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Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century
Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century

Fischel bentwood café chair, early 20thy century

By Fischel

Located in Uppsala, SE

Stunning bentwood chair manufactured by Fischel around turn of the century 1900. Fischel was one of

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats

Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats

Located in Barcelona, ES

bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Valencia, Spain, circa 1940, these chairs embody the timeless beauty and

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest

Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century. The armchair is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet
Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet

Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet

By Thonet

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Set of six chairs in curved and stained beech wood in the Thonet or Kohn style. The seats are cane

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) swivel chair with scroll pedestal base and caned seat and back

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date

Category

Antique 1860s Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

in the matter of German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet, and built of bentwood, the chair

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Rocking Chair
Bentwood Rocking Chair

Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An attributed thonet rocking chair as it is not signed in good condition in tinted beech.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
1940's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair

1940's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair 1940's's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining

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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th century accent chair
Early 20th century accent chair

Early 20th century accent chair

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover a timeless gem for your living space with our Early 20th century accent chair. Lovingly

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Early 20th Century Finnish Country Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s
Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s

Antique wicker and bentwood chair Thonet style, Germany 1920s

By Fischel, Thonet

Located in ECHT, NL

Bentwood and wicker lounge chair. The seat and back-rest have the original woven wicker. The bleu

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s
Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beirut, LB

Rare Josef Hoffmann set of Chairs for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Beautiful antique chair by

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Side Chair with Hard Seat Cushion

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Thonet Children's Rocking Chair, Bentwood & Wicker, Circa 1920
Vintage Thonet Children's Rocking Chair, Bentwood & Wicker, Circa 1920

Vintage Thonet Children's Rocking Chair, Bentwood & Wicker, Circa 1920

By Thonet

Located in San Francisco, US

Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair, circa 1920. Classic bentwood frame with woven wicker back

Category

Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Bentwood and Cane Swivel Desk or Piano Chair
Bentwood and Cane Swivel Desk or Piano Chair

Bentwood and Cane Swivel Desk or Piano Chair

By Thonet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A Thonet style bentwood and cane swivel chair featuring classic bentwood construction with a cane

Category

Early 20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an antique hanging wall hall tree by Thonet. It's made of beechwood and has 3 bentwood

Category

Early 20th Century European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker
Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker

Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker

Located in Wainscott, NY

A beautifully crafted American bentwood chair, circa 1920s, showcasing timeless Shaker and Arts

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel

Located in NYC, NY

A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel

Located in New York City, NY

. The bentwood rocking chair's structure is of solid steam bentwood, made by steaming pieces of beech

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination
19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination

19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of wonderfully designed wooden bentwood chairs with gilt details. The chairs are original. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood

Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs
Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs

Pair of J & J Kohn Thonet Bentwood Cane Viennese Café Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

chairs from the Art Nouveau period of the early 20th century made in Austria. The chairs feature rare

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Prato, Tuscany

contact us directly so we can offer you the best possible price. Iconic and famous Viennese chair of the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Vienna ca. 1910

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Lovely pair of Art Nouveau bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Jacob & Josef Kohn in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Pair of rare early 20th century bentwood side chairs designed by famous Austrian architect and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920's
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920's

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920's

By Thonet, Fischel

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of four bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, made by Reischmann & Son's New York

Category

Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Otto Wagner painted Art Nouveau Pair of Chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th C
Otto Wagner painted Art Nouveau Pair of Chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th C

Otto Wagner painted Art Nouveau Pair of Chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th C

By Otto Wagner

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Otto Wagner attributed a pair of painted Art Nouveau chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910
Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910

Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910

By Fischel & Sons

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910 Wear consistent

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair

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

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs Reimagined in Belgian Linen
Pair of Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs Reimagined in Belgian Linen

Pair of Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs Reimagined in Belgian Linen

Located in Wainscott, NY

The pair of Danish lounge chairs have an elegant presence without stealing the show. Lovely bent

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet

By Thonet, Fischel

Located in New York, NY

Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Hard to find pair of early LCM chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured in the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Pair – Bentwood, Wood Frame, Thonet, c. 1930s
Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Pair – Bentwood, Wood Frame, Thonet, c. 1930s

Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Pair – Bentwood, Wood Frame, Thonet, c. 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A classic pair of mid-century bentwood dining chairs, attributed to Thonet, crafted in the 1930s

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2
20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs. Design Period 1920 to 1949. Year 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

A Nice Vintage Adirondack Bentwood Armchair With A Tortoise Finish
A Nice Vintage Adirondack Bentwood Armchair With A Tortoise Finish

A Nice Vintage Adirondack Bentwood Armchair With A Tortoise Finish

Located in Lambertville, NJ

 A Nice Vintage Adirondack Armchair With A Tortoise Finish In good condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair
Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair

Josef Hoffmann 'Attributed' Wiener Werkstatte J&J Kohn Lacquered Bentwood, Pair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Sharon, CT

A very early and rare example of a J & J Kohn Secessionist design containing many hallmarks of

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet
Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna Secessionist bentwood swivel Pursers, desk, office chair, attributed to Thonet ( Model

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair, Bent Birch & Blue Vinyl, Early Model 1930s
Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair, Bent Birch & Blue Vinyl, Early Model 1930s

Alvar Aalto Model 402 Lounge Chair, Bent Birch & Blue Vinyl, Early Model 1930s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Detroit, MI

The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 and is

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn

By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro, dining chairs, made by JJ Kohn Mundus

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Vienna Secessionist Cafe, Bistro style dining chair constructed of beech using the signature steam

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early bentwood chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each early bentwood chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early bentwood chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early bentwood chair, those designed in Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Michael Thonet each produced at least one beautiful early bentwood chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Early Bentwood Chair?

Prices for an early bentwood chair start at $99 and top out at $28,578 with the average selling for $1,640.

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Questions About Early Bentwood Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.