Bistro chair with a woven cane seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming, timeless bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a woven cane seat
20th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Cane, Wood
Bistro chair with a woven cane seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming, timeless bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a woven cane seat
Cane, Wood
$1,250 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 23 in
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair
By Ligna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair. The item features the
Cane, Wood
$1,650 / set
H 35.25 in W 16 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former
Cane, Bentwood
$1,046Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Bauhaus style made in Italy after Thonet chrome frame with wood & cane seat bistro
Chrome
$2,200 / set
H 36 in W 17 in D 22 in
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair. Circa early 20th
Cane, Wood
Bistro chair with wooden frame
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and charming bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a unique wooden
Cane, Wood
$259
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests. This
Cane, Wood
$664 / item
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
Beech
$616 / item
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same
Beech
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet 'N. 218' model Bistro Chairs in Black
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 black Thonet N. 218 inspired chairs with cane seating. In original condition with visible
Cane, Bentwood
$2,162 / set
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet. The chairs were made in Italy in
Cane, Bentwood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 20.75 in
Vintage Rattan & Cane Bistro Table and Chair Honeymoon Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
glass top table and two swivel chairs. Elegantly crafted by Asian artisans of bend cane and reed. This
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Faux Cane Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of faux cane bistro chairs with metal frames. Extremely strong and super comfortable
Unavailable
H 33.78 in W 15.04 in D 18.31 in
Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
Cane, Beech
Unavailable
H 35.71 in W 16.74 in D 20.67 in
Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
Cane, Beech
Unavailable
H 32.09 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
French Thonet Style Bistro Chairs, Early 20th Century, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two beechwood and cane French bistro chairs.
Beech, Cane, Wood
Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
By Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Bistro chair in bentwood and canework, model no. 14, designed by Thonet, in the 1920s. Wood color
Rattan, Wood
Old Cane Bistro Chair in Wood by Fischel Editions
By Fischel
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Caned wooden bistro chair from the 1900s. The three chairs on the left are produced by Fischel, the
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in
Vintage Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage No. 18 Classic bistro Cafe Ice Cream Parlor chair. Structurally sound with original cane
Cane, Ash
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 4 Red Lacquered Bistro Chairs Mid Century Postmod
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous set of 4 Italian red wood lacquered dinning chairs with cane seats , beautiful color hard
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique cafe chairs features bentwood construction, original finish, newer caned
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sweetheart Bistro Cane Thonet Chairs Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
Bentwood
Sold
H 31 in W 21.5 in L 31 in
2 Thonet Italian Black Bentwood Cafe Bistro Arm Chairs Caned Parlor Dining
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Italian Thonet arm chairs. Featuring ebonized black bent wood and caned seat. Measures
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Vintage French-Style Rattan Bistro Side Arm Chairs With Handwoven Cane – Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
bistro–inspired rattan side arm chairs • Handwoven cane backs and seats • Sculptural scalloped backs with
Rattan
Set of Six Vintage French Bamboo Bistro Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six vintage French bistro chairs crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned backs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Sold
H 40 in W 25 in D 28 in
Superb Plantation or Bistro Set of 4 Cane and Bentwood Armchairs and Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb plantation or bistro set of 4 cane and bentwood armchairs and table The round table is
Cane
Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Set of five bentwood bistro chairs with cane seats. These Italian chairs are adorned in an ebonized
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Six Bentwood Art Nouveau Bistro Chairs by Fischel, 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six Art Nouveau bistro chairs. Design by Fischel Austria. Striking Austrian design from the
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French style bistro dining side chair just like those you find in a Paris café. Frame
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 No. 17 dining arm chairs in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
Cane, Bentwood
Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½ Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Belle Epoque Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6
By Michael Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 ZPM Radomsko Thonet bistro chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. Some are
Rattan, Bentwood
Set of 4 Bistro Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four children's bistro chairs. Painted in different color.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 20 in D 20 in
20th Century Set of Eight Rattan Bistro Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage set of eight Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo rattan cane dining chairs with high
Bamboo, Cane
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet
Cane, Beech
Pair or Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Cane Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of Vienna secession period bistro dining chairs by Thonet. The No. 18 chair features a
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 4 Vintage French Bistro Style Wrought Iron & Cane Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of four vintage dining chairs featuring black wrought iron frames with curved backs, natural
Wrought Iron
Bentwood and Cane Bistro Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, bistro/café, dining chairs attributed to Thonet feature stained maple, bentwood frames
Cane, Maple, Bentwood
Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs Cafe Bistro
By August Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 6 bentwood dining chairs with cane seats. Bistro, cafe, ice cream style, circa. 1920's
Cane, Wood
Set '5' Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs, Caned Seats
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
century and a half. Crafted from beech, chairs are lightweight and very sturdy. All 5 have caned seats
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Bentwood and Cane Thonet Bistro Side Chair, Made In Austria
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Gorgeous Antique Thonet Bentwood Chair with Cane Seating Add a touch of timeless
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane 35.25 h x 16.25 x 21 d Seat 18.25 Preowned
Bentwood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Bistro Caned Dining Chairs Fischel Thonet Style, France, Late 19th Century, Pair
By Fischel
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Bistro dining chairs in the Fischel Thonet style, circa 1890 Two side or caned
Beech
Sold
