Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Bauhaus style bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet #18 Café chair set of 6. These
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Quartersawn Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
bentwood seat. Carved accents ordain the front sides of the chair. A remarkable piece that will look great
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 37 in W 28 in D 30 in
Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
One of the rarest Thonet chairs, model 13. Set of seven, two arm and five side chairs. Very rare
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1890s Austrian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Bentwood Office Chair Model Number 704 J J Kohn For Thonet 1900s Jacob Joseph
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, designed by Jacob and Joseph Kohn, Austria and produced by Thonet, dates
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Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Carved Oak Winged Griffin Paw Foot Dining Chairs Attributed RJ Horner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th century carved oak winged Griffin paw foot dining side chairs attributed RJ Horner
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
H 49 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Oak Platform Rocking Chair Rocker Beehive
Located in Dayton, OH
An intriguing Aesthetic Periiod platform rocking chair. Made from oak with a spindled back, ribbed
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
A Set of 6 French Bistro Chairs, c.1970
By Baumann France
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of (6) 1960s French Baumann bentwood "dove" dining chairs. The dove chairs are one of
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Late 19th Century French Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
surface treatment - "imitation oak wood", where imitation oak wood pores were carved into the beech wood
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak comb-back Windsor chair with out-turned arms supported
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19th Century English Country Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms
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Early 1800s English Country Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original Rare Bauhaus Armchair by Erich Dieckmann, 1925
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
flat; another feature typical of Dieckmann's work is linking armrests and chair legs in a runner
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rope
Expressionist Amsterdam School Reclining Chairs, Oak and Fabric Upholstery, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early Amsterdam School (1910-1930) reclining chairs manufactured c. 1920.
The exuberant
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1920s Dutch Expressionist Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
H 39.38 in W 25.01 in D 45.28 in
Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
bentwood) who in 1842 created chair No. 4 with this technique for the Daum café on Vienna's Kohlmarkt, but
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Comfortable Artsome Brown Leather Lounge Armchair & Ottoman with Bentwood Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Artsome, hand dyed saddle brown leather lounge armchair with matching ottoman
A very well made, decorative and extreme...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 32.88 in W 32.88 in D 32.88 in
Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Kohn catalog no 423
on the 1st picture chair which is already sold.
The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the era around 1890. These beautiful Art Nouveau chairs from the earlier period are the ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 15.55 in D 16.14 in
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
This is one of the most commercially successful chairs designed and produced by famous Gebrüder Thonet Company. It was first designed in 1885 (most likely by August Thonet) and can b...
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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
It was 1885 that the entire set No. 11 was presented: sofa, chair and armchair, characterized by having an oval piece -or three in the case of the sofa- meshed on the back. . The sof...
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
- rewired.
- E26/E27 bulb with any wattage if LED version is used.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are labeled with the original THONET paper logo. Thonet design of each chair with patina...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" s...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 30 in D 24 in
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
This adorable pair of mother and child Boston Rockers are wonderful examples of timeless American furniture form. At the back of the chairs there are seven turned spindles topped wit...
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19th Century American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine, Hickory
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese architects Jozef Hoffman and Jozef Frank was created in the 1920s and is still produced toda...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day away with this attractive rock...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 42.52 in W 25.01 in D 33.47 in
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with First Paper Label
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with 1st Paper Label
fully restored with new canning and shellack finish.
there are additional 2 pieces available, one with the same label another...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley (model #2627)
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of twig bentwood Adirondack rocking chairs with painted highlights and great overall patina, probably dating to the late 19th century in very good overall condition, with...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Twig, Wood
Vintage Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet No. 14 bentwood and cane cafe chairs. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Sold individually $550 each.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Classic Set of 6 Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs, Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 bentwood cafe dining chairs attributed to Thonet, recently reupholstered in a leopard print fabric, set consists of 4 matching chairs and two slightly different desi...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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Bentwood Chair circa 1900, Contemporized by Atelier Staab, Neon and Silver Seat
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Bentwood chair circa 1900, contemporized by Atelier Staab, named "Past creates Future". Seat
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Arts & Crafts Swivel Chair by Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Richmond, VA
Arts & Crafts era swivel chair crafted in oak. With hole punch detail at seat back. Height adjusts
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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of 1920s Sculptural Oak Bentwood Armchairs
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very unusual pair of 1920s solid oak armchair frames. This pair are very sculptural are unique in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Oak and Bentwood Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
English 19th century oak and bentwood Aesthetic movement rocking chair.
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19th Century English Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Fabulous Art Deco Bentwood Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
chair for a lovely addition to a bedroom. Hand made from an oak frame in the 1920's, with bentwood beech
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Silk, Beech, Oak
Matched Pair of Quarter Cut Sawn Oak Bentwood Carved Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A matched pair of quarter cut sawn oak bentwood carved chairs, One is an armchair the other is a
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Early 20th Century French Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of French bentwood dining chairs from the early part of the 20th century. The oak
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
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1850s American Classical Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 24 in D 33 in
Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Pressed Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Thonet style bentwood side chair of oak with a decorative pressed seat.
