Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century bentwood armchairs with original yellow & white vinyl upholstery by Thonet Industries. Featuring Thonet's signature build quality, the back and seat ar...
Wood, Teak, Bentwood
1950s Sculptural Teak Curved Slatted Bentwood Scroll Armchairs, Set of 2
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original bentwood chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty!...
Wood
Vintage Bentwood Desk Chair, 1930s-1950s, Mundus, Austria
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hannover, DE
Bentwood vintage chair by Autrian manufacturer Mundus, competitor from Thonet. Production period: approx. 1930s-1950s. Ideally as desk or dining chair. Only 1 available. Sturdy b...
Teak
60s Eddie Harlis Thonet ST 805 lounge chair leather sessel Mid Century Bauhaus
Located in Bremen, DE
Incredibly beautiful and rare original Eddie Harlis for Thonet armchair from the 60s for your cottage. The armchair consists of a black metal frame and wooden armrests (walnut/teak).
Leather, Teak
Eddie Harlis for Thonet ST 805 Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful patinated. Flat solid teak armrests Tiny white plastic feet. Original Condition.
Steel
Mid-Century Model EMT0030 Teak Armchair from Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
This rectangular armchair, model EMT0030, was manufactured by the German company Thonet in the 1950s-1960s. It is made from solid teak in a light color.
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Four Teak Dining Chairs from the 1960s, Designed by R. Glatzel, Made by Thonet
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel, Thonet
Located in Cologne, DE
They are made of dark teak wood. Seats and backs are covered with light-coloured upholstery fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in France.
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid Century Cocktail Chairs by Eddie Harlis for Thonet, Germany 1950ies
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of easy chair /cocktail chairs designed by Eddie Harlis for Thonet in 1953. This semi-armchair has only been produced from 1955 to 1959. The peer-shaped wooden backrest has...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Desk with a single drawer designed by Pierre Paulin and manufacture by Thonet. France circa 1955 Black lacquered metal feet, teak veneer drawer on the right side and a teak venee...
Metal
Thonet easy chair set teak wood an vynil
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of easy chair made by Thonet, designer still in research. These chairs are very well made in teak wood, and black vynil seat and back.
Teak
Early ‘CM141’ Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
On the right a drawer section made out of blond teak veneer. Restored with love. Collector’s item.
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Vintage Original Scandinavian Bent Teak Wool Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our team had no luck deciphering the manufacturer of these chairs, but they do exhibit a style similar to some Swedish designers of the time. The bent teak ply arms however have an u...
Teak
Sold
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Side Tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhm, Thonet, 1980s
By Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two Thonet side tables designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme to match their S320 chair featured a steam bent wood front leg , inspired by Thonet’s long tradition of stea...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in W 98 in D 28 in
Original Midcentury Bent Teak Plaid Wool Fabric Danish Modern Sofa Couch
By Alvar Aalto, Westnofa Furniture, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our team had no luck deciphering the manufacturer of this sofa, but it does exhibit a style similar to some Swedish designers of the time. The bent teak ply arms however have an unmi...
Teak, Fabric
Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very rare Pierre Paulin (1922-2009) model CM 217 desk with square tubular legs in black lacquered metal on which rests a plywood top covered with black laminate, suspended pedestal...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Pair Thonet Cafe-Chairs approx. 1880s - Bentwood, Cane seat weaving
Located in Hannover, DE
Two stunning Thonet chairs, the inventor of bentwood furniture mid of 19th century. Here two beautiful models no. 20. Carefully restored, hand-rewoven cane seats. Design 1880s, manuf...
Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Thonet Chair No. 19 with Viennese cain 1880s - Angel chair - desk chair
Located in Hannover, DE
Bentwood chair from Thonet. Modell 19. Also known as Angel chair. Only 1 available. Production period end of 19th century. Sturdy dyed beech wood chair frame. Refurbished and oil...
Teak
Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, Sergio Rodrigues, Jens Risom, G-Plan, Thonet
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century surfboard coffee table. Made in Denmark from teak wood, circa 1960s. This coffee table is quite unique and displays excellent craftsmanship. The top is rectangular with ...
Brass
Sold
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Armchairs Dining Chairs Danish Teak from Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of four armchairs dining chairs teak from Thonet, 1960s. Perfect vintage condition.
Teak
Thonet Style Teak Toned Bentwood Standing Coat Tree
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet style bentwood standing coat tree with attractively curved lines, 4 legs, and 6 inverted fishhook shaped arms. The arms and legs are attached to a 3 piece post with rounded to...
