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Set of 4 original and antique Thonet bistro chairs with a fantastic look
Set of 4 original and antique Thonet bistro chairs with a fantastic look

Set of 4 original and antique Thonet bistro chairs with a fantastic look

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Available: Charming Set of 4 Original and Antique Thonet Bistro Chairs with a Fantastic Look This

Category

20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats
Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats

Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats

By Thonet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Versatile and timeless, these charming chairs can be easily described this way. Due to responsible

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 3 Vintage Thonet-style bentwood and cane bar stools
Set of 3 Vintage Thonet-style bentwood and cane bar stools

Set of 3 Vintage Thonet-style bentwood and cane bar stools

By Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

). Style: Vintage, inspired by classic Michael Thonet bistro chairs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Canvas, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available
Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available

Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having a curved scoop shaped backrest, vinyl

Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet 'N. 218' model Bistro Chairs in Black
Set of 4 Thonet 'N. 218' model Bistro Chairs in Black

Set of 4 Thonet 'N. 218' model Bistro Chairs in Black

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 black Thonet N. 218 inspired chairs with cane seating. In original condition with visible

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat
Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat

Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat

By Michael Thonet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This amazing vintage Thonet design chair fits easily into almost any interior. This timeless chair

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Italian bistro or café chairs in the style of Thonet comprised of lovely chrome frames with bent

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 original vintage Thonet bistro design chairs
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet bistro design chairs

Set of 2 original vintage Thonet bistro design chairs

By Michael Thonet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This fantastic set of chairs features a curved wooden frame with a woven seat and backrest. Thonet

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date

Category

Antique 1860s Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please note the delivery fee

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Vienna Secessionist Cafe, Bistro style dining chair constructed of beech using the signature steam

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet

By Thonet, Fischel

Located in New York, NY

Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 2 original vintage Thonet design bistro chairs with matte seats
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet design bistro chairs with matte seats

Set of 2 original vintage Thonet design bistro chairs with matte seats

By Michael Thonet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This set of 2 amazing vintage Thonet design chairs can easily fit into nearly any interior. These

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair. Circa early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former

Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Rare Set of Thonet Non-upholstered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, labelled and stamped
Rare Set of Thonet Non-upholstered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, labelled and stamped

Rare Set of Thonet Non-upholstered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, labelled and stamped

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Voorburg, NL

Amazing stock of 10 Original Bentwood Bistro chairs by Thonet in solid oak wood. The chairs have a

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Metal  Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's
Set of Six Metal  Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's

Set of Six Metal Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's

By Daystrom Furniture, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of vintage 1970's kitchen chairs, modeled after the iconic Vienna Secessionist Thonet

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs, Provence, Mid-20th Century
Set of 4 French Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs, Provence, Mid-20th Century

Set of 4 French Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs, Provence, Mid-20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, this set of four French bentwood bistro chairs captures the quiet elegance of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage white bistro chair with armrests in Thonet style
Vintage white bistro chair with armrests in Thonet style

Vintage white bistro chair with armrests in Thonet style

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This vintage bistro chair features an elegantly curved wooden frame and a cane seat and backrest

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet-Style Bistro Chair, Hand-Crafted Wood, 20th Century Design
Thonet-Style Bistro Chair, Hand-Crafted Wood, 20th Century Design

Thonet-Style Bistro Chair, Hand-Crafted Wood, 20th Century Design

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming and very elegant bistro chair in the style of Thonet, featuring beautiful carved

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs

Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having repeating circular speed band stretchers, a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s

Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet. The chairs were made in Italy in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs   A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs
Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs   A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs, traditionally this

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 18 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn

Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by J J Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro, dining chairs, made by JJ Kohn Mundus

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair No. 30 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair No. 30 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

loop or fan back, with inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of Thonet Bistro Chair, 1930
Pair of Thonet Bistro Chair, 1930

Pair of Thonet Bistro Chair, 1930

Unavailable|$1,137 / set

Pair of Thonet Bistro Chair, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Thonet bistro chair /pair They are perfect for the lunchroom or as a working chair. They are

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1950s Set of Four Bistro Chairs, Thonet
1950s Set of Four Bistro Chairs, Thonet

1950s Set of Four Bistro Chairs, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Set of four Thonet bistro chairs from the 1950s. Floral decoration on the seat. Chairs are in good

Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Thonet Bistro Gray Chair, circa 1900
Pair of Thonet Bistro Gray Chair, circa 1900

Pair of Thonet Bistro Gray Chair, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Thonet bistro chair /pair At the bottom sign: LICHTIG They are perfect for the lunchroom or as

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1930
Bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1930

Bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This midcentury wood bistro chair THONET was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Large Set of 26 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, Art Noveau
Large Set of 26 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, Art Noveau

Large Set of 26 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, Art Noveau

By Thonet

Located in The Hague, NL

Unique large set of 26 Bistro chairs made before 1921 by Thonet in Vienna. Art Noveau chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Large Set of 22 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, before 1921
Large Set of 22 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, before 1921

Large Set of 22 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, before 1921

By Thonet

Located in The Hague, NL

Unique large set of 22 Bistro chairs made before 1921 by Thonet in Vienna. Perfect for styling a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

French Design Metal and Cognac Leather Bistro Style Chair
French Design Metal and Cognac Leather Bistro Style Chair

French Design Metal and Cognac Leather Bistro Style Chair

By Thonet

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Elegant chair, at the manner of the old French bistros, with metal structure and leather seat and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Austrian Thonet Bistro Chairs
Austrian Thonet Bistro Chairs

Austrian Thonet Bistro Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six Austrian Thonet garden/bistro chairs with strong frames and the Classic bentwood Thonet

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set Of Eight Thonet Bistro Chairs No. 56
Set Of Eight Thonet Bistro Chairs No. 56

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6
Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6

Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6

By Thonet

Located in Denton, TX

Bentwood Thonet bistro chairs model 255. hard to come by set of six with the embossed Crocodile

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6
Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6

Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6

By Michael Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 ZPM Radomsko Thonet bistro chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. Some are

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Style Cherry Toned Wood Bistro Chairs
Thonet Style Cherry Toned Wood Bistro Chairs

Thonet Style Cherry Toned Wood Bistro Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Thonet Style Bistro Chairs with Bentwood Bowed Frames. In Overall Good Condition with

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet set of Four Bistro Chairs in Bentwood, 1920
Thonet set of Four Bistro Chairs in Bentwood, 1920

Thonet set of Four Bistro Chairs in Bentwood, 1920

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of four antique bentwood bistro chairs, Art Nouveau Thonet bistro dining chair with a

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic set of eight cafe, dining, bistro chairs by Thonet. The chairs are in good original

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available
Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Thonet steam bent case, bistro style dining chairs, unusual to find a large lots still

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs - Bentwood Vienna Secessionist - A Pair
Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs - Bentwood Vienna Secessionist - A Pair

Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs - Bentwood Vienna Secessionist - A Pair

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Decatur, GA

Classic chic pair of Thonet bentwood bistro or cafe chairs, circa 1930s. The chairs are constructed

Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Thonet Bistro Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thonet bistro chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and hardwood, every thonet bistro chair was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage thonet bistro chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet bistro chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet bistro chair made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thonet bistro chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Thonet Bistro Chair?

Prices for a thonet bistro chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $4,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,283.

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Questions About Thonet Bistro Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A 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, 2022
    Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.