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Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century Designed by Gebruder
Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs. Light weigh and Very sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
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

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
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
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

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
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

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

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
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

Bentwood Rocking Chair
Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
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
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Bentwood Black Chair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

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

Early 20th century accent chair
Early 20th century accent chair
H 36.62 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 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

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
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
H 13.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
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
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

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bentwood Slat Back Dining Chairs with Hard Seat Cushion - Set of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
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
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wonderfully designed wooden bentwood chairs with gilt details. The chairs are original. The
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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood

1930s Oak & Rope Bentwood Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Conwy, GB
An unrestored original example.
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Bentwood Black Armchair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
Collector's Early Eames DCM Chair
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
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

Collector's early Eames DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Collector's early Eames DCM chair
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Turn-of-the-Century Bentwood Piano Stool, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely around 1910. It exemplifies the use of bentwood construction typical of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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
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 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

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
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
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

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

Set of Six Thonet Style Bentwood and Caned Chairs by Salvatore Leone, circa 1920
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Southampton, NY
early 20th century. They are made from stained bentwood with caned seats and backs. An exquisite example
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Bentwood Thonet bistro chairs model 255. hard to come by set of six with the embossed Crocodile
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

Pair of Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs Reimagined in Belgian Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
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

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

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

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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

Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

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

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

Materials

Beech

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

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

Rare Set of three upholstered early Ray Komai Plywood Lounge Chairs US 1940s
By Ray Komai
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a great example of a Set of three Ray Komai Lounge Chairs. These chairs were shown in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood

Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878
By Josef Neyger
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair from a Viennese competitor, which copied Gebrüder Thonet products in yeas 1847-1878. Newly
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878
Viennese Chair Josef Neyger, 1847-1878
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 22.45 in
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
with shellac polish. The chair first appeared at the Winter Exhibition of the Imperial and Royal
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Chair Thonet Nr.223, since 1901
By 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 Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.223, since 1901
Chair Thonet Nr.223, since 1901
H 18.51 in W 16.54 in D 21.26 in
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Early Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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 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 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 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.