$4,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet
Straw, Wood
Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under
Beech, Bentwood
$950
H 39 in W 22 in D 46 in
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet originally designed and produced in
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$2,997 / set
H 35.83 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
-Hungarian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet, who in 1842 created chair No. 4 using this method for the Daum café
Straw, Walnut
$4,995 / set
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
success came in 1859 when the Gebruder Thonet company of Michael's sons presented chair No. 14 made of
Oak
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Thonet No.4 Austrian Bentwood Cafe Daum Chair
By Thonet
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A good rare original example of this iconic bentwood chair from Michael Thonet, this one is model
Beech
Model No. 4 Daum café chair by Thonet, Austria 1880s
By Michael Thonet
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Chaise modèle n° 4 par Michael Thonet et datant des années 1870-1880. Cette chaise fut produite
Iron
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
Beech, Bentwood
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 Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Thonet — with his sons in 1853. Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet
Cane, Bentwood
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H 29.5 in W 22.4 in D 21.3 in
No. 209 Armchairs in Beech by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1890s, Set of 4
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
This elegant armchair, designed by the legendary Michael Thonet, exemplifies the innovative spirit
Reed, Beech
Set of Thonet Bentwood Bakelite Dining Chairs, c.1930
By Michael Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
set of four only. "Thonet" stamp on both the seats and backrests. Another set of 4 available
Bentwood, Bakelite
Sold
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in L 35.04 in
Dining set - Antique Michael Thonet Designed No.11 Chairs and matching table
By Michael Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An excellent antique dining set comprising 4 x Michael Thonet designed No. 11 bergère chairs with a
Wicker, Beech
Dining Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, 1950s, Set of 4
By ZPM Radomsko, Michael Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 brown Thonet no. 18 dining chairs by ZPM Radomsko. The cane seats are in good condition
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Chair N. 215, 1960s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 4 Thonet No. 215 chairs was manufactured 1960. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 21.66 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Antique Viennese Thonet Bentwood Canterbury Magazine Rack Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
: Illustrated Catalogue of Michael Thonet, Vienna 1904, page 87, Condition: In really excellent condition
Beech, Bentwood
Louis XVI Style Wooden Stool with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Michael Thonet (father of bentwood) who in 1842 created the chair nr.4 for the Daum coffee on the
Oak
Thonet dining chair no.4
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet No.4 Iconic Bentwood Side Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Sharon, CT
the #4 Chair. This is the original version with the original legs, as shown on the cover of the
Bentwood
Michael Thonet, rare set of 4 Café Daum chairs for Thonet, 1849
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very rare set of four Café Daum chairs (model no 4) designed by Michael Thonet. This was his first
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage Bistro Cafe "Coffee" Chair by Michael Thonet, Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Michael Thonet in the late 1890’s This set was produced in the 1960’s by Tatra
Bentwood, Plywood
Thonet Chair N. 215, 1970s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1 of 4 Thonet No. 215 chairs was manufactured 1970. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in
Fabric, Hardwood, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Bentwood Armchairs No. 4
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Jacob and Josef Kohn for Michael Thonet "Cafe Daum" armchairs no. 4
Cane, Bentwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 32.25 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
Vint Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the
Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Cane Bentwood Stool (Thonet style)
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Cork, IE
chocolate brown color. Thonet's furniture first came to fame with his No.14 "Vienna Coffee House Chair
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs
By Vitra
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hoffman - Seven Ball chair 6. Ron Arad - Well Tempered chair 7. Michael Thonet - No. 14 chair 8. Gerrit
Louis XVI Style Wooden Stool with "Vienna Straw" Seat
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Michael Thonet (father of bentwood) who in 1842 created the chair nr.4 for the Daum coffee on the
Oak
No.215 Bentwod Armchairs by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This set of 4 Thonet no. 215 (coffee house) chairs was manufactured 2002 (as marked underneath the
Beech
Set of 4 Thonet No. 9 Armchairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of Thonet No. 9 armchairs made under license by Stendig. Bentwood beech frames are
Cane, Bentwood
Bentwood Chair Model No. 14 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Austria, c. 1900 Side Chair, Model No. 14 Designed by Michael Thonet in 1870 Made by Thonet
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,570 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$8,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,453Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Carimate Ser, 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two dining chairs with armrests Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech w...
Straw, Beech
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$15,589 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
$3,325
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 44 in
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with extending arms and turned baluster legs. This antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantat...
Cane, Wood
$1,307
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Blue Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with New Liberty London Floral Shade
By Flora Gouda, Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
One-of-a-kind 1977 Dutch blue ceramic table lamp by Flora Gouda (Lotus series), paired with a new Liberty of London “Marquess Garden” floral shade in blue; finished with brass detail...
Brass
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
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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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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