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Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid-century rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
bigger sets 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
bigger sets 2, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
bigger sets 2, 4, 6, 8 or more chairs in different wood and velvet color. Rattan is refreshed and is in
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Michael Thonet, Portois & Fix
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The
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Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid century rattan, velvet and wood chairs. They were produced in Thonet woodworking
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Velvet, Beech

Light White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, boucle and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 2 Chairs .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
furniture under the THONET license. Small size and great comfort. The armchair after renovation, cleaned and
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Antique 1890s Czech Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Thonet 2 Chairs .
Thonet 2 Chairs .
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 6 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 8 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Josef Maria Olbrich for Thonet Armchair, 1910
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Rome, IT
particular design, enriched by a very original striped velvet fabric. Elegant and sober design but truly one
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Josef Maria Olbrich for Thonet Armchair, 1910
Josef Maria Olbrich for Thonet Armchair, 1910
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century Designed by Gebruder
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Pair Custom Thonet Style Scissor Chairs, 1920s Table Marked Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lomita, CA
colored velvet when we acquired them, but have since been made into the pristine chairs pictured. They are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Birch, Animal Skin, Fabric

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl in Velvet for Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs in new velvet upholstery and after a complete restoration. The
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Thonet Michael Vienna Pair Of Biedermeier Style Benches In Wood And Velvet
By Thonet
Located in Prato, Tuscany
green velvet upholstery; the legs are slightly curved outward to increase the stability of the bench
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Beech

5 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl in Velvet for Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
By TON a.s., Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of 5 dining chairs in new velvet upholstery and after a complete restoration. The
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of '3' Thonet Model 214 PH Cafe Stools in Beech & Textured Velvet, c. 1950's
By Thonet
Located in Norwalk, CT
. Crafted from rich beech wood, these chairs showcase Thonet's pioneering bentwood technique, ensuring
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Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Selection of Hollywood Regency Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
are: 1) Thonet bentwood chair, circa 1920's. It measures 38.5"H x 17.5"W x 17.25"D x 18" seat height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chairs, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair. Produced in blond wood oak bentwood. Original
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Leopard Velvet Stools with Leather Piping c. 1970s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
in our shop: Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet Faux Bamboo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Velvet

Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful Boomerang armchair, produced by TON in 1960s. Original Thonet design. This armchair has
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Bauhaus Armchairs by Mucke Melder, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
rest - Chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever frames - New red velvet upholstery - Model FN21
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Armchairs by Mucke Melder, circa 1930s
Bauhaus Armchairs by Mucke Melder, circa 1930s
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 33.08 in
Set of 2 Thonet Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Set of 2 original Thonet bent plywood 1950s dining/ side chairs with velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Velvet

Set of 2 Thonet Dining Chairs
Set of 2 Thonet Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Beech Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful and rare chairs designed by Oswald Haerdtl for TON (Thonet) in 1950s
Category

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

Row of Four Bentwood Viennese Theatre Chairs by Thonet, circa 1907
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original set of four connected bentwood theatre chairs by Thonet, circa 1907. Each chair folds up
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Antique Early 1900s Benches

Promemoria Bilou Bilou Chair Covered in Fabric by Romeo Sozzi
By Promemoria
Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT
the cafè Thonet chair. Bilou Bilou is a chair with structure and covering in velvet; in dimensions: 50
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Octagonal table and four chairs
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Octogonal table with four chairs, manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna Beech, partly with
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20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Octagonal table and four chairs
H 28.35 in Dm 31.5 in
Modern Josef Hoffmann Thonet No 811 Turquoise Velvet Dining Chair
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Houston, TX
Modern dining chair designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - No 811 . Freshly upholstered in a lush
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Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Thonet Lacquered Wood and Cane Side Chairs, Pair
By Thonet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
made, feather-filled Loro Piana blue velvet cushions, the color of the deep ocean, is indeed that pop
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Thonet "Halabla" Chairs
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of original 1920s Thonet "Halabala" lounge chairs done in bent walnut and
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Walnut

