Thonet Furniture
Austrian, German
For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.
Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio.
Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853.
Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.
Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.
Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.
The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)
Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot.
Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.
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Creator: Thonet
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
By Ligna, Thonet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
The S 60 cantilevered seating range: The contemporary interpretation of a familiar typology – suitable for every need incontract and at home
Reserved elegance combined with high seat...
Category
2010s European Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Chair Thonet Nr.32, since 1883
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Firm and compact, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The seat, originally woven with pedig, was replaced by a more durable plywood with art nouveau decor. This chair appear...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.
Category
1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City.
Still labeled.
A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Hermann John Hagemann, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes Designed by Hermann John Hagemann and Made by Thonet.
Architect: Hermann John Hagemann
Maker: Thonet
Source: Germany
Period: 1930-1939
Material: L...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Italian Antique Solid Beechwood Hanger Coat by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique solid beech wood hanger coat by Thonet, 1900s
Shaped solid beech wood hanger with dark colour, with two rear metal hooks. Provided with a total of three points of us...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
1970's Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chrome Armchairs - Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They are original Thonet chairs designed by Anton Lorenz, and have the original upholstery. The chro...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Swivel Piano Stool from Thonet, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Lisboa, PT
This piano stool was design and produced by Thonet, in Austria, during the 1900's. It is a rare variant of a swivel stool. Bentwood legs with turned wood vertical standard, and wood ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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 vintage condition chairs show signs of use b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and
back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane
Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored, retaining beautiful old patina and some normal traces...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
D.O.B. October 8th 1964
Pair of Thonet lounge slipper chairs.
Stunning chrome trim around the back.
Ebonized wood base.
Nailhead trim on back.
Dark eggplant tinted grey tweed fabric ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1980s Set of Four Dining Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare model
- carefully refurbished
- newly upholstered
- heigh of seat 45 cm
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet.
Maker: Thonet
Source: Austria
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Beech
This item features cl...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
By Thonet
Located in Manzano, IT
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
sono presenti lievi macchie sul tessuto della seduta (come in foto)
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
These make an incredible opportunity for a complete rare hard to find set of beautiful early American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames.
Stunning, very cool authentic Bruno Weil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Cowhide
Black Thonet Armchair with White Leather, Design Marcel Kammerer, at circa 1980
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exclusive 20th century re-edition of the famous Thonet armchair originally designed by Marcel Kammerer in the beginning of the 20th century aorund 1910. This amazing looking armchair...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of two Austrian Midcentury stackable plywood chairs have been designed by one of the most important Austrian Midcentury Modern Architects Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Maker: Thonet
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Material: Chrome-Pla...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Thonet Sofa No.56
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s. In the original bright red vinyl on tubular chrome frames. These can be used indoor or outdoor. Manufactur...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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.
We have 12 available
See similar chair in ...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Original Late Victorian circa 1880 Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Stand
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coat stand / rack.
This is in my opinion the finest hat, coat and...
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.57
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition with a beautiful patina. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four chairs is labeled under the seats. The vintage upholstery is red in color and cott...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an interesting finish - imitation oak wood (which was created by drilling artificial pores...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet swivel chair in good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Causeuse No.22
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet causeuse no.22 in original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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 Sand vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely gorgeous bentwood seating set by Thonet Austria, designed by none other than famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, wellknown from the world renowed Wiener Werkstaette....
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with two wooden drawers, formica top and metal legs by Pierre Paulin. Marks of wear on the top due to the age of the desk.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Secession Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900’s Thonet Bentwood wall mounted coat rack
A truly stunning piece, if you have ever seen this type of coat rack in the form of a wall mounted rack...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Chair No.1
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers.
Unfortunately it has no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chair No.732 Tulip Variant
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.732 tulip variant. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet table by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of use.
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna.
A gorgeous set of eight (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Rare Thonet Swivel Piano Stool, Circa 1940's.
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
Labeled
Maximum height 68cm
Good original condition
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Thonet Chair HO. 41, 1905s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair HO 41, restored in good condition. Designed by Michael Thonet.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plywood
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has an orange painted finish and are made...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel End Table With Drawer, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus chrome plated tubular steel end table with one drawer. This table model T9 was designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930
This ...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Thonet Side Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet side table.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930.
We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
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 by the architect. Gustav Sigel. The rectangular sections and geometric motifs of th...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Wood Stool
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Thonet stool, manufactured by Thonet, circa 1920.
It preserves the original label to the underside.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
1890s German Other Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chrome armchairs, 1960s
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of 1930s Dining Chairs Model a 524 3/4 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
These two dining chairs were designed in 1936, and can be found in the Thonet factory archive catalogue as model number A 524 3/4. These particular pieces are believed to be produced...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Made of dark stained beechwood.
Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs.
They are in very good Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Bentwood avantgarde armchair produced by Tatra Martin, Slovakia under Thonet licence in 1930's. In very good original condition, surface expertly polished. Structurally sound.
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
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Questions About Thonet Furniture
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.