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Michael Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German, 1796-1871

The development of bentwood for use in furniture is one of history’s most significant innovations in design. A range of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames drew heavily on this technological advancement, and the success of their enduring works owes to the efforts of pioneering German-Austrian industrialist and designer Michael Thonet — founder of Thonet and widely considered the father of bentwood furniture. 

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker and master of parquetry Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. He experimented with bending birch rods into rounded shapes — forming delicately seductive, curving Art Nouveau creations that were a daring departure from the heavy, hand-carved designs attributed to his contemporaries. 

The Boppard-born Thonet honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. He received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. From there, the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers — or Gebrüder Thonet — with his sons in 1853. 

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture. Composed of just six parts, the chair, with its simple, lightweight design, belies its durability. The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

The business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 

Thonet’s patented bentwood technology also yielded an improvement to rocking chairs for his company — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. And bentwood furniture was embraced by a series of design greats — the innovation can be found in the seating that Josef Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s expressive Paimio armchair. 

The No. 14 chair earned a gold medal at the 1867 Paris World’s Fair and reportedly sold 50 million copies prior to World War I. Today it’s a staple furnishing in countless movies, television shows, restaurants, bars and homes. 

On 1stDibs, find an array of antique Michael Thonet seating, tables and more.

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Creator: Michael Thonet
Set of 10 Late 19th Century Austrian Thonet Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Late 19th Century Austrian Thonet Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs

Set of 10 Late 19th Century Austrian Thonet Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs

By Michael Thonet

Located in Astoria, NY

A rare set of ten late 19th-century Austrian Thonet Wien Model No. 32 dining chairs, recently sourced from Lyon, France. Renowned for their pioneering bentwood craftsmanship, these e...

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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...

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2010s Austrian Modern Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s

Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs. Design by Michael Thonet for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. Striking Austrian design from the 1890s. Original beech and ...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s
Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s

Vienna Secession Bentwood Nesting Tables by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1900s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of four Vienna Secession nesting tables.Design by Michael Thonet for Gebrüder Thonet.Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.Original bentwood and beech fram...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6

By Michael Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...

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2010s Austrian Modern Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair No. 30 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same manufacture in Czech Republic by TON. Wood: solid beech Finish: natural light Se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Bern, BE

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960
Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960

Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960

By Michael Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859. It features a beech bentwood frame with cane. Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

RENOVATION AVAILABLE: THIS PIECE CAN BE PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED TO MEET YOUR PREFERENCES. OPTIONS INCLUDE CUSTOM FINISHES, UPHOLSTERY, AND SURFACE RESTORATION. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

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 the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Michael Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Chaise Lounge By Michael Thonet Vienna circa 1900
Art Nouveau Bentwood Chaise Lounge By Michael Thonet Vienna circa 1900

Art Nouveau Bentwood Chaise Lounge By Michael Thonet Vienna circa 1900

By Michael Thonet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wonderfully whimsical scroll legs really take the main stage on this chaise lounge chair. Perfect for many interiors the rich wood brings a sense of calm to any room.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870
Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

$799Sale Price|20% Off

Armchait Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

The oldest version of chair No. 14 in almost perfect original condition. Only one armrest has repaired cracks and the string also has a few defects. Otherwise, the chair is remarkabl...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5"

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Mohair, Beech

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair. Circa early 20th century. Measurements: 36" H x 17" W x 22" D x 18" Seat height.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same manufacture in Czech Republic by TON. Wood: solid beech Finish: black stain Sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

By Salvatore Leone, Michael Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone. Originally designed for the Cafe Daum in Vienna. These chairs fea...

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19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

This elegant Thonet Coat Rack Nr. 1, crafted in the early 1900s, exemplifies the iconic bentwood craftsmanship of the renowned Thonet brand. Standing at an impressive 203 cm in heigh...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Poland modern beech and straw 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s
Poland modern beech and straw 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s

Poland modern beech and straw 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s

By ZPM Radomsko, Michael Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Set of eight model 209 chairs, with a black painted curved beech structure, with a curved wooden ring placed under the round seat to reinforce the structure, acting as a connector be...

