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4 Thonet Chairs Vintage 1970s - German Design
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Set of 4 Thonet Chairs from the 1960s
Enhance your living space with this unique set of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Thonet Chairs Vintage 1970s - German Design
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Set of 4 Thonet Chairs from the 1960s
Enhance your living space with this unique set of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair. This piece is a testament to Thonet’s exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat
By Thonet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests.
This
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Pair of classic model '209' beech bentwood arm chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs date from
Category
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a variation of the more
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Thonet High Chairs with Armrests
By Thonet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of vintage Thonet club chairs with armrests. I padded the backrests to make them more
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Club Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair!
This beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
modern space. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original condition, showcasing
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage Beech Wood B-751 Thonet Style Folding Chair
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage Thonet B-751 Style Folding Chair
For sale, we have a very cool piece of design
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
making Thonet chairs (same factory) are in a good vintage condition with only small marks and scuffs to
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style.
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Straw, Beech
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14.
Unknown
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
Category
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 36.62 in
20th Century Czech Pair of Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage pair of Czech Art Deco lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished bent
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Bentwood
H 34.5 in W 26.75 in D 31 in
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
Stunning original vintage design
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Post-Modern 1980s Cream Chrome Thonet Lounge Chair
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a stunning lounge / side / accent chair made by THONET.
This is a very unique
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing vintage Thonet design chair fits easily into almost any interior. This timeless chair
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
1 of 50 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14., without
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.89 in
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet bistro design chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of chairs features a curved wooden frame with a woven seat and backrest. Thonet
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Versatile and timeless, these charming chairs can be easily described this way. Due to responsible
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet.
The Classic Bauhaus chair.
Frame chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903
By Joseph Urban, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vintage Authentic Side Chair Slipper Chair Desk Chair Model No. 405 by Joseph Urban for
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 16.15 in D 21.66 in
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam.
A simple
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Cafe Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 8 Thonet style dining chairs feature bentwood construction, original finish, two arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of 2 original vintage Thonet design bistro chairs with matte seats
By Michael Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 2 amazing vintage Thonet design chairs can easily fit into nearly any interior. These
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Cracked-Looking Vintage Thonet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
.
The vintage Thonet chair with a weathered appearance combines the charm of the past with a unique
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Chair No 519 Adolf Loos for Cafe Capua Vienna 1913
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage Chair Model number 519 by Thonet. Adolf Loos designed the chair for Cafe Capua
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 18.5 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Cane Bentwood Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 5
By Michael Thonet
Located in Duxbury, MA
''Long John'') of Michael Thonet. The chair features a solid bentwood designed base with a cane back and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
H 40 in W 17.1 in D 15.5 in
Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
contoured wood, designed similarly to Thonet’s No. 21 chair. The seat and back rest are woven cane.
21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bentwood and cane webbing rocking chair.
This thonet style rocking chair has a very
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
cantilevered chair. This early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 armchair by Lorenz for Thonet, made in 1930, is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s.
Boho styled elegant and romantic rocking chair in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary
By Thonet
Located in Debrecen, HU
patented Thonet method, which ensures durability and shape retention by steaming and molding solid wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Thonet Style Chairs Bentwood 1950s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Unique Thonet Chairs, Circa 1940s-1950s
Most Likely Model No. 18
This exquisite pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage bentwood Thonet style dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Thonet style 'Long johns' high back dining chairs.
Gorgeous 'art nouveau' design era
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from chocolate brown stained beech, design
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 38.98 in W 22.45 in D 21.07 in
Vintage German Black S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cantilever chair by Thonet, designed by Mart Stam from the 20s in a particular color.
A classic
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 beautiful and atmospheric vintage Thonet design bistro chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 4 beautiful and atmospheric vintage Thonet design bistro chairs.
This great
Category
20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 43.5 in
Vintage Bentwood Thonet Swivel Desk Chair by Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage bentwood Thonet swivel desk chair by Radomsko. This was made
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Viennese Bentwood and Cane Wood Side Chair in the style of Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Riemerschmid chair. The seat is stretched with cane and very comfortable. Excellent original condition never
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair Vintage Thonet Chairs, by Rudolf Glatzel, model 641P, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Charming Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs by Rudolf Glatzel for Thonet
Model: 641P from the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Vintage Cognac S33 Chairs, from "Mart Stam" for "Thonet" 1980's
By Mart Stam
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Add a touch of classic modernism to your space with this stunning Mart Stam S33 Cantilever Chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Charming, very elegant vintage Thonet design dining room/bistro chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this charming, very elegant vintage Thonet design dining room/bistro chair.
This great
Category
20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Thonet Style Vintage Lucite and Blue Mongolian Wool Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Helena Rubinstein/ Charles Hollis Jones, these chic Thonet style designed Lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Lucite
1 of 2 Thonet Dining Chair #214, Bentwood, Vintage, Austria
By Debrecen Bentwood Furniture Company
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet Bentwood chair. Model 214.
New production approx. 2000s-2010s.
Displayed price is for 1
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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Thonet Chair Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet chair vintage for your home. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and natural fiber, every thonet chair vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet chair vintage — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet chair vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one thonet chair vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Thonet Chair Vintage?
Prices for a thonet chair vintage start at $200 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,742.
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.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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Questions About Thonet Chair Vintage
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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, 2023Perhaps 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, 2022An 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.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2022Michael 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
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