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CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Thonet in the fifties CM223 model Structure in chromed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
$2,549
H 29.14 in W 63.39 in D 31.5 in
Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs variant of the CM 190 edited by Thonet, France, 1950. Seat in black faux leather
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
$2,963 / set
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1950. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
$526 Sale Price
71% Off
H 32.88 in W 15.95 in D 18.71 in
Set Of Three Mid Century Bar Stools By Thonet Circa 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Set of three Thonet bar stools in a light blonde maple with red Naugahyde vinyl with a round chrome
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18, by Bruno Weir, Thonet, Austria, c. 1950 Cool, simple bent plywood
Category

20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950
Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950
$1,100 Sale Price
50% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Joseph Frank , Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph Frank ( model of ) Pair of Thonet style armchairs, circa 1950 Repainted some time ago. Good
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Joseph Frank , Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs, circa 1950
Joseph Frank , Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs, circa 1950
$948 / item
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Maple

Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Stool / Table - Original Cane - Circa 1950's
By Thonet
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Thonet style bentwood stool or occasional table - featuring a caned seat / top - Europe
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
By Thonet
Located in Manzano, IT
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50 sono presenti lievi macchie sul tessuto della seduta (come in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
$1,138 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Cocktail Chair, Thonet, Vienna, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The relatively small cocktail chair covered with a firm vinyl cover, the seams of which are stabilised by a piping strip. The backrest is not only decorated with upholstery nails in ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Cocktail Chair, Thonet, Vienna, 1950s
Cocktail Chair, Thonet, Vienna, 1950s
$829
H 30.12 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant 1950s lounge chair by Thonet features undulating blond bentwood arms and continues
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
$1,335 Sale Price
40% Off
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Henry Glass Designed Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Thonet designed by Henry Glass. These were
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Henry Glass Designed Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Henry Glass Designed Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
$2,340 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Rocking Armchair Thonet Vintage Mid-Century Design
By Thonet
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante poltrona a dondolo Thonet, risalente al periodo mid-century, iconica per la sua silhouette
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Armchair Thonet Vintage Mid-Century Design
Rocking Armchair Thonet Vintage Mid-Century Design
$1,624
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
The pair has the original vinyl, and the original finish. Sold as a pair only.Price is for the pair.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
Thonet Coatrack
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Thonet Coatrack, stained oakwood bentwood furniture design with lacquer finish.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Thonet Coatrack
Thonet Coatrack
$4,725
H 76 in Dm 14.25 in
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
$8,450
H 29 in W 77.75 in D 28 in
Vintage Thonet B9 Armchairs Reupholstered in Plaid - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in La Mesa, CA
A set of four original Thonet bentwood dining chairs, circa mid-20th century, featuring the iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
$8,450
H 29 in W 77.75 in D 28 in
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
making Thonet chairs (same factory) are in a good vintage condition with only small marks and scuffs to
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
$1,719 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of chairs, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s This pair of chairs has a splendid
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
$1,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
1950s Thonet Bent Birch Wood and Wood Grain Square Laminate Side / End Table
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1950s Thonet bentwood side table with legs designed in a similar manner to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs by Thonet Set of Six Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs, designed for Thonet, probably manufactured in Austria
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

bentwood modernist stool circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
bentwood modernist stool circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

bentwood  modernist stool circa 1950
bentwood  modernist stool circa 1950
$2,134
H 29.14 in Dm 12.6 in
A vintage bentwood Thonet “sweetheart” chair, circa 1950s. Made in Romania
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage bentwood Thonet “sweetheart” chair, circa 1950s. Made in Romania, the classic Thonet
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
$7,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 33 in W 28 in D 30 in
Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of four lounge chairs, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s This set of four chairs has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
$3,800 / set
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet. Made Circa 1950 in Europe. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Birch

Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Raleigh, NC
Experience timeless elegance with this rare high-back pair of Thonet bentwood lounge chairs, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Six Thonet Chairs 14, curved wood, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
: 90 cm. Etichetta THONET sotto la seduta. Ottime condizioni generali e patina d'uso - tonalità noce
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s. Large chairs or armchairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia This elegant set
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515 1950’s pair of upholstered side
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

2 Michael Thonet Bentwood Cane Stool Ottoman Side Table End Table Rustic Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Michael Thonet attributed classic and timeless Mid-Century Modern bentwood and cane stool
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
By Ligna, Thonet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secessionist Style Bentwood and Cane Settee Mid Century by CMG Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
This settle was designed by Michael Thonet, the founder of Thonet, in 1859 and was one of Thonet
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Settees

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of five bent plywood armchair dining chairs Designed by Joe Atkinson for the Thonet furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5
Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5
$4,194 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pierre Paulin “CM178” Desk for Thonet – 1950s, France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare “CM178” desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in the 1950s. A refined example of French
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
veneer top, to be attributed, Thonet edition, France 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was designed by Karl
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Beechwood Woven Cane Vintage Armchair, 1950s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage armchair executed by Gebr. Thonet shows a label underneath the seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight in Black 1951
By Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight, Model W199 Austria 1951, Solid Oak Restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight in Black 1951
Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight in Black 1951
$16,000 / set
H 30 in W 22.75 in D 20.25 in
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Thonet
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Set of six Thonet/Ligna chairs, recently re-upholstered with blue fabric. In its original state
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
$3,556
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Easy Chair Model "KS46" by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, Germany, circa 1980
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Wilnis, UT
Rare easy chair model "KS46" designed by Anton Lorenz circa 1950, manufactured by Thonet in Germany
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American importer for Le Corbusier's designs in the 1950's. During this time, the pieces were still
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
An iconic No. 24 bentwood armchair designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s
$207 Sale Price
50% Off
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
By Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six W199 dining armchairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet, c.1950's, Austria
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

Petite Bentwood Settee in Holland & Sherry Wool & Linen Piping
By Thonet
Located in Stamford, CT
graceful silhouette reminiscent of the work of Thonet and Alvar Aalto, with slender bentwood arms and just
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood

Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bentwood and cane webbing rocking chair. This thonet style rocking chair has a very
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
$823
H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 47.25 in
Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-Century Modern rattan cart bar, 1950s. Cart bar, drink or tee cart This Cart bar is ideal for interior or exterior made with wicker and glass, it is very decorative and perfe...
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
$2,145
H 29.92 in W 32.28 in D 18.89 in
TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
add to this serene appearance. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
$600
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
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Thonet 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet 1950 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thonet 1950 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and bentwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thonet 1950 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A thonet 1950 made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made thonet 1950 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Pierre Paulin and Michael Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet 1950?

Prices for a thonet 1950 start at $92 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,950.

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