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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 34.45 in W 14.57 in D 16.34 in
Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987.
Style Arts & Crafts, Art
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs.
Solid and stabile. Signed.
Fabric can be
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Dining Chairs, Bentwood, M 17, High Back, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17.
Period: 1960s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: clear wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Dining chairs, Bentwood, M 17, high back, 1960s, 1 of 4
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17.
Period: 1960s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: clear wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Thonet Modular Birch Bentwood Lounge Olive Naugahyde High Back Arm Chairs, C. 1950
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood
H 40 in W 26 in D 32 in
3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, bentwood high back chairs.
A very good looking well made suite dating to circa 1920. They are bentwood
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 37.21 in W 13 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
interiors. Made of bentwood, they feature wicker seat and backrests. As seen in the photos, the chairs are
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 46.46 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
1 Vintage Wooden Irish Pub High Stools with Bentwood Technique 1960s-1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
bentwood frame. Refurbished and oiled.
Not marked. One left bar under the seat is missing, see second
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 44.1 in W 21.07 in D 18.12 in
Nelo "Flight High" Swedish Chair by Takashi Okamura
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wonderful Nelo "Flight High" Swedish Chair by Takashi Okamura. Super hard to find, very cool, and
Category
20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub
By Jehs & Laub
Located in Boston, MA
is made of reinforced bentwood, and the soft fabric Light Grey cushion makes a beautiful contrast and
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs.
Design by Michael Thonet for
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 46.26 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
6 High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe 'Iris' High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Set of four Bob and Dries Van Den Berghe ‘Iris’ high back dining chairs in natural. Chairs made of
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Bentwood, Oak
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
craftsmanship paired with the elegance of handwoven cane seating. Made from high-quality bentwood, these chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Poggi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
H 49.22 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Thonet High Back Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New London, CT
A tribute to how well made these late 50s pieces are, is the fact that the frames and vintage naugahyde have stood the test of time well. Pale yellow naugahyde with bent wood arms. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood
Rare High Bentwood Chair by Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Ebonized Bentwood stool-height chair by Thonet with caned seat.
Height. 40" | Seat Height
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Classical Norwegian Leather High Back Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Classical Norwegian high back lounge chair made in bentwood and leather in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fab...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
Cerused Oak High Back Dining Chairs by Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe Set of 6
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Burbank, CA
The Iris chairs by Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe are a stylish and functional addition to any modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Thonet Type High Chair
By Thonet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
4th quarter 19th century Thonet type bentwood high chair. Restored cane seat, back & old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique German Bentwood & Cane Child's High Chair by Michael Thonet 19th Century
By Michael Thonet
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German child's high chair by Michael Thonet offers bentwood construction with caned seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 ebonized bent wooden Thonet no. 17 style high back dining chairs with fabric upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
High Back Cees Braakman Bentwood Lounge Chair by Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blonde Alvar Aalto style bentwood frame with new natural canvas upholstery and original strapping
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Canvas
Vintage Rattan High Back Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique high-back rattan lounge chairs.
Beautifully designed.
Good condition.
1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
High Sticking Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Gehry created the ribbon-like design of this chair with interwoven maple strips
stamped with the
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950s, Schiller Danish High Back Lounge Chair in Yellow
Located in Oakland, CA
Curvy midcentury high back lounge chair Model A 24 manufactured by Schiller Polstre Mobler, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Bentwood
Set of 2 Vintage Thonet 207R Bentwood Chairs / Early Original Production, 1950s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of two beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 45.67 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chair, Thonet No. 17, High Back, 1 of 5
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane white dining chairs, No.17
Period: 1940s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: white
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage High Back Dining Chair by Van Den Berghe Pauvers, 1980s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant high back bent wood oak dining chairs by Van Den Berghe Pauvers, Belgium.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak, Bentwood
1960's Baumann French High Back Armchairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
child’s chair but grew rapidly to be a large bentwood producer with showrooms all over France. In our view
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair Thonet High Back Bentwood Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Thonet side chairs, with dramatic bentwood arms. One set of arms are swoop, and the other
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Fabric
Four Original Antique Mundus and J & J Kobn Ltd Thonet Stamped Dining Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pieces today, their bentwood chairs changed the way we sat for dinner! These are as mentioned fully
Category
Antique 1880s Czech High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 17.92 in
Golem Chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Golem Chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969. A truly elegant and comfortable bentwood high back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Various Quantities Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Various Quantities Available
1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Stools
Materials
Bentwood
H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Set Of Four
1970’s Classic High Back
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Stools
Materials
Bentwood
H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Various Quantities Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms – Various Quantities Available
1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Stools
Materials
Bentwood
H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style in the antique and sturdy Art Deco high chair; crafted in France of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1960's Original French Bentwood High Bar Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
bentwood bar chairs in a rich warm oak colour. The stools were made in Eastern Europe using solid steam
Category
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Italian Mid-Century High Back Chairs with Bentwood Frames
Located in Troy, MI
. Arms are 24.75” high and seats are 19” deep and 17.25” high. Sold and priced as a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Streamlined Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of mid-20th century Thonet bentwood high backed lounge chairs with a beautiful angled &
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Style Set of 5 Bentwood Barstools by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents set of 5 Bentwood barstools. Artek’s high chair K65 was designed by Alvar
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
H 28.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Arm Chairs by Thonet
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of bentwood high-back open arm chairs by Thonet upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
tray table lifts up with lock mechanism to keep child safe in place. The bentwood high chair is in
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 8 Thonet N.17 High Back Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 8 Thonet N.17 signature bentwood chairs feature cane seating and high decorative backs
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
SIX ORIGINAL CIRCA 1880 FULLY STAMPED THONET BURR WALNUT BENTWOOD DINING CHAIRs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Burr Walnut Thonet chair before, usually they are bentwood in beech. The timber patina and grain is
Category
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Rattan High Back Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique high-back rattan lounge chair.
Beautifully designed using bentwood and rattan creating
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Early Set of Four Michael Thonet No. 17 Bentwood and Cane High Back Armchair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
This high back armchair model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 44.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.71 in
High Chair K65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek (Red Linoleum seat)
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's long-legged High Chair K65 is the optimum height for high-top tables and bar counters
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Ingmar Relling Danish Modern Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy Siesta high back lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 34 in
Westnofa Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Stockholm, SE
Siesta high back lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Westnofa Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Stockholm, SE
Siesta high back lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Ingmar Relling Danish Modern Siesta High Back Sling Lounge Chair by Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy Siesta high back lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling and made in Norway by
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Sigurd Ressel Falcon High Back Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sexy falcon high back lounge chair and ottoman designed by Sigurd Ressel and made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39 in W 30 in D 30 in
Dan Johnson High-Back Lounge Chair with Brass Accents for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High-Back lounge chair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig and manufactured in Denmark circa 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style in the antique and sturdy Art Deco high chair; crafted in France of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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Bentwood High Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bentwood high chair you’re looking for. A bentwood high chair — often made from wood, bentwood and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bentwood high chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right bentwood high chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bentwood high chair over the years, but those crafted by Ingmar Relling, Thonet and Westnofa Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bentwood High Chair?
The average selling price for a bentwood high chair at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Bentwood High Chair
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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