and Webbing Bar Stools, Style Thonet, Ca. 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four, Late 20th Century, Bar stools feature a Beech bentwood base with webbing seatings
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Late 20th Century European Bohemian Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Michael Thonet Design Cane Bar Stools, 29 Inches
By Michael Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 blonde color bentwood cane seat bar stools by Thonet. Circa 1950's made in Romania. They
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Vintage 1950s Romanian Early Victorian Stools

Thonet Number 811 Bentwood Bar Stool w/ Wicker Seat, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 vintage Michael Thonet number 811 dark stained bentwood Bar Stool with handwoven cane seat
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Victorian Stools

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Midcentury Bentwood Bar or Counter Stools by National Store Fixture Co.
By Thonet, National Store Fixture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury bentwood bar or counter stools by national store fixture co. Black lacquered bent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bentwood Adjustable Height Bar Stools
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Bentwood Adjustable Height Bar Stools Probably by JJ Kohn or Thonet
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Stools

Antique Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Stools FMG, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Iconic design, Thonet stools / bar stools made by FMG and designed by Josef Hoffman. Also known as
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Vintage 1930s Polish Victorian Stools

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Set Of Four 1970’s Classic High Back
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Vintage 1970s Czech Stools

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Various Quantities Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Various Quantities Available 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s Czech Stools

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Various Quantities Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Various Quantities Available 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s Czech Stools

Materials

Bentwood

White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstools Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! They are the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Circular Thonet Ottoman Stool of Bentwood and Cane
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
2 Classic Thonet bentwood stools, with caned tops. Originally designed by Thonet in Vienna, 1900
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1970s Ton Bentwood Upholstered High Barstools, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
producing beautiful furniture, they are an offshoot of Thonet. This model was a staple in many European bars
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Vintage 1970s Czech Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Bar Stool, Thonet Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century French bar stool in the Thonet style stands at counter height. Constructed
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Antique Early 1900s French Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Steam Bentwood Bar Stool
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Vienna Secessionist school steam bentwood bar stool with cane seat. This antique example is in very
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of 6 Mid Century Bentwood Walnut Thonet Bar Stools, C1940
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of original bar stools by the Thonet Bros. Two stools are tagged. Created from
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Czech Bar Stools Sculptural Bentwood Thonet Style, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
bentwood Thonet style wood frames with original dark walnut finish patina. Features comfortable hand carved
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Bentwood Thonet Style Bar Stools with Backs & Arms
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of bentwood bar stools with fan backs and arms. Spayed matte black recently and in
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Paint

Midcentury Vintage Cane Round Bar Height Stools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury cane round bar height stools by Thonet blonde bentwood with light cane. Seat height is
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Cane Rattan and Wicker Bar Stools Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of four mid-20th century Thonet style bentwood cane bar stools with back rests. Tall, counter
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 1930s Bentwood Bar Stools with Original Cognac Leather
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Bentwood Bar Stools, circa 1930s. They retain their original cognac leather upholstery with
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Thonet Number 811 Bentwood Bar Stool w/ Wicker Seat, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 vintage Michael Thonet number 811 dark stained bentwood Bar Stool with handwoven cane seat
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Victorian Stools

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Prague Bar Stool by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for MFG, Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar stool designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann. They feature minimal bentwood sturdy frames
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Vintage 1970s Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Cane

Bentwood Stool Ottoman by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic bentwood stool by Thonet, having a circular wood structure with caned top. Architectural
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Grey Wool and Chrome Thonet Bar Stools, 1960s, Mid-Century
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage grey wool thonet bar stools 1960s mid-century. Measures: Height: 41 inches, width: 23
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Michael Thonet Stool or Ottoman
By Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood with cane seat.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Beautiful Michael Thonet Stool or Ottoman
Beautiful Michael Thonet Stool or Ottoman
H 15.25 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Danish Modern Midcentury Bentwood Rocking Chair & Ottoman in Green Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Danish Modern rocking chair with round lines and bentwood. In the manner of Thonet, Josef
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Velvet

Set of Six Thonet Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Six Thonet Bar Stools In Stained and Steam Bent Wood, Having a Fan Shaped Back Splat. From
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Early 20th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Thonet Bar Stools
Set of Six Thonet Bar Stools
H 73 in W 17 in D 18 in
Continental bentwood bar stool with leather seat
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental bentwood bar stool with leather upholstered seat. Possibly Thonet but unsigned
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Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

A rare stool, designed by Josef Frank, Vienna, circa 1928.
By Frank Josef, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A rare stool, designed by Josef Frank, Vienna, circa 1928. Beautiful original patina For Haus
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Original Thonet Black Bentwood Bar Stools
By Thonet
Located in Pau, FR
Nice pair of original Thonet black bentwood bar stools. The stools are in solid condition and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Continental Bentwood Bar Stool with Leather Seat
Located in Hudson, NY
Continental bentwood bar stool with leather upholstered seat. Possibly Thonet but unsigned.
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Bentwood Bar Stools Thonet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bentwood bar stools thonet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and cane, every bentwood bar stools thonet was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bentwood bar stools thonet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bentwood bar stools thonet bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bentwood bar stools thonet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Anton Lorenz and Sebastian Herkner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bentwood Bar Stools Thonet?

A bentwood bar stools thonet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,667, while the lowest priced sells for $577 and the highest can go for as much as $3,822.

Finding the Right stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.