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Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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 Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet No. 14 bentwood and cane cafe chairs. In original condition with visible wear consistent
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
after Thonet is from the years 1950s
The 6 chairs are in very good condition, ready to be used
This is
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Michael Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood hand caned.
35.13 h x 20.25 d x 16.25 w Seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Classic Thonet Style Blonde Bentwood & Caned Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Thonet style light colored bentwood rocking chair having the recognizable curlicues and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style.
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1, c. 1860
By Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860.
In fair
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950-1960
This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 7 Thonet Bentwood Caned Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
SET of 7 Antique Bentwood dining chairs with steam bent ebonized wooden frames with caned seats and
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Chairs
Materials
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
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
good general condition, no restoration required
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Bauhaus style made in Italy after Thonet chrome frame with wood & cane seat bistro
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 Black, Cane
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
August Thonet Chairs, Set of 6, Czech Republic, 50s Signed Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
this description has been automatically translated and may not be completely accurate.
H77 x W37 x D44
They are in very good condition, very solid.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Other Chairs
Materials
Cane, 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
Two Thonet Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Thonet chairs
still unrestored
Beech, bentwood new caned seat, the wood can be stained
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
rectangular cane back and a circular cane seat. The youngster chair is in excellent condition commensurate
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 39 in
Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are
Category
Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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
H 36 in W 17 in D 22 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair after Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Cane Seat Rocking Chair with Bentwood frame is inspired by the timeless elegance of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, 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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria.
The Model No
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair with Caning
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage rocker in the style of Thonet features unique bentwood frame with caned seat and seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF.
3
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved).
Production
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Cafe Chair with Cane Seat
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage cafe chair in the style of Thonet features bentwood frame, caned seat, and tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs.
Four pieces available
Delivery time 3
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs, European Bistro Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chairs, in style of the popular model no. 14.
Based
Category
Vintage 1950s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 Vienna Chairs in Beech & Cane, Thonet, ZPM Radomsko, Mid-Century, 1960s
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 armchairs / dining room chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs were produced at ZPM
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gives the chair N. 811 an outstanding comfort and lightness. Available in three versions: woven cane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Black with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet chairs with caned seat (new canning).
Professionally restored with new canning
up to three
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to the striking effect of the steam-bent beech, the Bodystuhl chair proposed by Nigel Coates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
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
Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880.
It´s made in Spain, circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Italian Mid Century Big Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Style Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern larghe beech and Vienna straw Thonet style chairs with armrests, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France 1900.
This sculptural
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
H 44.1 in W 19.3 in D 47.25 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair in Cane Backrest & Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 18.9 in D 20.2 in
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
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Michael Thonet, 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
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in White with Wooven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
back legs are molded from a single piece of wood. Available with various different seats: woven cane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair
Stamped AUSTRIA.
Bentwood Plywood
33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Chair in Walnut with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 14.9 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Chair in Black with Cane Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.3 in W 20.6 in D 20.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Schaukelstuhl in Beech with Upholsterd Cane
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair with structure in bent beech-wood, seat and backrest are made of woven cane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.9 in W 20.4 in D 40.9 in
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
Category
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 40 in W 19.75 in D 42 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 Bentwood and Caned No. 207r Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Thonet Bentwood and Caned SIde Chair, model "No. 207r" , circa 1900, with rounded crest rail
Category
20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Thonet Nr. 11 Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with caned seat and backrest. Made in Austria by Gebrüder Thonet, circa 1890.
Fully
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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Thonet Cane Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic thonet cane chair available at 1stDibs. A thonet cane chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and cane — can elevate any home. There are 279 variations of the antique or vintage thonet cane chair you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet cane chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet cane chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made thonet cane chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thonet Cane Chair?
The average selling price for a thonet cane chair at 1stDibs is $1,234, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $28,688 for the highest priced.
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Questions About Thonet Cane 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.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
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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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