$1,299
Thonet Sofa No.56
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Fabric, Bentwood
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Iconic and famous Viennese chair of the Thonet Gebruder GmbH model n.56; the entire structure, with its characteristic sinuous lines, is made of steam-curved beech wood; the seat is ...
Beech
Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56 Rattan Chair 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56 Austria, 1930s Elegant antique bentwood chair in the style of the iconic Thonet Model No. 56, most likely produced in Austria d...
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56 Austrian Rattan 1930-1940
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet No. 56 Austria, 1930s Elegant antique bentwood chair in the style of the iconic Thonet Model No. 56, most likely produced in Austria d...
Rattan, Beech
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Set of Three Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchairs Fauteuil No. 56 F
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Thonet bentwood armchair fauteuil No. 56 F designed 1885, manufactured 1925.
Bentwood
1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This chair was developed from model number. 56. In Thonet’s long history, chair no.56 was in many ways quite revolutionary and it was actually this design that started Thonet’s "Clas...
Beech
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.56
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Bentwood
Set Of Eight Thonet Bistro Chairs No. 56
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
Set of 8 bistro chairs by Thonet. Model no. 56 from the 1904/1907 catalog. Bent beechwood frame, stable and in good condition.
Wood
Thonet Mundus office chair no.56
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet Mundus office chair no.56 in original condition.
Beech
Sold
H 18.12 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Legendary tubular steel stool, model B 56, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel stool, model B 56, designed 1928 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet. Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Original Sofa Canape Nr. 56 by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Austria 1930s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautifully preserved triple bench, crafted from steam-bent beech, originates from Austria and was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. It exudes the timeless ch...
Wood
Table Thonet Nr.56, circa 1885
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Finely restored: Treated against woodworm by injecting chemistry, cleaned and repolished polish. Labeled by paper label.
Beech, Bentwood
S 56 N Cantilevered Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Chicago, IL
The cantilever chair S 32 and the version S 64 with armrests are the most famous tubular steel classics. The appealing combination of new and old contribute to their popularity: Gebr...
Chrome
pair of original bauhaus chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luckhardt design modified by Anton Lorenz; sources: Vegesack, Deutsche Stahlrohrmobel, Munich, pages 56, 49, 132; Thonet Principle, from Bent Wood to a Tube, Nuremberg 1989, page 249
$13,886Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 24.41 in
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A very large and striking ebonised Italian sideboard with vellum clad doors. Beautifully constructed with three lockable compartments, each with one interior shelf. Believed to...
Parchment Paper
$3,156 / item
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$2,495
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Vanity, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Colonial or Country Cottage style vanity, dressing table, or desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1920s Solid maple, in original green lacquered and go...
Brass
Jelly Jar Light by Deborah Ehrlich
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Deborah Ehrlich's elegant crystal Jelly Jar light fixture highlights this renowned glass artist's attention to superior artisanship and craft. The hand blown shades are made from Swe...
Brass
$1,729 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,526 / set
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Restored Art Deco Seating Set, by J. Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Czech, 1910s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 120 cm (47.2 in) Depth: 60 cm (23.6 in) Seat: 45 cm (17.7 in) Chair dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Depth:...
Wood, Walnut, Beech, Lacquer
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Cocoon wall sconces, designed and crafted in Italy during the 1970s, epitomizes Italian design innovation. Hand-applied resin over a metal structure creates a captivating coc...
Pine
$9,500
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, in the manner of Fritz Hansen. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in Width: 83 cm /...
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$12,870 / item
H 32 in W 87 in D 15 in
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood and Iron Console with Bobbin/Spool Turned Legs
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut bobbin console with iron supports. Thin, gracious profile. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Can be made in any size and finish, in oak, mahogany or walnut. Mad...
Iron
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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.
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