Sold|$1,200
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Thonet, Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These are special Cesca chairs with a unique history. Designed by Marcel Breuer, they were hand picked by Philip Johnson for his Robert C. Wiley House in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1...
Josef Frank Dining Chairs Set of Six, Models 146 and 147 for Thonet, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet of Czechoslovakia in 1950. The set includes a pair of arm chairs (model 147) and four side chairs (model...
Ash, Cane
Sold|$3,250
1950 Thonet Set of Six Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Great set of six chairs that have been restored with new covering and foam. Greenhouse Fabric A9222 Citron. Wood frames have new clear coat, a few visible marks in the wood under the...
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,150
1950 Set of 6 Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
1 set of six in durable new fabric. All wood has been restored and new foam cushioning.
Wood, Fabric
1950's Thonet Bentwood Highback Leather Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Thonet bentwood high-back armchairs in newly restored condition.Solid bentwood maple armchairs with traditional french polish finish support floating one piece upholstered sea...
Maple, Leather
Sold|$1,950
1950 Set of Four Thonet Plywood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Labeled. All refinished bent plywood. New herringbone pattern fabric. Great seat.
Plywood, Upholstery
1950’s Mid Century Boucle & Cowhide Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of 1950’s arm chairs made by Thonet. Frames are made of bentwood with Art Deco inspired lines.
Bouclé, Birch
Sold|$1,152 / set
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the 1950’s Czechoslovakia.
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair Thonet N° 10, France, 1950
By Thonet
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Iconic rocking chair designed by Michael Thonet, made in bent beechwood, the distinctive Thonet fabrication process. Seat and back in cane, all in clear color.
Cane, Beech
Sold|$1,400
Bentwood Settee by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully restored bentwood settee by Thonet. A matching pair of lounge chairs also available in separate listing. If you have any questions about this item or about shipping, please ...
Sold|$2,800
Pair Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of Thonet bentwood armchairs upholstered in beige velvet.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$2,900
Lounge Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Thonet lounge chair, newly upholstered in Maharam wool.
Sold|$2,350
Convertible Desk by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Waltham, MA
Convertible desk in mahogany and brass by European company Thonet. Top swivels on a brass joint to create a full writing desk when open. Pleasing geometry and minimal design highligh...
Brass
Sold|$375
Thonet Stacking Stools
By Thonet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Set of vintage three-legged stools with black lacquered veneer seats and bent plywood legs. Attributed to Thonet.
Sold|$350
Thonet Bentwood Stool/Table
By Thonet
Located in Papaikou, HI
This is a very pleasing and ingenious little piece. The top flips to be a wood table top or an upholstered seat. The base is constructed of 6 bentwood hoops screwed together to cre...
Wood
Sold|$1,800
Thonet Bentwood Settee
By Thonet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Signed Thonet settee with original vinyl upholstery and nailhead detail to reverse. LAST DAY ON 1STDIBS! SALE ENDS TODAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013. STARTING IN OCTOBER, PLEASE VISI...
Wood, PVC
Sold|$3,500
Six Thonet Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
Six Thonet Chairs Made on 50's
Sold|$350
Pair of Thonet 1950s Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thonet chairs designed by Joe Atkinson. Priced for the pair.
Sold|$1,400
Pair Of Lounge Chairs By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of fully restored bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet. Matching Settee also available in separate listing. If you have any questions about this item or about shipping, please co...
Sold|$1,600
Diminuitive Chair and Ottoman by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Lovely 1950's chair and ottoman by Thonet, can be used in separate ares of home.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,650
A Petite Single Desk by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Asheville, NC
A simple, yet elegant birch desk produced by Thonet, New York in the 1950's. This piece utilizes bent ply for the legs, a signature design used by Thonet for many years in their chai...
Steel
Sold|$1,250
Mid Cenury Thonet Webbed Lounge Chair
By Thonet
Located in Papaikou, HI
Clean fluid lines give this chair a distinctive mid century look. Newly refinished and re-upholstered with Knoll webbing.
Sold|$200
1950s Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table with ebonized top and blonde legs.
Sold|$650
Mid Century Thonet Molded Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of midcentury modern Thonet armchairs in original solid vinyl upholstery. The brick red colored ones are still available. The green or mustard ones have now been sold. Priced in...
Sold|$1,400
Set of Four Bar Stools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic Thonet from the late 1940's - 1950's.
Chrome
Sold|$1,900
1950s Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s dining chairs by Thonet with original upholstery.
Upholstery, Maple
Sold|$1,650
Pair Thonet High Back Bentwood Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Thonet side chairs, with dramatic bentwood arms. One set of arms are swoop, and the other chair has padded arms. Both chairs have new upholstery, light olive in color. Perfec...
Plywood, Fabric
Sold|$1,500
Thonet Original Bentwood Round Table, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Alhambra, CA
This is a rare dining table by Thonet, featuring the iconic "bentwood" leg and stacked wood tabletop synonymous with Thonet's modern designs. This light wood, round dining table ...
Wood
Midcentury Rattan Chairs on Metal Frame by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and elegant curved rattan chairs on black enameled metal feet. Designed and distributed by Thonet Ben’t Ply in the 50s and 60s. Book references : « Mobi Boom, l’explosion...
