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Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair / THONET, Mart Stam, 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
!!
- Very rare and early piece, probably Thonet
- Collectible one.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tubular steel chair S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Mart Stam for Thonet Lounge Chair in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mart Stam Lounge Chair for Thonet in Weathered Solid Iroko and Stainless Steel, Germany, early 21st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Upholstered Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: Fritz Breuhaus
- maker: marked by maker, see the paper label
- Good, absolutely original condition, upholstery in perfect condition
- chrome in original good cond...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 12.6 in D 20.48 in
Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Uppsala, SE
tubular steel chair models that ever saw the light of day. Mies, alongside Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A pair of armchairs with a distinctive mid-20th century design, model CM 194. This pair of chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet.
The Classic Bauhaus chair.
Frame chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam.
A simple
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Chair in White and Backrest
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Thonet S64V Freischwinger mit Armlehnen zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery & Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.1 in
1960s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
steel frame with new chestnut leather saddles. The listed price includes all eight chairs to be sold
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 19.7 in D 25 in
1960s Set of 10 Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs Chestnut Saddle Leather
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the 1960s. They feature a tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 19.7 in D 25 in
2er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 Marcel Breuer Wiener Geflecht
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne S32 Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer for Thonet Side Chairs in Saddle Leather
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet circa 1960s. They feature a tubular steel frame
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
By Bauhaus, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
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 Hot Armchair with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms. Wood or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 27.96 in
Chrome leather Bauhaus Chair Thonet MR 10 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design: Mies van der Rohe,
- 1980s
- Original condition with patina
- Maker- probably Thonet
- jr
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 27.56 in
1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF.
3
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular examples were produced by Thonet circa the 1970s. They are comprised of a tubular steel frame and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
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
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in
Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 62 in W 24.4 in D 37 in
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Set di sei sedie modello "MR10" disegnate da Ludwig Mies van der Rohe e prodotte da Thonet negli
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in
Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Halle, DE
but not very easy to fabricate tubular steel chair. Because of the expensive and complicated
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Thonet, an interesting pair of 1930s tubular steel armchairs in the Bauhaus style, each side is one
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
RARE ANTIQUE THONET STYLE FRENCH BAMBOO STEEL BASE PORTERS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, fully sized Thonet Bamboo Porters wingback armchair with steel weighted base frame
Please note
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 58.47 in W 27.96 in D 25.6 in
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
new, a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of Thonet. Both the chair and footstool are marked
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
Chaise longue or rocking lounger from the renowned tubular steel furniture manufacturer Thonet
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 64.18 in D 24.41 in
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
It comes with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Thonet was a pioneer in producing tubular steel furniture, becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.25 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
Set of 4 - Model S64 - Thonet - Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of four cantilever chairs, model S64, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1920s, Germany. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980
By Thonet
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of night blue Bauhaus style lounge chairs on a chromed tubular steel cantilever base
Category
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
By Thonet, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were produced by Thonet in Germany and exported to the States by Stendig. Very few original
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Anton Lorenz Tubular Steel Cantilever Club Chair KS 41 for Thonet, circa 1935
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Anton Lorenz chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever armchair model KS 41, manufactured by Thonet AG
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Vintage German Armchair from Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
Big Thonet steel pipe armrest chair with a special cover in the herringbone pattern.Elegant chair
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany.
Classic model
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- Thonet
- Before 1930, earliest model, practically unseen
- Original red eisengarn, iron fabric
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.88 in W 18.12 in D 25.79 in
Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s by Mart Stam and manufactured by Thonet in Germany.
Made of steel and painted wood.
Early
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 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
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and the listed price
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
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Thonet Steel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of thonet steel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique thonet steel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and chrome. There are 95 antique and vintage thonet steel chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Thonet steel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of thonet steel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco thonet steel chairs are of considerable interest. Many thonet steel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam produced popular thonet steel chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Thonet Steel Chairs?
Thonet steel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $173 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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.
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 Steel 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 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, 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.
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