811 Cane Chair
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Original Cane, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
$1,050 / item
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gives the chair N. 811 an outstanding comfort and lightness. Available in three versions: woven cane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,019 / item
H 32.2 in W 17.7 in D 18.8 in
1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of Caned 811 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Josef Frank for Michael Thonet in
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Braid
$1,600 / set
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
1930s Josef Hoffmann No. 811 Prague Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs – Set of 6
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an early edition of the iconic No. 811 Prague Bentwood Chair, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$4,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 20.25 in
Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Prague 811 Slovenia 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gives the chair N. 811 an outstanding comfort and lightness. Available in three versions: woven cane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,388 / item
H 32.2 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$3,850 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Lucija, SI
These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$1,424 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
$1,850 / item
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Recent Sales
Chair - Prague chair, no. 811
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Prague chairs 1960s - beautiful vintage patina.
Cane on seat was changed with new.
Condition: few
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Caned 811 Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely set of six vintage dining/bistro chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. Caning and bentwood are
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Model 811 Side Chair, Josef Frank, Stendig w/ Cane Seat & Back, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
Prague Chair, no. 811 Bentwood chair, 1980s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet style, Bentwood, Cane – Prague chair, no. 811
Period: 1970s
Materials: Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
quote as soon as possible
Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining chairs, Set of two designed for Thonet in
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 birch model 811 chairs designed in the mid- to late-1920s. The chairs feature handwoven
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Vintage Caned Chair by J. Hoffmann, Thonet Editions
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Curved wooden cane chair, model 811, designed by Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A set of four black lacquered model 811 chairs designed in the mid-to late-1920s. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Czechoslovaka 70s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann.
This chairs are
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set includes a mixed collection, accumulated over time, of (9) "Prague" 811 bentwood + cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s
By Thonet, Fritz Hansen, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of amazing Thonet chairs model 811 designed by Josef Hofmann in the late 1920s. This pair was
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Prague Chair, No. 811 Bentwood Chair, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - Prague chair, no. 811
Period: 1970s
Materials: Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Original Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs.
Four side
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set Off Two Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 chair 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Slovenia 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Plywood
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Thonet No. 811 chairs are a perfect blend of timeless elegance and innovative design. Crafted from the
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thornet
Located in Pasadena, TX
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811, 1940s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four dining chairs was designed by Mr. Josef Hoffmann and produced by famous Thonet
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of six dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of four dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of eight dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Italy 80s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 black bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann.
The set is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
H 34 in W 21 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood No.811 Chairs, Designed by Josef Hoffman, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
Most probably 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Chair for Stendig by Thonet
By Thonet, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchair imported by Stendig
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
H 32.25 in W 20.25 in D 19.5 in
Thonet A 811 Chair Attributed to Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank in 1920s. Produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia.
The chair
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
1960s Pair of Josef Hoffmann 811 Prague Chairs with Bentwood Arms and Cane
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Josef Hoffmann 811 Prague chairs with bentwood arms and cane back and seats. Made in Poland, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane
Midcentury Josef Hoffmann "Prague" 811 Cane and Bentwood Chairs Set of 10
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of 10 armed midcentury Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 chairs with cane back and seats and
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Six 1960s Josef Hoffmann N.811 Prague Dining Chairs by Thonet with Cane
By Thonet, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. The set is made of two arm chairs, and four
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 31 in W 21 in D 16 in
Mid Century Josef Hoffmann Thonet ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, Drevounia, Set Of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stylish Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Style ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, circa 1970s.
Originally designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig 811 Prague Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Josef Hoffman black 811 Prague chair. Made in Czechoslovakia and imported by Stendig. Chairs have
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann, Bentwood and Cane No. 811 Chairs, Set of Four, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four beautiful chairs was designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced in Romania, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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811 Cane Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 811 cane chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cane and natural fiber, every 811 cane chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 811 cane chair, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 811 cane chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 811 cane chair, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 811 cane chair over the years, but those crafted by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Adolf Loos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 811 Cane Chair?
A 811 cane chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,727, while the lowest priced sells for $726 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.
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