Thonet Seating
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
Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980
By Thonet
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of night blue Bauhaus style lounge chairs on a chromed tubular steel cantilever base, manufactured by Thonet in 1980.
Re-upholstered in a night blue leather for the seats and t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Illustrated Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet armchair with a printed illustration.
The seat and backrest are weaved in rattan. The rest of the frame is covered in a print
that could have influenced by the great Fornase...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes
- wooden parts in good original condition
- Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels.
Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...
Category
20th Century German Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Set of Twelve
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – set of twelve – other quantities available
1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Restored Tubular Thonet Armchairs by Anton Lorenz, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchairs
Completely restored, New upholstery
Material: Chrome
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Salon Armchairs Nr. 14 by Thonet, Set of Two
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholstered sear and backrest. Made by Thonet Austria, circa 1900.
Restored, suitable bench in other listing available.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien
- Made of bentwood, beechwood
- Restored
- Labeled
- Good condition.
Category
1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet
By Emile Guillot, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Emile Guillot tubular steel modernist armchair made by Thonet.
The shaped headrest, arms and shaped seat are ebonized Beech wood.
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion (designed by R.C. COQUERY for THONET, Model #B 256 lounge chair, 1929).
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Girona, ES
Set of eight bistro chairs, completely restored, French polish, mottled greige cotton upholstery.
Model 639.
Attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (lab...
Category
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Brass
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century.
The de...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Cane
Set of Four Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, these four birch armchairs are classic modernist bentwood by Thonet. Three chairs, attributed to Joe Atkinson, sport solid seat backs an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare deck chair manufactured by Thonet with original upholstery, circa 1930. The chair is possible to reclinate and to fold it totally.
Beechwood and fabric.
Labeled in the backside with Thonet G80.
In great vintage condition, preserving a beautiful patina with some minor scratches in the fabric. One of the handles is new.
First design named Siesta chair designed by Hans and Wassily...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany.
Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures.
Designed in t...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Maple, Leather
Pair of Modular Lounge Chairs designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Two Bonanza Lounge Chairs manufactured by Asko of
Finland and designed by Esko Pajamies
Mortise and tenon detailing and decorative dovetailing....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Thonet, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Portex Armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Scandinavian Modern beech armchair with plywood seat and back.
Usually produced by Fritz Hansen, this one manufactured by Thonet who produced them as well for some years
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchair with Padded Armrests by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, this Thonet armchair is classic modernist birch bentwood with a punch. The rounded seat and seat back rise above tapered legs. The perk...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple stained legs.
Dimensions for chairs: 33 H x...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Thonet Chair with Bent Wood Legs
By Thonet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Slipper chair by Thonet with bentwood oak legs in dark brown finish.
Category
1950s American Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
The pair has the original vinyl, and the original finish. Sold as a pair only.Price is for the pair.
Category
1950s European Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, PVC
Easy Chair Model "KS46" by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, Germany, circa 1980
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare easy chair model "KS46" designed by Anton Lorenz circa 1950, manufactured by Thonet in Germany, circa 1980.
The beautifully designed base of the chair is made of chrome metal...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
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 style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
Category
1940s European Vintage Thonet Seating
Thonet Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet Armchair
Category
19th Century French Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Stefan Diez, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels.
Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...
Category
20th Century German Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Collector's item: Original Thonet piano stool No.1 with beautiful patina and hand-woven Viennese braid from the end of the 19th century. A swivel stool from the traditional company ...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Braid
Pair Vintage Cafe Style Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into the charm of yesteryear with this vintage pair of Bentwood Thonet Cafe Chairs, a delightful blend of classic design and enduring appeal. Crafted with bentwood seatbacks that boast the iconic Thonet style, these chairs exude timeless elegance and vintage charm.
These chairs are a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Thonet, a company renowned for revolutionizing furniture design in the 19th century. With their gracefully curved lines and sturdy construction, these chairs are not just pieces of furniture – they're pieces of history.
Perfect for adding character to any space, these vintage cafe chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Armchairs Mod 1511 by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs Mod 1511 by Thonet, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
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, produced during the 1980s in Germany, pays homage to the timel...
Category
1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools, Thonet Style Chairs, Italy 80a
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
This three beautiful vintage Thonet style, Wooden Stools were made in Italy in '80s.
They are made of brown bentwood and beige wicker.