Metal
Sold|$2,900
Thonet desk 1950/1960
Located in London, GB
Great desk made by Thonet in the 1950's.
Chrome
Sold|$2,400
Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of six Thonet Bentwood Chairs in white. Blue ultra suede.
Thonet Original Bentwood Conference Table, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Alhambra, CA
This is a rare table by modernist German designer Thonet. It features the iconic "bentwood" leg and stacked wood tabletop synonymous with Thonet's famous designs. The tabletop, compo...
Wood
Mid-Century Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Chair
By Thonet
Located in Millerton, NY
A Mid-Century Thonet bentwood chair. Reupholstered in striped vintage European linen. Multiple wood finish histories.
Beech, Bentwood
Sold|$4,250
Pair of Thonet Mid-Century Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in North Miami, FL
We're charmed by the Classic Mid-Century form of these very special Thonet bentwood armchairs. Refinished and newly upholstered in a soft but durable mini-tweed.
Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold|$1,200
Thonet Style Bentwood Coat Rack, circa 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet style bentwood coat rack with three coat and hat hooks. The wood has a beautiful dark honey patina.
Sold|$5,600
Ten Thonet Light Blue Painted Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Essex, MA
A set of ten Thonet bentwood dining chairs, in light blue paint with new celadon green upholstered drop-in seat cushions. Several examples with original label on underside of seat. ...
Upholstery
Sold|$1,500
Set of Four Thonet Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Alhambra, CA
Reconditioned set of iconic Thonet bentwood side chairs. Wood has been lightly sanded and oiled to enhance natural golden brown finish. New American Silk Mills Brussels velvet uphols...
Wood
Sold|$1,800
Mid-Century Sled Base Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This sled base chair by Thonet is really comfortable. The seat and back are made of plywood and the frame of oak.
Wood, Upholstery
Thonet Bentwood Armchair circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with lacquered frame and upholstered in pierced grey leather circa 1950
Wood, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs by Thonet, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This classic pair of mid-century modern Thonet armchairs have been newly reupholstered in black leather. The sculptural upholstered shells rest on four curved plywood legs in maple. ...
Leather, Upholstery
Sold|$3,000
Set of Four Mid-Century Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These 1950s era Thonet chairs have been reupholstered in Edelman Scotchgrain Leather in a color called Pitch Brown. (The original vinyl was beyond repair) The wood has been recondi...
Wood, Leather
Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Upholstery Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic yet unusual Thonet design implementing the use of bentwoods and the three structural elements (legs, arms and seat back) recently reupholstered in a luxurious cream velvet. C...
Round Thonet Cork Top Coffee Table, circa 1950s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful circa 1950s round Thonet cork top coffee/cocktail table. Four Classic Thonet bentwood legs holds up this unique tabletop, it's base is wood but covering it's sides and t...
Bentwood, Cork
Midcentury Thonet Side Table Occasional Coffee Table Bentwood, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Modernist occasional table or side table by we believe the iconic German designer Thonet, circa 1940s or 1950s, there are no stamps or marks but we consider this an early Thonet rath...
Bentwood
Sold|$950
1950's Thonet Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently reupholstered bent wood settee manufactured by Thonet.
Upholstery
Sold|$2,400 / set
Chic Pair of 1950s French Iron and Rush Armchairs After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Washington, DC
Chic pair of 1950s French wrought iron and woven rush chairs in the style of Thonet.
Set of Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Alexander Girard Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 vintage Thonet Bentwood dining chairs with Alvar Aalto influences. Newly reupholstered in deadstock Alexander Girard fabric. 18.5" seat height.
Wool, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Mid Century Modern Black Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Morgan, UT
Thonet black lacquered spindle back Mid-Century Modern chairs, set of 4 Thonet, USA, 1950s. Measures: 21 wide x 16.75 deep x 29.88 high. Seat height 17.5. Arm height 27.25. ...
Oak
Sold|$2,117
Pierre Paulin Table Edited by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
An original and rare table by pierre Paulin for Thonet, circa 1958. Black seel, mahogany and formica imitating palisander. Good condition.
Mahogany, Formica
Sold|$1,950
1950 Set of 6 Thonet Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
1-set in a heavy red barkcloth fabric.Price is per set of 6 matching chairs.All fabric is new.The black and white set of chairs has sold.
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Dining Chair in Beech by Haerdtl for Thonet 1950s, Set of 8
By Thonet
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Elegant and Mid-Century Modern dining room chair by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet 1950s. We have a matching set of 8 in stock. The listed item is re-upholstered with great attention to d...
Fabric, Beech
Armchair CM179 - Pierre Paulin - Thonet edition - circa 1955
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model CM179 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Thonet edition - circa 1955
Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs CM195 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Thonet edition - 1958/1959
Metal
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). Thonet edition - 1959.
Metal
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair CM194 by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). Thonet edition, 1959.
Metal
1950s Tall Table for Thonet Attributed Hans Bellmann
By Hans Bellmann, Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
High, square table on four flattened and tapering legs. Legs are removable for storage or shipping. Black lacquered wood. Original Thonet label on bottom.
Set of Six CM196 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Set of six vintage chairs CM196 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet Original and iconic model of the 1950s Tubular structure in black lacquered metal Black rubber feet. Seats, backrests ...
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