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19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
1930's Strong Modernist Design Czech Rocking Chair in Bentwood
Located in London, GB
Czech 1930s rocking chair with frame in bent oak wood with strong lines, reupholstered in a warm
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Textile, Bentwood
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
Victorian desk chair.
A lovely early 20th century antique oak desk chair with faux suede seat
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1920s British Late Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Oak Office Chairs, Signed Ford and Johnson
Located in Petaluma, CA
human body, making these chairs extremely comfortable. I've been selling oak furniture for over 35
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Appalachian Rocking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Appalachian rocking chair constructed from twigs, bentwood and an oak seat. Faint
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Rustic Welsh Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Quirky rustic Welsh ash and oak windsor or "stick" chair having protruding backrest with trefoil
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18th Century Welsh Rustic Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
GRAPHIC ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Arts & Crafts period rocking chair in solid and bentwood laminate stained oak, American, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Armchair Thonet Nr.6533, Marcel Kammerer, since 1910
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
, preserved with a beautiful patina of age. It is a luxurious finish - oak wood imitation.
The upholstery is
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
American Sheraton Set of 11 "Fancy" Painted Dining Chairs, New York
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most interesting and rather rare collection of 11 “fancy” Sheraton chairs, these have remarkably
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Set of Four Original circa 1880 Victorian Thonet Fiscel Dining Chairs Rattan
By Thonet
Located in GB
dining chairs with Rattan base and oak frames.
These chairs are a style and design Classic, Thonet
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1880s English Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Set of 1920s Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Systeme Depose France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of beautiful 1920s art deco bent wood solid oak arm chairs in original condition with original
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Oak
Pair of Unusual Oak High Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of antique oak high chairs or stools (counter height 24" seats) with hand-planed single plank
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Windsor Armchair, Victorian, Yorkshire Broad Arm Elbow Chair, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
oak dating to circa 1900.
Stunning chair in fine order throughout
Classic pierced back splat
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm, Oak
H 45.28 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Louis XVI Style Wooden Stool with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Michael Thonet (father of bentwood) who in 1842 created the chair nr.4 for the Daum coffee on the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Early Bentwood Chairs, Seldom Seen Back Configuration, J J Kohn. Mundus
By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair early bentwood chairs, J J Kohn. Mundus, Retain original labels. Fourty years in the antique
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Oak
Antique Veranda Chair, Anglo Indian, Bentwood, Colonial Seat, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique veranda chair. An Anglo-Indian, oak bentwood colonial seat, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 21.46 in D 25.2 in
Set of Four Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming set of four late 19th century Thonet no. 18 bentwood chairs, often referred to as the
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Antique Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Caned Seats
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only one pair available. Pair of bentwood dining chairs crafted from oak with caned seats
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1890s European Modern Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set 4 Bauhaus Style #18 Café Chairs by Thonet Bentwood Frames & Hand Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
? This is a set of four Bauhaus style #18 Café Chairs comprised of bentwood frames and wonderful hand
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.75 in W 16 in D 19 in
Antique Rocking Chair, Spindle Pressed Back, Carved Oak, America, 1910, Bcon2
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, spindle pressed back, carved oak, America, 1910, antique furniture, BCon2
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1910s American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 43 in W 22.5 in D 33 in
19th Century Appalachian Rocking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Appalachian rocking chair constructed from twigs, bentwood and an oak seat. Faint
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Twenty 19th Century Bent Wood Cafe Dining Chairs with Caned Seats
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Twenty bentwood oak chairs from the late 19th century with caned seats. Chairs were just recaned
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1890s Austrian Modern Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 2 Original Rare Bauhaus Armchairs by Erich Dieckmann, 1925
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
section or flat; another feature typical of Dieckmann's work is linking armrests and chair legs in a
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rope
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Swivel Desk Office Chair Att. to Charles Eastlake
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in New York, NY
Top quality Victorian swivel desk chair with caned back, and metal medallion joinery. The chair
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
Original Rare Bauhaus Armchair by Erich Dieckmann, 1925
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
flat; another feature typical of Dieckmann's work is linking armrests and chair legs in a runner
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Bentwood
Louis XVI Style Wooden Stool with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Michael Thonet (father of bentwood) who in 1842 created the chair nr.4 for the Daum coffee on the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Located in Alexandria, VA
These are great classic chairs, perfect for any kitchen or dining table. A wonderful shape and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Craftsman Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Remarkable rocking chair of the Craftsman/ Windsor style. Composed of oak with short arrow back
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight French Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 handsome French bentwood bistro chairs with nice proportions and color
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak, Pine
Bentwood Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This English Art and Crafts period bentwood oak arm chair has curved legs and stretchers supporting
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Early 20th Century English Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala in Original Upholstery, Up Zavody, circa 1930
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic H-269 chair by Jindrich Halabala in very good, original condition. Produced in 1930s by UP
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Antique Pressed Back Oak Steno Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique oak steno chair with wonderful press back design. This beautifully crafted seat also
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1910s American American Classical Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique oak bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique oak bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and bentwood. Antique oak bentwood chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oak bentwood chairs made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique oak bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Markus Friedrich Staab are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs?
Prices for antique oak bentwood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique oak bentwood chairs begin at $175 and can go as high as $5,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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