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 1930

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1930

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930 This timeless bentwood chair, crafted

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930

H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in

Chair in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930 Manufactured in France. Bentwood and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in

A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era

By Thonet

Located in Leicester, GB

A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Beech

A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

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

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930 - Designer: Mart Stam - Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric

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

Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930

By Codina, Thonet

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930 Manufactured in Spain. Dark bentwood

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930

H 34.85 in W 14.97 in D 18.31 in

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet style

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

1930s Pair of Restore Beech Chairs by Thonet - Mundus, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished - Labeled - heigh of seat 47 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930s Pair of Restore Beech Chairs by Thonet - Mundus, Czechoslovakia

H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Set of Six Beautiful Original Thonet Dining Chairs. Ready for a new home.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

H 34.25 in W 16.5 in D 18 in

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

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

H 34.06 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This original Thonet bentwood armchair features a Bakelite seat and backrest. The chair's bentwood

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 23 in

Thonet Debrecen desk chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet Debrecen desk chair. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Debrecen desk chair

H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition

By J.&J. Khon 1, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition

H 40.16 in W 21.66 in D 40.16 in

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

H 30.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s

By Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

modern space. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original condition, showcasing

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s

H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Thonet Bentwood Chair Model No. A 476 / A 1085 from the 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

This Thonet Bentwood Chair Model No. A 476 / A 1085 from the 1930s captures the essence of

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Thonet Bentwood Chair Model No. A 476 / A 1085 from the 1930s

H 34.26 in W 17.52 in D 20.08 in

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

By Thonet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Construction

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20.25 in

9 Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

9 chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1930 Traces of labels, slightly different patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

9 Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1930

H 33.47 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Thonet 210R was the favorite chair of le Corbusier and many other architects and designers. The reason

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brussels, BE

Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s

H 37.6 in W 20.48 in D 22.25 in

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

By Thonet, Frank Josef

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 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

Set of Eight Thonet Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood painted with plywood seat, made by Thonet in Austria in the 1930s. Eight pieces

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Thonet Dining Chairs

H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in

Set of 6 dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 6 dining chairs by Thonet Mundus in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Classic Set of 6 Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs, Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic set of 6 bentwood cafe dining chairs attributed to Thonet, recently reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Classic Set of 6 Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs, Attributed to Thonet

H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in

Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Uppsala, SE

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's very legendary chair, model MR10 (today renamed S 533), designed in 1927

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Uppsala, SE

Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Thonet-Mundus

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Extremely rare set of chairs designed by Josef Frank. This type of chairs was used by Adolf Loos

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in

Tubular steel chair S 64, Marcel Breuer 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 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tubular steel chair S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore

By Thonet, Stakmore Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original

Category

Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore

H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 27.96 in

Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's

By Thonet

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning and very rare pair of Thonet lounge chairs, fabricated in the 30's. Both chairs of this

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's

H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in

Thonet 567 jugendstil highback chairs with velvet upholstery by Otto Prutschler

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Very rare set of 4 Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof, the Grand Cafe on

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 567 jugendstil highback chairs with velvet upholstery by Otto Prutschler

H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus. Absolutely original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm. - height of seat 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

refinished. Structurally sound, firm and steady. The Thonet A811 chairs showcase a timeless elegance with

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann

H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in

Bauhaus Long Chair by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gustav Adolf Schneck

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood with caned seat and backrest, designed by Gustav Adolf Schneck and made by Thonet in

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Long Chair by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Tubular chair in turquoise with wooden seat. This beautiful chair is painted in Turquoise. It shows traces

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Tubular chair with black wooden seat and armrests. The chair has a special shape backrest and elegant

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in

Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s

By Otto Wagner

Located in Brussels, BE

Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s

H 34.65 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Halle, DE

production not really a huge number of this model were sold. Thonet reproduced these chairs for only a short

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

2 Thonet Chairs No 20, approx. 1930s-1940s

Located in Hannover, DE

Unique Thonet Chairs, Model No. 20 Originally designed in the 1890s, this pair of Thonet chairs

Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

2 Thonet Chairs No 20, approx. 1930s-1940s

H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Set Six Early 20th Century Neapolitan Bent Beech Thonet Chairs Sautto & Liberale

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Set of six Thonet chairs from the early 1900s by Sautto & Liberale, in mahogany-coloured bent beech

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set Six Early 20th Century Neapolitan Bent Beech Thonet Chairs Sautto & Liberale

H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet with new secession fabric.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet

H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage beechwood lounge chair or armchair, which was designed by Hans and Wassili

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet

H 44.49 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.

Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 31.11 in

Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

Thonet, an interesting pair of 1930s tubular steel armchairs in the Bauhaus style, each side is one

Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests

H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in

Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco Reclining chair made in 1930s Germany by Thonet. Restored matte finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish

H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 36.23 in

Functionalist bentwood lounge chair no.668 Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Functionalist bentwood lounge chair by no.668 Thonet Debrecen in very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Functionalist bentwood lounge chair no.668 Thonet Debrecen

H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 29.93 in

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

H 36 in W 29 in D 23.5 in

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood dark brown stained with an upholstered seat from the late 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet chair 1930 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bentwood, every thonet chair 1930 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet chair 1930, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each thonet chair 1930 bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Jindrich Halabala each produced at least one beautiful thonet chair 1930 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thonet Chair 1930?

Prices for a thonet chair 1930 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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Questions About Thonet Chair 1930

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?
1 Answer
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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