What is a Thonet chair?

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.

What was significant about the Thonet chair?

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.

How do I know if my chair is Thonet?

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.

What is a Thonet-style chair?

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.

Are Thonet chairs marked?

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.

Are Thonet chairs stackable?

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.

How do you pronounce Thonet chair?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet chair?

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.

How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

Thonet Chair 1920

Art Deco Bentwood Chairs

Thonet Bentwood Cane

Thonet Leather

Czech Thonet

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's

H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in

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

Thonet Bentwood Cane Bistro or Side Chair, 1920's

H 35 in W 16 in D 17.5 in

Fully renovated chair THONET Mundus, Czechoslovakia, 1920´s

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This THONET wooden chair was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1920´s. It´s made of

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Fully renovated chair THONET Mundus, Czechoslovakia, 1920´s

H 28.35 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet

By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brno, CZ

An authentic bentwood kid's chair made at the beginning of the 20th century by the Thonet Furniture

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet

H 25.2 in W 14.18 in D 15.36 in

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

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in GB

Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet model number 811. A

Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs

H 32.09 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

1920's Office chair Model No.3 by Gebrüder Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brno, CZ

produced by the Thonet company in the 1920’s. The design of this chair is similar to model No. 13 and No

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Office chair Model No.3 by Gebrüder Thonet

H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in

1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Brno, CZ

. 56. In Thonet’s long history, chair no.56 was in many ways quite revolutionary and it was actually

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Dining Chair Model No. 105 by Gebrüder Thonet

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

In original condition with a beautiful patina of age. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned, minor repairs made. Disinsection: Lignofix I-profi. The surface is revived with linseed oi...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in

After Thonet Wood Chair

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

After Thonet chair, manufactured by unknown manufactured, circa 1920. In good original condition

Category

Antique 1890s German Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

After Thonet Wood Chair

H 18.51 in Dm 14.18 in

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

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 28 in

Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions

By Thonet

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Bistro chair in bentwood and canework, model no. 14, designed by Thonet, in the 1920s. Wood color

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions

H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

H 37.01 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in

Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rocking chair circa 1920 with cherub images on the backrest and seat panel. Made by the influential

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920

H 41.34 in W 22.45 in D 36.62 in

1920's Bar Swivel Stool by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brno, CZ

chair can be found in the Thonet sales catalogues dating back to the end of the 19th century as model No

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Vintage 1920s Czech Belle Époque Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Bar Swivel Stool by Thonet

H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfectly restored in the recent past, new shellac polish - high gloss. Beautiful and original surface treatment - "imitation oak wood", where imitation oak wood pores were carved in...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633

H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in

Mid Century Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style, Italy 50s, Pair

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of Mid Century bentwood and cane chairs from the 50s era. In good vintage condition with signs

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style, Italy 50s, Pair

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

2 antique Michael Thonet childrens chairs. Beautiful and fully functional in the same time. Ideal

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

!! - Very rare and early piece, probably Thonet - Collectible one.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Thonet Vintage Chair, No. 20, Austria, approx. 1920-1940s, Bentwood, Viennese we

By Thonet

Located in Hannover, DE

Exceptional Thonet Desk or Dining Chair Model No. 20, Austria, Early Version from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Thonet Vintage Chair, No. 20, Austria, approx. 1920-1940s, Bentwood, Viennese we

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Vintage Thonet High Chairs with Armrests

By Thonet

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of vintage Thonet club chairs with armrests. I padded the backrests to make them more

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Club Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Thonet High Chairs with Armrests

H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in

20th Century White Patina Bentwood Rocking Chair Thonet Style

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

20th century white patina bentwood rocking chair Thonet style.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

20th Century White Patina Bentwood Rocking Chair Thonet Style

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 25.19 in

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in

4x Armchair Thonet Nr.28

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Renovated in the recent past, perfectly cleaned. We can offer cost-effective shipping.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

4x Armchair Thonet Nr.28

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Thonet Dining Chair No.4

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair No.4

H 37.01 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in

Thonet Mundes chairs Vienna Austria 1925

By David Fisher, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Den Haag, NL

Thonet Mundes dining chairs Beech wood. Wicker seat. Design David Fischer for the Gebr Thonet

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Thonet Mundes chairs Vienna Austria 1925

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 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

Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs

H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in

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

Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in

Restored Art Deco Rocking Chair with Footrest, by Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. This Art Deco rocking chair originates

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Rocking Chair with Footrest, by Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1920s

H 41.34 in W 22.84 in D 49.22 in

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Neuss, NW

Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Adolf Loos Attr. & Thonet Original of the Time Jugendstil Seating Ensemble, 1920

