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Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman
By David Colwell
Located in Otley, GB
rattan & steam bent ash. It is in beautiful vintage condition & is very comfortable. It is a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan

Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman
Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 33.86 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
upholstered seat in leather of Siena's earth color. Frame In bent beechwood steam, with the technique
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
SET of 5 American Mid-Century dining chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oak Steam Bent Dining Chairs in the Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau Style, 1900’s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
beautifully ergonomically shaped and crafted steam bent seats these chairs have a wonderful natural organic
Category

Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with black painted steam bent ash frames and multi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Ash, Wood

Cold Bent Chair by Nick Pourfard
Located in Geneve, CH
Cold bent chair by Nick Pourfard Dimensions: D 61 x W 41 x H 102 cm. Materials: wood. Different
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cold Bent Chair by Nick Pourfard
Cold Bent Chair by Nick Pourfard
H 40.16 in W 16.15 in D 24.02 in
Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat. Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Dan Johnson Iron Lounge Chair with Bent Walnut Plywood Armrests
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Dan Johnson lounge chair with an iron frame and steam bent walnut plywood armrests.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
steam-bent beech wood, called the DAN Chair, were brought to market. Although clearly inspired by the
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
-designed chairs in steam-bent beech wood, called the DAN Chair, were brought to market. Although clearly
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purchase. The design features a solid steel sled base, and has a steam-bent oak seat and back. These
Category

1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Phloem Studio Zoe Chair, Modern Walnut Dining Chair with Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
working late. The angled solid steam bent back joins into the organic shaped legs reminiscent of a river
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Phloem Studio Zoe Chair, Modern Maple Dining Chair with Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
working late. The angled solid steam bent back joins into the organic shaped legs reminiscent of a river
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Le Nid Hanging Chair
Located in Greenport, NY
Le Nid is a beautiful steam bent hickory chair that is light to eye and touch. Included is bronze
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Le Nid Hanging Chair
Le Nid Hanging Chair
H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in
After Thonet Wood Chair
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
After Thonet chair, manufactured by unknown manufactured, circa 1920. In good original condition
Category

Antique 1890s German Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

After Thonet Wood Chair
After Thonet Wood Chair
No Reserve
H 18.51 in Dm 14.18 in
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Located in Downham Market, GB
thick slab seat raised on four turned legs & supporting the unique back rest with steam bent 'ribs'. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
Irish Vernacular Boat Builders Chair
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
eggs” ( Ostergard, Bent Wood ). The Vienna Chair was exhibited at London 1862 and Paris 1867 Worlds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
classes costing “the equivalent of 3 dozen eggs” ( Ostergard, Bent Wood ). The Vienna Chair was exhibited
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Vintage Cherner Chair with a unique cowhide cover
By Norman Cherner
Located in Paris, FR
Super rare Cherner chair: a 1958 Design Icon in a unique cowhide cover. Steam-bent walnut wood
Category

Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
features a steam bent solid ash wood frame and a seat of hand woven paper cord, french rattan or upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Customizable L.Ercolani Flow Chair by Tomoko Azumi
Located in New York, NY
Taking its name from the fluid, sweeping lines produced by steam-bent timber, the FLOW CHAIR was
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Balen, BE
chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of elm that was steam
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Papercord Natural
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Shanghai Chair features a steam bent solid ash wood frame and a seat of hand woven paper cord, french
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
steam bent solid ash wood frame and a seat of hand woven paper cord, french rattan or upholstery. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Barrel Chair”or “Taliesen Barrel Chair” by Frank Lloyd Wright was designed in 1937 after a
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry, Bentwood

Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.86 in
Rare Lajos Kozma Art Deco Chairs, 1930s '2 Pieces'
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco steam-bent beech chairs designed by Lajos Kozma in the 1930s. They are rare and hard to
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
-bent ash bow encases the spindle structure, creating an elegant, sweeping arc that unites the chair
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

1960s Saddle Back Bistro Dark Walnut Dining Chair, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
were made in Eastern Europe using solid steam bent beech, they are a rich dark walnut colour with a
Category

Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
daily life. Offered in ash timber with an ash veneer steam-bent ply seat and back, the BUTTERFLY CHAIR
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
daily life. Offered in ash timber with an ash veneer steam-bent ply seat and back, the Butterfly
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
accents, cafe or bistro chairs steamed curved bent wood, beech seat and back of pressed plywood with
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Norwalk, CT
chair, Wegner wanted to combine the backrest and armrests into one single piece. To support the steam
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Chair Designed by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
-bent ash bow encases the spindle structure, creating an elegant, sweeping arc that unites the chair
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Customizable L.Ercolani Lara Chair by Dylan Freeth in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
designer. Boasting a steam-bent backrest and subtle, crafted details, the chair’s dished seat panel
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in Pure White
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of lounge chairs by Thonet dating from the 1960s with their
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Thonet Lounge Chairs
Pair of Thonet Lounge Chairs
H 32.25 in W 24.75 in D 30 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
harmony of steam bent beech wood to its pure and abstract design, which is further enhanced by the various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Black with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
pair of chairs was manufactured by Fjordfiesta in Norway at the first years of 21th century. Steam-bent
Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Modernist Dining Chairs in Ash Wood and Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
steaming, as we also see with these modernist chairs. The frame looks a bit like an optical illusion. At
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Ash

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair with Perforated Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech. The backrest and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
and the chair back are constructed from three pieces of solid wood, bent at different angles. Each of
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
and the chair back are constructed from three pieces of solid wood, bent at different angles. Each of
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
and the chair back are constructed from three pieces of solid wood, bent at different angles. Each of
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris High Back Black Chair with Upholstered Seat
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of steam-bent solid beech elements and includes an upholstered chair with a woven cane backrest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to the striking effect of the steam-bent beech, the Bodystuhl chair proposed by Nigel Coates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Chair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener 144 Chair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual Classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Customizable L.Ercolani Lara Black Chair Designed by Dylan Freeth in Stock
Located in New York, NY
designer. Boasting a steam-bent backrest and subtle, crafted details, the chair’s dished seat panel
Category

2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steam bent solid beech wood. The backrest and back legs are formed out of a single piece of wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steam bent solid beech wood. The backrest and back legs are formed out of a single piece of wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Chair with Upholstered Seat & Beech Feet
By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
harmony of steam bent beech wood to its pure and abstract design, which is further enhanced by the various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Steam Bent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the steam bent chair you’re looking for. Each steam bent chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and beech. If you’re shopping for a steam bent chair, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a steam bent chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right steam bent chair, those designed in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Michael Thonet and Mike White each produced at least one beautiful steam bent chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Steam Bent Chair?

Prices for a steam bent chair start at $550 and top out at $78,000 with the average selling for $3,339.

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