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Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher. Fully restored, upholstered with
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.
Category

Vintage 1910s Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
H 33.86 in Dm 16.93 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New plywood on seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
H 35.83 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
colors is either filled with straw or with horse's hair. This small and rare Thonet chair can obviosuly
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

6 Original Thonet 209 Dining chairs with rare blue upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The Thonet 209 is a timeless classic. The brother Thonet designed this elegant Chair design already
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1990s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
H 45.67 in W 25.2 in D 46.46 in
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Minor repairs made.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
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
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Early 20th Century Czech Other Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s. Original condition Singed on the frame. Two pieces available. Price for both
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Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
By Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
No Reserve
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare deck chair manufactured by Thonet with original upholstery, circa 1930. The chair is possible
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
H 48.43 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
H 96 in W 43 in D 55 in
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
H 94 in W 41 in D 52 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
!! - Very rare and early piece, probably Thonet - Collectible one.
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Early Thonet Child Chair Labeled
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Early Thonet child chair nr 1 1 leg must be repaired on the bottom ( 1 cm to short ) back and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, museum pieces. It is rare to find 4 chairs in this condition, including
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Textile

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames. Stunning, very cool authentic Bruno Weil’s No.1294
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cowhide

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Thonet-Mundus
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare set of chairs designed by Josef Frank. This type of chairs was used by Adolf Loos
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood

1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs 1970s Rare oak bentwood dining chairs in a colorful upholstery
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
One of the rarest Thonet chairs, model 13. Set of seven, two arm and five side chairs. Very rare
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Antique 1890s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Bentwood

19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Made for a theatre in Vienna these are well documented original Thonet seats and are exceptionally rare
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and charming pair of antique bentwood chairs, possibly by Thonet. The design of the chair is
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Antique 19th Century European Chairs

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare chairs by famous Viennese architect Otto Prutscher. Interestingly designed backrest
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
H 19.5 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare bentwood dining chair with beautiful patterned wood and weaved rattan seat. This piece was
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Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in GB
rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Extremely Rare and Beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil
By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11") Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Thonet 492 chairs still unrestored attributed to Gustav Siegel The chairs can be restored
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Thonet Chair Model S320 in green version. Rare Colour. Designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf
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Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excellent source of research. High back type is rare. The set of chairs has recently been restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair Model "KS46" by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, Germany, circa 1980
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare easy chair model "KS46" designed by Anton Lorenz circa 1950, manufactured by Thonet in Germany
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
Extremely rare chair Thonet Nr. 404. Probably designed for the wine bar of the Municipal House in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
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
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Lounge Chair ST 664 by Eddie Harlis for Thonet, Germany, 1954
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lounge chair model ST 664 designed in 1954 by Eddie Harlis for Thonet, Germany. Old edition with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Michael Thonet, Portois & Fix
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The
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Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Thonet A 403/F Armchair by Josef Frank
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
"Fireplace chair" designed by Josef Frank c. 1928, for Gebrüder Thonet. Mahagony stained bent beech
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet A 403/F Armchair by Josef Frank
Rare Thonet A 403/F Armchair by Josef Frank
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 27.17 in
Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
A rare bentwood dining chair with beautiful patterned wood and weaved rattan seat. This piece was
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 4 no.25 dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, c. 1870
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in London, GB
, rare set of one of the most sought after early Art Nouveau style Thonet chair designs, in superb
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Bentwood

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - wooden parts has been refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs. Design by Michael Thonet for
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Beech Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl and Produced by Ton 'Thonet'
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Denventer, NL
Rare set (6) beech dining table chairs designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. The vintage Thonet chair with a weathered appearance combines the charm of the past with a unique
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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

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Rare Thonet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare thonet chair available at 1stDibs. A rare thonet chair — often made from wood, bentwood and beech — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rare thonet chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A rare thonet chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare thonet chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Michael Thonet and Josef Frank are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Thonet Chair?

Prices for a rare thonet chair start at $167 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,074.

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Questions About Rare Thonet Chair
  • 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
    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 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
    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.