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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
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bentwood chair in red. Classic Memphis style chair with keyhole back. Heavy and well made
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Cantilever Armchair, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 34"h, 25"w, 24"d, 18.5"h seat
- In the style of Alvar Aalto
- Bent oakwood chair with gray, black
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, 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
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
Bentwood Woven Accent Chairs by Kvist Møbler
By Kvist
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item. Woven polyester
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