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Early 1900s Polish Romantic Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Straw, Wood, Beech

Art Nouveau Settee No. 2 in bent wood and cane by Thonet Brothers, Austria 1870s
Art Nouveau Settee No. 2 in bent wood and cane by Thonet Brothers, Austria 1870s

Art Nouveau Settee No. 2 in bent wood and cane by Thonet Brothers, Austria 1870s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the only Thonet Settee No. 2 available at the moment on the market! A true museum piece, this is one of the most beautiful Thonet pieces ever made. It i...

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1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Beech

Antique Thonet Salon center Table No.2, Bentwood with Flamed Palisander, 1890
Antique Thonet Salon center Table No.2, Bentwood with Flamed Palisander, 1890

Antique Thonet Salon center Table No.2, Bentwood with Flamed Palisander, 1890

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Thonet Salon Table Model No. 2 with a round top and elegant bentwood base, designed for refined interiors around the mid-19th century. Made of bentwood with a flamed palisander vene...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Walnut, Bentwood

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under the seat, which was invented later, as a strengthening of the structure) Very sens...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat
Original vintage Thonet design bistro chair with matte seat

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 looks great at both classic and modern dining tables. It is made of wood, has a rat...

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20th Century Michael Thonet Furniture

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Wicker, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The great classic. The item that is absolutely the most famous and most sold in the history of furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became know...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Michael Thonet Furniture

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Wood

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech
Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

$2,317Sale Price / set|20% Off

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Plant Stands – Circa 1900 A striking pair of original Art Nouveau plant stands attributed to Thonet, crafted around 1900...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Floor Hanger Thonet Nr.6
Floor Hanger Thonet Nr.6

Floor Hanger Thonet Nr.6

$511Sale Price|20% Off

Floor Hanger Thonet Nr.6

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Austrian modern straw black wood chairs 209 by Michael Thonet Radomsko, 1970s
Austrian modern straw black wood chairs 209 by Michael Thonet Radomsko, 1970s

Austrian modern straw black wood chairs 209 by Michael Thonet Radomsko, 1970s

By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian modern straw and black wood chairs 209 by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s Set of four model 209 chairs with round seat in Vienna straw. The backrest, armrests and legs ar...

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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

$519Sale Price|20% Off

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company or at a similar company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

An Austrian (Vienna) pair of bentwood B-9 armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn circa 1870. An original iconic chair. This is the favourite chair of architects especially from "Le Corbus...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Unique Kids Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1875
Unique Kids Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1875

Unique Kids Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn, circa 1875

By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

Absolutely unique piece. According to the construction probably from company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Probably it was intended only for exhibitions and fairs. The sofa is compared to the general production extremely precise. This kid’s sofa...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

The Thonet Magazine Rack No. 1, documented in the 1904 Thonet Catalogue (p. 87), is an elegant and early example of bentwood craftsmanship. Produced by the renowned Thonet factory in...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Vintage Bentwood Dining Chair by Michael Thonet, Slovenia, 1960s
Vintage Bentwood Dining Chair by Michael Thonet, Slovenia, 1960s

Vintage Bentwood Dining Chair by Michael Thonet, Slovenia, 1960s

By Michael Thonet, Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

A sculptural and elegant vintage bentwood dining chairs, dating to the 1960s, crafted in the timeless Central European tradition popularized by Thonet and its contemporaries. These ...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn Nr.4, circa 1875
Viennese Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn Nr.4, circa 1875

Viennese Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn Nr.4, circa 1875

By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with very old type of paper label. Newly restored.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...

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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Rattan, Bentwood

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.
Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Michael Thonet (attribué à ) Deux lits jumeaux en bois courbé ,Sécession Vienoise, circa 1900 jolis décors en bois gaufré top qualité le prix est pour les deux peuvent etre séparés

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Thonet. Pair of two-tiered side tables in stained beech. Circa 1900.
Thonet. Pair of two-tiered side tables in stained beech. Circa 1900.

Thonet. Pair of two-tiered side tables in stained beech. Circa 1900.

By Michael Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Michael Thonet Pair of two-tiered side tables, made of stained beech with a green lacquer finish on the tabletops. Bears the Thonet label with the inscription “Made in Czechoslovaki...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech

Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair No. 30 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same manufacture in Czech Republic by TON. Wood: solid beech Finish: natural light Se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Console table Thonet
Console table Thonet

Console table Thonet

$2,039Sale Price|20% Off

Console table Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Fischel

Located in Praha, CZ

Recently completely renovated

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date around 1860's -70's ? Most unusual design,, Cant find this form on the internet??R...

