Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant chair three-legged chair by Thonet made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in
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Materials
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Thonet 81
Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet with new secession fabric.
Category
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Materials
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Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
Category
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Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
$2,750 / set
H 19 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm
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Materials
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Set of 6 'Model No. 81' Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Six Thonet Model No. 81 bentwood dining chairs. Originally designed in 1904 but no longer in
Category
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988
By Thonet
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A total of eight Thonet Model No. 81 tripod bentwood armchairs.. Art Nouveau style dining chair
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair - No, 81 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Refinished Thonet No. 81 Bentwood Armchair in Black with Black Leather Upholstery Offered is a
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Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair - No, 81 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Refinished Thonet No. 81 Bentwood Armchair in Black with Black Leather Upholstery Offered is a
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
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Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair (2) - No. 81 - Beech
By Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
The Thonet No. 81 Chair is a beautifully crafted piece of design history, originally conceived by
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
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Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair (2) - No. 81 - Beech
By Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
The Thonet No. 81 Chair is a beautifully crafted piece of design history, originally conceived by
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Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Rare Thonet Three-Legged Armchair, Model No. 81
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet No.81 tripod beech bentwood armchair was designed in 1904, and this one is a reedition from
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
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Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - No. 1 - Beech
By Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
1904 and expertly crafted by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet company in Vienna. Constructed from darkly
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Materials
Beech
Thonet Coat-Tree Coat Rack Number 10601 Bentwood Mahogany Stained made c.1904-06
Sold
H 78.34 in W 29.52 in D 14.56 in
Thonet Coat-Tree Coat Rack Number 10601 Bentwood Mahogany Stained made c.1904-06
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
THONET COAT-TREE / COAT RACK FOR PLACEMENT AT WALL, MODEL NUMBER 10601 (authenticity guaranteed
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
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Art Nouveau Three-Legged Chair Model No.81 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
No.81 became an icon over the years and was a very difficult piece to find, so the Thonet Company
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
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Two Prototypes of Thonet Brothers 'Three legged Chair'
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Model No. 81 Made by Thonet, impressed factory mark inside the frame Mahogany stained beechwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Vintage No 81 / Rondo Bentwood and Leather Armchair Hungary
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This stunning vintage Hajduthonet Rondo armchair was originally called the No 81 chair. It was
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20th Century Hungarian Jugendstil Chairs
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Fabric, Beech
Vintage HajduThonet Desk chair No 81 Rondo 1980 Hungary
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This stunning vintage Hajduthonet Rondo armchair was originally called the No 81 chair. It was
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Vintage HajduThonet Desk Chair No 81 Rondo, 1980, Hungary
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This stunning vintage Hajduthonet Rondo armchair was originally called the No 81 chair. It was
Category
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Thonet 81 For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet 81 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, beech and fabric, every thonet 81 was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a thonet 81, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet 81, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each thonet 81 bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thonet 81 over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Dainelli Studio and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Thonet 81?
Prices for a thonet 81 start at $665 and top out at $16,300 with the average selling for $2,869.
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