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Thonet style Chair n.17
By Michael Thonet
Located in Premariacco, IT
1960s Thonet style chair model n.17, also called 'Cathedral', black lacquered with original period
Category

Vintage 1960s Romanian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

  • Thonet style Chair n.17
  • Thonet style Chair n.17
  • Thonet style Chair n.17
  • Thonet style Chair n.17
H 44.89 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid Century Big Beech and Vienna Straw Thonet Style Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern larghe beech and Vienna straw Thonet style chairs with armrests, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs in Violet. Price is for 2 chairs. Classic timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid Century Vintage Set of Eight Thonet Style Chairs
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Such a Thonet style lovely chair that dates from the early 20th century. There are many diferent
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of this Thonet style dining chairs were made in Austria in the 1930s Arr Nouveau period
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

  • Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
  • Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
  • Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
  • Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
This glorious set of six Thonet-inspired bentwood dining chairs is an eye-catching sight, boasting
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

  • Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
  • Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
  • Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
  • Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

  • Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
  • Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
  • Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
  • Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1970s rocking chair in Thonet style. Brass structure, Wien wicker, seat on wood frame
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

  • 1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
  • 1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
  • 1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
  • 1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
H 45.28 in W 22.45 in D 40.56 in
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in Austria, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in Austria, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Walnut Bentwood Dining Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Haverhill, MA
Extremely rare bentwood dining chairs with arms in the style of Thonet in excellent condition. 4
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Classic Thonet Style Blonde Bentwood & Caned Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Thonet style light colored bentwood rocking chair having the recognizable curlicues and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1950. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Elegant Rocking Chair in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of the French designer Thonet .  Elegant design Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern .
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
is an awesome bentwood style chrome and black faux leather rocking chair after styles by Thonet
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

European Wood and Vienna Straw Swivel Chair in Thonet Style, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
European wood and Vienna straw swivel chair in Thonet style, 1900s Thonet style swivel chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

20th Century White Patina Bentwood Rocking Chair Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
20th century white patina bentwood rocking chair Thonet style.
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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

20th Century Chrome and Leatherette Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
1950s rocking chair in Thonet style. It is composed of a black leatherette upholstered seat and
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Chair - Original Herbatschek Series N ° 243711
By Thonet
Located in Padova, IT
Thonet chair - original Herbatschek series n ° 243711 - squared seat - in black laquered beech wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style. Offered for sale is a pair of
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Bamboo, Cane

20th Century Thonet Style Beech Bentwood Child Rocking Chair with Cane
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
A lovely 20th century Thonet style beech bentwood child’s rocking chair with cane back and seat in
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Beech

Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

  • Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
  • Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
  • Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
  • Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

One Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
An original Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chair by Thonet 1870-1956. This authentic and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Joseph Frank , Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph Frank ( model of ) Pair of Thonet style armchairs, circa 1950 Repainted some time ago. Good
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Italian bistro or café chairs in the style of Thonet comprised of lovely chrome frames with bent
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
By Thonet, Codina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930 Manufactured in Spain. Dark bentwood
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

  • Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
  • Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
  • Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
  • Pair of Chairs in the Style of Thonet by Codina, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 34.85 in W 14.97 in D 18.31 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

8 Thonet Bentwood / Cane Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
cane seats . The set contains two arm or head chairs and six side chairs manufactured by the Thonet
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet style Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bianche Lengno Scolato; Dining chairs; Craftsmanship; 1960's; Thonet style hand-carved wooden dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Armchairs, C1960
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hard to find bentwood armchairs in the style of Thonet. In very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Thonet Style Dining Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of six dining armchairs in the style of Thonet. Wood frames have been professionally refinished
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

  • Set of Six Thonet Style Dining Armchairs
  • Set of Six Thonet Style Dining Armchairs
  • Set of Six Thonet Style Dining Armchairs
  • Set of Six Thonet Style Dining Armchairs
H 31.25 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair by J & J. Kohn Austria
By Thonet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Thonet bentwood rocking chair by J & J. Kohn Austria. Elegant Vienna Secessionist bentwood
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

1970s Mexican Iron Side Chairs in the Style of the Model 17 by Thonet, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's pair of Mexican iron garden or side chairs done in the style of the well
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Elegant Arts & Crafts 1900 Armchair or Chair Mid-20th Century Design Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Arts & Crafts in the style of Thonet Elegant and original 1900 armchair by English or Osterreich
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

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

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original
Category

Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987. Style Arts & Crafts, Art
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Faux Leather

19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. The seats are made in the classic bentwood style of early Thonet pieces with decorative use of hooped
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Beautiful Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet
By Paul McCobb, Thonet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
9 beautiful European bentwood dining chairs. Ready for a new home.
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
seat and back, this chair is an iconic piece of style design and craftsmanship I’m not sure of the
Category

20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid-Century Set of 4 Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Room Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 fancy bentwood Thonet Style upholstered armchairs. In excellent vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 secession style chairs circa 1900 several breaks and losses.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

  • 2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900
  • 2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900
  • 2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900
  • 2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Sweetheart Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury vintage Thonet cane seat cafe chairs "Sweetheart" Style No. 16. chairs are in original
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Neapolitan Set Four Thonet Chairs Sautto & Liberale Ebonized
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set four Thonet chairs by Sautto & Liberale, ebonized in curved beech. Naples
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair made by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s. Made of bent beechwood and finished
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

  • Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
  • Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
  • Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
  • Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in GB
and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These chairs are a style and design classic, Thonet have
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Beige Vinyl Seats, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet bentwood dining chairs with beige vinyl seats - set of 4. Item features bentwood
Category

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

Materials

Wood

1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, Lambeth
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1960 Manufactured in Czechoslovakia. In good
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

  • 1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
  • 1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
  • 1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
  • 1960s Ligna Bentwood Armchair by Thonet
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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Thonet Style Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of thonet style chairs available for sale. Each of these unique thonet style chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and natural fiber. Thonet style chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of thonet style chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts thonet style chairs are of considerable interest. Thonet, Michael Thonet and Salvatore Leone each produced beautiful thonet style chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Thonet Style Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,469, while they’re typically $64 on the low end and $7,900 highest priced.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Thonet Style Chairs
  • 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.

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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.