What is a Thonet-style chair?

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.

What was significant about the Thonet chair?

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.

How do I know if my chair is Thonet?

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.

How do you pronounce Thonet chair?

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.

Are Thonet chairs marked?

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.

Are Thonet chairs stackable?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

Tubular Chair Thonet

Dune Couch

Service De Table

Thonet Cantilever

Tubular Steel Armchair

Mart Stam Chairs

Bauhaus Cantilever Chair

Marcel Breuer Sofa

Thonet Couch

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair 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 1920s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950

By Thonet

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Set of 3 chairs variant of the CM 190 edited by Thonet, France, 1950. Seat in black faux leather

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950

H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 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

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 22 in

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

Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet

H 42 in W 22.5 in D 43 in

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Christoph Zschocke in 1990s and produced by Thonet Germany. The lounge chairs are made of solid, heavy beech

Category

1990s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in

Anton Lorenz Thonet Tubular Steel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Anton Lorenz

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic pair of period Art Deco lounge chairs made in tubular steel with a design that appears

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anton Lorenz Thonet Tubular Steel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in

Austrian mid-century modern Chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1960s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian Thonet chairs in black wood and metal, 19 Cesca style chairs with seat and back in black

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Austrian mid-century modern Chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1960s

H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Pasadena, TX

S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A set of 4 sof-Tek stacking chairs by David Rowland for Thonet circa 1970s

H 30 in W 17 in D 20 in

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs

H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in

Cantilevered Chrome Club Tub Chair by Burgasser & Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Buffalo, NY

From a design by Joan Burgasser and Anton Lorenz, these Thonet Club Tub armchairs set deeply

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cantilevered Chrome Club Tub Chair by Burgasser & Anton Lorenz for Thonet

H 31 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of 6 thonet chrome upholstered dining chairs. 1970s Reverse catilevered tubular chrome frame

Category

Late 20th Century Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

H 32 in W 20 in D 27 in

Morse Clash Thonet Chair

By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio

Located in Milano, IT

of dots and dashes, this Thonet-style wooden chair incorporates a side table and structural elements

Category

2010s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Morse Clash Thonet Chair

H 33.67 in W 29.53 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Norwalk, CT

This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

H 34 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in

set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

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

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in

Set of Four Thonet St14 Chairs by Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Dronten, NL

This hard to find set of 4 Thonet chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Four Thonet St14 Chairs by Hans Luckhardt

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries

By Thonet

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome accent chair What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries

H 29 in W 28.5 in D 24 in

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

By Mart Stam, Thonet

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

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 22 in

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Chino Hills, CA

the legendary Anton Lorenz for Thonet. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-century modern design

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s

H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in

Vintage Cantilever Chairs S34 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s. Set of 6.

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Cantilever Chairs S 34 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s. Set of 6. The classic Bauhaus design

Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Cantilever Chairs S34 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s. Set of 6.

H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 27.96 in

Thonet Chrome and Pink Vinyl Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz - Set of 4

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 4 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz and produced by Thonet. Tubular steal frames with

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Chrome and Pink Vinyl Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz - Set of 4

H 29 in W 23 in D 21 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

Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests

H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in

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

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and

Category

Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Tubular chair in turquoise with wooden seat. This beautiful chair is painted in Turquoise. It shows traces

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43

H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

By Thonet, Gilbert Rohde

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

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

H 62 in W 24.4 in D 37 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Tubular chair with black wooden seat and armrests. The chair has a special shape backrest and elegant

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Mart Stam Manufacturer: Thonet (stamped in leather underneath seat) Country: Germany

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany

H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Anton Lorenz Chairs for Thonet Model SS33

By Anton Lorenz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Anton Lorenz chairs for Thonet model SS33. Original electric blue naugahyde upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Anton Lorenz Chairs for Thonet Model SS33

H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

H 31 in W 22 in D 23.5 in

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930

By Peter Behrens

Located in Vienna, AT

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial tubular steel chair, which was designed and manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peter Behrens Bauhaus Industrial Tubular Steel Chair Germany, circa 1930

H 35.63 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in

Four Early Breuer B-33 Canvas and Tubular Steel Side Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sharon, CT

Four original period cantilever canvas and tubular steel side chairs. Manufactured by Thonet or

