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19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet original theatre seats (1717.2) 19th Century Thonet original theatre seats
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats '1717.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats (1717.1) 19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats
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Antique 19th Century Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat and back Arm Rocking Chair with blue cushion
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century Thonet Bent Wood Wall Hanging Coat Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Thonet Bent Wood Wall Hanging Coat Rack This is an rare Large Half Round Hat or Coat
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Thonet Type Bentwood High Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
4th quarter 19th century Thonet type bentwood high chair. Beech wood of warm honey tones. Restored
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Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Late 19th Century Thonet Bentwood Oak Umbrella Stand with Original Lead Tray
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare form to find. Large 17 inch bentwood diameter top with a handle centered over 3 upright bentwood supports. Heavy lead tray pan to collect the moisture over a oak ba...
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Antique 1880s Austrian Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Lead

19th century bentwood Thonet table
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Tables

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

19th century bentwood Thonet table
19th century bentwood Thonet table
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet
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Antique 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 57.88 in
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau
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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Fallen Chandelier M Lamp in Black Recyclable Polyethylene by Studio Job
By Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, designed by Studio Job. Influenced by 19th century Thonet classic curves, this object travels through times
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Fallen Chandelier M Lamp in White Recyclable Polyethylene by Studio Job
By Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, designed by Studio Job. Influenced by 19th century Thonet classic curves, this object travels through times
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Fallen Chandelier M Lamp in Powder Pink Recyclable Polyethylene by Studio Job
By Qeeboo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, designed by Studio Job. Influenced by 19th century Thonet classic curves, this object travels through times
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of 19th century Faux Bamboo Parlor Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Munich, DE
19th Century bentwood parlor chairs by Thonet. Beautiful gold patina & faded fabric. Both chairs
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo

Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet, Austria, 19th century
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet, Austria, 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Oak

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Completely original entrance coat-rack hanger with mirror by Thonet, period 1800s. Measure cm: H
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Thonet Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet Armchair
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Thonet  Armchair
Thonet  Armchair
H 50 in W 28 in D 25 in
Att. In Thonet, Console with Large Mirror, Late 19th Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Console-mirror in curved wood, attributed to Thonet: the base is reference n°10-90 (coat rack n°1
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in London, Park Royal
This French bentwood cradle made in the Thonet style is a rare find, circa late 1900s. The cradle
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque
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Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
Unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece One of our unique Thonet desk chair It's from a
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Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Pair Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs in great v8ntage condition. Measure
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Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 8 19th century Bistro Bentwood Chairs by Thonet A Good sturdy set
By Thonet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 19th century Bistro Bentwood Chairs by Thonet A Good sturdy set of Art Nouveau Bentwood
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop
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Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Michaël Thonet Gebrüder Thonet Austria Bentwood Sofa
By Michael Thonet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Michael Thonet, Austrian bentwood chaise is composed of beech with an adjustable back with two
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet dining char no.1
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining char no.1. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
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Antique Late 19th Century Slovak Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet dining char no.1
Thonet dining char no.1
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Torino, IT
Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century
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Antique 1890s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
shellac. Model No. 41 appeared in Thonet catalogs in 1885. The most famous use of these chairs was in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Late 19th Century, Austria, circa 1895
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual bentwood armchair produced by the famous company of Thonet at the end of the 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Style Art Nouveau walnut Table, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet style Art Nouveau oak bistro table, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Vienna Secession Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Restored in the past, perfectly cleaned and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Thonet, stained wood chair with openwork backrest circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet, stained wood chair with openwork backrest circa 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
By Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood, Cane

Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Thonet anniversary there was a new limited edition of 175 pieces for 4400,- Deutsche Mark. Thys rocker
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
H 41.74 in W 22.05 in D 46.07 in
Thonet, stained and curved wooden daybed covered with velvet
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Viennese Secession Thonet, stained and curved wooden daybed covered with velvet good general
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The design dates back to the late 19th century while
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

Thonet Style Art Nouveau Oak Bistro Table, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thonet style Art Nouveau oak bistro table, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Children's Stool in the Style of Thonet, circa 1880
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Children's stool in the style of Thonet, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company or at a similar company. Newly restored in
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Thonet Newspaper Stand, Bent and Stained Beechwood, Austria, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Regensburg, DE
by Thonet (vignette underneath) from Vienna around 1900. Bentwood in beech, stained in dark brown
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

Chair Thonet Nr.20, circa 1880
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New cannung in seat.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.20, circa 1880
Chair Thonet Nr.20, circa 1880
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and charming pair of antique bentwood chairs, possibly by Thonet. The design of the chair is
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Antique 19th Century European Chairs

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
H 96 in W 43 in D 55 in
Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
cleaned and lightly polished with shellac. The oldest paper label by company Thonet has also been
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870
Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in
Armchair Thonet Nr.12, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new backrest string, new
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchair Thonet Nr.12, circa 1870
Armchair Thonet Nr.12, circa 1870
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Appendiabiti da parete in legno curvato Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna, fine '800.  Bellissimo
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Very sensitively restored, using original
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
French 19th Century Stained Bentwood Side Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Stained Bentwood Side Chair
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New seat string.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
H 38.19 in W 18.12 in D 25.2 in
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
H 94 in W 41 in D 52 in
Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very old armchair from the beginnings of the production of bentwood furniture. These were always very subtle and simple. The bayonet fastening of the armrests to the backrest also in...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
H 37.8 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10, 1880ca
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Small rocking chair, solid, with a beautiful patina of age. Cleaned and polished with shellac. Over the years, the plywood seat has been replaced and the horizontal bar at the bottom...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10, 1880ca
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10, 1880ca
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 38.59 in
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Plywood

FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 19th century
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

Erly Armchair Thonet Nr.8, 1A Label
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
The first industrially produced form of armchair Nr.8 is very rare and little seen. Thanks to the subtle construction, it looks very elegant. Original state with a pleasant patine of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Erly Armchair Thonet Nr.8, 1A Label
Erly Armchair Thonet Nr.8, 1A Label
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition, minor repairs have been made, pleasant patine of age. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.1, since 1895
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Art Nouveau Beech Bentwood Wall Coatrack By Gebrüder Thonet
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the mid 19th-century. The Thonet family is famous in design history for being the first to make
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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19th Century Thonet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century thonet for your home. Each 19th century thonet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. There are many kinds of the 19th century thonet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century thonet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century thonet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Michael Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Thonet?

A 19th century thonet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $13,500.
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