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Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Creator: Thonet
1950s Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in Willow Green Velvet - Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of six mid-20th century bentwood armchairs by Thonet, stamped and marked Made in Czechoslovakia, sourced in Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted in steam-bent beechwood w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Bentwood

Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Black 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, black wood frames with cane, chromed steel. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...
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1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs by Thonet Set of Six Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Curvaceous Bentwood Dining Chairs, designed for Thonet, probably manufactured in Austria and retailed from their NYC store, circa 1950s. They are currently being reupholst...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Cafe Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage thonet cafe chairs style number '18' - Set of matching 4 in original condition with patina. The wood has been oiled showing hones...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chairs, a set of six Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Portland, OR
Josef Hoffmann’s “Bat” chairs were designed for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna, 1907. This set was made in Austria circa 1970s by Thonet. Original Hoffmann textile upholstery on th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Knoll, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with an upholstered seat. This set of chairs is in its original distressed vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Michael Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood hand caned. Circa the 1960s Dimensions: 35.13 h x 20.25 d x 16.25 w Seat 18.25 h Partial label Cafe chair bentwood cane seat...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

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: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with a beech sculpted saddle seat, and a bent front and rear arched support n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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 strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet 209 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless classic of bentwood design: this pair of original Thonet Model 209P armchairs was crafted in solid beechwood in 1988 – based on a design dating back to the early 1900s. M...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
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1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images). Designer: Josef Hoffmann Manufacturer: Thonet Country: Austria Model: Thonet 811...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Cane, Bentwood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970 Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
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1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
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1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curv...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Beech, Lacquer

Thonet dining chair no.4
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

6 August Thonet Chairs, Czech Republic, 50s Signed Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
6 authentic Thonet chairs with seal. They are in very good condition. These natural wood colored chairs are perfect as chairs for kitchen or living room tables Bistro chairs were ver...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Other Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Beech

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to underside.
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1990s European Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1x Original Thonet chair S33/ S34 with armrest Mart Stam leather black
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Thonet chair S33/ S34 with armrests by Mart Stam for sale. The clear lines and shapes make this model a highly sought-after and stable design classic to t...
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1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vienna Chairs in Beech & Cane, Thonet, ZPM Radomsko, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 armchairs / dining room chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs were produced at ZPM Radomsko in the 1960s and has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label. The de...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Cane

Set of 6 dining room chairs no.18 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 6 dining room chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished. These 100+ year old chairs show that they were made by hand. Each one is unique in its shape and c...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde chairs by designer G...
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Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic, Beech

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) was a design pio...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Thonet Set of Twelve Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of twelve armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smoot...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Lacquer, Rush

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...
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1990s American Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
$360 Sale Price
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Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs. German engineering meets design. Rare to have such a large set in...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Bentwood

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Upholstered in quality fabric - Wooden parts has been carefully refurbished
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bouclé

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. The chairs maintain its original charm with a delightful patina with all four seats being expertly refinished. Structurally sound, firm and steady. The Thonet A811 chairs...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

1970s Antonin Suman Beech Bentwood Restored Side Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Upholstered in Kirkby design fabric - Wooden parts carefully refurbished - hight of seat 45 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: With armrests: approx. 54 × 57 × 84 × 46 cm (21.3 × 22.4 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Without armrests: approx. 45 × 53 × 84 × 46 cm (17.7 × 20.9 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Original set of ...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight Thonet S33 Leather and Chrome Chairs by Mart Stam, 1970s
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Mid-Century leather and chrome 'S33' dining chairs by Matt Stam for Thonet, 1970's. Original sling leather seats and backrests on tubular bent chrome frames. Classic styling...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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 dining chairs by Thonet. These chairs offer excellent seating comfort and exude a lu...
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20th Century Classical Roman Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Thonet No. 14 Chair – Iconic Viennese Coffee House Bentwood Chair with C
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet Chair No. 14 – Icon of the Viennese Coffee House The Thonet Chair No. 14 – also known today as Model 214 – is considered one of the most successful chairs of all time. This m...
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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...
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20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent with age. Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Sofl...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from chocolate brown stained beech, design attributed to Josef Frank executed by the company Thonet circa 1925 Austria. Labeled...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label. They have a nice design, are large and...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Braid

1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - heigh of seat 47 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in London, GB
A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from birch plywood with flexible plastic backrests, these chairs exemplify the German de...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic, Birch

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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. Measurements: 31.5" H x 17" W x 22" D x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Beech

Thonet dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, and Herman Miller. Prices for Thonet dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $263 and can go as high as $24,318, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,233.
Questions About Thonet Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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