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What is a Thonet chair?

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What is a Thonet chair?
A 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
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Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Chairs

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Wood, Plywood

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Golf Chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet
By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Chairs feature gracefully streamlined chrome frames with bentwood accents. Seats feature new black leather upholstery...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 2 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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