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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
H 33.78 in W 15.04 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
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
H 35.71 in W 16.74 in D 20.67 in
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
Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Thonet bentwood cane cafe or side chair, 1920's
This iconic design chair has a sturdy yet
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Mustard Leatherette Bentwood Bistro Chairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tested manner perfected by Thonet, these European bistro chairs feature a beautiful ornamental backrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 6 Antique Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs w Pattern
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Four of these iconic chairs share a classic design, while the two end chairs feature arms. All
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop
Category
Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 2 available, price is per chair. Bentwood cafe chairs sold in a set of 2. Chairs all match
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Set of 4 vintage bentwood bistro chairs with Crocodile pattern by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Mortsel, BE
Set of 4 vintage bentwood bistro chairs with Crocodile pattern by Thonet.
Category
Vintage 1920s Polish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 14.57 in
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
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Vintage Thonet Bentwood No. 18 Style Bistro Chair, 1950s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chair, in style of the popular model no. 18.
Based on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair Thonet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in GB
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
H 34.06 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Mundus 207R Bentwood High Backrest Bistro Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 44.49 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair after a full restoration. The chair is Thonet No. 16 model, it was produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
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
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Girona, ES
Set of eight bistro chairs, completely restored, French polish, mottled greige cotton upholstery
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 17.3 in D 19.2 in
Antique Fischel Bentwood Bistro /Cafe' Chairs, Vienna 1920s. Set of 6
By Fischel, Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six Fischel Vienna dining chairs in bentwood with striped pattern on seat and backrest
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian Style Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian style Bistro dining chairs - set of 4. Item features metal
Category
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.2 in W 16.5 in D 19.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
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
No 12 Thonet Caned Bistro Armchair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and antique Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at least
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
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
Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6.
By Fischel
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Fischel Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1920s. Set of 6.
Set of six Fischel Vienna dining chairs in
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Bistro Chairs Bentwood Technique, 20th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bistro chairs in the style of Thonet chairs with curved wood. Indeed Michael Thonet worked
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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
Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats.
The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Rehbeintisch Bistro Dining Table, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Rehbeintisch bistro dining table by Gebrüder Thonetm rendered in Beech wood with a bentwood
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Assembled set of four art nouveau period bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs by Mundus for Thonet
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Extremely Rare set 12 J & J Kohn Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
We are very pleased to be able to offer an extremely rare set of 12 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Seven
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Bistro Bentwood dining chair – harlequin set of seven
1950’s Luterma Bistro
Category
Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Thonet's 'Chair no 14', which is also known as 'The Bistro Chair' and the 'Coffee Shop Chair'. Available
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Mid Century Bentwood Cafe Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Detroit, MI
chairs have a simple design with elegant curves using minimal pieces of wood, a hallmark of all Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair.
In the style of Thonet with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
McGuire Bent Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style. Chairs have upholstered seats
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric
Set of Ten 19th Century J and J Kohn Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable and rare set of 10 matching labeled late 19th century bentwood bistro dining armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four McGuire Art Nouveau Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style after Thonet. Made by McGuire the chairs feature a sinuous frame with a floral fan motif back
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
(maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
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 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
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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
- What is a bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 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.
- What size are bistro chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro 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..
- Are bistro chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether 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 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 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 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.
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Pair 19 Cane Chairs
French Provincial Cane Back Chairs
Stick Back Dining Chair
20th Century Fruitwood Dining Room Chairs
Italian Bentwood Dining Chairs Set
Mundus Kohn
Antique Cane Table And Chairs
Thonet Chairs Set 2
Armless Chair Set Of 2
19th Century French Provincial Dining Chairs
Chrome Orb Lamp
Dining Chair Bistro Style
Set Of Antique Lounge Chairs
Antique Art Deco Side Chair
French 19th Century Bentwood
Kitchen Bistro Table