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Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Gerd Lange
Manufacturer: THONET
Model: Flex chair
Material: Birch / Plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch
Vintage Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orange Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Blue 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
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Red Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4) (8 available)
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Chair with Upholstered Seat & Beech Feet
By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 20.1 in
Flex 2000 By Gerd Lange Chair for Thonet
By Gerd Lange
Located in Čelinac, BA
Flex 2000 THONET chair by Gerd Lange
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech Feet
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 20.1 in
Vintage Black Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
4Flex Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage-Stuhl Modell "Flex", entworfen von Gerd Lange und herausgegeben von Thonet in den 70er
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat & Beech
By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Dark Walnut with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Flame Red with Upholstered Seat
By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood & Birch Feet
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
the fewest elements possible was introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. The 118 chair
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
reducing a chair to the fewest elements possible was introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thonet 118 Antique Pink with cane seat Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. The 118 chair is a continuation of this principle and
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet blend sleek design
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 22.75 in D 18 in
Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wien, AT
, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glossy stacking chair by Gerd Lange for Drabert, 1980s
By Gerd Lange, Drabert
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black glossy stacking chair SM400 by Gerd Lange for West German manufacturer Drabert, 1980s.
Gerd
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Front Design, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair designed from the original and recognizable Front's stroke. The experimentations on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Front Design, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
curves that revisit the classicism of the Thonet with a new, unsettling sign that places the chair inside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1983
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Skokie, IL
Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" chairs for Cassina, Italy, circa 1983
The Göteborg
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 31 in W 15.75 in D 19.75 in
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
the S 60 Glen Oliver Löw succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever chair and developing a
Category
2010s European Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 41.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Restored Rattan Dining Chairs with Scrolling Back, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four vintage rattan dining room chairs, each chair features a removable padded seat and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 36.42 in
Eddie Harlis for Thonet ST 805 Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Eddie Harlis designed this Lounge Chair 1959 for Thonet.
Modell ST 805.
A very rare modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Flex 2000 Dining Room Set by Gerd Lange for Thonet 1980
By Gerd Lange
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Flex 2000 dining set, a timeless masterpiece designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Wood
Thonet 118 SPHT Stool Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
principle of reducing a chair to the fewest elements possible was introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid
Category
2010s European Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
White Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
revisit the classicism of the Thonet with a new, unsettling sign that places the chair inside a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Sage Green Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
revisit the classicism of the Thonet with a new, unsettling sign that places the chair inside a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Sage Green Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
revisit the classicism of the Thonet with a new, unsettling sign that places the chair inside a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 White Loop Padded Armchairs, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 2 white loop padded armchairs
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Armchairs F300 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Paulin designed the F300 chair in 1964 for Artifort (Netherlands). The F300 series by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer Gavina edition Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
succession of publishers, starting with the famous German-Austrian company Thonet, which was responsible for
Category
Vintage 1960s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
B3 Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer Edition Gavina Italy, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
Thonet, which was responsible for its production until the start of the Second World War. At this time
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair is an exceptional flagbearer of Danish Mid-Century Modernism with immediately recognizable curves
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 34.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
B3 Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer Edition Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
company
Thonet, which was responsible for its production until the start of the Second World War. At this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Yellow and Gray Thonet 808 Recliner Lounge Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Gliders: Plastic
808 H ottoman
Original Price:$7,750
Ottoman: W 63 cm H 40 cm D 45 cm
The lounge chair
Category
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Grouping of 15 Thonet Flex 2000 Chairs, West Germany, Circa 1970s
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in San Antonio, TX
Grouping of 15 Thonet Flex 2000 Chairs designed by Gerd Lange, West Germany, Circa 1970s, made of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Flex Chair Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1974
By Thonet, Gerd Lange, Kartell
Located in FERROL, ES
Flex chair designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1974.
Made in Italy by Kartell and sold in Spain
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Chair Flex Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Germany, 1970s
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked
- Stackable
- Practical.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Combination or natural rattan and plastic
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Plastic, Bentwood
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Countryside, IL
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 23
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Flex 200" Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1970s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Flex 2000" chair was designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1970s. They are comprised of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Bentwood
Pair of Chairs by Sir Norman Foster
By Thonet, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of chairs designed by Sir Norman Foster & Partners for Thonet in 1997, model A900F. This
Category
1990s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four "Flex 2000" Chairs Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Germany, 1970
By Gerd Lange
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four stackable chairs model "Flex 2000" designed by Gerd Lange (1931) for Thonet in 1973
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
A set of Four Metal and Mesh Chairs by Thonet
Located in NYC, NY
Plastic coated metal mesh on a painted white tubular metal frame. The mesh conforms to the body
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Enzo Mari Castelli Box Chair, Italy, 1971
By Enzo Mari, Castelli
Located in London, GB
1971 he imbued this philosophy into the Box chair for Castelli, a self-assembly chair consisting of an
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Enzo Mari Castelli Box Chair Castelli, Italy, 1971
By Enzo Mari, Castelli
Located in London, GB
this philosophy into the Box chair for Castelli, a self-assembly chair consisting of an injection
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Konstantin Grcic Tubular Desk and Chair Set by Thonet for Muji 'After Breuer'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Konstantin Grcic desk and chair set, manufactured by Thonet for Muji. This striking pair is a re
Category
Vintage 1920s British Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Pluff" Italian Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible folding stool in chromed aluminium laminate and brown hard plastic. This super rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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Questions About Thonet Plastic Chairs
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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