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Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo
By Soo Joo Studio
Located in New York, NY
This wall mirror by Soo Joo uses wooden steam-bending techniques to create an Organic Mirror design
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Swedish Sam Larsson Mona Roto Swivel Chair Beech and Cognac Colored Leather 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
1970.
The frame is made of steam bend beech stretched with canvas.
Upholstery of dark cognac colored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Danish Art Deco 2 Club Chairs Almost Identical of Dark Wood and Velour, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Fritz Hansen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
steam bend and dark stained wood, upholstered with checked velour velvet in brown, beige and black
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair for Dux. Mocha Colored Leather Sweden 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944.
The frame is made of steam bend beech with lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Unique Modern Curved HardWood Sculpture Chair Handmade Dilmos Kata Matoga
By Dilmos Edizioni, Kata Matoga
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural chair made of hard wood; it is hand-made by the designer thanks to the steam bending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 82.68 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström with Cognac Colored Leather Made by Swedese Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Lamino lounge chair with frame of steam bend plywood of beech and smooth cognac colored leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Organic Minimal Corner Mirrors in Steam-Bent White Oak
By Soo Joo Studio
Located in New York, NY
dynamic spaces. In this series, the artist uses traditional woodworking steam-bending craft techniques to
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Danish Modern Pair of Stools of Teak and Oak by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark 60s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s.
The seats are made of steam bend teak veneer and the frames are of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Oak
H 16.54 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
traditional woodturning and steam-bending techniques. With roots dating back to 1944, the chair’s seamless
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
L.Ercolani Reprise Chair with Hide Seat by Norm Architects
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
traditional woodturning and steam-bending techniques. With roots dating back to 1944, the chair’s seamless
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Bankers "980" Oak Table Office Chair by Jasper
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Jasper maintains its own forest and sawmill and prides itself on its wood steam bending technology. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Blue Cosmo Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
wood structure reinforced with plywood
Arms and backrest frame treated with the steam bending
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Gray Cosmo Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
wood structure reinforced with plywood
Arms and backrest frame treated with the steam bending
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper, Iron
Art Nouveau Nest Of 4 Tables By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Petworth, GB
and dedication to the craft enabled him to pioneer the steam bending technique that would forever
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Beech
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
functional expression. Steam-bending wood is an economical and ecological production technique with a rich
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
, more functional expression. Steam-bending wood is an economical and ecological production technique
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Thonet No. 14 Antique Children's Chair
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Dronten, NL
of furniture with its bentwood and steam-bending techniques. Thonet's breakthrough came in the mid
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Elshout, NL
recognisable as an Niels Eilersen. Producer Eilersen was proficient in steam bending of wood and made the back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
The Nest (bronze bird abstract native zen sculpture pedestal fine art eggs)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
through art. To achieve this, Eric adapted an ancient technique called "steam bending" to realize his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in
The Flight (wood bronze bird abstract art marble zen sculpture pedestal bird)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
an ancient technique called "steam bending" to realize his visions. Steam bending is a process in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bent Wood/Handy Work Side Table Montana
Located in Chicago, IL
Bentwood furniture is known for its technique of steam-bending wood to create curved shapes and
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
1960's Italian Bamboo Daybed in White Boucle (2 Available)
Located in Chicago, IL
made by steam bending and is an Italian technique employed by mid-century Italian designers such as
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Cocoon (wood red oak bird abstract art zen sculpture pedestal minimal pea pod)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
convey their beauty through art. To achieve this, Eric adapted an ancient technique called "steam bending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Return (black walnut wood bird abstract art zen sculpture pedestal minimal)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
ancient technique called "steam bending" to realize his visions. Steam bending is a process in which heat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
H 30 in W 22 in D 21 in
1920’s Thonet Original Cane Seated Dining Chairs – Set of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to design the classic bentwood chairs still in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Maestro (walnut wood bird abstract art zen sculpture pedestal minimal)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
convey their beauty through art. To achieve this, Eric adapted an ancient technique called "steam bending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
H 80 in W 27 in D 22 in
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
steam-bending techniques. During this decade, the technique is refined to make Fritz Hansen a world
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Cestita Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tabletops and floors. It is produced and assembled manually by European craftsmen, using traditional steam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Opal
Cestita Batería by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manually by European craftsmen, using traditional, steam bending techniques for the wood, and glassblowing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opal
Towards the sky (walnut wood bird abstract art zen sculpture pedestal minimal)
By Eric Tardif
Located in Quebec, Quebec
convey their beauty through art. To achieve this, Eric adapted an ancient technique called "steam bending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Japanese inspired mid-century Maple and Brass Sconce
Located in Ventura, CA
the utmost care.
The lampshade is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
1970's Thonet Dining Chairs For The German Military - Blue - Good Qty Available
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
invented the process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to design the Classic bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
1960's Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to design the classic bentwood chairs still in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960's Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to design the classic bentwood chairs still in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the three pieces is then cut in two to counterbalance the tensions created during the steam-bending
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the three pieces is then cut in two to counterbalance the tensions created during the steam-bending
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the three pieces is then cut in two to counterbalance the tensions created during the steam-bending
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mario Marenco & Antonella Scarpitta "830" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1980, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Antonella Scarpitta, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, creating a comfortable chair, and the wood has been made according to steam bending. This model clearly
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1930s Thonet Tambour Fronted Oak Cabinet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
early 19th century by Michael Thonet, Thonet invented the process of steam bending wood under pressure
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Shelves
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 10 Bent Maple Plywood & Green Armchairs or Dining Chairs by Thonet NYC
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Michael Thonet, began to experiment with a revolutionary technique: steam bending. After numerous high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
women to steam, bend, mold, and sand the material — no sophisticated mortise-and-tenon joining or
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Cesta by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional steam bending techniques for the wood, which is delicately polished and sturdily put together
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cherry
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
invented the process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to design the classic bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Light Brown Rattan Chair in the Style of Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Hellouw, NL
, achieved through expert steam bending of the rattan canes, embodies a sense of natural flow and harmonious
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in PARIS, FR
two to counterbalance the tensions created during the steam-bending and the drying processes. The two
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Bentwood
1950's French Made Luterma Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve 'Model OB'
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's French made luterma bentwood dining chairs - set of twelve (Model OB). The process of steam
Category
Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
.
The lampshade is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
.
The lampshade is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Luterma French Blonde Simple Farmhouse Dining Chairs - Set Of Eleven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Blonde Simple Farmhouse Dining Chairs – Set Of Eleven. The process of steam bending beech to create
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
1950's Luterma French Blonde Decorated Farmhouse Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
By Luterman
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Blonde Decorated Farmhouse Dining Chairs – Set Of Five. The process of steam bending beech to create
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
1950s Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Chairs – Set Of Three. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950s Luterma Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
– Pair. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and developed by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1950s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Dining Chair – Set Of Four. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1950s Luterma Blonde Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set of Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Dining Chair – Set Of Pair. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1950s Luterma Ebony Oak Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
dining chair – set of eight. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered
Category
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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Find many varieties of an authentic steam bending available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and hardwood, every steam bending was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a steam bending, we have 300 options in-stock, while there are 47 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the steam bending you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A steam bending, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made steam bending over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Luterma and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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