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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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Creator: Thonet
7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining
7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining

7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining

By Thonet

Located in Sheffield, MA

An authentic collection of 3 of 7 still remaining iconic Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate. ...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Chair No.1
Thonet Chair No.1

Thonet Chair No.1

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s
Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s

Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s

By Thonet, Alexander Girard

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and rare original 430 Chair designed by Verner Panton for Thonet, produced for only a very short period in the 1960s. This piece represents a unique collaboration betw...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

By Walter Gropius, Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and purple velvet armchairs designed by Walter Gropius in 1951, produced by Thonet, Statesville, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Seats reupholstered in brand new velvet...

Category

1970s American Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet wall rack no.2
Thonet wall rack no.2

Thonet wall rack no.2

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet wall rack no.2 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia
Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia

Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s European Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Music Stand No.3
Thonet Music Stand No.3

Thonet Music Stand No.3

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet music stand no.3. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s

Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1926 - Original poster - Beautiful decoration - for the conditions see the photos jr.  

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s

$1,946Sale Price / set|30% Off

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet chrome armchairs, 1960s

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Wood Chair, German Design, 36\" Diameter, Circa 1920
Antique Thonet Wood Chair, German Design, 36\" Diameter, Circa 1920

Antique Thonet Wood Chair, German Design, 36\" Diameter, Circa 1920

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

After Thonet chair, manufactured by unknown manufactured, circa 1920. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...

Category

1890s German Other Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four nesting tables is a masterpiece of modernist furniture and an icon of the Bauhaus school from the early 20th century. The visionary Marcel Breuer, one of the first t...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Completely renovated in the recent past. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Model No. 41 appeared in Thonet catalogs in 1885. The most famous use of the...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008

Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...

Category

Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.

Category

1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables
1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables

1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 4 pieces of wooden tables that slide into each other. - Dimensions from the largest 1st height 75cm, width 57cm, depth 39cm. 2nd height 73cm, width 51cm, depth 37cm. 3. height 70...

Category

Early 1900s Czech Bauhaus Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960
Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful pair of CM236 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet. The model fully embodies the formal research conducted by the French designe...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987. Style Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau. New upholstery, same fabric, differe...

Category

1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

2x KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz
2x KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

2x KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Vintage Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Anton Lorenz aus dem Jahr 1932 und gilt dank seiner zeitlosen Formgebung als wahr...

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern side or coffee table by Thonet was manufactured by the Austrian bentwood furniture company during the 1950s. It features a 1.25" thick ebonized maple top with...

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Maple

1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Design by Antonín Šuman, production by Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Construction with bent beech wood and fabric upholstered seat - Original preserved condition - Measures: Heigh...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s

Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s Floor coat stand entirely made of wood. The upper part is composed of five diagonal arms that develop outwards and ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna
Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna

Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Thonet brown beech shoe stool was designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna attributed to Josef Hoffmann. A gorgeous Jugendstil sho...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack
20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack

20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack

By Thonet

Located in IT

Thonet coat stand with an early 20th century design, made using the technique of steam bent wood. The shape of these wooden elements is absolutely timeless, practical for jackets, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair
Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair

Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair

By Emile Guillot, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - marked by manufacturer - chrome in very good condition with patina - original screws - rare and early piece, collectible - original black colour - small hole on the seat jr

Category

1920s French Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s
Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s

Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of four early edition White Thonet nr.14 (later produced as number 214) armchairs with wicker seats, Vienna, 1960s. These chairs have old labels instead of the later produced stamps Thonet used...

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Flower Stands by Thonet No.908
Flower Stands by Thonet No.908

Flower Stands by Thonet No.908

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Flower stands by Thonet no.908 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973
Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973

Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Gerd Lange Manufacturer: THONET Model: Flex chair Material: Birch / Plastic Design period: 1973 Size in cm: 49 x 49 x 79 seat height 46cm. Condition: Good...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design Classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well as an adj...

Category

1930s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Bentwood piano chair by Thonet
Bentwood piano chair by Thonet

Bentwood piano chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood piano chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia
1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia

1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Height of seat 47

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s
Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s

Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s

By Thonet, Thonet

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

An authentic pair of Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate. Red painted wooden base with chrome foot support and black faux leather ...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Wooden parts have been repolished. Seat Height 43cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly Chromed - New canvas - Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use - Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Label is on one table and on other is missing

Category

1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Highest height: 51 cm (20.1 in) Lowest height: 42 cm (16.5 in) Seat diameter: 42 cm (16.5 in) This piano stool is an elegant and functional accessory from the Czechoslovak Art Deco ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

1904 Rare Thonet Coat Rack no.21, Austria
1904 Rare Thonet Coat Rack no.21, Austria

1904 Rare Thonet Coat Rack no.21, Austria

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished and finished by shellac

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...

Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633
Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfectly restored in the recent past, new shellac polish - high gloss. Beautiful and original surface treatment - "imitation oak wood", where imitation oak wood pores were carved in...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet

Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

D.O.B. October 8th 1964 Pair of Thonet lounge slipper chairs. Stunning chrome trim around the back. Ebonized wood base. Nailhead trim on back. Dark eggplant tinted grey tweed fabric ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Germany from the first half of the 20th century. It is manufactured by Thonet and impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel and...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

By Stefan Diez, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...

Category

20th Century German Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic! Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black 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

Beech, Birch

Thonet dining chair
Thonet dining chair

Thonet dining chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair with new hand-woven rattan seat. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904

Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new shellack polish, minor repairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Piano Stool Thonet Nr.1, 1920s
Piano Stool Thonet Nr.1, 1920s

Piano Stool Thonet Nr.1, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Height-adjustable swivel stool. The seat height is adjustable from 44 to 60 cm. Solidly constructed base, decorative lower legs. Good original condition with signs of use, patina.

Category

1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - beech wood - armrests Dimension: 44 cm

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Side Chair
Thonet Side Chair

Thonet Side Chair

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood frame with upholsterd seat. Manufactured by Thonet in Austria about 1880.

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

By Thonet, Stefan Diez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...

Category

20th Century German Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early example of the "B12" mid century side console table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good orig...

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s

Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s Chaise longue mod. S 828 convertible into a rocking armchair. The body is made of black plastic with a...

Category

1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet

By Stefan Diez, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...

Category

20th Century German Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.