Pair of Thonet "Halabla" Chairs
Pair of Thonet "Halabla" Chairs
H 30 in W 33 in D 27 in L 30 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Chair by Thonet, Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1905
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Thonet bentwood chair from the Art Nouveau period around 1905 in Vienna/ Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Pair of Anton Lorenz Model SS33 Chairs for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and brown velvet arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Model SS33.
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Thonet Swivel Armchair, Poland, Mid 20th Century, After Renovation
By Thonet
Located in Chorzów, PL
Swivel armchair from around 1950. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat has been upholstered with a new fabric. Dimensions: Height 90 cm / heig...
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Seating Set of Six Bentwood Thonet Chairs Design Hanno Von Gustedt
By Thonet, Hanno von Gustedt
Located in Tourcoing, FR
for the famous Thonet house. Model 644PV for chairs (H 86cm / seat dimensions: H46 / 46cm / 46cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs, Up to 12pieces
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Height of seat 46 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

1970s Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs, Up to 12pieces
1970s Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs, Up to 12pieces
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Satelit, Velvet/skai Fauteuill, Wingback, Yellow
By Michael Thonet
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Satelit - Velvet/skai Fauteuill - Wingback - Yellow Stunning eye catcher this yellow wingback
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Early 2000s European Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Satelit, Velvet/skai Fauteuill, Wingback, Yellow
Satelit, Velvet/skai Fauteuill, Wingback, Yellow
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
8 Thonet 1940s Armed Dining Chairs Art Deco Mohair & Black Lacquer
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of 8 Thonet armed dining chairs designed by Joe Atkinson, with a jazz age Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Pair of 1970s Thonet Tubular Steel and Velvet Upholstered Club Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
teal mohair velvet. Executed by Thonet American, c. 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Beech by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in beech by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, 1950s. The listed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set of Four Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Set of four black lacquer over exposed grain oak chairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman in
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lacquer, Velvet

Thonet Armchairs with New Upholstered Assorted Velvet Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet armchairs with bowed backrests and curved arms. These chairs have been reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Thonet Armchair, Western Europe, 1930s, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An armchair from the 1930s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 84 cm / height of the seat 45 cm / width 57 cm / depth 55 cm.
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of "H269" Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala in Peacock Blue and Walnut
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1930s "H269" armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet. They have been
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Pair of "H269" Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala in Peacock Blue
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1930s "H269" armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet. They have been
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Grey Velvet Chair in the Style of Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet. The color of the velvet has a slightly beige nuance.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Austrian 50s Walnut and grey Velvet Dining Chairs in the Style of Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Kvadrat Velvet by Raf Simons. They have been produced by TON Czech Republic, formerly wellknown as THONET
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Modern Midcentury Bentwood Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
modern lounge chair / rocking chair is a must have. Many people associate bent-wood with Thonet or Josef
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Pair of CM190 Slipper Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of CM190 slipper chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1950s Recently reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of Four Dining Chairs By Thonet American 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
SET OF FOUR DINING CHAIRS WITH TUBULAR POLISHED CHROME STRUCTURE, UPHOLSTERED IN SILK VELVET.
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Brown Velvet, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vienna, AT
Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Brown Velvet, 1970s Rare set of two
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Chrome Tub Chairs bt Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic Thonet cantilever club chairs, comfortable and stylish. Perfect for dining, conference or
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Velvet Thonet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the velvet thonet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each velvet thonet chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and velvet. Find 112 options for an antique or vintage velvet thonet chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a velvet thonet chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right velvet thonet chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made velvet thonet chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Jindrich Halabala and Mücke & Melder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Velvet Thonet Chair?

Prices for a velvet thonet chair start at $400 and top out at $39,642 with the average selling for $2,911.

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Questions About Velvet Thonet Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs 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
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.