H 35.25 in W 16.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Vintage J. Gatti French Handmade Bistro Dining Chairs, Bamboo & Cane
By Gatti, Maison Gatti
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Classic bistro chairs in bamboo and cane, handmade in Paris, France by renowned maker J
Bamboo, Cane
Sold
H 34.75 in W 16 in D 19.63 in
Set of Six Thonet High Back Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Cane, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Set of Six high-back bistro chairs, attributed to the renowned firm Thonet, presents an
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 35 in W 22 in D 23 in
Four Michael Thonet Bentwood Round Cane Seat Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Gebruder
By Michael Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four antique Michael Thonet bentwood round cane seat Bistro dining chairs attributed to
Bentwood
Sold
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Pr. Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Thonet Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Model 31
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of antique bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro style dining height chairs
Cane, Beech
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café. Frames
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
Sold
H 35.25 in W 18 in D 19.63 in
Vintage Austrian Bentwood No. 36 Dining Bistro Chairs by Josef Kohn, Set of 4
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine set of late 19th century dining chairs designed by Josef Kohn and manufactured by his firm
Cane, Bentwood
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
Nylon, Cane, Rattan
Thonet Cane Chair Set by Fischel
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of timeless, vintage bistro chairs with cane seat and bentwood backing. Perfect for a variety
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood, Cane
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Thonet Bentwood No. 18 Style Bistro Chair, 1950s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chair, in style of the popular model no. 18. Based on the
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming assembled set of eight 19th century fruitwood cafe bistro dining chairs made in the
Cane, Fruitwood
Sold
H 35 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Pr. Vienesse Secessionist Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Arm Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
constructed of steam bent beech wood , and cane. These fine chairs are classic examples of the early roots of
Cane, Beech
French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Side Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic French style bistro dining side chairs just like those you find in a Paris café
Nylon, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Seat of Four Bentwood Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs att. to Thonet marked FMG
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of bentwood chairs, in the Vienna Secessionist style, marked FMG. The chairs are in
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p
By Michael Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 8 antique, authentic and all original Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing
Rattan, Bentwood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 3 authentic Michael Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Thonet
Rattan, Beech
Pair of French Maison Gatti Rattan Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of vintage French cafe or bistro armchairs handmade in Paris by Maison Gatti. Classic
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs or bistro chairs made by Salvatore Leone for
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Six French Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six bentwood cane bistro chairs with new woven seats.
Cane
MATCHING PAIR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of French wicker bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned, green & cream colored
Wood, Rattan, Cane
MATCHING PAIR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of French bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned, green & cream colored finish
Wood, Rattan, Reed, Cane
SET OF FOUR FRENCH WICKER BISTRO CHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching set of 4 French bistro chairs in original natural honey-toned finish with multiple
Hardwood, Cane
Set of Six French Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six Baumann bentwood and woven cane bistro side chairs, early 20th century.
Spanish Metal Bistro Chair with Metal Cane Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Patinaed painted finish as found Metal frame with metal cane seat, 20th century, Spain
Metal
Set of Six Bistro Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six classic Druker cafe chairs made in France, probably made by Poitoux, trim is black off
Rattan, Cane
Scarpa Coffee Tables, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful coffee table that is smoothly clad on all sides with strokes of veneer. Very strong architectural presence. We have 3 of these tables, they came from a villa in Sicily, It...
Plywood
Unavailable|$9,370 / item
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Maui Armchair Terry Dwan Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Terry Dwan
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. A sculptured monolith with a curvy and sinuous design. It has an ergonomic seat in a continuous line with the back. Available with...
Wood, Cedar
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors. Designed for the SAS H...
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$4,203 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,019 / set
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
Brass
$1,642
H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Set of four bentwood chairs with cane seats, produced by J&J Kohn in Austria in the early 20th century. This is model number 36, as can be seen in reproductions from the 1904 cat...
Beech, Bentwood
$2,750 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and spirited Set of Four "Emil" dining chairs, produced in 1973 by the Zala Furniture Factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. This distinctive set embodies the functional and unador...
Fabric, Teak
$2,430
H 65.36 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
JapaneseAntiques Terasaki kogyo, Gold background, Bamboo and plum folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
material: paper and cloth Unfolded size: 1600 x 1660 mm Can be folded in half: 800 x 1660 mm, 6 kg Estimated packing size: (Sandwich with 9mm plywood) 10 × 88 × 175cm 23kg A bold c...
Paper
$1,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.5 in
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro, dining chairs, made by JJ Kohn Mundus, in the style of Thonet. The chairs are in very good, clean, original, ready to us...
Beech
On Hold|$579 / item
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Collection of large version of Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN The iconic Arne Jacobsen door handles, large model 111 mm, in solid brass. The handles were designed for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, 1959...
Brass
$3,496Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Stendig Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these ar...
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
$3,890 / set
H 39 in W 39 in D 13 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, only prod...
Metal
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 78 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Cane Design Queen Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Queen Size headboard made of quality teak. The headboard feature two caned panels and stylish curvy shape adding charm to its design. Sturdy and finely made, the...
Cane, Teak
$3,600 / set
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...
Cane, Beech
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