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Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, museum pieces. It is rare to find 4 chairs in this condition, including
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Textile

Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Four Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 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

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
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

Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Prague 811 side chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, which we are selling separately
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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

No.811 “Prague” Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Hoffman for Thonet, produced by Ligna. Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
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

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

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
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
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This this set of six exquisite dining chairs was crafted by renowned designer Josef Hoffmann and
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
add to this serene appearance. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet
Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Josef Hoffman for Thonet Prague Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature
Category

20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffman Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair for Thonet, 8 available
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Labeled set of Josef Hoffman Prague "811" Chairs, circa 1930s, produced by Thonet. Amazing
Category

Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Sedie Praga in legno e paglia di Vienna di Josef Hoffmann per Ligna 1970 ca.
By Ligna, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Set da dieci sedie con braccioli note come modello Praga o 811, con struttura in legno con finitura
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
Category

Vintage 1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
H 30.91 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1930s, Thonet's experiments with glued and steam-bent wood furniture, such as his famous Boppard chair
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
time. The iconic works of the Thonet collection include: rocking chair No. 1 (1860), cafe chair No. 14
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair. Produced in blond wood oak bentwood. Original
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Poland. Feature stunning
Category

20th Century Polish Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Chair Thonet 811, 1950ca, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet 811, 1950ca, Josef Hoffmann
Chair Thonet 811, 1950ca, Josef Hoffmann
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Thonet No. 811 Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet no. 811 chairs attributed to Josef Hoffmann fully restored, dark stained, shellack polish
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Combination or natural rattan and plastic
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Plastic, Bentwood

Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Turquoise Velvet Dining Chair
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Modern dining chair designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - No 811 . Freshly upholstered in a lush
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Thonet A 811/4 Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare version of famous Josef Hoffmann chair from 1932 under catalogue number A 811/4. Made of
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Werkbund Exhibition in Vienna. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus, 1930s. Bentwood (beech), perforated walnut
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A set of four black lacquered model 811 chairs designed in the mid-to late-1920s. The chairs
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian International Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Lacquer

Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
quote as soon as possible Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining chairs, Set of two designed for Thonet in
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Caned Chair by J. Hoffmann, Thonet Editions
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Curved wooden cane chair, model 811, designed by Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs Josef Frank Hoffmann Thonet Vintage
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Model Prague 811 Walnut Dining Chairs by Josef Frank & Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Josef Hoffmann Thonet ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, Drevounia, Set Of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stylish Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Style ‘Prague' Model 811 Chairs, circa 1970s. Originally designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Prague Chair, no. 811 Bentwood chair, 1980s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet style, Bentwood, Cane – Prague chair, no. 811 Period: 1970s Materials: Bentwood
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Central European Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Thonet with a white upholstered seat, resembling the modern TON model 811. Lithe and graceful lines, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Pair of No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 811 chairs designed in the late 1920s, the chairs feature handwoven cane seats and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

Set of Four No.811 Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 birch model 811 chairs designed in the mid- to late-1920s. The chairs feature handwoven
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

No. 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s, Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 bentwood and cane webbing dining chairs designed by Jozef Hoffman for Thonet and produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan

TON Set of Four Bentwood Armchairs in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
add to this serene appearance. These particular chairs are a variation on the classic model '811
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Deland, FL
Visually alluring and perfectly minimal this ultra rare set of walnut "Prague" Model 811 chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Josef Hoffman for Stendig Black Bentwood Prague Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stendig for Thonet. These chairs have a rare black lacquer finish. Stamped with label on bottom from
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Lacquer

Josef Frank/Josef Hoffmannn, Pair of Armchairs Model A 811/1 F for Thonet, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of bent wood armchairs, model A 811/1 F designed by Josef Frank or Josef Hoffamnn in the 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Birch

Josef Hoffmann chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Vienna Secession chair, 811, in ebonized and walnut stained beech wood with perforated back by
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Chairs

Josef Hoffmann chair
Josef Hoffmann chair
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
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Thonet Chairs 811 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thonet chairs 811 available at 1stDibs. A thonet chairs 811 — often made from wood, beech and bentwood — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage thonet chairs 811 you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thonet chairs 811 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet chairs 811, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thonet chairs 811 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Adolf Loos are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Chairs 811?

Prices for a thonet chairs 811 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $445 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $910.

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