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Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Pair of Josef Hoffman for Thonet Prague Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature
Category

20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s This large
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Antique Josef Hoffmann Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair, FMG Made In Poland
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Charming Vintage Thonet Model 811 ‘Prague Chair’ by Josef Hoffmann Elevate your space
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811,,, Nice set consisting of
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Czechoslovaka 70s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann. This chairs are
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1930s Josef Hoffmann No. 811 Prague Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs – Set of 6
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an early edition of the iconic No. 811 Prague Bentwood Chair, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Original Set of Six Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood and Cane Model 811 Prague Chairs. Four side
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Plywood

8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
highest quality beech wood, these chairs showcase Thonet’s signature bentwood technique, known for its
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
By Drevounia, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Vintage Chairs 811 The chairs have not been restored, considering the period of
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Prague Model 811 Dining Chair in the Manner of Josef Frank, Stendig, USA, 1960's
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by or after the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Birch
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in stained birch. Caning is in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
By Ligna
Located in Brno, CZ
underside of the chair seat. LIGNA was the sister company of TON which produced furniture exclusively for
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Josef Hoffman for Stendig Black Bentwood Prague Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of black 811 bentwood and cane Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Stendig after
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

Prague Chair, no. 811 Bentwood chair, 1980s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet style, Bentwood, Cane – Prague chair, no. 811 Period: 1970s Materials: Bentwood
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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair - Prague chair, no. 811
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Prague chairs 1960s - beautiful vintage patina. Cane on seat was changed with new. Condition: few
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair - Prague chair, no. 811
Chair - Prague chair, no. 811
H 33.67 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Prague Style Bentwood Chairs by Ligna
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of four Prague style bentwood chairs by Ligna. All are signed.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Side Chairs

Set of 12 "Prague" Bentwood chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Prague" Bentwood Armchairs Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Available in set of 6, 8 or 12
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Josef Hoffman Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair for Thonet, 8 available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Labeled set of Josef Hoffman Prague "811" Chairs, circa 1930s, produced by Thonet. Amazing
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet "Prague" Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Thonet armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s and produced by Thonet. Beautiful patina with original cane webbing. Model "A811".
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, 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

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, 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

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, 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

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Visually alluring and perfectly minimal this ultra rare set of walnut "Prague" Model 811 chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Josef Hoffmann 'Prague 11' Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Asheville, NC
1920s, these ‘Prague’ chairs model 811 have an iconic profile with square arms and seat with a natural
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch, Bentwood

No. 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s, Set of 4
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwood and cane webbing dining chairs designed by Jozef Hoffman for Thonet and produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and backs. Known as Prague chairs model 811 the chairs have an iconic profile with square arms and
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Prague Chair, No. 811 Bentwood Chair, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - Prague chair, no. 811 Period: 1970s Materials: Bentwood
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thornet
Located in Pasadena, TX
and backs. Known as Prague chairs model 811 the chairs have an iconic profile with square arms and
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood & Cane "Prague" Thonet 811 Chairs, Set of 9
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Round Top, TX
Set includes a mixed collection, accumulated over time, of (9) "Prague" 811 bentwood + cane
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Italy 80s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 black bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann. The set is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 8 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Cane Prague Dining Chairs for Stendig 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Troy, MI
A set of 8 model 811 "Prague" dining chairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank imported by
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

20th century Josef Hoffmann bentwood hand caned FMG Prague chairs made in Poland
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely early set of Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann were produced in Poland by FMG
Category

20th Century Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 8 Bentwood and Cane Josef Hoffmann Prague Chairs FMG Poland, Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of wood and cane dining chairs originally designed in 1905 by Josef Hoffmann, set
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
feature swooping, bentwood birch frames, handwoven cane seats/backs, and that iconic Bauhaus, "Prague
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
feature swooping, bentwood birch frames, handwoven cane seats/backs, and that iconic Bauhaus, "Prague
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of 8 Vintage Bentwood Dining 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
feature swooping, bentwood birch frames, handwoven cane seats/backs, and that iconic Bauhaus, "Prague
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of 8 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Bentwood and Cane Armchairs "Prague" by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 dining room armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann, coined the "Prague" chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vint Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Thonet. We have 22 and
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood

Set of 4 Original Josef Hoffman Prague Chairs for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning set of 4 'Prague' arm chairs by Bauhaus designer Josef Hoffmann
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six 'Prague' Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann, 1960s, Signed
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing authentic set of six (6) iconic 'Prague' bentwood dining chairs by Josef Frank and Josef
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Prague Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic set of bentwood Prague dining chairs originally designed by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann in
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on these
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Eight Josef Hoffmann 'Prague' Bentwood Chairs Imported by Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of eight 'Prague' arm and side dining chairs by Bauhaus designer Josef Hoffmann, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Prague Chair Bentwood For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prague chair bentwood for your home. Each prague chair bentwood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and cane. There are many kinds of the prague chair bentwood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right prague chair bentwood, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made prague chair bentwood over the years, but those crafted by Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Prague Chair Bentwood?

Prices for a prague chair bentwood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $4,050, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Prague Chair Bentwood
  • 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.