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

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
$368 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
$5,800 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
$3,250 / set
H 36.5 in W 15.75 in D 19.5 in
Side Coffee Table Fledermaus Jugendstil Vienna Josef Hoffman Design Thonet 1912
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Side table, model "Fledermaus", design Josef Hoffmann, execution Thonet, ca. 1912 One of the most
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Paintings

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Ligna, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Set of six Thonet/Ligna chairs, recently re-upholstered with blue fabric. In its original state
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
$3,563
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

1980s Set of 10 Model 811 Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Stendig / Thonet
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet in the 1920's. This set dates to the 1980s. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Polish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
found in the seating that Josef Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Josef Hoffman Bentwood & Cane Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 6 Jose Hoffman Bentwood & Cane Side Chairs Designed by Hoffman for Thonet in the 1920's
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
designers like Hoffman, and Thonet. Circa 1900/1930's, probably made in the USA, in the Austrian style
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
$975 / set
H 33.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Modern Design Vintage Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Hoffman for Thonet. Now I padded and upholstered in coral red leather. ref. M/1026
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Modern Design Vintage Chair
Modern Design Vintage Chair
$1,187
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 14.38 in
Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Basel, BS
architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Poland. Feature stunning
Category

20th Century Polish Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Early Josef Hoffman for Thonet Mirror
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique design.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors

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

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
$1,069 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
English Oak Bench Settle with Art Nouveau Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
art designs are reminiscent of the embossed bentwood furniture made popular by Thonet, Hoffman, and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Josef Hoffman chairs originally designed for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna in
Category

Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Side Coffee Table Fledermaus Jugendstil Vienna Josef Hoffman Design Thonet 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Side table, model "Fledermaus", design Josef Hoffmann, execution Thonet, ca. 1912 One of the most
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Paintings

Materials

Beech

Hoffman for Thonet Model 728 Fledermaus Wood and Red Fabric Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four chairs in black wood and red fabric reproduction in 1970s by Thonet of the "Model 728
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Josef Hoffman Original Austrian Bentwood Plant Stand/ Pedestal by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
Josef Hoffman (designer) & Thonet (manufacturer) (1870-1956) Plant holder in stained and polished
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bentwood

Rare set of 6 Prague / 811 chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The 811 Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by Thonet, was introduced in the 1920s. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
$700
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 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
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lacquer, Velvet

Set of Four Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
$2,250
H 29 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Tables

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Magazine Stand by Thonet and attr. to Josef Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Thonet Magazine Stand Attributed to Viennese Werkstatte Master Josef Hoffman. It is Made
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Magazine Racks and Stands

Josef Hoffman for Stendig Black Bentwood Prague Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of black 811 bentwood and cane Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Stendig after
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

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

Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By 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
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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
Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6-Ernst W. Beranek Dining Chairs by Thonet, 1980s
6-Ernst W. Beranek Dining Chairs by Thonet, 1980s
$3,326 / set
H 41.74 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Joseph Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925 Josef Hoffman learned the skill of design during a
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
Josef Hoffmann Wooden Bench for Thonet, 1925
$8,078
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Modern Vintage Cane “Prague” Arm Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Vintage "Prague" Arm Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - Set of 4. Elevate
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffman - Parlor Suite
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
Josef Hoffman for THONET; Beechwood parlor suite consisting of a settee, pair of armchairs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffman - Parlor Suite
Josef Hoffman - Parlor Suite
$10,000
H 32 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane

Set of Eight Josef Hoffman Bentwood Chairs
Set of Eight Josef Hoffman Bentwood Chairs
$7,200
H 33.75 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Josef Hoffman Style Set of Five White Chairs, Unknown, circa 1970
Josef Hoffman Style Set of Five White Chairs, Unknown, circa 1970
$2,510 / set
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Cotton and Brass Set of Eight No. 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
: circa 1950 Place of origin: Former Czechoslovakia Designer: Josef Hoffman Workshop: Thonet.    
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Cotton and Brass Set of Eight No. 811 Chairs
Josef Hoffmann Cotton and Brass Set of Eight No. 811 Chairs
$7,409 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 20.67 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Prague 11' Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Prague 11' Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann 'Prague 11' Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
$3,600 / item
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of (6) Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
a true treasure. Designed by Austrian designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet in the 1920
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Joseph Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Highland, IN
Originally designed by Joseph Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907, this set of four chairs was
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Joseph Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs by Thonet
Joseph Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs by Thonet
$3,600
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
Chairs Thonet A811/4, Josef Hoffman
$1,069
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Bentwood Chairs after Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of bentwood cafe chairs in the style of Hoffmann design for Thonet. Sophisticated
Category

Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Vint Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Thonet. We have 22 and
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Bentwood

Early Bentwood Magazine Rack Made by Thonet, Manner of Josef Hoffman
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early bentwood magazine rack made by Thonet, classic sophisticated design, original ebonized finish
Category

Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Fledermaus Cabaret Bar Stools by Josef Hoffman
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Peabody, MA
, these are a midcentury 1970s Thonet production. Measures: 38.5” high at back, 27.75” seat height.
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four "Praga" Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman and Edited by Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four "Praga" bentwood armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman and edited by Thonet. Made in
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Wood

Set of Six Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs Designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set off six original Thonet chairs. Elegant black bent wooden frames with cane seats and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

12 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
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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Thonet Hoffman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet hoffman for your home. Each thonet hoffman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thonet hoffman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A thonet hoffman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made thonet hoffman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Josef Frank are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Hoffman?

A thonet hoffman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,350, while the lowest priced sells for $724 and the highest can go for as much as $8,000.

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