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1960s Set of Two Ton Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Set of Two Ton Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Set of Two Ton Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Produced by Ton/Thonet Czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of wear - The

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Chromed Armchair Bauhaus, Műcke & Meider, 1930s
Pair of Chromed Armchair Bauhaus, Műcke & Meider, 1930s

Pair of Chromed Armchair Bauhaus, Műcke & Meider, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufacturer by Thonet Czechoslovakia. Original condition and upholstery is not restored. Shows

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of two armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Bauhaus - Műcke & Meider, 1930s
Set of two armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Bauhaus - Műcke & Meider, 1930s

Set of two armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Bauhaus - Műcke & Meider, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- chrome frame - original upholstery - made in Thonet, Czechoslovakia - signs of wear on

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1940s Thonet Stool, Czechoslovakia
1940s Thonet Stool, Czechoslovakia

1940s Thonet Stool, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Item has been carefully refurbished.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Wood

1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia
1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia

1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Labeled by Thonet

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1900s Thonet Sofa Nr. 221, Czechoslovakia
1900s Thonet Sofa Nr. 221, Czechoslovakia

1900s Thonet Sofa Nr. 221, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- The upholstered seat is not original - Structurally stable - Stamped or labeled.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair Bentwood Czechoslovakian Stools Attributed to Thonet
Pair Bentwood Czechoslovakian Stools Attributed to Thonet

Pair Bentwood Czechoslovakian Stools Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Nice early stools marked "B B made in Czechoslovakia" manufacture attributed to Thonet

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Stools

1940s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs , Czechoslovakia
1940s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs , Czechoslovakia

1940s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs , Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Labeled by Thonet

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished, mint colour.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vitange Thonet Bentwood Design Chair By Tatra, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Vitange Thonet Bentwood Design Chair By Tatra, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Vitange Thonet Bentwood Design Chair By Tatra, Czechoslovakia 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Thonet in the 1930s. These particular chairs were produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use - labeled by Thonet.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet D 625/1 Walnut Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished - some signs of use - Missing key - Dimensions: H: 70 W: 93 D: 39 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three 1920 Czechoslovakia Made Thonet Bentwood Chairs
Set of Three 1920 Czechoslovakia Made Thonet Bentwood Chairs

Set of Three 1920 Czechoslovakia Made Thonet Bentwood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Surrey, BC

Authentic as found interesting Thoney chairs in old finish. Solid and old finish.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia after Thonet
Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia after Thonet

Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia after Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Stylish set of 4 bentwood armchairs, made in Czechoslovakia, after Thonet. The chairs are in fair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs from Drevounia, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs from Drevounia, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs from Drevounia, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of 4 chairs was produced by Drevounia in former Czechoslovakia, around 1960s and 1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant bentwood dining chair produced by TON, originally part of the iconic Thonet legacy, known

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Ton manufacturer (originally Thonet) in Czechoslovakia - The wooden parts have been repolished

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Antonin Suman Ton/Thonet Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- The wooden parts have been repolished - Newly upholstered - High of seat 46 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swivel Piano Stool with Backrest in Oak, Thonet Design, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Swivel Piano Stool with Backrest in Oak, Thonet Design, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Swivel Piano Stool with Backrest in Oak, Thonet Design, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

design. Original design by Thonet, produced by TON in Czechoslovakia. The stool is made of hard oak wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful dining chair after a full restoration. The chair is Thonet No. 16 model, it was produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Thonet Music Stand, 1950s-1960s
Thonet Music Stand, 1950s-1960s

Thonet Music Stand, 1950s-1960s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

successor of Thonet company in Czechoslovakia after 1946). Adjustable height 137-155cm, the height of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Music Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, - shows signs of wear and age

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

1960s Thon Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Thon Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Thon Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Produced by Thon. Newly upholstered. Made of beechwood. The wooden parts have been refurbished.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Small Tea Table Model 9205 by Thonet
Small Tea Table Model 9205 by Thonet

Small Tea Table Model 9205 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Girona, Girona

Small tea table, stained beech wood, French polish. Model 9205. Thonet Fabriqué en

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Beech

1960s Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered, made of beech wood - The wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s Beech Armchair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s Beech Armchair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s Beech Armchair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - repolished wooden parts - High of seat 41 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1950s Thonet Style Oak Chair, Czechoslovakia
1950s Thonet Style Oak Chair, Czechoslovakia

1950s Thonet Style Oak Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Zohor, SK

Wooden chair produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. The original label is no longer present, but

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Round Walnut Veneer Coffee Table, Thonet, 1930's
Round Walnut Veneer Coffee Table, Thonet, 1930's

Round Walnut Veneer Coffee Table, Thonet, 1930's

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful round coffee table from walnut veneer made by Thonet (catalogued) in Czechoslovakia in

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s

Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s

Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm - high of seat 46 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia

1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Beech wood - good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Theater 4-Seat Bench From Thonet, 1950s
Vintage Theater 4-Seat Bench From Thonet, 1950s

Vintage Theater 4-Seat Bench From Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This four-seat theater bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s

Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s

Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s

Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Thonet Armchairs model N°33, circa 1960
Pair of Thonet Armchairs model N°33, circa 1960

Pair of Thonet Armchairs model N°33, circa 1960

By Thonet

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Czechoslovakia Manufacturer: Thonet, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970s Round Beech Bentwood Table by Ton,  Czechoslovakia
1970s Round Beech Bentwood Table by Ton,  Czechoslovakia

1970s Round Beech Bentwood Table by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

-Item has been carefully refurbished

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

1970s Pair of Ton Armchairs and Stool, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Ton Armchairs and Stool, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Ton Armchairs and Stool, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 23 - Footstool: H 36, W 64, D 47.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 47 cm - armrests 77 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet

1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in London, Lambeth

Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1960 Manufactured in Czechoslovakia. In good

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Table Thonet Nr.266, circa 1920
Table Thonet Nr.266, circa 1920

Table Thonet Nr.266, circa 1920

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus company around year, 1920. Bent beechwood. New

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bentwood

1920s Thonet Swivel Armchair B-613, Czechoslovakia
1920s Thonet Swivel Armchair B-613, Czechoslovakia

1920s Thonet Swivel Armchair B-613, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Measures: max height : 89 cm (54)cm - Height of seat 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Set of Four Dining Bentwood Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Dining Bentwood Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Four Dining Bentwood Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare model - Stained beech wood - Newly upholstered - High of seat 43 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1930s Thonet Bentwood Armchair A745 by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Bentwood Armchair A745 by Tatra, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Bentwood Armchair A745 by Tatra, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Originally designed for Tomas Bata fabrik in Zlin - Had been produced by Tatra under Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair
Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair

Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

used in the offices of Koh-I-Noor factory in Budweis, Czechoslovakia. Labeled with Thonet factory trade

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood - The wooden parts have been repolished

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Early Armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s
Early Armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s

Early Armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - maker: Thonet (marked) - good original condition suitable for new

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Iconic Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Iconic Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Iconic Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

Thonet design. Produced by TON company in oak wood with beautiful bentwood details and craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Thonet Czechoslovakia For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet Czechoslovakia you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thonet Czechoslovakia for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet Czechoslovakia, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet Czechoslovakia, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl and Antonín Šuman each produced at least one beautiful thonet Czechoslovakia that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thonet Czechoslovakia?

The average selling price for a thonet Czechoslovakia at 1stDibs is $1,240, while they’re typically $341 on the low end and $13,608 for the highest priced.

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