*Price is for one Stool.
Stool is very comfor...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
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 plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher, set of 6, as is condition. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, Each of these chairs has its own wear and patina including chips, missing wood, scratches, missing finish, etc. and are priced accordingly. We feel they will need refinished, and we can provide that service if you so desire. The additional price for that service is $275 per chair. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the condition of all the chairs. Photos of the actual chairs you will be receiving will be forwarded to you for approval before shipping. Also, if you love these chairs we have several other listings here to purchase singles and other quantities. And they are priced now in as is condition however, if you would like them refinished we can certainly do that for an additional $275 cost per chair.
We present to you… half-a-dozen examples of Mid-Century Modern MAGNIFICENCE!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 6 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs!! They are comprised of fabulous oak bent plywood frames with saddle seats and an attractive, single bent oak plywood bow which doubles as a stretcher between the back legs. This design was first introduced by Thonet in 1945 and these iconic chairs are part of that introduction line. It was also the first mass produced bent ply chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
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. Retains the original tweed upholst...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia, Up to 12 pieces
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood
- The wooden parts have been repolished
- Armrests 64
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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 plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, Each of these chairs has its own wear and patina including chips, missing wood, scratches, missing finish, etc. and are priced accordingly. We feel they will need refinished, and we can provide that service if you so desire. The additional price for that service is $275 per chair. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the condition of all the chairs. Photos of the actual chairs you will be receiving will be forwarded to you for approval before shipping. Also, if you love these chairs we have several other listings here to purchase singles and other quantities. And they are priced now in as is condition however, if you would like them refinished we can certainly do that for an additional $275 cost per chair.
We have a DOZEN reasons to DAZZLE you!!!!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 12 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs!! They are comprised of fabulous oak bent plywood frames with saddle seats and an attractive, single bent oak plywood bow which doubles as a stretcher between the back legs. This design was first introduced by Thonet in 1945 and these iconic chairs are part of that introduction line. It was also the first mass produced bent ply chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Bentwood Daybed by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Daybed by Thonet, Austria, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Original Thonet Armchair "Kaminstuhl" A 752 by Josef Frank, Vienna ca. 1935
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl / Kaminstuhl
Entwurf: Josef Frank, Wien um 1930
Modell-Nummer: A 752
Ausführung: Thonet, Wien um 1935
Maße in cm (H x B x T x SH): 75 x 65 x 70 x 37
Material: B...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Braid
Walnut bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1920´s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Dining chairs THONET, made in the Czechoslovakia in the 1920´s. It´s made of beechwood. It´s in very good condition.
Height: 82 cm
Seat: 40 x 41 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
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 plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher, set of 10. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, Each of these chairs has its own wear and patina including chips, missing wood, scratches, missing finish, etc. and are priced accordingly. We feel they will need refinished, and we can provide that service if you so desire. The additional price for that service is $275 per chair. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the condition of all the chairs. Photos of the actual chairs you will be receiving will be forwarded to you for approval before shipping. Also, if you love these chairs we have several other listings here to purchase singles and other quantities. And they are priced now in as is condition however, if you would like them refinished we can certainly do that for an additional $275 cost per chair.
On a score of one to ten, these chairs earn a SOLID 10!!!!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 10 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs!! They are comprised of fabulous oak bent plywood frames with saddle seats and an attractive, single bent oak plywood bow which doubles as a stretcher between the back legs. This design was first introduced by Thonet in 1945 and these iconic chairs are part of that introduction line. It was also the first mass produced bent ply chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Let's talk about this Marcel Breuer Sling Lounge Chair from the 1930s, shall we? It's got thick cognac leather that's like the perfectly aged skin of a Hollywood starlet, and it recl...
Category
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet "S411" Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Bauhaus chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever armchair, model S411, manufactured by Thonet in Germany, 1930s.
This iconic S411 cantilever armchair has a sleek, modern look and is a...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Fully restored Thonet Tulip Sofa, 1930s, Bohemia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This tulip-shaped Art Deco style sofa was made by Thonet company in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. The piece is an example of the Central European Pre-war Art Deco style and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Thonet seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, Wiesner-Hager, and Anna-Lülja Praun. Prices for Thonet seating 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 $2,015.
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Questions About Thonet Seating
- 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.