Michael Thonet Seating
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
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 18 by TON, Light Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair No. 18
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
Seat:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from the curved armrests. The chairs are produced as elegant and airy design with light, ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Vintage Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from the curved armrests. The chair is produced as elegant and airy design with light, bu...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Thonet Armchair Nr.8, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very old armchair from the beginnings of the production of bentwood furniture. These were always very subtle and simple. The bayonet fastening of the armrests to the backrest also in...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, Set of 3, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 3 of Vintage Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, circa 1950s.
The chairs made by Polish furniture maker Radomsko ZMG, famed for also ma...
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair Thonet chairs 1920s-1940s Bentwood Viennese weaving
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Thonet chairs, model No. 18 + model No. 215.
Design by Michael Thonet in 1859.
Production period approx. 1920-1950s.
Sturdy beech bentwood chair frame. Refurbished and o...
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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Teak
Antique Thonet No. 2 Bentwood Sofa , late 19th century
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Thonet No. 2 Bentwood Sofa, crafted in the late 19th century, is a beautiful vintage piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. This sofa is constructed entirely of bentwood ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
By Michael Thonet, Salvatore Leone
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
Easy armchair Thonet Nr.401, since 1901
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model. Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with weak solution of shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Beech and straw model 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s
By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of eight model 209 chairs, with curved beech frame painted black, with ring also made of curved wood placed under the round seat to reinforce the frame, acting as a connector bet...
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Early 1900s Polish Romantic Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood, Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910, these chairs are also mysteriously branded P.V.C. along the back of the seat, though ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Thonet Kanapee No.3, 1860
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare collector's item: A well-preserved, stable Thonet sofa with a Viennese wicker seat that was restored a few years ago. Designation in the Thonet catalog from 1904: Sofa No. 3.
Th...
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1860s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Braid
Very rare Thonet easy chair nr.6331
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare Thonet easy chair nr.6331 in very good oirignal condition with signs of use.
Category
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Armchair Fischel Nr.44 - THONET
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Newer string of the seat and backrest.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
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 Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Quantities Available
1970's Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military - green - good quantities a...
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1970s German Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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: natural light
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
1970's Thonet Dining Chairs For The German Military - Blue - Good Qty Available
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military, blue, good quantities available. Commissioned by the Bundeswehr and made by Thonet these chairs were made for the German ...
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1970s German Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Dark Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Coffee house chairs, model 214 by Michael Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic coffee house chair set, model 214, designed by Michael Thonet in the year 1859. The present label from manufacturer Thonet indicates the production series 1922-1938. The chai...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet No. 14 Antique Children's Chair
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Dronten, NL
Thonet no. 14 children's chair, in original un-restored condition. Very elegant unique piece!
Thonet is a name synonymous with innovative furniture design and craftsmanship. Founded...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Contemporary Bistro Armchair No. 30 by TON, Light Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet No. 18 beech and Vienna straw chairs by Thonet for Herbatschek, 1960s
By Michael Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of six chairs known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with black varnish and handmade Vienna straw stuffing of the period, still intact.
Designed by Michael Thonet in 1876...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multipl...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
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: natural light
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910, this chair is also mysteriously branded P.V.C. along the back of the seat, though we ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
By Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Chair HO. 41, 1905s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair HO 41, restored in good condition. Designed by Michael Thonet.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Plywood
Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Wood, Iron and Caning Adjustable Stool by Thonet, Austria, 1930s
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Signed elegant and sturdy four legged adjsutable stool by Thonet. The base structure is made of wooden legs inserted into a cast iron structure. The seat itself can be adjusted for heitgh thanks to a screw mecanism.
Minimum height is 58cm.
In good vintage condition.
This stool will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Iron
Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored, retaining beautiful old patina and some normal traces...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Chair No.1
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria.
The Model No.10 rocking Chair was designed by Michael Thonet circa 1860 - 1890, this example dates from circa 1900. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back.
The use of cane provides comfort for the sitter and gives the piece a visual lightness. Moreover, the high contrast between the black lustre...
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Armchair Thonet Nr.12, circa 1870
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new backrest string, new shellack polish.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful original rocking armchair from 19860s. Produced by TON, original label still attached. The chair is in a beautiful condition. The construction is original in bentwood oak w...
Category
1960s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Thonet, Michael 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".
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair after a full restoration. The chair is Thonet No. 16 model, it was produced by TON in 1960s. The chair was found in a bad condition and we had it restored into...
Category
1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
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 ...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no. 4. Newly restored.
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New seat string.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Toilet Seat by Fischel, circa 1900
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Erly Armchair Thonet Nr.8, 1A Label
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
The first industrially produced form of armchair Nr.8 is very rare and little seen. Thanks to the subtle construction, it looks very elegant. Original state with a pleasant patine of...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Kanapee Nr 22 1st Collectors Item, First Stamp, 1889-1890
By Michael Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet Michael
Bench kanapee sittee nr 22
First original form
First Stamp
produced 1889-1890
Fully and professionally restored
Collectors item
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1880s Austrian Other Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with First Paper Label
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with 1st Paper Label
fully restored with new canning and shellack finish.
there are additional 2 pieces ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the form and used stamp, this is a very rare archaic model. The armchair was made for uph...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Michaël Thonet Gebrüder Thonet Austria Bentwood Sofa
By Michael Thonet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Michael Thonet,
Austrian bentwood chaise is composed of beech with an adjustable back with two arms, a scrolling base, and cane paneled seat.
New cane and perfect condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
Category
1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.20, circa 1880
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New cannung in seat.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1860
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. New shelack finish. Marked with early paper label, which is used, circa 1860. Comp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Minor repairs made.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Viennese Footrest Josef Jaworek Nr. 2, circa 1875
By Michael Thonet, Josef Jaworek
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Josef Jaworek Company, which was one of the first competitor of the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Marked with early paper label, which is used before the ye...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Michael Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Michael Thonet seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Michael Thonet seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 61 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Woka Lamps, Marcel Kammerer, and Otto Wagner. Prices for Michael Thonet seating 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 $2,035.