Sold|$8,000
Set of 8 Thonet Dining Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique heavy bentwood dining chairs have clean sculptural lines which make them visually appealing from every angle, in addition to being comfortable. They are refinished in a rich a...
Wood
Josef Hoffmann Cafe Chairs for Thonet - Set of Eight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These iconic cafe chairs are of the earlier production. Note the wood burned Thonet logo on the underside of the seat. They are in original ebonized finish in very fair condition. Th...
Wood, Upholstery
Russel Wright for Thonet Mid-Century Modern Mongolian Shag Lounger
By Russel Wright
Located in Hudson, NY
Russel Wright for Thonet Mid-Century Modern Mongolian Shag Lounger Mid Century Modern Mongolian Shag Lounger Excellent Refurbished Vintage Condition! Reupholstered in commercial g...
Fur, Birch
Pair of Antique Mirrored Top Bentwood Gueridons after Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A pair of petite bentwood three-legged circular gueridons with inset antique mirrored tops, silvered circular stretchers, and round tapered legs into turned up curved feet. After Tho...
Bentwood, Mirror
Pair of Thonet, Prague Bent Wood Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak. The pair which is available is identical to those pictured ...
Pair of Thonet, Prague Mid-Century Bent Wood Lounge Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak. The pair which is available is identical to those pictured...
Pair of Thonet Prague Bent Wood Lounge Chairs by Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak.
Pair of Thonet, Prague Bent Wood Lounge Chairs by Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak.
Pair of Thonet, Prague Bent Wood Lounge Chairs by Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak.
Pair of Thonet Prague Bent Wood Lounge Chairs by Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak.
Pair of Thonet, Prague Bent Wood Upholstered Chairs by Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood upholstered chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak. Completely restored and reupholstered.
Pair of Thonet, Prague Bent Wood Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Thonet mid-century bent wood lounge chairs designed by esteemed Czech designer Jindrich Halabala . Crafted in Oak. The pair which is available is identical to those pictured ...
A Pair of 1950s Bentwood Thonet Designed Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Bentwood Thonet Designed Armchairs with original label
Pair of Czech Modernist Lounge Chairs in Oak by Thonet, Prague
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Modernist Bent Wood Chairs. Thonet, Prague circa 1950. Crafted in Oak. The pair which is available is identical to those pictured here (sold last year) but have not yet been ...
Thonet chair in the manner of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Thonet chair in the manner of Aalto. Aalto sued Thonet for design infringement although mostly over the leg bents on stools and tables. A Thonet infringement between the 45 and 406...
Birch, Fabric
Sold|$2,200
Pierre Paulin CM 196 Thonet Pair Of Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Paulin ( 1927/2009) A pair of Thonet chairs CM196 designed c.1955 with ash tree plywood and new cover seat
Sold|$1,413
Pierre Paulin a Pair of Thonet CM190
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) a pair of Thonet CM190 designed for Thonet 1959 in original condition.
Iron
PR / THONET graceful barstools or desk chairs
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
black laquePLEASE NOTICE SEAT HEIGHT 21 "
Wood
Sold|$1,472 / set
Thonet S43 by Mart Stam, Set of 4
By Mart Stam
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Thonet S43 by Mart Stam - set of 4 The Thonet S43 chairs, designed by Mart Stam, is one of the first cantilever models in furniture history. All Mart Stam furniture designs are...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
A pair of Art Deco armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet This pair of Art Deco H269 armchairs were produced by Thonet in 1952 they have been fully upholstered in grey wool with ...
Wool, Beech
Set of 8 Thonet Dining Chairs in the manner of Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
A full set of dining chair in bent plywood with a recessed seat and curved back
Pierre Paulin Desk model CM 172 Produced by Thonet –1955
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1926-2009) Desk model CM 172 Produced by Thonet – Paris - 1955 Documentation: Meubles et décors, n°706 juin 1957
Pierre Paulin (1926-2009) Desk model 223 Produced by Thonet- cir
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1926-2009) Desk model 223 Produced by Thonet- 1956 Mahogany, black formica and black steel lacquered
Mahogany, Formica
CM179 Desk Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
CM179 desk chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in 1955 and manufactured by Thonet. Original black vinyl fabric.
Pair Of Thonet 1951 Siesta Lounge Deck Garden Chairs Medizinal Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Pair of Thonet 1951 Siesta Medizinal Chairs by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt After several years of study into relaxation and comfort, first versions of the Siesta Medizinal...
Beech
Pierre Paulin CM174 Desk and CM197 Armchair circa 1955
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of Pierre Paulin CM174 desk and CM197 armchair, both designed circa 1955. CM174 Desk: Made of wood and black lacquered metal structure, the CM174 desk is a rare and ...
