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Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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The vintage Thonet chair with a weathered appearance combines the charm of the past with a unique
Category
20th Century Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
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 Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a variation of the more
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Black Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
modern space. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original condition, showcasing
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Attributed to Thonet No 17 Chair 1970s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Stol Kamnik no 17 chair attributed to Thonet
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1970s rocking chair in Thonet style. Brass structure, Wien wicker, seat on wood frame
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Brass
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair
Stamped AUSTRIA.
Bentwood Plywood
33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
1 Vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann Style Bauhaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
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One vintage Josef Hoffmann Bauhaus style chair
Classic Hoffmann style black bentwood framed
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs in Violet. Price is for 2 chairs.
Classic timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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
1950s European Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
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
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Cesca Mid Century Italian Cantilever Chairs, Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Netherlands.
No manufacturer's mark present, but the chairs are most definitely a vintage 1970-1979 Thonet
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are
Category
1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian Style Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian style Bistro dining chairs - set of 4. Item features metal
Category
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
time. The iconic works of the Thonet collection include: rocking chair No. 1 (1860), cafe chair No. 14
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Mundus 207R Bentwood High Backrest Bistro Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 44.49 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Two Mid Century Futuristic Vintage Iron Chairs in Style of Willy Rizzo, Thonet
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of chairs epitomizes space age design and the atomic era. They are influenced by Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 25 in D 32 in
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage beechwood lounge chair or armchair, which was designed by Hans and Wassili
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 44.49 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in
1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
A 1970s production by Thonet
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet No. 14 bentwood and cane cafe chairs. In original condition with visible wear consistent
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Riemerschmid chair. The seat is stretched with cane and very comfortable. Excellent original condition never
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus in original vintage condition.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Mid-Century Set of 4 Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Room Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 fancy bentwood Thonet Style upholstered armchairs. In excellent vintage condition
Category
1970s Polish Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 14 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved) with new cane seat
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, Set of 3, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 3 of Vintage Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, circa 1950s.
The chairs made by
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light blue textured
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
making Thonet chairs (same factory) are in a good vintage condition with only small marks and scuffs to
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen
1940’s Thonet Original Single
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Post-Modern 1980s Cream Chrome Thonet Lounge Chair
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a stunning lounge / side / accent chair made by THONET.
This is a very unique
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Michael Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood hand caned.
35.13 h x 20.25 d x 16.25 w Seat
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Quantities Available
1970
Category
1970s German Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved).
Production
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, 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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
pinkish vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sand vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
1970's Thonet Dining Chairs For The German Military - Blue - Good Qty Available
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military, blue, good quantities available
Category
1970s German Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1960's Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
1950’s Elegant Back Original Thonet
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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Vintage Thonet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage thonet chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage thonet chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and natural fiber. Vintage thonet chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau vintage thonet chairs are consistently popular styles. Vintage thonet chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Jindrich Halabala and Mart Stam are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Thonet Chairs?
Prices for vintage thonet chairs start at $195 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,002.
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 Vintage Thonet Chairs
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps 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, 2022An 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.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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, 2022Michael 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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Oak Breakfast
6 Green Dining Chairs
Deco Chairs 8
Mid-Century Modern Straw Chairs
Round Dining Table Two Chairs
Desk Chair Round
Large Round Table With Chairs