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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had 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. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and 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 of the day. 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, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker 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. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

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. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

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.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and 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

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.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — 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. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Thonet Bench 1865
Thonet Bench 1865

Thonet Bench 1865

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Bench 1865

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood settee or bench produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. From a group along with two chairs, one carrying Thonet paper label. Minimal signs of use. Re...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Signed Thonet Bentwood Hall Tree with Mirror
Signed Thonet Bentwood Hall Tree with Mirror

Signed Thonet Bentwood Hall Tree with Mirror

By Thonet

Located in Troy, MI

This bentwood hall tree by Thonet is constructed of steam-bent beech, with two tall posts each topped by a turned finial and a cluster of scrolling bentwood coat hooks...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Bentwood, Beech

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in View Park, CA

The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...

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20th Century Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Set of 2 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna
Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna

Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Elegant round Art Nouveau table from the renowned Thonet company, painted black. The table can be easily extended and expanded into an oval table with two additional panels. Conditi...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8

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 and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3001 club tub armchairs Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, r...

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Lafayette, IN

As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" These actual chairs were featured in several pivotal scenes in the conference room at Hastings L...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s
Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s

Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and sculptural Art Nouveau coat rack crafted in solid bent walnut. This refined piece was produced in the early 1900s in France and designed by Michael Thonet’s mastery in b...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition with nice patina. Labelled and stamped.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet. The MR20 (the armchair version of the MR10) is a hallmark of Bauhaus and M...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel End Table With Drawer, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel End Table With Drawer, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel End Table With Drawer, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Bauhaus chrome plated tubular steel end table with one drawer. This table model T9 was designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930 This item is restored on request and available...

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2010s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930. We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930
Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930

Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930

By Thonet, J. Fenyves

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Bauhaus bedside cabinets, model B 107, designed by J. Fenyves and manufactured by Thonet Mundus A.G. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, walnut veneer, and glass. Austria, c. ...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

By Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design. Beautifully crafted from bentwood, showcasing graceful curves, lightness, and...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and brown fabric armchairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. With paper labels. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear to wood frame cons...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Magnificent and highly sought-after piece of design history: an original Otto Wagner Armchair, Model No. 6521, manufactured by the world-renowned Thonet around 1900-1905. This icon...

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's
Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern dining table designed by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet in the 1980s. This striking piece features a distinctive mix of materials, including tapered chrome legs, a w...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet
Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet

Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hamburg, DE

Chaise longue or rocking lounger from the renowned tubular steel furniture manufacturer Thonet based on a design by the Danish designer Torben Skov from the 80s. The special feature...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935
Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935

Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with leather upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company c. 1935. This original tubular steel cantilever ...

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1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

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: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979
Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

By Thonet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Design model bentwood 207R "LONG JOHN" Dining Chair set of 5 by Thonet. Marked Thonet 79. Made in 1979. Bend beech wood with flower fabric. Chairs come with original limited ...

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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

By TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautifully restored vintage bentwood armchair No. 24 designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. This elegant piece features Thonet’s iconic c...

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1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and webbing. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet Bentwood Coat and Hat Stand, Art Deco Style, Croatia, 1930s
Thonet Bentwood Coat and Hat Stand, Art Deco Style, Croatia, 1930s

Thonet Bentwood Coat and Hat Stand, Art Deco Style, Croatia, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood Coat&Hat Hanger 1930s Great vintage find in great condition. Fully functional hanger with patina.

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1930s Croatian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 48 cm

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

By Thonet

Located in Delft, NL

One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands The chair is adjustable from 85 cm t...

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19th Century Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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, CH

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 Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...

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1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack N2 (M3.70) by Thonet, Vienna. Extremely rare unique piece. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 32 cm /...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools
Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet chrome barstools bar stools. The chrome has been polished. The upholstery was as found. However, I do not see any damage to upholstery. Dimensions...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900
Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Timeless and rare set of three solid wooden Thonet garden chairs made in Austria. The garden chair no. 4 has a knotted structure which was first designed by Gebrüder Thonet in the l...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann
Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Vienna Secession, Restored. Minor repairs made, shellac polish renewed. Marked with Thonet company sticker on the bottom. Plan of the larger table: 43x33cm, height: 67cm, plan of th...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999
Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

By Sir Norman Foster, Thonet

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Norman Foster Lounge Chairs, Model A 903PF for Thonet Stunning A 903PF lounge chairs, designed by celebrated architect Norman Foster for Thonet. These chairs showcase Foster’s hallm...

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1990s German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...

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1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.
Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet. Original, 1930s.

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

The Iconic Fledermaus (German for "bat") chairs designed by the visionary Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. It is a hallmar...

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s
Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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 Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

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