What is a bentwood chair?

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.

How do I identify a bentwood chair?

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.

How do I identify bentwood chairs?

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.

When were Bentwood chairs made?

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.

Bentwood Chairs Kohn

Secessionist Chairs

Empire Dining Chair

Wiener Werkstatte Chair

Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chairs

J J Kohn

Thonet Nr

Thonet Mundus

Thonet Secession Chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940

$2,162

H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in

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

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus

$200

H 35.25 in W 16.75 in D 16 in

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

$800 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 35 in W 16 in D 19.5 in

Kohn Chair

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Wood is already restored, new cane. delivery time about two weeks up to six pieces available

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Kohn Chair

$950 / item

H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn

$1,561

H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Antique Jacob & Josef Kohn Rocking Chair, Art Nouveau Design, Bentwood, Restored

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This unique rocking chair was made by Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the most renowned bentwood

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Jacob & Josef Kohn Rocking Chair, Art Nouveau Design, Bentwood, Restored

$3,243

H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 36.62 in

Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in London, GB

Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.

$1,044 / item

H 37.01 in W 16.51 in D 17.01 in

Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A graceful and historically significant bentwood rocking chair by renowned Viennese furniture

Category

Antique 1630s Albanian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911

$3,260

H 36.25 in W 22.25 in D 33.75 in

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

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in New York City, NY

& Josef Kohn's bentwood catalogue -Der katalog von 1916 Dry Munchen Comfortable seat cushion upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

$3,375

H 41 in W 21 in D 37 in

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, Vienna ca. 1910

$2,900 / set

H 33.465 in W 15.748 in D 16.535 in

Kohn Chair restored

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Wood is already restored, the chairs get now a new cane. delivery time about two weeks 2 pieces

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair restored

$950 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Dronten, NL

Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood and rattan chair, manufactured in Austria, circa 1950. In original

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

J&J Kohn Café Chair, circa 1950

$650 / item

H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid Century Vintage Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Detroit, MI

Thonet-style bentwood cafe chairs. This set of four matching chairs are perfectly aged with great vintage

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Mid Century Vintage Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn

$1,760 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 31 in W 20 in D 23.25 in

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria

Located in Water Mill, NY

Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria

$600 / item

H 33.5 in W 15 in D 16 in

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 248 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1901, Austria

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 248 a J. & J. Kohn designed 1901 and first for sale in 1902

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 248 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1901, Austria

$1,982

H 34.65 in W 15.95 in D 20.87 in

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

By Marcel Kammerer, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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

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

$3,600 / set

H 37.8 in W 16.14 in D 17.72 in

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair

$250

H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in

Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A rare example of a bentwood armchair from the Vienna Secession era. Designed by Jacob & Josef

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Bentwood Armchair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1900

$1,900

H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn

By Thonet, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900's, classic Thonet style bentwood cafe chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn. Mundus was a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn

$2,750 / set

H 34.425 in W 17.25 in D 20 in

Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

Austrian Art Nouveau bentwood side chair attributed to J & J Kohn, early 1900's. Amazing design

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's

$1,280 / item

H 34 in W 16 in D 15 in

Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

this model is similar to famous thonet number 14 restored with new canning. delivery time about 3-4 weeks.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair Catalog Number 30

$720

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

$1,681

H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

made by J and J Kohn Vienna, Austria. Each chair has an iconic bentwood frame with gracefully curved

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs

$6,800 / set

H 37 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

$696

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in

Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Austria in the 1900s by Jacob & Josef Kohn. only two chairs available, price for both.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by J. J. Kohn

$1,800 / set

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair

By Otto Wagner

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair

$2,611

H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have another suite of four

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

$1,114 Sale Price

20% Off

H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn

$720

H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Wood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair

$2,643 / set

H 34.65 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

$2,402 / set

H 34.45 in Dm 14.38 in

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877

$3,363

H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

of them were purchased by major bentwood furniture collectors. Chairs cannot be found in the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann

$1,249 Sale Price / item

20% Off

H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful bentwood construction with perforated plywood seat from the 1900. Excellent restored

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Rare Kohn Dining or Side Chair No. 20

$700 / item

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Otto Wagner

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Secession chair no.412 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

$5,045

H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in

Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of six Austrian Art Nouveau chairs signed J.J. Kohn.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet

$2,300 / set

H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in

Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Brussels, BE

According to the n°91 model by Thonet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

$1,681 / set

H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jacob & Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria

$720 Sale Price

20% Off

H 34.75 in W 16 in D 16 in

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn

$1,141 / set

H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession side chairs. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Four Vienna Secession Side Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s

$3,363 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 16.34 in

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair

By J.&J. Khon 1, Gustav Siegel

Located in London, GB

Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair

$3,064

H 48 in W 22.5 in D 38 in

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn

$985

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in

Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil dining chair by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

$2,042

H 38.19 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs

$13,215 / set

H 38.59 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in

Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Beirut, LB

Set of Art Nouveau sofa and two armchair by Jakob e Joseph Kohn, Wien. Bentwood solid walnut with

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Sofa and Armchairs Labelled Jakob & Joseph Kohn

$11,101 / item

H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with signs of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

$1,802 / set

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in

Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

$4,084

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte

By Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte

$12,134

H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood frame with plywood seat and back rest, walnut stained model 327 designed about 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn

$1,912 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in

19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob & Josef

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Miami, FL

19th century pair of bentwood rocking chairs in the style of Jacob & Josef.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob & Josef

$900 / set

H 31.1 in W 20.27 in D 24.4 in

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914

$13,816

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn

$8,289

H 32.09 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

$2,703 / set

H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs

$6,250 / set

H 30.25 in W 21 in D 21 in

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

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

$5,500 / set

H 42 in W 16.5 in D 22.25 in

Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna secession dining chair no.235 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn

$3,003

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn

$3,904

H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920

$895 / set

H 36 in W 18 in D 20 in

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

$2,643 / set

H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in

Seating Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Seating

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Bentwood Chairs Kohn For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bentwood chairs kohn you’re looking for. A bentwood chairs kohn — often made from wood, bentwood and beech — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bentwood chairs kohn, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bentwood chairs kohn is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bentwood chairs kohn has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, J & J Kohn & Mundus and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bentwood Chairs Kohn?

A bentwood chairs kohn can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,760, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $28,578.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

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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 Bentwood Chairs Kohn

What is a bentwood chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a bentwood chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify bentwood chairs?
1 Answer
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.
When were Bentwood chairs made?
1 Answer
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.

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