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A Pair Mid-Century Modern Grey Fabric Armchairs, Bentwood, Czech Republic
A Pair Mid-Century Modern Grey Fabric Armchairs, Bentwood, Czech Republic

A Pair Mid-Century Modern Grey Fabric Armchairs, Bentwood, Czech Republic

$2,556Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27.6 in W 23.6 in D 27.6 in

A Pair Mid-Century Modern Grey Fabric Armchairs, Bentwood, Czech Republic

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

$2,556Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.7 in W 23.6 in D 29.9 in

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman
Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman

Rattan & Steam Bent Chair & Ottoman

$984Sale Price|35% Off

H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 33.86 in

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

Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp
Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp

Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp

$6,200 / item

H 63 in W 31 in D 25 in

Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

The Willow standing lamp makes an elegant statement in your room. Handcrafted of steam bent walnut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Cord, Wood, Walnut

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood

$15,000 / set

H 27.5 in W 24 in D 22 in

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 American Mid-Century arm chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Czech Bentwood Sled, Antique Steam-Bent Wood Design
19th Century Czech Bentwood Sled, Antique Steam-Bent Wood Design

19th Century Czech Bentwood Sled, Antique Steam-Bent Wood Design

Located in High Point, NC

traditional Central European winter design. Constructed from steam-bent wood, the sled features gracefully

Category

Antique 19th Century Czech Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bentwood

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Steam Bent Ash Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Steam Bent Ash Upholstered Chaise Lounge

Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Steam Bent Ash Upholstered Chaise Lounge

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century chaise lounge with a steam bent ash wood frame with curved arms and extended

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Ash

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood

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 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, 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

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Pair of Ward Bennett American Mid-Century Steam Bent Ash and Cane Armchairs
Pair of Ward Bennett American Mid-Century Steam Bent Ash and Cane Armchairs

Pair of Ward Bennett American Mid-Century Steam Bent Ash and Cane Armchairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century armchairs with steam bent ash wood frames and caned backs, sides, and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s
Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s

Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

piece features a steam-bent oak frame with a sculptural silhouette and tightly woven cane panels

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria

Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a seminal piece of bentwood furniture, featuring steam-bent beechwood, woven cane seating, and early

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

$6,437Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

principles of functionalism. In the 1930s, Thonet's experiments with glued and steam-bent wood furniture

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

chairs are solid walnut with each frame hand steamed and bent. Craft Associates® Furniture is proud

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

reintroductions for Craft Associates®. These chairs are solid walnut with each frame hand steamed and bent

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
Lawrence Peabody Dining Chairs for Craft Associates

Lawrence Peabody Dining Chairs for Craft Associates

$9,250 / set

H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 21 in

Lawrence Peabody Dining Chairs for Craft Associates

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

frame hand steamed and bent. Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft
Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft

Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

. These chairs are solid walnut with each frame hand steamed and bent. Craft Associates® Furniture is

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture
T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture

T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture

By Jason Lewis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

from three steam bent legs branching out from a central pedestal. The design references the Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unique Steam Bent Walnut Sofa "Steam 21" by Bae Se Hwa, 2012
Unique Steam Bent Walnut Sofa "Steam 21" by Bae Se Hwa, 2012

Unique Steam Bent Walnut Sofa "Steam 21" by Bae Se Hwa, 2012

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Steam 21. Sofa made of walnut and leather by Bae Se Hwa. Bae’s furniture are sculptural objects

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Organic Minimal Corner Mirrors in Steam-Bent White Oak
Organic Minimal Corner Mirrors in Steam-Bent White Oak

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

Contemporary Macaroni Steam Bent Walnut Chair by Swell Studio
Contemporary Macaroni Steam Bent Walnut Chair by Swell Studio

Contemporary Macaroni Steam Bent Walnut Chair by Swell Studio

By Mike White

Located in Saugerties, NY

wood is known for. The back and armrest is bent from a single piece of wood and cupped by the leg, and

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo
Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo

Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo

By Soo Joo Studio

Located in New York, NY

each other to create dynamic spaces. In this series, the artist uses traditional woodworking steam

Category

2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo
Organic Mirror, Wooden Steam-Bent Wall Mirror by Soo Joo

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

Coil Chandelier, Steam Bent Walnut and Brass with Tungsten Coil Filament Bulbs
Coil Chandelier, Steam Bent Walnut and Brass with Tungsten Coil Filament Bulbs

Coil Chandelier, Steam Bent Walnut and Brass with Tungsten Coil Filament Bulbs

By Sam Keene Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

is of the highest heirloom quality. This ceiling mounted fixture is made from steam bent strips

Category

2010s American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

TABLE LAMP hand-crafted using a steam bent white oak frame and Japanese shoji pa
TABLE LAMP hand-crafted using a steam bent white oak frame and Japanese shoji pa

TABLE LAMP hand-crafted using a steam bent white oak frame and Japanese shoji pa

Located in East Hampton, NY

The Table Lamp is constructed from steam-bent white oak forming a cubed frame that stands on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859

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H 25.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859

By Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

functionalist principles. By the 1830s, Thonet’s experiments in laminated and steam-bent wood furniture, like

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture
T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture

T07 Contemporary Side Table with Steam Bent Legs by Jason Lewis Furniture

By Jason Lewis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

from three steam bent legs branching out from a central pedestal. The design references the Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s
Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s

Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s

By Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

featured a steam bent wood front leg , inspired by Thonet’s long tradition of steam bent furniture combined

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

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H 29.5 in W 23.6 in D 32.3 in

1960s Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czech, Circa 1960
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czech, Circa 1960

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czech, Circa 1960

By Jaroslav Smidek

Located in High Point, NC

the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair

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H 32.3 in W 23.3 in D 31.5 in

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair

By TON a.s.

