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When were Bentwood chairs made?
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The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Fischel Bentwood Chair – Early 20th Century Thonet Style, Beechwood Frame
By Fischel
Located in Hannover, DE
Fischel Bentwood Chair – Early 20th Century, Competitor of Thonet
Elegant bentwood chair by the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
By Fischel
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stunning bentwood chair manufactured by Fischel around turn of the century 1900. Fischel was one of
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
Fischel dining chair nr.31
By Fischel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair nr.31 in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair by the Austrian manufacturer Fischel. Shown here in a slightly
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia
Category
Antique 1890s Czech Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech


