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4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
Category
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a variation of the more
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 22.25 in D 19 in
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
is an awesome bentwood style chrome and black faux leather rocking chair after styles by Thonet
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42 in W 22.5 in D 43 in
Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Thonet Modular Birch Bentwood Lounge Olive Naugahyde High Back Arm Chairs, C. 1950
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood
H 40 in W 26 in D 32 in
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet.
This miniature version of the iconic Softech Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Lot of 21 Thonet TON Model 30 Bentwood Arm Chairs From Adelphi Hotel Saratoga
By Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Vienna Secessionist design bentwood arm chair(s)made by TON. The chairs feature bentwood
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Thonet bentwood dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Corbusier.
This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet).
New cane color matched
arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered seat for chairs or armchairs. The upholstered cover is available only in the front part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs In the style of Thonet. Seats have been recently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
manufactured by Thonet. These iconic Bauhaus arm chairs feature chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Upholstered Chair in Black & Aluminium
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and aluminium
Dimensions: H 31.1 x W 22 x D 23.2 inch
Seat height: 18.5 inch
Arm height: 31.1 inch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.1 in W 22 in D 23.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in White and Aluminium
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: H 31.1 x W 22 x D 23.2 inch
Seat height: 18.5 inch
Arm height: 31.1 inch
WIENER GTV DESIGN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black Lacquered Wood
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
31.1 x W 22 x D 23.2 inch
Seat height: 18.5 inch
Arm height: 31.1 inch
WIENER GTV DESIGN is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gustav by Gordon Guillaumier has a solid beech structure with its backrest and arm rests joined to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Telegrey with Upholstered Seat
By Gordon Guillaumier, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gustav by Gordon Guillaumier has a solid beech structure with its backrest and arm rests joined to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 20.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: H 31.1 x W 22 x D 23.2 inch
Seat height: 18.5 inch
Arm height: 31.1 inch
WIENER GTV DESIGN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.1 in W 22 in D 23.2 in
GTV Thonet Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Aluminium by Otto Wagner
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: H 31.1 x W 22 x D 23.2 inch
Seat height: 18.5 inch
Arm height: 31.1 inch
WIENER GTV DESIGN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Thonet Chairs Model 13, Bentwood and Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
One of the rarest Thonet chairs, model 13. Set of seven, two arm and five side chairs. Very rare
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Le Corbusier, Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Le Corbusier for Thonet mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat
By Nigel Coates, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ralph Rye for Thonet Solid Elm Armchair with Brown Striped Upholstery Fabric
By Ralph Rye, Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An example of an armchair designed by Ralph Rye for Thonet. Matching chair for the Model 879.100
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 30 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Armchair with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstered seat for chairs or armchairs. The upholstered cover is available only in the front part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs w/ Black Curved Arms
By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arm chairs (LU922438591172) as complementary side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 23.75 in D 22 in
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
with oval open arm design. (att: THONET)
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis Lounge Chair in Foam with Beige Upholstery
By Dainelli Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa and lounge chair, with judicious dimensions and slim proportions. Jannis is defined by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.2 in W 30.3 in D 31.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis Lounge Chair in Foam with Green Upholstery
By Dainelli Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa and lounge chair, with judicious dimensions and slim proportions. Jannis is defined by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.2 in W 30.3 in D 31.4 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light blue textured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs in great v8ntage condition. Measure
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 29.1 in D 32.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in White with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 29.1 in D 32.6 in
Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Mart Stam
Manufacturer: Thonet (stamped in leather underneath seat)
Country: Germany
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet, Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich began in 1928 and was
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Viennese Cafe Chairs by Adolf Loos Thonet Austria
By Adolf Loos
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Poor unrestored condition. Secession armchairs, model no. 6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Beech
Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco black enameled wood arm chair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
By Thonet, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Incredible stylish over scale midcentury continuous arm rocking chair, after Thonet and Albini
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
By Stendig Co., Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
allow the original arm straps to be preserved.
As the chairs are completely original, you can note that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs and Bench by Otto Wagner, Austria 1900’s, Set of 3
By Otto Wagner
Located in Budapest, HU
, manufactured by the prestigious Thonet factory circa the 1900’s. The beech bentwood set consists of two arm
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 29.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Thonet Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thonet arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each thonet arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made thonet arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Peter Hvidt and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thonet Arm Chair?
The average selling price for a thonet arm chair at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Questions About Thonet Arm Chair
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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