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Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in Austria, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in Austria, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bistro Chairs Bentwood Technique, 20th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bistro chairs in the style of Thonet chairs with curved wood. Indeed Michael Thonet worked
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet.
Made in France, circa 1950.
In original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930
Manufactured in France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet.
Made in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
No Reserve
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Elegant Rocking Chair in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of the French designer Thonet .
Elegant design Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
By Thonet, Codina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
Manufactured in Spain.
Dark bentwood
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 34.85 in W 14.97 in D 18.31 in
1970s Mexican Iron Side Chairs in the Style of the Model 17 by Thonet, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's pair of Mexican iron garden or side chairs done in the style of the well
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 44.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.75 in
Beautiful Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet
By Paul McCobb, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
9 beautiful European bentwood dining chairs. Ready for a new home.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This glorious set of six Thonet-inspired bentwood dining chairs is an eye-catching sight, boasting
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Thonet style Chair n.17
By Michael Thonet
Located in Premariacco, IT
1960s Thonet style chair model n.17, also called 'Cathedral', black lacquered with original period
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
1940's Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
traditional interior style.
Overall the chair is in great vintage condition with absolutely minimal wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
traditional Thonet style, the bentwood backrest is an early model of what will become a 1960s classic chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
is an awesome bentwood style chrome and black faux leather rocking chair after styles by Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42 in W 22.5 in D 43 in
Pair of Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900
to be restored.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Italian Mid Century Big Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Style Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern larghe beech and Vienna straw Thonet style chairs with armrests, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Armchairs, C1960
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hard to find bentwood armchairs in the style of Thonet. In very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 62 in W 24.4 in D 37 in
Thonet Chair - Original Herbatschek Series N ° 243711
By Thonet
Located in Padova, IT
Thonet chair - original Herbatschek series n ° 243711 - squared seat - in black laquered beech wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
9 Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
9 chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1930
Traces of labels, slightly different patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Thonet Lounge Chair Reupholstered
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dive into the vibrant embrace of our reimagined Thonet lounge chair, now dressed in a sumptuous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Thonet style Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bianche Lengno Scolato; Dining chairs; Craftsmanship; 1960's;
Thonet style hand-carved wooden dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Italian bistro or café chairs in the style of Thonet comprised of lovely chrome frames with bent
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Faux Leather
1910s Austrian Wooden Dining Chairs By Thonet, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Chair set by Thonet. These chairs are a true testament to the timeless Thonet design ethos, which
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet and surely you are too! Don’t
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
are in love with these iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet and
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Bauhaus style bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet #18 Café chair set of 6. These
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Two 20th-Century Brown Beech Chairs in the Thonet Style
Located in Opole, PL
Two 20th-Century Brown Beech Chairs in the Thonet Style
We present you these two beech chairs made
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs in Catalogue of 1910 , Set of 4
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet nr 461 catalogue of 1910
Thonet was the only manufacture of this chair in Frankenberg
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
Set of four tub
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.73 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Set of five chairs with
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.15 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Elegant Arts & Crafts 1900 Armchair or Chair Mid-20th Century Design Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Arts & Crafts in the style of Thonet
Elegant and original 1900 armchair by English or Osterreich
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 69.69 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 39 in
Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Solid bentwood construction from the 1930s. The form of the backrest is in the style of a Richard
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of thonet style chairs year 1900
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty pair of thobet style chairs from the 1900s cannage to be revisited in good general
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Paint
Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Thonet bentwood dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. The seats are made in the classic bentwood style of early Thonet pieces with decorative use of hooped
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
seat and back, this chair is an iconic piece of style design and craftsmanship
I’m not sure of the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
1910's Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
.
This chair nicely shows the Thonet renowned technique of wood bending. There is no decoration on any
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
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In The Style Of Thonet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of in the style of thonet chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and metal, all in the style of thonet chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 541 antique and vintage in the style of thonet chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of in the style of thonet chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. In the style of thonet chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Thonet, Mücke & Melder and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH each produced beautiful in the style of thonet chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are In The Style Of Thonet Chairs?
In the style of thonet chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,007, while the lowest priced sells for $83 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About In The Style Of Thonet Chairs
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
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