$960Sale Price|20% Off
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of design heritage and craftsmanship to your child's world with this rare Child's Softech Chair by David Rowland for Thonet. Elevate their seating experience and ignite t...
Metal
$1,600Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Modern White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet blend sleek design with ergonomic comfort.
Metal
Vintage Sof-Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Don't let the looks fool you, these chairs are surprisingly comfortable. I had a blast styling them against an unexpected pairing: a rustic table. The contrast just works. Something ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 42 in W 19.75 in D 18.75 in
Set of 5 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tek White Patio Indoor/ Outdoor Bar Stools
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Offered are a set of five Mid-Century Modern Sof-tek white patio indoor or outdoor bar stools designed by David Rowland for Thonet. These bar stools feature a rubber mesh seat and an...
Metal
Set of 10 Sof-Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Glendale, AZ
David Rowland (American, born 1924). "Sof-Tech" Side Chair, ca. 1979.
Metal
"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
On a label attached to underside of the seat frame. "A David Rowland design for Thonet/patents pending.
Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs.
Chrome
Orange Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 17 in D 20 in
A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s. In the original bright red vinyl on tubular chrome frames.
Chrome
Set of Six Thonet Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Roland
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. These chairs from the 1970"s feature a rubber mesh seat and a tubular chrome frame that make them look and feel ligh...
Metal
Vintage Thonet Sof-Tek Side Stacking Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of nine Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. This set of chairs from the 1970s feature a rubber mesh seat and a tubular frame that create a look and feel that is ...
Blue Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs.
Chrome
Rare David Rowland for Thonet "Sof-Tech" Kids Chair
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare children's version of the iconic "Sof-Tech" chair by David Rowland. In excellent all original condition, retaining its manufacturer's label.
Steel
Thonet Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Roland
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Three Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet. Tubular Chrome frame w. soft rubber mesh cushions.
Chrome
Set of Ten Thonet Sof Tek Chairs by David Rowland
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Long Beach, CA
Fun set of ten "Sof Tek" dining chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet in 1979. These examples are the less common armchair version, and the steel frames and spring seats and ba...
"Soft Tech" Stackable Side Chairs Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
On a label attached to underside of the seat frame. "A David Rowland design for Thonet/patents pending.
Steel, Chrome
Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
Metal
$597 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
By David Rowland
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963. Set of three stackable chairs, model 40/4, born as waiting room seats, but above all usable both individ...
Metal, Steel
$2,320 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s White
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy, dating from the ‘70s. Made of solid wood, painted white and have a rush seat. Fit...
Rush, Wood
Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...
Chrome
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original school bus color vinyl plastisol on tubular chrome frame. - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland in 197...
Steel, Wire
10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR. Lucite feet on all the legs, chairs are in excellent condition with minimal wear. Stacki...
Plastic, Lucite
$6,900 / set
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
6 Mid-Century Modern SS33 Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of six vintage mid-century modern SS33 dining armchairs was designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet circa 1970. These iconic Bauhaus-style chairs feature continuous chrome-plate...
Steel, Chrome
$12,588 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.31 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Garden Chairs Auersperg by Sonett
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 8 white elegant metal armchairs designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer Vienna circa 1955 for Sonett Karl Fostel´s Sen. Erben. Also the garden chairs were ma...
Metal
$2,797
H 42.52 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR by RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular chair of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free Form, black lacquered metal structure, seat and back with graphic openwork rattan decorations, by R...
Metal
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 20.75 in
1 Vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann Style Bauhaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Josef Hoffmann (Austria, 1870–1956) The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe...
Bentwood
$396 / item
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.
Wood, Bouclé
1970s Antonin Suman Chair By TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - Height of seat 47 cm
Fabric, Wood
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.
Bentwood
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...
Chrome
Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...
Fabric, Wood
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, Circa 1979
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, circa 1979 An iconic "Spaghetti" chair designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, one of the defining seating designs of la...
Chrome
Set of 3 Paperclip Model 'K700' Bar Stools by Kinetics in Grey Enamel
By Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon, Kinetics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Canadians Hugh Hamilton and Philip Salmon, these chairs were produced by Kinetics, which was eventually acquired by Haworth, who continues to produce re...
Enamel, Steel
Gastone Rinaldi Chair for Rima 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Chrome
15 David Rowland Stacking 40/4 Dining Conference Chairs in Orange
By David Rowland
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic group of 15 stacking chairs, 40/4 chairs aptly named as youre able to stack 40 chairs in 4 foot of height space. Designed by David Rowland in the early sixties these chairs...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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