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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
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Vienna Secession Oval Two-tier Side Tables by Josef Hoffmann
A Pair of Vienna Secession Oval Two-tier Side Tables by Josef Hoffmann

A Pair of Vienna Secession Oval Two-tier Side Tables by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Vienna Secession oval two-tier side tables from the "Fledermaus" series designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). Featuring the original Thonet label. Stained beechwood. Vien...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet dining char no.1
Thonet dining char no.1

Thonet dining char no.1

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet dining char no.1. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

Late 19th Century Slovak Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Piano Stool Thonet Nr.1, 1920s

$391Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

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

1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet
1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet

1950s Pair of Caned Prague Dining Chairs, Model 811, by Josef Frank for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pair of Caned 811 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Josef Frank for Michael Thonet in 1920. This pair of chairs dates to the 1950s. The chairs have a pressed Vienna Brai...

Category

1950s Polish Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Braid

Original Thonet Stahlrohrmobel Furniture Catalogue, 1980s
Original Thonet Stahlrohrmobel Furniture Catalogue, 1980s

Original Thonet Stahlrohrmobel Furniture Catalogue, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1980s - maker: Thonet - reprint from 1930s - perfect original condition - 48 pages jr.    

Category

1980s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Paper

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet
Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet with new secession fabric.

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925
Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from chocolate brown stained beech, design attributed to Josef Frank executed by the company Thonet circa 1925 Austria. Labeled...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet dining chair
Thonet dining chair

Thonet dining chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet
Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet

Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Otto Wagner One (1) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna - Oesterreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table  by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table  by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - table 50 x 60 X 60 cm

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables

$2,323Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Flower Stands by Thonet No.908

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair for Children No.2
Rocking Chair for Children No.2

Rocking Chair for Children No.2

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rocking chair for children no.2 in original condition.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern Bentwood Dining Chairs 235 F Hartmut Lohmeyer Thonet, 1980s, Set of 4
Postmodern Bentwood Dining Chairs 235 F Hartmut Lohmeyer Thonet, 1980s, Set of 4

Postmodern Bentwood Dining Chairs 235 F Hartmut Lohmeyer Thonet, 1980s, Set of 4

By Thonet, Hartmut Lohmeyer

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A vintage set of 4 Thonet 235 F bentwood dining armchairs, designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Thonet and produced in Germany, likely in the 1980s. With their dark bentwood frames, roun...

Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

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

Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s
Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s

Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Presented on the exhibition Expo 58 in Brussel - Good, original condition.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Austrian post-modern chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of three chairs with square seat, padded and covered in black fabric with silver geometric pattern. Structure in...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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

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

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is different but with same seats.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Original Late Victorian circa 1880 Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Stand
Antique Original Late Victorian circa 1880 Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Stand

Antique Original Late Victorian circa 1880 Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Stand

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coat stand / rack. This is in my opinion the finest hat, coat and...

Category

1880s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet

Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stands by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair

Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with THONET label)

Category

19th Century Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Swivel bar stool
Swivel bar stool

Swivel bar stool

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Swivel bar stool with leather seat. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK

Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

The S 60 cantilevered seating range: The contemporary interpretation of a familiar typology – suitable for every need incontract and at home Reserved elegance combined with high seat...

Category

2010s European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s
Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Hellouw, NL

Thonet's history goes back approximately two hundred years and is best known for its wood bending technique. This technique created the characteristic bentwood chairs that were wides...

Category

1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jugendstil plant stand by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stand by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil plant stand by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare triangle card table by Thonet
Rare triangle card table by Thonet

Rare triangle card table by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare triangle card table by Thonet in very good original condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack by Gebrüder Thonet from beech bentwood in brown stained color, 1920s, Vienna. Wonderful and usable valet from the Viennese Art Deco period. Very...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

By Frank Josef, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

7er Set Thonet Stühle 210 P Bugholz 1960er gelb Designklassiker
7er Set Thonet Stühle 210 P Bugholz 1960er gelb Designklassiker

7er Set Thonet Stühle 210 P Bugholz 1960er gelb Designklassiker

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 7er Set äußerst seltener Thonet 210 P Bugholzstühle der frühen Generationen aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Holz wurd...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession plant stand by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428
Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428

Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428 executed by Thonet Debrecen. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Thonet swivel chair no.5541
Thonet swivel chair no.5541

Thonet swivel chair no.5541

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet swivel chair no.5541 in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet
Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Thonet side table
Bentwood Thonet side table

Bentwood Thonet side table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood Thonet side table in very nice original condition.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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

Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s

Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s Armchair in wood and Vienna straw. The wooden structure has a round section and has rounded lines that form the elements...

Category

1890s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet
Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet in very nice original condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair is an absolute icon of world design and one of the most important models of the Bauhaus school. It is the famous B35 type, designed in the 1930s by the visio...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair
Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Madison, WI

For sale here is a Rare stunning lounge / side / accent bentwood chair made by THONET. The chair is a mid century chair, with refined character, high quality craftsmanship and uni...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet
Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet

Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful and very rare bentwood armchair, crafted by Marcel Kammerer (1878 – 1959), a Viennese architect and designer who immigrated to Canada after ...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 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 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 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.