Thonet Chair Retro
1980s French Thonet Chair Retro
Aluminum
1950s Thonet Chair Retro
Wood
1990s Post-Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Upholstery
1950s American Thonet Chair Retro
Wood, Upholstery
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Fabric, Hardwood, Bentwood
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Birch, Bentwood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Plastic, Birch
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Wood, Leather
1970s Organic Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cowhide, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Chair Retro
Chrome, Steel
1950s Czech Art Deco Thonet Chair Retro
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Czech Art Deco Thonet Chair Retro
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s American Realist Thonet Chair Retro
Lithograph
1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Chair Retro
Faux Leather
1990s European Thonet Chair Retro
Wood
1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Thonet Chair Retro
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Metal
1980s European Thonet Chair Retro
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Bentwood
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Thonet Chair Retro
Beech, Plywood, Bentwood
1950s Czech Bohemian Thonet Chair Retro
Oak, Plywood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Bentwood
1950s European Thonet Chair Retro
Wood, PVC
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Beech, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Aluminum
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Wood
1990s Thonet Chair Retro
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Beech, Oak
1960s Romanian Art Deco Thonet Chair Retro
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Thonet Chair Retro
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Bentwood, Cane
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Beech, Plywood
1960s American Art Nouveau Thonet Chair Retro
Lacquer, Upholstery, Bentwood, Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Straw, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Textile, Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Chrome
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Bentwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chair Retro
Steel, Chrome
1990s German Thonet Chair Retro
Steel
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 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 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 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, 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.
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