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Stackable Thonet Chrome and Beechwood Curved Diner Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sculptural set of six beautiful curved Thonet diner chairs. The chair is not a classic Thonet chair
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
some wear and ready for use, one of them with original Thonet manufacturers label. The Stacking Chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Produced by Thonet Vienna in 1996. Quality made and in good
Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs
Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 Sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s. In the original bright
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Quantities Available 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern Stackable Beechwood and Chrome Dining Chairs - Green Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A collection of four Postmodern stackable dining chairs, attributed to Thonet, circa 1980s. These
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Stackable Model A 1250 Montana Chairs, by Thonet, 1930
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Schwanzer Viennese Stacking Chair manufactured by Thonet 30 years later and now highly sort after. A rare
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Solid Black
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

1970's Thonet Dining Chairs For The German Military - Blue - Good Qty Available
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military, blue, good quantities available
Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
additional $250 cost per chair. Does not include reupholstery just refinishing of the wood. Thonet Terrific
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
“consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then
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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 Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet. They were originally designed in 1925 and it
Category

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 Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category

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 Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Prague 811 side chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, which we are selling separately
Category

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
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs w/ Black Curved Arms
By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
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 Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
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 Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the
Category

Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984
By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Midcentury Chair Flex Designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of midcentury Chair Flex designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet in Germany, circa 1970s. Marked
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Manufacturer’s mark. Lovely original very comfortable chairs. They are stackable.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (8) dining chairs in
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of 3 rare stackable Wilman chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Finnish designer, Ilmari
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
truly stackable chair. The listed price includes one chair, and we have 8 on-hand for individual
Category

1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

James Irvine Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs Design for Thonet Musee d'Orsay Paris
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Four stackable beechwood armchairs manufactured by Thonet for the Musee D'Orsay Restaurant in Paris
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Qeeboo, Front Design
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
of the pencil in the space, are now a real product: the Loop, an elegant stackable chair with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Qeeboo, Front Design
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
the movement of the pencil in space, now become a real product, the Loop, an elegant stackable chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Extendable Dining Table in Wood 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
was an elegant stacking wooden chair. Tapiovaara went on to teach at the Illinois Institute of
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cassina Blox Ebonized Oak Rectangular Coffee Table, Jehs + Laub, Italy, c. 2000.
By Jehs+Laub 1, Jehs & Laub, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
being eliminated along the way. In developing their Striad Chair (2016), Jehs and Laub went for straight
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
. The chair stacks compactly and is produced in numerous variations. The design won two Institute of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Cinema Chairs from Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Original chairs from Thonet, which can be joined together by metal rub, they are stackable as well
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cinema Chairs from Thonet, 1960s
Cinema Chairs from Thonet, 1960s
H 25.2 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of six "Soft Tech" stackable side chairs in tubular chrome-plated steel frame, seat and back in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern stacking chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 6 stacking chairs by Prof. Karl Schwanzer, 1953 for Thonet, Austria Solid beech, maple
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Maple

Set of 6 Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer
Set of 6 Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Rare Industrial Design School- Chairs Thonet Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These stacking chairs have a very nice industrial appearance and were once painted red
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet Stacking Church Chairs with Book Cubby
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully constructed teak stacking chairs with black enameled metal frame and book cubby under
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet Stacking Church Chairs with Book Cubby
Thonet Stacking Church Chairs with Book Cubby
H 31.25 in W 19.125 in D 20 in
Thonet Style Stacking Bent Plywood School Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition! Stackable Mid-Century school chairs. Bent plywood slipper seat sits on an enameled
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Style Stacking Bent Plywood School Chairs
Thonet Style Stacking Bent Plywood School Chairs
H 33.5 in W 17.25 in D 21.125 in
Thonet Plywood Armchair Stackable
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Vienna chairs one of last models made in Austria in the 1990s. Beech blackened chair legs
Category

1990s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Thonet Plywood Armchair Stackable
Thonet Plywood Armchair Stackable
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Stacking tables
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Nice set of 4. Laminated tops. Similar to Thonet bentwood chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Stackable Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full description. Price is for set of 6 chairs.
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Stackable Thonet Chairs
Set of 6 Stackable Thonet Chairs
H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Thonet Bicolored Stackable Schoolhouse Auditorium Chairs, C. 1950
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
as a set of four only. Original mid-century Thonet bicolored stackable chairs used in a school
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Set of Six Thonet Sof-Tek Stacking Chairs by David Roland
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six Sof-tek chairs designed by David Rowland for Thonet. These chairs from the 1970"s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Design Stacking Chair Set of 10 by Thonet, Germany, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
chairs by Thonet, Germany 1960's. Bent pressed bentwood plywood construction, easily stackable. Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Thonet Stackable Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of thonet stackable chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique thonet stackable chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and metal. Thonet stackable chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of thonet stackable chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern thonet stackable chairs are of considerable interest. Many thonet stackable chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Michael Thonet and Karl Schwanzer produced popular thonet stackable chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Thonet Stackable Chairs?

Prices for thonet stackable chairs start at $106 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $1,200.

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.

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Thonet Stackable Chairs
  • 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 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
    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 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
    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.