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Early Breuer B-33 Canvas and Tubular Steel Side Chairs

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 23.5 in

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Lilly Reich, Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Topeka, KS

construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet, Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich began in 1928 and was

Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in

1970s Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Catilever Dining Side Chairs by Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Der Rohe and produced by Thonet. This set has beautiful belting leather slings with bright tubular

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Catilever Dining Side Chairs by Thonet

H 33 in W 20 in D 29 in

Pair of Low Chairs by Paulin and Thonet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of French mid century chairs by Pierre Paulin and Michael Thonet, circa 1950s. These

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Low Chairs by Paulin and Thonet

H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 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

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4

By Verner Panton, Thonet

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Very rare set of (4) four Mid-Century high-back chairs designed by Verner Panton. Tubular metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Reupholstering Set of 4

H 39 in W 21 in D 19 in

Marcel Breuer Model "B 34" Chair in Steel, Canvas & Beech Wood, Thonet 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare "B34" armchair with a tubular steel frame, creamy canvas and dark stained beech wood armrests

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Model "B 34" Chair in Steel, Canvas & Beech Wood, Thonet 1930s

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilever Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

manufactured by E.M.S. Overschie. The construction of this particular chair is made of a cantilevered tubular

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilever Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating

H 33.67 in W 22.25 in D 30.52 in

Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Two tubular chairs with wooden armrests

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930

H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Basel, BS

van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 22 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

Chrome, Steel

Anton Lorenz Tubular Steel Cantilever Club Chair KS 41 for Thonet, circa 1935

H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in

Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930

By Bauhaus

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

comfortable high tubular side chair or easy chair with the original paired black plywood. As a collector for

Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930

H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in

Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the

Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7

H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 4 available

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

One Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet. Newly upholstered in an embossed faux

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 4 available

H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

1980s Anton Lorenz for Thonet Tubular Cantilever Bar Counter Stools, Set 4

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Thonet circa the 1980s. Lorenz was a key figure in the rise of modern tubular steel furniture, together

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Anton Lorenz for Thonet Tubular Cantilever Bar Counter Stools, Set 4

H 41 in W 23.5 in D 22 in

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

Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Chromed Tubular Steel and New Blue Mohair Cantilever Art Deco Armchairs

By Mücke & Melder

Located in Vienna, AT

first type was a spring chair designed by A. Lurcat for the Thonet company, whose designs he often used

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chromed Tubular Steel and New Blue Mohair Cantilever Art Deco Armchairs

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Marcel Breuer Leather Lounge, Germany Circa 1970

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Culver City, CA

Marcel Breuer leather lounge Germany circa 1970 Model B35 lounge chair produced by Thonet

Category

20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Leather Lounge, Germany Circa 1970

H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in

Marcel Breuer Vintage B35 Leather and Chrome Cantilever Armchair and Footstool

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Highclere, Newbury

saddle leather set within a cantilever tubular chrome frame to create a chair with an outstanding

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Vintage B35 Leather and Chrome Cantilever Armchair and Footstool

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in

B34 Bauhaus Leather Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Pair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Wilton, CT

The B34 chair was designed by Marcel Breuer between 1920 and 1949 for Thonet in Germany. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

B34 Bauhaus Leather Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Pair

H 33 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair Set of 2 Thonet Muecke Melder

By Thonet

Located in Chemnitz, SN

: Mücke Melder Restored tubular steel chair, made in the 1930s, based on the famous Thonet design. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair Set of 2 Thonet Muecke Melder

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Houston, TX

sleek tubular chrome chair is a classic. Designed in 1927, this pair has its original black leather back

Category

Vintage 1950s Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the chair were: Thonet (from 1927), Gavina (1950s), and Knoll (1960s). In 1928, it was the first

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer

H 32 in W 18 in D 22 in

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Tubular Chair Thonet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tubular chair thonet for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and chrome, every tubular chair thonet was constructed with great care. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage tubular chair thonet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tubular chair thonet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tubular chair thonet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tubular chair thonet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Mücke & Melder are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tubular Chair Thonet?

Prices for a tubular chair thonet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,488.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Tubular Chair Thonet

What is a Thonet-style chair?
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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.
What was significant about the Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
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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.
How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs marked?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs stackable?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
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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.

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