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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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 x 76 H cm
Seat: 43 H cm
Condition: Good vintage condition
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Mid-Century Stacking Chair Bentwood and Chrome France 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
There is a quiet clarity to this chair — a balance between functionality and form that defines much of late 20th-century French design.
This stacking chair, produced in France circa...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Postmodern Bentwood Sculptural Dining Chairs 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Set of 4 Postmodern Bentwood Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1980s
These chairs have a tall, curved backrest that splits into two flared, wing-like slats widening toward the top, creating...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Production period: 1980s
Materials: Bentwood, cane
Condition: great, signs of use, undamaged
Colour: Light brown
All seven chairs are in mint condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
$370 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Four Allmilmö Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in San Francisco, US
These striking bentwood dining chairs from the 1980s showcase the enduring appeal of minimalist Scandinavian design.
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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 chairs from the 1980s, crafted from curved beechwood and featuring Vienna straw se...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
