Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1940s - 1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s Two-seater sofa, model S 411, in leather.
Steel
Vintage Modern Two-Seat Settee or Bench Oak Bentwood and Chrome Attr. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet.
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for Thonet Tuxedo Two Seat Loveseat Sofa
By Davis Allen, Gordon Bunshaft, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless two-seater tuxedo settee / sofa, designed by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft of SOM Architects.
Steel
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Two-Seat Cinema Bench by Ton 'Thonet', Czechoslovakia circa 1960s
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing two-seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a small city cinema.
Wood
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 116.54 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa with Tables S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa with two side tables Model S420, designed by Verner Panton, produced by Thonet, circa 1968.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa Model S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1968
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa by Verner Panton, model S 420, produced by Thonet, circa 1968.
Chrome
Solid Chrome Steel Two-Seat Bench by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid chrome steel two-seat bench by Thonet (label intact).
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 15.36 in
Set of Two Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bar Stools and Padded Leather Seat.
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Original no.18 bentwood barstool in solid beech wood that features reinforced joints and overall cutting edge construction and with a padded seat. This is a durable stool yet add...
Leather, Wood
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available
Beech, Plywood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Beech and Straw Thonet Style Bench, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern two seater beech and Vienna straw Thonet style bench, 1950s Two-seater bench in Thonet style, with walnut-stained beech structure, curved armrests and new...
Straw, Beech
Sold
H 38.19 in W 46.07 in D 28.35 in
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s Two-seater bench with handmade Vienna straw seat.
Straw, Wood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian two-seater sofa, 1900/1920 c., In bent beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished with shellac, respecting the...
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Vintage Cinema Two-Seaters from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four cinema two-seaters from TON (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chairs are made of beech wood and bent plywood, Preserved in original, very good condition, small traces of passing years...
Beech, Plywood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 116.54 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa with Tables S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa with two side tables Model S420, designed by Verner Panton, produced by Thonet, circa 1968.
Sold
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Two-Seat Sofa Model S420 Modular Seating by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1968
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare two-seat sofa by Verner Panton, model S 420, produced by Thonet, circa 1968.
Thonet Vintage three-seater sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Three seats are that much better than two! This Thonet three-seater is upholstered in a vivid orange wool and is guaranteed to make your sitting, reading, or living room come to life...
Metal
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with gre...
Wool, Beech
Thonet Sofa No.56
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Fabric, Bentwood
$1,374
H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of the Bauhaus school with a 1970s modernist twist. It ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,298
H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 36.62 in
1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking two-seat sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi in Italy during the 1970s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of Italian design from the period, combining sof...
Chrome
Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.
Steel
$4,000
H 31 in W 58 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 2 seater loveseat sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are qui...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Bench After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the timeless elegance of a Viennese café with this stunning vintage bentwood settee. Crafted in the iconic style of Michael Thonet, this piece is a masterpiece of form and fu...
Cane, Bentwood
$3,180
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 32.29 in
Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s Elegant 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair attributed to Thonet, featuring a polished tubular steel frame, n...
Chrome
$2,004
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Otto Zapf, Drabert
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5"
Mohair, Beech
$4,237
H 29.93 in W 77.17 in D 32.29 in
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Mücke-Melder, High Quality Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
If you are looking for an original piece of furniture with a clear historical signature for your interior, this 1930s sofa is an ideal choice. It comes from the production of the lea...
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Mid Century "Tuxedo Series" Sofa by J & J Brook Limited, 1962
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a rare 3-seat sofa by J & J Brook Limited, purchased originally in 1962. The design firm of John and Joanne Brook was based in Toronto, Canada from about 1952 to 1976. The Br...
Chrome
Percival Lafer, MP-01 Sofa, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Percival Lafer MP-01 Sofa Velvet, Wood, Iron Brazil, 1960s Offered by RAFA gallery
Iron
$3,500
H 38.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
20th Century Bentwood Sofa in the Thonet Style, circa 1925, Caned Seat
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
20th century bentwood sofa in the Thonet style, circa 1925, caned seat This sofa it´s very heavy and sturdy.
Cane, Bentwood
$4,500
H 27.5 in W 96 in D 33 in
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber with Original Tags for Reupholstery, circa 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber with Original Tags for Reupholstery - Extra Long "you pick the fabric / make it your own" "current fabric is not the original fabric" "current fabric...
Upholstery
Horst Bruning Daybed
By Horst Bruning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horst Bruning for Alfred Kill International daybed, Germany 1960's
Chrome
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