$5,200
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed.
Bentwood, Braid
$2,300
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
Beech, Bentwood, Rattan
Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of six Austrian Art Nouveau chairs signed J.J. Kohn.
Wood
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 30.32 in D 22.45 in
Childrens Schoolbank Signed Thonet bentwood Nr 2 1904 Catalogue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Beech childrens schoolbank signed by Thonet in the catalogue 1904 Label, circa 1900.
Beech
Fantastic Signed Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Thonet rocking chair is signed on the back rung of the rocker. It is in great as found condition with a ebonized surface paint. The condition is very good and sturdy. This speci...
Bentwood
Sold
H 46.25 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
Pair of German Michael Thonet Tall Back Bentwood Chairs, Signed, 20th Century
By Michael Thonet
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of German antique chairs by Michael Thonet offer tall back bentwood frame chairs offer tall backs and upholstered seats, signed Thonet, circa 1900 Measures: 46.25" H x 19.7...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Signed Thonet Bentwood Schaukelstuhl Rocker
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Schaukelstuhl rocking chair in blonde finish beech with original canned back and seat. This fine example is signed THONET and marked A5, as shown. Probably circa 1970's or 198...
Cane, Beech
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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 20.5 in
Bentwood Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, Signed
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing rare bentwood side chair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, signed with Thonet label.
Bentwood
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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, Signed
By Thonet, Michael Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing rare set of eight (8) bentwood dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, each signed with Thonet labels.
Bentwood
Signed Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Thonet molded wood bistro chairs. Structurally sound with beautiful aged honey tone. One chair signed under seat with Thonet label. Normal age related wear. Perfect for a com...
Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Brambleton, VA
Likely made between the late 19th century and early 20th century. A very rare one that has a stamp on the back of the chair "THONET'.
Set of Four Thonet #4 Cafe Daum Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Original Michael Thonet bentwood chairs, cane seat sign Thonet.
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
Cane, Bentwood
$1,890Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Two Art Nouveau Oak Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau chairs crafted in solid oak around 1900. The chairs display the graceful lines and flowing organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau period, with finely cu...
Oak, Fabric
1900s French Art Nouveau Wooden Side Table With Floral Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Art Nouveau wooden side table captures the movement’s characteristic fluidity and handcrafted elegance. Its gently arched legs, connected by lattice-style stretcher...
Wood
$17,490 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
$3,900 / item
H 48.04 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann&Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Secession Pendant Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A single pendant from the chandelier for the entrance of the Wiener Werkstaette-Showrooms in Neustiftgasse 32/34 in Vienna Hammered or plain - another image shows the complete chande...
Crystal, Brass
Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s. Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...
Bentwood, Fabric
$1,418
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 47.25 in
Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and beautiful scrolling base. Refinished in glossy black.
$1,418Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
Art Nouveau Table Fischel Nr. 10, circa 1910, Thonet Style
By Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare 1910's Thonet style table, by Fischel, made in Austria. Made of wood. Revived, cleaned, shows minor signs of use and age.
Bentwood
Art Nouveau console table, Portugal, 1910s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant console table in pure Art Nouveau style, 1910’s Has a brass plaque indicating the manufacturer: "Lusitana Marcenaria" based in Coimbra, Portugal, founded in 1911 Very good co...
Wood
Set of Four German Art Nouveau Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Nut wood construction with a canned seat. Made in Germany between 1900-1910 Four pieces available, delivery time 2-3 weeks.
Nutwood
$3,844Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 50.79 in
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as sh...
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
$1,000
H 42 in W 22 in D 42 in
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 and seat. Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
$10,300 / item
H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Nouveau Set of Ten Chairs in Solid Oak. Vienna, Circa 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, These exceptional set of ten Viennese Art Nouveau solid oak chairs from circa 1910 represent a high level of craftsmanship and elegant design. Viennese Art Nouveau is a trend...
Leather, Oak
$4,101
H 42 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and two armchairs, with stylized Glasgow rose and floral carved details to the backs, ...
Leather, Oak
$83,908 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 29.53 in
Koloman Moser for Otto Wagner "Steinhof Church" Chandelier 36 Flames Re Edition
By Otto Wagner, Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier for the "Steinhof Church" by Otto Wagner, different measures and settings are possible; As Kolo Moser did several of such designs and was involved in the plann...
Brass
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