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What is a Thonet chair?
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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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Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet, circa 1970s. They retain their war...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered white boucle fabric
- high of seat 46 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Ralph Rye for Thonet Solid Elm Side Chair with Brown Striped Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Rye, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An example of a side chair designed by Ralph Rye for Thonet. Matching chair for the Model 879.100 dining or conference table. Manufactured in 1977. Solid elm frame with light brown s...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Ralph Rye for Thonet Solid Elm Armchair with Brown Striped Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Rye, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An example of an armchair designed by Ralph Rye for Thonet. Matching chair for the Model 879.100 dining or conference table. Manufactured in 1977. Solid elm frame with light brown st...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
