What is a Thonet chair?

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.

What was significant about the Thonet chair?

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.

How do I know if my chair is Thonet?

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.

What is a Thonet-style chair?

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.

How do you pronounce Thonet chair?

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.

Are Thonet chairs marked?

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.

Are Thonet chairs stackable?

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.

How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

Thonet Steel Chairs

Thonet Cantilever

Mart Stam Chairs

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair

Marcel Breuer Sofa

Thonet Couch

Thonet Plywood

Anton Lorenz For Thonet

Tubular Chrome Desk

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era

By Thonet

Located in Leicester, GB

A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Beech

A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair

H 40.5 in W 27 in D 36 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 22 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mart Stam for Thonet Lounge Chair in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Upholstered Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Upholstered Chair

H 31.9 in W 20.7 in D 20.8 in

Two 1970s tubular steel upholstered chairs by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet

By Hanno von Gustedt, Thonet

Located in München, DE

Two original 1970s tubular steel upholstered chairs by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet model S30

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Two 1970s tubular steel upholstered chairs by Hanno von Gustedt for Thonet

H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in

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

High Back Desk Chair on Casters by Thonet. Signed

H 41 in W 24 in D 28 in

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Christoph Zschocke in 1990s and produced by Thonet Germany. The lounge chairs are made of solid, heavy beech

Category

1990s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A pair of armchairs with a distinctive mid-20th century design, model CM 194. This pair of chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech

H 31.9 in W 20.7 in D 20.8 in

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Uppsala, SE

Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

chair because of the old glue.After this version the Thonet label was produced with the stamp inside of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

H 31.9 in W 20.5 in D 20.8 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest

H 33 in W 18.1 in D 16.5 in

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Pasadena, TX

S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in

set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair. - Chromed tubular steel frame - Original

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in

Morse Clash Thonet Chair

By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio

Located in Milano, IT

of dots and dashes, this Thonet-style wooden chair incorporates a side table and structural elements

Category

2010s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Morse Clash Thonet Chair

H 33.67 in W 29.53 in D 18.51 in

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Firenze, FI

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair. - Chromed tubular steel frame - Original

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in

1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Detroit, MI

manufactured by Thonet. These iconic Bauhaus arm chairs feature chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

H 28.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest

H 38.5 in W 16.9 in D 18.5 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest

H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.1 in

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet, Bauhaus

Located in Horomerice, CZ

According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in

Anton Lorenz Thonet Tubular Steel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Anton Lorenz

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic pair of period Art Deco lounge chairs made in tubular steel with a design that appears

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anton Lorenz Thonet Tubular Steel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1970s, Set of 4

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in RADOMSKO, PL

Introducing the iconic S33 Chair Set by Mart Stam, proudly crafted by Thonet. This collection

Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1970s, Set of 4

H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 26.38 in

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs

H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat

H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Armchair with Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Armchair with Upholstered Seat

H 31.9 in W 20.5 in D 20.8 in

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

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty

H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in

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

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Thonet Dining Chairs For The German Military - Blue - Good Qty Available

H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 27.96 in

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 22 in

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

1930's and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s, these mid-century chairs remain in

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare "B34" armchair with a tubular steel frame, creamy canvas and dark stained beech wood armrests

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in

Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Chattanooga, TN

continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. He partnered with the German manufacturer Thonet

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2

H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Dronten, NL

This hard to find set of 4 Thonet chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF. 3

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Balen, BE

Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is

Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Horomerice, CZ

Restored brown Bauhaus armchair. Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

H 32.68 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in

Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984

By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Horomerice, CZ

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

By Thonet, Gilbert Rohde

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

H 62 in W 24.4 in D 37 in

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and

Category

Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Tubular chair in turquoise with wooden seat. This beautiful chair is painted in Turquoise. It shows traces

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Thonet (stamped in leather underneath seat) Country: Germany

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

cantilevered chair. This early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 armchair by Lorenz for Thonet, made in 1930, is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

H 29.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Halle, DE

but not very easy to fabricate tubular steel chair. Because of the expensive and complicated

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

H 31 in W 22 in D 23.5 in

Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

Thonet, an interesting pair of 1930s tubular steel armchairs in the Bauhaus style, each side is one

Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests

H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in

RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

Located in GB

collectable, fully sized Thonet Bamboo Porters wingback armchair with steel weighted base frame Please note

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR

H 58.47 in W 27.96 in D 25.6 in

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Four Early Breuer B-33 Canvas and Tubular Steel Side Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sharon, CT

Four original period cantilever canvas and tubular steel side chairs. Manufactured by Thonet or

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Early Breuer B-33 Canvas and Tubular Steel Side Chairs

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 23.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

H 34 in W 22 in D 25 in

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930

By Peter Behrens

Located in Vienna, AT

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial tubular steel chair, which was designed and manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930

H 35.63 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange

H 34 in W 22 in D 25 in

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955 It comes with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955

H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in

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Thonet Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of thonet steel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique thonet steel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and chrome. There are 95 antique and vintage thonet steel chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Thonet steel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of thonet steel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco thonet steel chairs are of considerable interest. Many thonet steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam produced popular thonet steel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Thonet Steel Chairs?

Thonet steel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $173 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

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 Steel Chairs

What is a Thonet chair?
1 Answer
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.
What was significant about the Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Thonet-style chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
1 Answer
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.
Are Thonet chairs marked?
1 Answer
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.
Are Thonet chairs stackable?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.

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