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Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Thonet cow hide upholstered seat and solid quality bentwood frame accent or dining chairs, after Charles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cowhide

Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are
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Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 27.56 in
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987. Style Arts & Crafts, Art
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs Bentwood Set of Three, Austria, circa 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
slim, elegant designed bentwood chairs were produced in Vienna by the famous company of Thonet circa
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair after Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Cane Seat Rocking Chair with Bentwood frame is inspired by the timeless elegance of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style. Offered for sale is a pair of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Mustard Leatherette Bentwood Bistro Chairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Austrian Michael Thonet the world’s most iconic chair. Constructed of solid steamed beechwood in the time
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, 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
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade
Category

Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 4 vintage bentwood bistro chairs with Crocodile pattern by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Mortsel, BE
Set of 4 vintage bentwood bistro chairs with Crocodile pattern by Thonet.
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in Austria, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in
Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1, c. 1860
By Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860. In fair
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Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs crafted from bentwood. Known as the "chair of chairs" with over 50 million produced. These early
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Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890
By Thonet
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, produced by Thonet, this design originally dates from 1859. Made from
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch dining Chair with handle. Has original label. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Thonet Chair Model 47, by Michael Thonet for Thonet, circa 1911
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare very early model 47 chair from Thonet with a bent beechwood frame and beautiful perforated
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Other Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Christoph Zschocke in 1990s and produced by Thonet Germany. The lounge chairs are made of solid, heavy beech
Category

1990s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Upholstered Dining Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant dining chair by Thonet featuring bentwood legs and cream leather upholstery
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Upholstered Dining Chair by Thonet
Upholstered Dining Chair by Thonet
H 31 in W 18 in D 17 in
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm - high of seat 46 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs Romania
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 very sturdy and tight bentwood sweetheart chairs by Thonet and crafted in Romania. Brown
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Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Naugahyde

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of
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1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Chair by Thonet, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Hailing from an era where detail and form
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair by Thon, set of six, other quantities available. These
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholsterd seat. Manufactured by Thonet in Austria about 1880.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Side Chair
Thonet Side Chair
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch low back Lounge Armchair
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood arms. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
is an awesome bentwood style chrome and black faux leather rocking chair after styles by Thonet
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original medium pastel Reddish
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in GB
original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please note the delivery fee
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
pedig, was replaced by a more durable plywood with art nouveau decor. This chair appears in Thonet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
H 42.52 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Thonet No. 14 Antique Children's Chair
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Dronten, NL
Thonet no. 14 children's chair, in original un-restored condition. Very elegant unique piece
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Naugahyde

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Good Quantity Available
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – Good quantities available 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Bentwood
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Bruno Weil for Thonet in the 1960s, oak plywood with a walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
H 25.25 in W 14 in D 16.5 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Bauhaus style bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet #18 Café chair set of 6. These
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs, European Bistro Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chairs, in style of the popular model no. 14. Based
Category

Vintage 1950s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Set of Twelve
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – set of twelve – other quantities
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

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Bentwood Chairs By Thonet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bentwood chairs by thonet you’re looking for. A bentwood chairs by thonet — often made from wood, bentwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bentwood chairs by thonet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bentwood chairs by thonet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bentwood chairs by thonet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Michael Thonet and Josef Hoffmann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bentwood Chairs By Thonet?

Prices for a bentwood chairs by thonet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $92 and can go as high as $39,780, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Bentwood Chairs By Thonet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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.