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Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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The vintage Thonet chair with a weathered appearance combines the charm of the past with a unique
Category
20th Century Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Vintage Thonet Chairs, by Rudolf Glatzel, model 641P, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Charming Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs by Rudolf Glatzel for Thonet
Model: 641P from the 1960s
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bentwood and cane webbing rocking chair.
This thonet style rocking chair has a very
Category
1950s Belgian Bohemian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Thonet Style Chairs Bentwood 1950s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Unique Thonet Chairs, Circa 1940s-1950s
Most Likely Model No. 18
This exquisite pair of
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Teak
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a variation of the more
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
4 Thonet Chairs Vintage 1970s - German Design
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Set of 4 Thonet Chairs from the 1960s
Enhance your living space with this unique set of
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Thonet Chairs Vintage 1970s - German Design
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Set of 4 Thonet Chairs from the 1960s
Enhance your living space with this unique set of
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage bentwood Thonet style dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Thonet style 'Long johns' high back dining chairs.
Gorgeous 'art nouveau' design era
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1970s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat
By Thonet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Attributed to Thonet No 17 Chair 1970s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Stol Kamnik no 17 chair attributed to Thonet
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Thonet Swivel Desk Chair by Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage bentwood Thonet swivel desk chair by Radomsko. This was made
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair
Stamped AUSTRIA.
Bentwood Plywood
33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests.
This
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20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair!
This beautiful and
Category
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Beech Wood B-751 Thonet Style Folding Chair
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage Thonet B-751 Style Folding Chair
For sale, we have a very cool piece of design
Category
1970s Polish Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing vintage Thonet design chair fits easily into almost any interior. This timeless chair
Category
20th Century Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
1 Vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann Style Bauhaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
vintage Josef Hoffmann Bauhaus style chair
Classic Hoffmann style black bentwood framed armchair
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14.
Unknown
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Pair of classic model '209' beech bentwood arm chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs date from
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet bistro design chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of chairs features a curved wooden frame with a woven seat and backrest. Thonet
Category
1980s Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Charming, very elegant vintage Thonet design dining room/bistro chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this charming, very elegant vintage Thonet design dining room/bistro chair.
This great
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20th Century Austrian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
Stunning original vintage design
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage German Black S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cantilever chair by Thonet, designed by Mart Stam from the 20s in a particular color.
A classic
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage bentwood Thonet style café/dining room chair from the 1940s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this vintage bentwood Thonet style café/dining room chair from the 1940s with a touch of
Category
1940s Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Bent Wood Dining Chairs After Thonet - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
bentwood dining chairs, inspired by the iconic Thonet style. With their fluid, curvilinear frames and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
Set of 4 beautiful and atmospheric vintage Thonet design bistro chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 4 beautiful and atmospheric vintage Thonet design bistro chairs.
This great
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20th Century Austrian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
1 of 50 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14., without
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.89 in
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian Style Bistro Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Metal Thonet Bentwood Austrian Style Bistro Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features Metal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet design bistro chairs with matte seats
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 2 amazing vintage Thonet design chairs can easily fit into nearly any interior. These
Category
20th Century Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Beautiful original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. The chairs are comfortable and have a
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 46.46 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Super charming set of 2 red vintage Thonet design bistro chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 2 bistro chairs was designed around 1900 for Thonet by the Austrian designer Josef
Category
20th Century Austrian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Style Vintage Lucite and Blue Mongolian Wool Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Helena Rubinstein/ Charles Hollis Jones, these chic Thonet style designed Lucite
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wool, Lucite
Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Versatile and timeless, these charming chairs can be easily described this way. Due to responsible
Category
20th Century Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
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
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet.
The Classic Bauhaus chair.
Frame chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 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
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 44.49 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Cane Bentwood Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 5
By Michael Thonet
Located in Duxbury, MA
''Long John'') of Michael Thonet. The chair features a solid bentwood designed base with a cane back and
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
H 40 in W 17.1 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Riemerschmid chair. The seat is stretched with cane and very comfortable. Excellent original condition never
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's
By Mart Stam
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Add a touch of classic modernism to your space with this stunning Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Chairs
Category
1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam.
A simple
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Set of 2 light brown bentwood Thonet style chairs model "Long John"
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 2 high vintage light brown bentwood Thonet style chairs model "Lange Jan/ Long
Category
1960s Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Josef Hoffmann Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair, FMG Made In Poland
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Charming Vintage Thonet Model 811 ‘Prague Chair’ by Josef Hoffmann
Elevate your space
Category
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair Mid-Century Armchairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add a dose of mid-century modern sophistication to your home with this pair of vintage Thonet-style
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Thonet Tubular Steel Corner Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage corner chairs with elaborate curved tubular steel bases and wedge-shaped tops upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Midcentury Thonet Style Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
Attractive Thonet inspired rocker with brass frame and cane seat combine traditional and modern
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, Set of 4
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
These 4 chairs were designed by Jindrich Halabala in former Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Walnut
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Thonet, Set of 4
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
These 4 chairs were designed by Jindrich Halabala in former Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Beautiful
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Vintage Thonet Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming set of 19th century Thonet chairs come in a variation of uniquely carved seat designs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 10 vintage Thonet chairs from the 1920/40s restored with a woollen cloth
By Thonet
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Suite of 10 bent beechwood chairs made by Thonet between 1922 and 1940. Thin, light and elegant, in
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Thonet Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Thonet molded plywood side chairs with upholstered seats/backs. Please confirm item
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage thonet dining chairs, 1982
By Thonet
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous art nouveau design dining chairs by Thonet, 1982.
These beautiful chairs have a bentwood
Category
1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Thonet Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs professionally stained and repolished, new fabric.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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Vintage Thonet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage thonet chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage thonet chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and natural fiber. Vintage thonet chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau vintage thonet chairs are consistently popular styles. Vintage thonet chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Jindrich Halabala and Mart Stam are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Thonet Chairs?
Prices for vintage thonet chairs start at $195 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,002.
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 Vintage Thonet Chairs
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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