Steel
Sold|$3,000
Rare 50`s Steel Tube Nesting Tables, Bauhaus
By The Mauser Corp., Thonet
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Very rare Set of three Steel Tube Nesting Tables, Germany 1950s.
Wood
Rare Pair of Red Verner Panton Plywood Chairs S 275, 1956
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare pair of S 275 chairs by Verner canton. 14-layer bent, molded, red lacquered plywood. Designed in 1956, Produced in 1965. Very rare red color. Good condition. Worldwide sh...
Plywood
Sold|$1,575 / set
Swedish Stacking Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage three-legged stacking stools in the style of Alvar Aalto. Made in teak with birch bentwood legs and marked "Made in Sweden" on paper label to undersides. Price is for the set...
Birch, Teak
Pair of Austrian Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A rare set of two-tone Viennese stacking chairs designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was designed by Karl Schwanze...
Wood
Sold|$2,100
Pierre Paulin "CM 190"
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
seat model "CM190" designed by Pierre Paulin, low armless chair 1st edition Thonet, France 1950's. New upholstered with nice quality fabric and differents colors
Metal
Mid century Thonet walnut dining chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s, set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four mid century dining chairs which were made by Thonet company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s The chairs are made of walnut.
Wood, Walnut
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, circa 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful desk model "CM141" designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Thonet in France, circa 1950. This iconic piece is one of Paulin's most recognized pieces.
Metal
Sold|$2,006
Set of Four Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous set of four Thonet Bentwood dining chairs that have been fully restored and feature curved bentwood frames with a beautiful light walnut color finish. These chairs have co...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Midcentury Thonet Plywood Curved Armchair, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare curved plywood chair. Probably midcentury period and presumly from Thonet. Original fabric.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold|$450
Thonet Bentwood Stool
By Michael Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bentwood stool by Thonet. Beautiful patina. Caning is in excellent condition.
Sold|$1,650
1950s Thonet USA Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
This is one of the coolest lounge chairs that came out of the Thonet USA studios in the 1950s fully in the laminated beech bentwood tradition with beautifully curved arms. This pair ...
Velvet, Beech
Sold|$4,500
Rare 1950s Thonet Plywood Rocking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A fantastic, rare 1950s pair of bent plywood Thonet rocking chairs. The pair provides a visual treat as well as a comfortable seating option.
Metal
Pair 1950s Bentwood Thonet Armchairs Green Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a handsome pair of circa 1950s arm chairs by Thonet. Bentwood frame, with new cotton blend upholstery, nail head detailing on backrest. Chairs frames look to have ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, USA, 1950
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Joe Atkinson, manufactured by Thonet in the United States, circa 1950. This set is made of beautiful quality deep brown stained b...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Set of 8 Bentwood School Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic set of mid-century bentwood wood chairs by iconic modernist designer and wood craftsman Thonet. Each chair features slatted bookshelf, brass toe-caps and Thonet logo. Uni...
Pair of Original Thonet Black Bentwood Bar Stools
By Thonet
Located in Pau, FR
Nice pair of original Thonet black bentwood bar stools. The stools are in solid condition and show some wear and patina. Labeled under the seat with the original Thonet sticker.
Bentwood
Rare After Thonet Bar Carts Table Serving Tables Bentwood Mirror, Europe, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
* Price shipping to US consult This piece is original, it was manufactured like this, it is not an assembly of different pieces. I've only seen another one like it but in another co...
Brass
Pair of H269 Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
The frames are fully polished having wear and patina to arms these chairs are in excellent condition Age: 1950 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Producer: Thonet Material: Beec...
Wood, Beech
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition - 1955
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toulouse, France
The iconic desk by Pierre Paulin is manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. The frame is in black lacquered metal and the top in black laminated wood. The box in oakwood contains two fr...
Thonet Floor lamp ART DECO, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury beautiful floor lamp in the ART DECO style, originally designed in Thonet. It was made in the 1950´s in the former Czechoslovakia.
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Moderne Thonet Chairs by Joe Atkinson
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two lounge chairs. Designed by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, USA, circa 1950s. Reupholstered. Measures: 32 ⅜" H x 21" W x 22 ½ D. Seat 18" H.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Beech by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in beech by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, 1950s. The listed is not yet re-upholstered, it is in it's original upholstery. Wood needs to be poli...
Faux Leather, Beech
Sold|$2,118
Lane Desk with Thonet Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautifully appointed desk, two drawers with additional side compartment with Thonet chair.
Walnut
Rare Writing Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in Original White Paint
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Sylacauga, AL
This elegant, spare writing desk model CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet has a rare, original white lacquered drawer box. Writing top in black laminated wood, frame in black lacquere...
Metal
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