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1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
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
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
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
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
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
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
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
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
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
H 33.5 in W 24.5 in D 66 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
H 40 in W 21.6 in D 44 in
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
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash, Wood
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Frank Gehry for Knoll International Ebonized Steam Bent Maple and Glass Coffee
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a steam bent ebonized maple vertical slat base around a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony
H 14.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
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
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
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
H 25.79 in W 19.69 in D 13.59 in
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
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
steam-bent wood furniture, such as his famous Boppard chair (1836), brought international acclaim
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
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
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
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
H 34.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 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
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
H 34.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
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
H 34.25 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
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
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
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
"Steam 23" Walnut Steam bent Chair by Bae Se Hwa, 2013 Edition 2/6 + 2AP
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Steam 23" chair. Made of walnut by Bae Se Hwa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
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
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
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
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
H 24 in W 16 in D 36 in
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
H 10 in W 8 in D 8 in
Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
By Michael Thonet, 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
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
By Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider, 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
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
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
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
H 33.25 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
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
H 44.1 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
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
H 37 in W 42 in D 2 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
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
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
Folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 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
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
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
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
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 27.17 in
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
H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
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
H 13.78 in W 44.1 in D 42.52 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Modernist Slat Back Bench or Settee with Steam Bent Arms
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
H 38 in W 53.5 in D 18.5 in
Original Austrian Small Round Bentwood Jungenstil Side Table with Oxblood Finish
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
furniture.
Solid steam bent beech wood, original stain with a warm French polish finish.
The table is made
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
H 27.5 in Dm 16.38 in
Fritz Hansen Thonet 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1930s
By Thonet, Fritz Hansen, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Odense, DK
.
Industrially-produced steam-bent wood furniture had been manufactured at the German-Czech company Thonet-Mundus
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
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