Located in High Point, NC

-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

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H 27.6 in W 23.6 in D 27.6 in

1960s Mid-Century Grey Czech Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair
1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair

By Jaroslav Smidek

Located in High Point, NC

technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

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H 29.1 in W 24.4 in D 27.2 in

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

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H 29.9 in W 24 in D 26.8 in

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1920s Rattan and Steam Bent Chair
1920s Rattan and Steam Bent Chair

1920s Rattan and Steam Bent Chair

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H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in

1920s Rattan and Steam Bent Chair

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Lounge chair from the 1920s made from steam bent cane and rattan. Good over all condition

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs

Steamed Bent Wood & Glass Dining Table
Steamed Bent Wood & Glass Dining Table

Steamed Bent Wood & Glass Dining Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Steamed bent wood and glass dining table circa late 1950's. This example is all original and done

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Steam Bent Wall Mirror
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Steam Bent Wall Mirror

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Steam Bent Wall Mirror

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century mahogany wall mirror with a beveled edge frame and shaped corners and the mirror having a narrow line interior design (PAOLO BUFFA) Condition: (frame could use ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Woven Cord Chair with Steam Bent Arms, Germany circa 1930s
Woven Cord Chair with Steam Bent Arms, Germany circa 1930s

Woven Cord Chair with Steam Bent Arms, Germany circa 1930s

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Utrecht, NL

back woven tightly around the wood. This chair is defined by its materials: steam bent wood and woven

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s

Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A versatile three-seater sofa in wicker and steam-bent rattan, italian manufacture, 1960s Wicker

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

Steam bent solid ash, the finish is a ebony stained grain and white oil finish. It is the number

Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Bauman Walter French Extending Dining Table Made Of Steam Bent Wood
Bauman Walter French Extending Dining Table Made Of Steam Bent Wood

Bauman Walter French Extending Dining Table Made Of Steam Bent Wood

By W. Baumann & Co.

Located in Prato, Tuscany

through the choice of materials and assembly techniques, innovation through the development of steam bent

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Steam Bent Ash Green Upholstered Lounge
Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Steam Bent Ash Green Upholstered Lounge

Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc. Steam Bent Ash Green Upholstered Lounge

By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century lounge chairs with black painted steam bent ash frames, arched

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Vintage Ercol Dining Table and Four Rare Model 909 Latimer Steam-Bent Chairs (c.
Vintage Ercol Dining Table and Four Rare Model 909 Latimer Steam-Bent Chairs (c.

Vintage Ercol Dining Table and Four Rare Model 909 Latimer Steam-Bent Chairs (c.

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Seaford, GB

Vintage Ercol Dining Table & Four Rare Model 909 Latimer Steam-Bent Chairs (c.1970). A

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Elm

Oak Steam Bent Dining Chairs in the Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau Style, 1900’s
Oak Steam Bent Dining Chairs in the Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau Style, 1900’s

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Steam Bent Wooden Wave Form Twin Sized Bed He
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Steam Bent Wooden Wave Form Twin Sized Bed He

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Steam Bent Wooden Wave Form Twin Sized Bed He

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century twin-sized bed wooden headboard with an inset steam bent wave form

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Austrian Table by Thonet
Austrian Table by Thonet

Austrian Table by Thonet

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H 31 in Dm 36 in

Austrian Table by Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Austrian deco style table in the traditional method of Thonet Company's steam bent wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932
Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932

Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932

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H 27.17 in W 58.67 in D 24.02 in

Fritz Hansen Steel Tube Bench 1932

By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen

Located in Valby, 84

steam bent wooden furniture. In the early 1930’s Fritz Hansen worked together with many architects that

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of  Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
Pair of  Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s

Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

1930s, Thonet's experiments with glued and steam-bent wood furniture, such as his famous Boppard chair

Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

functionalism. In the 1930s, Thonet's experiments with glued and steam-bent wood furniture, such as his famous

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann

Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann

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H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in

Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Belgrade, RS

the only decorative elements. The use of steam-bent beech wood furniture manufacturing techniques

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Pair of Japanese Imaeda Rattan Lounge Chairs 1960s
Rare Pair of Japanese Imaeda Rattan Lounge Chairs 1960s

Rare Pair of Japanese Imaeda Rattan Lounge Chairs 1960s

Located in Debrecen, HU

premium steam-bent rattan furniture. These pieces were never mass-produced but created in limited batches

