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10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today. We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet. They were originally designed in 1925 and it
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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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
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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 Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet. They were originally designed in 1925 and it
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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 Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today. We are in love with these iconic chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet
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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 Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Prague 811 side chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, which we are selling separately
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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, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

No.811 “Prague” Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Hoffman for Thonet, produced by Ligna. Made in Czechoslovakia.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet and surely you are too! Don’t
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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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
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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
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
are in love with these iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the style of Thonet and
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

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
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20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair. Produced in blond wood oak bentwood. Original
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

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Velvet, 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
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
archive of the Thonet company. Thonet B 1045 armchair from 1938 is a modernized Thonet armchair Nr.6533
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Club Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1950s Upholstered Ton Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Upholstered Ton Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman – Set Of Four 1950s Upholstered Ton Dining
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

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Upholstery

1950s Fretwork Detail Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
today and producing beautiful chairs, they are an offshoot of Thonet. This model is a Classic Hoffman
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

4 Fauteuils vintage bauhaus danoise style Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in NANTES, FR
Série de 4 fauteuils/chaises Bauhaus vintage dans l'esprit de celle fabriquée par Josef Hoffman
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Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Chairs

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Beech

1950's Honey Beech Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Honey Beech Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman – Pair 1950’s Honey Beech Dining Chairs By
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950's Honey Beech Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Honey beech dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – pair. 1950’s Honey beech dining chairs by
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lugo, IT
Otto sedie disegnate da Josef Hoffman per Ligna. Buone condizioni e due sedute con la paglia
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet
Josef Hoffmann per Ligna/Thonet
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
1950’s Mid Oak Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman For Ton – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mid Oak Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman For Ton – Pair 1950’s Mid Oak Dining Chairs By
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1950's Honey Beech Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman For Ton - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Honey Beech Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman For Ton – Pair 1950’s Honey Beech Dining Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950's Re -Upholstered Thon Light Oak Chairs By Radomir Hoffman - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Re -Upholstered Thon Light Oak Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman – Set Of Ten (1880) 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

1950's Upholstered Thon Warm Oak Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s upholstered thon warm oak dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – set of four 1950’s upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

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Rush, Bentwood

1950's Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four Dark Waln
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Upholstered Thon dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – set of four dark walnut 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Tables

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Upholstery

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair stamped made in Poland. The chairs feature cane inset seat
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1950's Re-Upholstered Thon Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six '1883'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s re -upholstered thon dark walnut dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – Set Of Six (1883) 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

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
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20th Century Polish Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs Thonet Mundus, Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Signed, Poland
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of Thonet armchairs designed by the famous Viennese architect Josef Hoffman. Made in Poland
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Wood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair A811 designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930 for Thonet. It was the last known work of Josef
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Variant of chair A811 designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930 for Thonet. It was the last known work of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Three Early Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Three black Thonet armchairs , labelled in their catalogue in 1902 as after Hoffman , stamped with
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Early 20th Century Czech Modern Chairs

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Wicker

Three Early Thonet Chairs
Three Early Thonet Chairs
H 32.29 in W 21.07 in D 20.08 in
Hoffman for Thonet Model 728 Fledermaus Wood and Red Fabric Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four chairs in black wood and red fabric reproduction in 1970s by Thonet of the "Model 728
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Set of Six Josef Hoffman for Thonet A811 Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Thonet chairs with webbing seating and back. Some chairs have small damages in the webbing
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Set of four black lacquer over exposed grain oak chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman in
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

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Oak, Lacquer, Velvet

Pair of Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent / desk Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Thonet 1870-1956 . These authentic and elegant handmade chairs feature sinuous steamed wood in an organic
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s upholstered thon dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – set of four 1950’s upholstered thon
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Set of Three Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Original period Austrian, Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chairs by manufacturer Thonet 1870
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

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Bentwood

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
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Cane, Lacquer

6-Ernst W. Beranek Dining Chairs by Thonet, 1980s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
: Michael Thonet, Josef Hoffman and Otto Wagner, It was designed by Ernst W Beranek in Germany in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
A classic, vintage Modern design by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, this set of six side or dining
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Josef Hoffman Bentwood Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of dining armchairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. Sculptural blonde wood frame
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Vintage 1960s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Set of Eight Josef Hoffman Bentwood Chairs
Set of Eight Josef Hoffman Bentwood Chairs
H 33.75 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in
Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann Vintage Set of 4 No.811 Thonet Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in London, GB
is attributed to Austrian architects Josef Hoffman and Josef Frank. All chairs in this set were made
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Early 20th Century Austrian International Style Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Lacquer

Josef Hoffman Style Set of Five White Chairs, Unknown, circa 1970
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Hoffman for Thonet. The seats are made from four curved wooden slats that create a radial effect, which is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Jugendstil Chairs

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Lacquer, Wood

Set of Four Josef Hoffman Style Bentwood Chairs by Allmilmö, Germany, c1980
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Hoffman for Thonet. The seats are made from four curved wooden slats that create a radial effect, which is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chair by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
Austrian architects Josef Hoffman & Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1920s. This chair was made in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Ton Upholstered Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s ton upholstered dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – Pair. These chairs were produced by the
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Foam

1950's Rich Walnut Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s rich walnut dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – pair 1950’s rich walnut dining chairs by
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of 1950s Re- Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs, Radomir Hoffman
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Pair of 1950s re- upholstered Thon dining chairs – Radomir Hoffman Pair of 1950s re- upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Foam

1950s Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs, Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s upholstered Thon dining chairs - Radomir Hoffman - set of four Set of four 1950s re
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Foam

Mid Century Bentwood & Cane Cafe Chairs by Joseph Hoffman for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
designed by Austrian architects Josef Hoffman & Josef Frank for Thonet in the 1920s. These chairs were made
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Ton Upholstered Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s ton upholstered dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman, set of four 1950s ton upholstered dining
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton

1950's Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs by Radomir Hoffman, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Upholstered thon dining chairs by Radomir Hoffman – set of six 1950’s Upholstered dark
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

1950's Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman - Set Of Four (1879)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Upholstered Thon Dining Chairs By Radomir Hoffman – Set Of Four (1879) 1950’s Upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

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Thonet Hoffman Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thonet hoffman chair available at 1stDibs. A thonet hoffman chair — often made from wood, bentwood and cane — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the thonet hoffman chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet hoffman chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Josef Frank each produced at least one beautiful thonet hoffman chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thonet Hoffman Chair?

A thonet hoffman chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $724 and the highest can go for as much as $5,331.

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Questions About Thonet Hoffman Chair
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 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.