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Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs.
Solid and stabile. Signed.
Fabric can be
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 Black, Cane
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
High Back Desk Chair on Casters by Thonet. Signed
By Thonet
Located in Kansas City, MO
HIgh back executive desk chair made by Thonet, 1960s. Tilt, 360 degree swivel and very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by Michael Thonet for his
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
has the iconic high back profile and decorative scrolled arms. All seats and backs are hand-caned some
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Thonet Modular Birch Bentwood Lounge Olive Naugahyde High Back Arm Chairs, C. 1950
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood
H 40 in W 26 in D 32 in
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
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs.
Design by Michael Thonet for
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 46.26 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris High Back Black Chair with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 44 in W 16.5 in D 20.8 in
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
and
back is in great condition for it’s age. Dimensions: 50W x 90H x 32D cm, Seat: 53 cm high.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane
Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 34.45 in W 14.57 in D 16.34 in
3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in GB
, bentwood high back chairs.
A very good looking well made suite dating to circa 1920. They are bentwood
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 37.21 in W 13 in D 16.15 in
Black Leather Sofa Made by Thonet in 1930s Czechia
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechia by renowned furniture maker Thonet.
The sofa fits three people and is back save for the beech
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1910s Austrian Wooden Dining Chairs By Thonet, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
patterns on the high backs add a touch of bespoke sophistication, making each piece a work of art. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padded armrests and high back seat ensure optimal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century.
The design dates back to the late 19th century while
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech, Cane
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back.
The use of cane
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cowhide
Set of 10 Bent Maple Plywood & Green Armchairs or Dining Chairs by Thonet NYC
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Michael Thonet, began to experiment with a revolutionary technique: steam bending. After numerous high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
– suitable for every need incontract and at home
Reserved elegance combined with high seating comfort. With
Category
2010s European Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Thonet Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann style Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic bentwood armchairs designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
comfortable, rare high back version, retain original finish, well worn finish, leaving it up to the buyers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Naugahyde
Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
It
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Armchair Designed by Josef Hofmann Manufactured by Thonet About 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
with shortened curved armrests, upholstered back and seat, turned supports united by horse-shoe
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
wood back and cane seat (design attributed: Marcel Breuer; mfg by Thonet.) His friends and family
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed
Category
20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
1930s Bauhaus German tubular steel side cabinet lacquered in time typical colors
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
functional design.
High-Quality Materials: Made with tubular steel, lacquered carpenter panels, and glass
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 25.71 in W 16.66 in D 15.56 in
Dining Set by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, Austria, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and manufactured by Thonet in Austria around 1980.
This eye-catching set is made of high quality
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been produced by Thonet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Thonet, who are consider the original and first authorized manufacturers.
Very few original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Thonet, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
the back (see picture #9). Some scratches on the wooden armrests.
Also another armchair with the same
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
Set of Six Thonet Style Bentwood and Caned Chairs by Salvatore Leone, circa 1920
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Southampton, NY
early 20th century. They are made from stained bentwood with caned seats and backs. An exquisite example
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
1980s Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Leather Dining Side Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in West Reading, PA
thick black calf leather seats and backs. They are heavy and are of excellent quality.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Willem H. Gispen, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, like some worn out spots on the front seat (see picture #8) and on both corners/edges in the back (see
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
119 SPFLounge chair in Solid wood by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
119 SPF lounge chair
Solid wood, with armrests.
Felt Gliders
Fabric : Dedar Shar Pei
high gloss
Category
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ton Set of Twelve Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the back and armrests surrounds the sitter. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a red, patterned
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four McGuire Art Nouveau Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style after Thonet. Made by McGuire the chairs feature a sinuous frame with a floral fan motif back
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
, including this high back chair. This model has never been serial produced and was only made for the building
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
1950's French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
discovered and developed by Thonet, but when its patents expired in 1869 many companies including Luterma
Category
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Ton Set of Six Armchairs in Bentwood with Red Upholstery
By TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
back and armrests surrounds the sitter. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a red, patterned
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" Dining chairs for Cassina Italy
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. In this case, though, Asplund keeps the back and legs the same width. We also see an homage to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Poland.
Feature stunning
Category
20th Century Polish Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
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Thonet High Back For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet high back for your home. Each thonet high back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and cane. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage thonet high back you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet high back, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet high back, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Aesthetic Movement and Expressionist styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thonet high back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Michael Thonet and GamFratesi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thonet High Back?
Prices for a thonet high back start at $480 and top out at $5,850 with the average selling for $1,951.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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 Thonet High Back
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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