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

Folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Hägersten, SE

work with steam bent and laminated furniture set him aside his peers like the Fin Alvar Aalto. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

1960s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchair
1960s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchair

1960s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchair

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H 32.3 in W 24.4 in D 34.6 in

1960s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers at the end

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

H410 Armchair by J. Halabala for Úp Závody, circa 1950
H410 Armchair by J. Halabala for Úp Závody, circa 1950

H410 Armchair by J. Halabala for Úp Závody, circa 1950

Located in High Point, NC

the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp
Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp

Handcrafted Sculptural Steam Bent Walnut Standing Lamp

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

The Willow standing lamp makes an elegant statement in your room. Handcarved walnut is steam bent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Cord, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Alvar Aalto Tables with Steam Bent Legs
Pair of Alvar Aalto Tables with Steam Bent Legs

Pair of Alvar Aalto Tables with Steam Bent Legs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of side tables designed by Alvar Aalto with circular light wood tops and white painted steam

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Erich Dieckmann Chairs with Steam Bent Beech Wood Frames, Germany, 1930s
Erich Dieckmann Chairs with Steam Bent Beech Wood Frames, Germany, 1930s

Erich Dieckmann Chairs with Steam Bent Beech Wood Frames, Germany, 1930s

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Utrecht, NL

tightly around the wood. These chairs are defined by their materials, steam bent beech and woven cord

Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

Steam bent solid ash, the finish is an ebony-stained grain and white oil finish. It is the number

Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Sculptural Coffee Table in Steam-Bent Solid Wood and Glass, Black, Italy
Sculptural Coffee Table in Steam-Bent Solid Wood and Glass, Black, Italy

Sculptural Coffee Table in Steam-Bent Solid Wood and Glass, Black, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

blocks of steam-bent solid ash wood and the top is in 12mm toughened transparent glass. The base is

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Modernist Slat Back Bench or Settee with Steam Bent Arms
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Modernist Slat Back Bench or Settee with Steam Bent Arms

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Modernist Slat Back Bench or Settee with Steam Bent Arms

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Ferndale, MI

Kipp Stewart designed maple settee for Drexel furniture. In original finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Settees

Materials

Maple

Boho Chic Steam Bent Bamboo Side Table with Deep Red Ceramic Tiled Top 1890’s
Boho Chic Steam Bent Bamboo Side Table with Deep Red Ceramic Tiled Top 1890’s

Boho Chic Steam Bent Bamboo Side Table with Deep Red Ceramic Tiled Top 1890’s

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian steam bent Bamboo side table with deep red ceramic tiles. This craftsman produced

Category

Antique 1890s British Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Bamboo

Original Austrian Small Round Bentwood Jungenstil Side Table with Oxblood Finish
Original Austrian Small Round Bentwood Jungenstil Side Table with Oxblood Finish

Original Austrian Small Round Bentwood Jungenstil Side Table with Oxblood Finish

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in New York City, NY

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Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s

Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s

By Josef Hoffmann, Fritz Hansen, Thonet

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Steam-bent Wood Armchair

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Set of Steam Bent Plywood Chairs

Set of Steam Bent Plywood Chairs

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A set of six mid century chairs made of one piece steam bent plywood seats and polished steel legs

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Mid Century Steam Bent Arm Chair

Mid Century Steam Bent Arm Chair

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Mid Century Steam Bent Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

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Steam Bent Night Stands by Hans Olsen
Steam Bent Night Stands by Hans Olsen

Steam Bent Night Stands by Hans Olsen

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Steam Bent Night Stands by Hans Olsen

Located in New York, NY

with a single sheet of steam-bent teak veneer

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PAIR OF AUSTRIAN SECESSIONIST STEAM-BENT ARMCHAIRS by Thonet

PAIR OF AUSTRIAN SECESSIONIST STEAM-BENT ARMCHAIRS by Thonet

Located in San Francisco, CA

AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF AUSTRIAN SECESSIONIST DARK BROWN STAINED STEAM-BENT BEECHWOOD OPEN ARM CHAIRS

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Vintage Streamline American Art Deco Steam-Bent Rattan Table

Vintage Streamline American Art Deco Steam-Bent Rattan Table

Located in Dallas, TX

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Pair of Steam Bent Teak Nightstands by Hans Olsen

Pair of Steam Bent Teak Nightstands by Hans Olsen

Located in New York, NY

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A Pair of Joe Colombo for Kartell Steam-bent Armchairs #4801.

A Pair of Joe Colombo for Kartell Steam-bent Armchairs #4801.

Located in New York, NY

Formed of three pieces of steam-bent plywood elements, painted white, with upholstered cushions

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Steam Bent Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of steam bent furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and walnut, every item from our selection of steam bent furniture was constructed with great care. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of steam bent furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of steam bent furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of steam bent furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Jason Lewis Furniture, Jonathan Field and Alvar Aalto each produced at least one beautiful piece of steam bent furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Steam Bent Furniture?

A piece of steam bent furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,277, while the lowest priced sells for $539 and the highest can go for as much as $78,000.