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How old are bentwood rockers?
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A bentwood rocking chair was introduced in the mid-1800s by Michael Thonet. Bentwood furniture is a signature of the furniture manufacturer Thonet — Michael produced chairs out of steam-bent wood, and starting in the middle of the 19th century, he produced a series of rockers. Shop a range of bentwood rocking chairs and furniture on 1stDibs.
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Shop for 1980s Bentwood Chairs on 1stDibs
Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage birch easy chair with new gray upholstery.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 63 W x 65 D
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved).
Production
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
$364 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s
A beautiful set of four Thonet-style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Lubke dining chairs Japandi bentwood Herbert Jutta Ohl, 1980s
By Jutta and Herbert Ohl, Lübke
Located in Zevenaar, NL
. These chairs are the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality, stand out visually and offer
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
"Consul" Lounge Chair & Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980's
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
allows you to relax while having a drink.
The chair and ottoman are made in light color bentwood and is
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- the fabric shows signs of use, suitable for changing the fabric
- good, original condition.
- seat height 46 cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$461 / set