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1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

$750Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

This pair is offered in as-is condition and at a significantly reduced price due to their current state. Both chairs require wood restoration, as the front section of the seat frame ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Signed Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Hall Tree Standing Coat Rack, Late 1890s
Signed Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Hall Tree Standing Coat Rack, Late 1890s

Signed Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Hall Tree Standing Coat Rack, Late 1890s

By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

When Michael Thonet first designed this coat rack in 1849, he could not have foreseen the success it would command. Nor could he have expected that by the time he died, other manufac...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Brass

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Chair By Ton In Pink, Czechoslovakia 1950s

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

An iconic No. 24 bentwood armchair designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. This elegant piece showcases Thonet's signature craftsmanship wi...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s
Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Kampen, NL

Thonet No. 37 armchair, designed by Michael Thonet in Austria circa 1880s, is a masterful example of early industrial furniture. Crafted from steam bent beechwood with a cane seat an...

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1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Chair No. 1 by Michael Thonet produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in 1849
Chair No. 1 by Michael Thonet produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in 1849

Chair No. 1 by Michael Thonet produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in 1849

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Ravenna, IT

Chair No. 1 designed by Michael Thonet in 1849 and manufactured by the Gebrüder Thonet company of the same name in Vienna. With its light, elegant and sinuous shape, the No. 1 is the...

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1840s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet Armchair, Model No. 511 — Black Lacquered Wood and Red Upholstery This elegant armchair, Model No. 511, was manufactured by the iconic Viennese firm Thonet, a name synonymous...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

Rare Childs Morris Adjustable Chair Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria
Rare Childs Morris Adjustable Chair Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria

Rare Childs Morris Adjustable Chair Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria

By Michael Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Childs size Morris adjustable chair no.6392 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria in nice original condition with signs of usage.Retains its original finish patina..

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet Chair No.1
Thonet Chair No.1

Thonet Chair No.1

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

1930s Thonet Tambour Fronted Oak Cabinet
1930s Thonet Tambour Fronted Oak Cabinet

1930s Thonet Tambour Fronted Oak Cabinet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930's Thonet tambour fronted oak cabinet. Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thonet invented the process of steam bending wood under pressure and used this to desi...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly restored. All using the original technology of the time. Wood polished using shellac po...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet by Michael Thonet - Nesting Tables No. 10 - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 Designed by the legendary Michael Thonet, these Nesting Tables No. 10 embody the innovation ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet
Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet

Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

This model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by Michael Thonet for his own company in the 1860s. This example was produced in the 1970s and is in a very ...

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1970s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful, iconic armchair designed by Thonet, produced in 1960s by TON company in Czechoslovakia. The armchair has been completely restored and looks amazing. The construction made ...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Set of Two Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, Poland, 1960s
Set of Two Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, Poland, 1960s

Set of Two Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Chairs by ZPM Radomsko, Poland, 1960s

By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in Rødekro, DK

This elegant set of two bentwood chairs is based on the iconic Model No. 18, originally designed circa 1875 by the renowned Thonet workshop founded by Michael Thonet. Model No. 18 b...

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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.
Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Ravenna, IT

The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...

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Early 2000s German American Classical Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Rare pair of original Thonet Armchair
Rare pair of original Thonet Armchair

Rare pair of original Thonet Armchair

By Michael Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

This elegant Thonet armchair, dating from the early 1900s, is a rare example of Art Nouveau design produced in Thonet’s New York workshop. While most Thonet pieces were made in Europ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

Rare Early Flower Table J & J Kohn Nr.2
Rare Early Flower Table J & J Kohn Nr.2

Rare Early Flower Table J & J Kohn Nr.2

By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

A museum piece in its original state, the only one we know (the oldest possible variant of the product). Only perfectly cleaned, treated against woodworm by injecting chemistry, and ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 84 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Michael Thonet were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Otto Wagner, Fischel, and Marcel Kammerer. Prices for Michael Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $140 and can go as high as $13,141, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,034.

Questions About Michael Thonet Furniture

  • 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.

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