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Bentwood Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood chair 1970s Beautiful patina but broken inner circle of back rest. Sturdy and firm chair.
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Chair 1970s
Bentwood Chair 1970s
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bentwood chair in red. Classic Memphis style chair with keyhole back. Heavy and well made
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1980s American Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
H 39.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Six Bentwood Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern style dining chairs in yellow vinyl with bentwood backs. All chairs have low
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Six Bentwood Back Chairs
Six Bentwood Back Chairs
H 33.75 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s
Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s
H 37.21 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Thonet Bentwood Upholstered Chair
By Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Midcentury Thonet bentwood upholstered chair. Single chair with Classic midcentury design with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood

Bentwood Side Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant silhouette in this Prouve-inspired side chair of bleached, bentwood design ideal for entry
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20th Century Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Side Chair
Bentwood Side Chair
H 32.5 in W 15.25 in D 16 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
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

1950's French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Bentwood Dark Bentwood Dining Chair – Large Quantity Available 1950’s French Bentwood
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Period: 1960s Materials: Bentwood, Cane
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3
Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage birch easy chair with new gray upholstery. Additional information: Dimensions: 63 W x 65 D
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s
Scandinavian Gray Bentwood Easy Chair 1980s
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940 Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940 Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

1970s Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
A wonderful example of a vintage lounge chair, great lines.
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1970s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

1970s Bentwood Lounge Chair
1970s Bentwood Lounge Chair
H 35.44 in W 20.87 in D 35.44 in
Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish chair from Illums Bolighus, featuring strong steam formed one-piece seat
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Wood

Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
H 31 in W 14 in D 16 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bentwood Rocking chair. This unique chair is a perfect conversation piece for any living
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Set of Four Midcentury Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of circa 1960s bentwood armchairs were professionally ebonized and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood, Upholstery

Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by L.A Bernkop company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Chair is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair Very heavy and well made. Not the most
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple

Bentwood Side Chairs by Societa Compensati Curvati, Italy
By Società Compensati Curvati
Located in London, Lambeth
This rare beautiful chair was manufactured by Societá Compensati Curvati, Italy 1950’s Curved
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair by Thon, set of six, other quantities available. These
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

1930s Bentwood beech Chair with Pedig Seat, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - minor signs of use in pedig seat
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Westnofa "City" Bentwood Desk Chair by Oivind Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic "City" design by Oivind Iversen for Westnofa of Norway. Highly unusual rolling desk chair
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Teak, Wood, Bentwood

1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs – Set Of Six 1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs
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1950s European Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Dining Chairs - Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Dining Chairs – Set Of Three 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Dining
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1940s European Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 27.56 in
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Carlo Ratti original chairs mid-century bentwood Italian design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair on Bentwood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in West Chester, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair Model 71 on Bentwood Legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Audoux Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Cantilevered Bentwood Lounge Chairs France, circa 1950’s Manufactured
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Office Chairs in Subtle New Mohair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of bentwood office chairs in subtle new Mohair with new seat and backing.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

1 of 9, Dining Chair, Bentwood Cane, No. 18, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved). Production
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1960's French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight 1960’s French Baumann bentwood
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1960s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Bentwood Art Deco Geometric Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bentwood Art Deco design stripped side chairs with geometric upholstered seat and fluted
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Good Quantity Available
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – Good quantities available 1950s
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Attention Collectors! This architecturally captivating swivel chair designed by the acclaimed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Deep Back - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Deep Back – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950's Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel French Slim Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1950’s Fischel French
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s
By Magnus Stephensen
Located in Kiel, SH
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s in used condition with signs
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 14 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved) with new cane seat
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quirky set of 4 comfortable, elegant and unusual bentwood dining or side chairs
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Woven Accent Chairs by Kvist Møbler
By Kvist
Located in Chicago, IL
on bentwood frame.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Polyester

1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Dark Walnut, Set of Fifteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair – Dark Walnut – Set Of Fifteen 1950s Baumann
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Early Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair The Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
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1960s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
Thonet Style Bentwood Ebonised Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Slatted Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique arts & crafts rocking chair Beautifully handcrafted artisanal piece This handsome chair is
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs, Italy 1960s Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik
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1930s Finnish Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two Very Rare Bentwood Chairs, Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Set of Twelve
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – set of twelve – other quantities
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood

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Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage bentwood chairs chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bentwood chairs chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and fabric. Vintage bentwood chairs chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bentwood chairs chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage bentwood chairs chairs are of considerable interest. Thonet, Baumann France and Jindrich Halabala each produced beautiful vintage bentwood chairs chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,836, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $90,000 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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Bentwood Chairs Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.