Bentwood
Sold
H 31 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Thonet Dining Chairs in Teak and Leatherette, 1950s, Austria SATURDAY SALE
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 dining chairs in excellent vintage shape. SATURDAY SALE
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive pair of chairs is heavily inspired by Thonet. Their bentwood construction, combined with elegant lines and curves, creates a classic yet unique and subtle appearance...
Canvas, Teak, Bentwood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
2 Armchairs by Michael Thonet for ZPM Radomsko, No. 11, 1920s, Austria
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of bentwood armchairs, model 11, design by Michael Thonet in 1920s. Production period most likely 1950s-1960s. Displayed price is for the pair. Totally up to 3 such chairs ava...
Teak
Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Thonet dining chairs in teak and original leather.
Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Teak Armchair from the 1960s, Designed by Rudolf Glatzel for Thonet
By Thonet, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Cologne, DE
641PF armchair, designed by Rudolf Glatzel, manufactured in the 1960s in Germany by Thonet, the oldest still existing furniture manufacturer in the world.
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Stacking Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage three-legged stacking stools in the style of Alvar Aalto. Made in teak with birch bentwood legs and marked "Made in Sweden" on paper label to undersides. Price is for the set...
Birch, Teak
$850 / set
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Helikon Mid Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Helikon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Helikon Mid Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Lounge Chairs with Purple Upholstery - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 22.5" W x 26" D x 19" Seat heigh...
Fabric, Cherry
$2,995 / set
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Mobfabrik. Special chairin that the backr is completely free to move to ...
Leather, Teak
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 22 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light green textured cloth upholstery. Worn vintage condition very structural - Need reupholstering or ...
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Construction: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vint...
Bentwood, Plywood
$1,079 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Pair of 1980s Bentwood Armchairs by Antonín Šuman for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of vintage bentwood armchairs designed by Antonín Šuman for TON, dating from circa 1980 and manufactured in Czechoslovakia. The chairs feature beautifully curved bent be...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$4,433 / set
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
Leather, Teak
$3,750 / set
H 30.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in
Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing performance fabric from HBF textiles (Merci Boucle in their Du Jour colorway). The ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...
Upholstery, Wood
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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 condition with minimal wear. Have other sets that can be combined but these are the only...
Beech
1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 48 cm
Wood
$381Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially re...
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
1920 Art Deco Bent Oak & Cane Chair No. 144 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Modernist Thonet number 144 side chair features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and an elegant rounded square backrest....
Wicker, Oak
$2,200 / set
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...
Cane, Bentwood
$2,100
H 25.75 in W 28.75 in D 20.5 in
1960s Z Down Chair by Erik Magnussen for Torben Orskov in steel and leather
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
Located in Victoria, BC
This Z Down chair was designed by Erik Magnussen and produced by Torben Orskov in Denmark in 1968. The structure is formed in tubular steel, shaped into two continuous elements that ...
Steel
Large Group of Deco Chrome Door Handles, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Large group of chrome door handles Compact and sleek shape, each set is composed by 2 hand knobs and two key rosettes. 26 sets available - sold as single set
Chrome
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair by Heywood Wakefield c 1880/1920's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique Bar Harbor wicker chair by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1880/1920's. This fine example is in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cos...
Wicker
$2,550Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands
By Arne Vodder, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands with beautiful carved finger pull handles. In the style of Arne Wahl Iversen. Has 4 drawers with dovetail joints. Clean inside and...
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
Pair of Midcentury Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Jens Risom, Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair midcentury solid walnut lounge chairs by Stow Davis, handsome architectural profile in the style of Jens Risom. Superior quality and construction, retains original orange wool f...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,911
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo
Located in Bergen, NO
Iconic Scandinavian modern lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, early 1960s. The Hunter chair is one of Afdal’s most celebrated designs, known for its sculptu...
Leather, Teak
$16,994Sale Price|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in
Exceptionally Rare, Possibly Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. The only chair that is known to exist. Made by Christensen and Larsen. A different version of the chair is shown in the famous Grete Jalk books "forty years of Dani...
Teak
Contemporary Papier Maché Floor Lamps
By Serax
Located in Brecht, BE
love these papier maché floor lamps, sturdy and quirky. Sold as a pair, more available.
Metal
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gueridon with a tri-lobe base raised on thick round feet. Original patina.
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,230 / set
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs
By Cumberland Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome frames. Midcentury appeal in the style of Milo Baughman adds striking seating to hom...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands out with its rich walnut woodgrain and stylish design. Spacious compartments allow ...
Walnut
$1,800 / set
H 22 in W 22 in D 15 in
Lane 'Perception' Nightstands by Warren Church, Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury Lane Nightstands. An elegant basket weave finish design, rectangular drawers with built in handles, and clean dovetail drawers. Please confirm location with sell...
Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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