By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

stamp; measurements: chairs: height 76.8 cm, height of seat 45.5 cm, width 44 cm, depth 44.5 cm; stool

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Adolf Loos Attr. & Thonet Original of the Time Jugendstil Seating Ensemble, 1920

H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Josef Hoffmann Kammerer chairs by Thonet, 1987

By Michael Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of 2 Kammerer chairs by Thonet, at the beginning of the 20th century by Josef Hoffmann for his

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Kammerer chairs by Thonet, 1987

H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in

Thonet chair in curved wood, barber chair, circa 1920

By Thonet

Located in Vittoria, IT

Swivel chair entirely in solid wood. The backrest and seat are round in shape. On the back of the

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet chair in curved wood, barber chair, circa 1920

H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 24.41 in

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in GB

back chair. A very good looking well made piece dating to circa 1920. It is bentwood much the same

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair

H 34.45 in W 14.57 in D 16.34 in

Thonet 210 drafted bentwood Rattan chairs, Bauhaus, The Netherlands, 1980

By Michael Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Thonet chair no. 210 chair was designed around 1900 by gebrüder thonet. No. 210 is related to no

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet 210 drafted bentwood Rattan chairs, Bauhaus, The Netherlands, 1980

H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Girona, Girona

. Model 639. Attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (label on some chairs

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Prato, IT

This no.18 chair was designed by Gebrüder Thonet around 1875 and was one of the most popular chairs

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

H 23.5 in W 16 in D 39 in

Midcentury Cane 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

Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6

H 44 in W 18 in D 18 in

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Miami, FL

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable Offered for sale is

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable

H 38.19 in W 24.44 in D 38.19 in

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4

By Thonet

Located in GB

rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4

H 34.65 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in GB

, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looking well made suite dating to circa 1920. They are bentwood

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs

H 37.21 in W 13 in D 16.15 in

MR 10 cantilever chair, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

MR 10 cantilever chair designed in the 1920s by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. High-quality

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

MR 10 cantilever chair, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 31.11 in

1920's Dining Chair model B 28 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brno, CZ

These dining chair were originally designed by the Thonet company in 1904, as model No. 28. This

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Dining Chair model B 28 by Thonet

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet, Bauhaus

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in

Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930

By Thonet, Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Designer: Fritz Breuhaus - maker: marked by maker, see the paper label - Good, absolutely original condition, upholstery in perfect condition - chrome in original good cond...

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930

H 32.29 in W 12.6 in D 20.48 in

Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe' Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14

By Fischel, Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of 14 Fischel Vienna dining chairs in bentwood with striped pattern on seat and backrest. These

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe' Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14

H 35 in W 17 in D 18 in

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Herentals, BE

The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

H 32.49 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 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

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of Thonet 492 chairs still unrestored attributed to Gustav Siegel The chairs can be restored

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel

H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac - seat cane strings in good condition - backrest cane strings with minor damage

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Čelinac, BA

Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Oirlo, LI

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs – Perfect Condition Four exceptional

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Thonet

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

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Oirlo, LI

chairs were made by Thonet in the 1980s. Mies van der Rohe patented the design just three days before the

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Extremly rare Thonet Mazowia chair with art noveau motif

By Mazowia

Located in Békéscsaba, HU

Extremly rare Thonet Mazowia chair. Beautiful rare art noveau motif. Perfect condition,original

Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Extremly rare Thonet Mazowia chair with art noveau motif

H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

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

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod

Located in Brno, CZ

produced in the 1920’s and it’s design is inspired by some of Thonet chairs (mainly by chair no.8 and chair

Category

Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod

H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in

Set of Six Thonet Style Bentwood and Caned Chairs by Salvatore Leone, circa 1920

By Salvatore Leone

Located in Southampton, NY

This set of six chairs (4 side and 2 arm chairs), were produced in Italy by Salvatore Leone in the

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Six Thonet Style Bentwood and Caned Chairs by Salvatore Leone, circa 1920

H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in

Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect Conditio

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Oirlo, LI

Get acquainted with the exceptional and pristine Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 floating chair

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Thonet Iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR 533 Floating Chairs Perfect Conditio

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Thonet Chair 1920 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet chair 1920 for your home. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and beech, every thonet chair 1920 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the thonet chair 1920 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet chair 1920, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Josef Hoffmann each produced at least one beautiful thonet chair 1920 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thonet Chair 1920?

Prices for a thonet chair 1920 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $38,797, while the average can fetch as much as $1,669.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Thonet Chair 1920

What is a Thonet chair?
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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.
What was significant about the Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
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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.
What is a Thonet-style chair?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs marked?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs stackable?
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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.
How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet chair?
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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.
How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.

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