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Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto.
Measures: SH 18 SD
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Pair of Swedish 1930s Black Leather Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless pair of Swedish Art Deco black leather club chairs with light-toned bentwood structure
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair with Bentwood Frame
By IKEA
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage Ikea lounge chair features bentwood frame, vintage upholstery with removable cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Swedish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair Attributed to Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Deland, FL
Exceptional bentwood construction. This chair is built for style and for comfort. The bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 34 in
Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fir
Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Style Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century bentwood Lounge chair . All original including original webbing and in amazing vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Vintage Swedish Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Pernilla armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair Bentwood Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chairs designed by Ake Fribytter and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Åke Fribytter for Nelo "Kroken" Buffalo Black Leather Bentwood Cantilever Chair
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kroken Buffalo Black Leather Blonde Bentwood Cantilever Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Bentwood
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 34.65 in
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Eva Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Eva" Model Lounge Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Nelo "Flight High" Swedish Chair by Takashi Okamura
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wonderful Nelo "Flight High" Swedish Chair by Takashi Okamura. Super hard to find, very cool, and
Category
20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 4 Stacking Chairs Made in Sweden by Lammhults Mobel
By Lammhults
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of 4 stacking chairs designed and manufactured in Sweden by Lammhults Mobel AB, made in
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ake Fribytter for NELO Sweden Swivel Leather Lounge Chair Cognac
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Swivel Lounge Chair was designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
It has of lightful design
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Bentwood
Leather Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Thomasville
By Thomasville, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern design adjustable recliner chair with ottoman by Thomasville. the ottoman is 20x20x19.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with ottoman Ake Fribytter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with (1) ottoman Ake Fribytter. Nice gray
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 36 in W 31 in D 32 in
Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Krona' By Ake Fribytter For Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Krona", in bentwood and upholstered with brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler.
This rarely seen model
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo Sweden
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. Gray and black
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Lacquer
H 30 in W 30 in D 36 in
Vintage Lounge Swivel Chairs with Footrest by Göte Möbel, Sweden 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very comfortable swivel armchair with its matching footrest, by Göte Möbel Nassjo from Sweden with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 30.32 in
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Swivel Armchair with Footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swivel reclining armchair with footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
It is made of bent beech with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
H 37.8 in W 17.52 in D 23.23 in
Bruno mathsson pernilla by Dux easy chair fauteuil , 1970's
Located in Delft, NL
Material: Leather, birch
Condition: Good
Origin: Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen, Pair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. . Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Genarp, SE
A pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter. The chairs have lovely patina and has a nice swing when
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair, original very good condition, art deco style.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Art deco
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Swedish Art Deco Birch Bentwood Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco arm chairs with steam bent birch arms. As Scandinavian interiors often have very
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
1970s Set of Leather Cantilever Chairs with Footrest "Poäng by Noboru Nakamura
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s originally iconic set of vintage Ikea leather cantilever chairs with footrest ( Poäng by
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
An Eva easy chair by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Jute, Birch, Bentwood
Set of Four ‘Eva’ Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik AB
By Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four ‘Eva’ Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik AB. Made in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Bentwood
Vintage Ikea Green Upholstered Bentwood Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Countryside, IL
Vintage Ikea Green Upholstered Bentwood Chairs
This chair measures: 22.5 wide x 24 deep x 33.25
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
A pair cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A pair of lacquered wood and cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB – 1957
28.74 × 35.83 × 34.65 in.
reupholster with bouclé fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Birch Bentwood Easy Chair by Gustav Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Gustav Axel Berg, this 1940s lounge chair features an exuberant bentwood birch frame
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Birch, Bentwood
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter. Set of two Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Swedish Bentwood Chairs by Stendig, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stack ‘em up or spread ‘em out — These midcentury bentwood chairs by Stendig are as functional as
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Beech
Thonet Style Children's Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Sweden
By Thonet
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Thonet style children's bentwood chairs 1950s Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Swedish "Gemla" Chair in Bentwood Birch Midcentury
By Gemla
Located in Singapore, SG
Msnufactured by Gemla, the oldest furniture manufacturer in Sweden Småland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bruno Mathsson chair with new 2" ruddy brown cotton webbing.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Three Carl-Axel Acking Bentwood Chairs for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Belmont, MA
Three Carl-Axel Acking (1910-2001) for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors Bentwood Side Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 33.25 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom of Sweden Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish wood and fabric lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom in the 1960s. All original.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Red Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Woollen Felt Fabric Made by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales
Fully restored example of the Classic Ingrid chair. This original DUX stamped item has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Pair of Yngve Ekstrøm Lounge Easy Chairs by Swedese Møbler, Sweden 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed by Yngve Ekstrøm and produced by Swedese in the 1950ies
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Furniture", "Bruno Mathsson Company Karl Mathsson Made in Värnamo Sweden" (and in ink BM -41) seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Cognaс Leather Poäng Chair by Noboru Nakamura for Ikea, 1999
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Riga, Latvia
for Ikea in 1976.
Chair size: H 100 cm, W 68 cm, D 82 cm
Seat size: H 42 cm, W 56 cm, D 50 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Flight high lounge chair by Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in LYON, FR
Flight High lounge chair for Nelo Sweden
Lounge chair in bentwood and white leather by designers
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
SUNFEATHER Armchair, design Sonna Rosén 1948, Pair (2 pcs)
Located in Diö, SE
A Pair of SUNFEATHER Lounge chairs in midnight blue oil finish and dark blue velvet seat.
Hand
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood, Beech, Natural Fiber
Bruno Mathsson 1st Edition The Working Chair, 1941, Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden
By Elsa Gullbergs Textiles and Interiors AB 1, Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
This is a rare example of the first edition of the later called "Eva" chair.
The working chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Birch, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Gustaf Axel berg For Broderna Andersson Easy Chair
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
A rare sculpted lounge chair in laminated birch bentwood with original cotton webbing and leather
Category
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Mattson Original Eva lounge chair from 1962
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original Matthson Stuhl Pernilla Chair I 1962 I DESIGNIKONE
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
vollständig original geblieben und befinden sich in einem guten Vintage-Zustand.
Passender Stuhl 'Eva Chair'
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
2 Chairs & Table set Anna - Karin Mobring for IKEA 1963 - Original paint
By IKEA
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
2 Chairs & Table "Anna" - Karin Mobring 1963 - Produced by IKEA Sweden in 1963.
Original red paint
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Paint
H 15.36 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
White Mid-Century Modern Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful armchair by Yngve Ekström for Stolefabrik AB Sweden. The 'Arka' chair is a simple yet
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
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Swedish Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish bentwood chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and animal skin, every Swedish bentwood chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish bentwood chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Swedish bentwood chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Swedish bentwood chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden and Ake Fribytter are consistently popular.
How Much is a Swedish Bentwood Chair?
Prices for a Swedish bentwood chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $159 and can go as high as $16,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Swedish Bentwood Chair
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
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