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How do I identify bentwood chairs?
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To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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PAIR Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs - Cafe Dining Chairs - Forest Green Suede
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Fledermaus dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907, this pair was made by Thonet. The frames are ebonized beech and have seats upholstered in...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather upholstery is available as well.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed steel frame
Colours: natural wood
Condition: Original vintage condition, signs...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$684 / item
Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960.
The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859.
It features a beech bentwood frame with cane.
Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$545 / item
Pair 1979 Charles Pfister Club Chairs
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
With the interiors in exquisite condition (foam and feathers), these chairs only require reupholstery. 33" x 33" x 23.5" tall No odors or penetration to the cushioning below. Set of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,599 / set
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
