Set of 2 "Prague" Chairs, Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann, Stendig, Poland, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two matching bentwood Model 811 armchairs by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig.
Beech
Vintage set of seven 1930's huge Thonet café chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of Early 20th Century Thonet Chairs (Model No. 3) This beautiful set of bentwood armchairs originates from the early 20th century and is believed to have been produced by the Th...
Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
This set features a bentwood walnut frame that gives the side profile a wavy appearance.
Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Rare Set of 2 "Mrs." Chairs in Walnut, George Mulhauser, Plycraft, USA, c. 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
Chair", has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration process making it ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Plycraft bentwood chair set that is r...
Walnut
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Bentwood frames. Priced for the set. In very good original vintage condition.
Wood
Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant set of four bentwood chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", attributable to the renowned Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers) manufacture, likely made before the 1921 merger with Mund...
Beech
Set of 4 Chairs in the Manner of Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann, Stendig, USA, 1970
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of four bentwood dining chairs styled after the iconic Model 811 chair designed by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for Stendig.
Oak
Set of 4 Prague Model 811 Chairs by Josef Frank for Stendig, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful set of four (4) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig.
Walnut
20th Century Czech Republic Warm Ivory Boucle Curved-Arm Lounge Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Its warm ivory boucle finish sets off sculptural bentwood arms, ivory boucle upholstery, a hallmark of of the art deco period Czech Republic craftsmanship in the art deco tradition.
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Detroit, MI
These iconic arm chairs have a classic design profile and sculptural form and are well-crafted from solid bentwood beech. This set features a handwoven cane seat and backrest with el...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Detroit, MI
These iconic arm chairs have a classic design profile and sculptural form and are well-crafted from solid bentwood beech. This set features a handwoven cane seat and backrest with el...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$1,500 / set
Four "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of bentwood stools by David Furniture. Features molded plywood, connecting three separate and identical pieces to make a geometrical pleasing design.
Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giorgio Catellan and produced by Cidue in Italy during the 1970s.
Metal
$4,593 / set
Austrian chairs in wood by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian chairs in wood by Thonet, 1930s Set of eight bentwood chairs with a vertical slat backrest, a contoured seat, and a sinuous reinforcement under the seat.
Wood
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Crafted with a sturdy, organic bentwood rattan framework, the sets features elegantly stacked tiered bands that wrap seamlessly into dramatic, sweeping armrests.
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Belgian Industrial Bent Plywood and Tubular Steel Stacking School Ch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid-century Belgian school chair features a clean industrial silhouette defined by a curved bentwood plywood seat and backrest set on a dark brown tubular steel frame.
Steel
No. 715 Chairs By Gustav Siegel, executed by J&J Kohn Vienna in 1901
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Budapest, HU
Suite of Four Chairs, Model 715 Designed by Gustav Siegel in Vienna in 1899 and executed by Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1905, this set of four bentwood chairs belongs to Siegel’s most...
Beech
Art Nouveau Fischel Salon Suite Catalog Number 150
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau fischel suite from about 1910 catalog number 150. Bentwood set consisting of a table, settee, armchairs and one chair.
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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