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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
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

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

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 wurde professionell neu lackie...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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

Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!
Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!

Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Praha, CZ

- Thonet - Before 1930, earliest model, practically unseen - Original red eisengarn, iron fabric, perfect condition, original screws - Lacquered in original green seen in Thonet col...

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available
1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available

1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

One Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs 1970s Rare oak bentwood dining chairs in a colorful upholstery. We have 12 available See similar chair in ...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...

Category

Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3002 sofa. Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, reupholstered ...

Category

Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s
Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Milan, IT

Sample stool manufactured by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C. Plywood frame with maple finish, this rare piece comes with original paper label dated 1948.

Category

1940s American Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Maple

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet

Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet with rattan seat in excellent condition.

Category

1920s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable

By Otto Prutscher, Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable Offered for sale is an original Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria Morris adjustable ch...

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This elegant 1950s lounge chair by Thonet features undulating blond bentwood arms and continues seat. The chair has been professionally recovered in period Purple.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Girona, Girona

Set of eight bistro chairs, completely restored, French polish, mottled greige cotton upholstery. Model 639. Attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (lab...

Category

1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, 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

1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes - wooden parts in good original condition - Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

2x Armchairs Thonet Nr.562 by Gustav Siegel, table Thonet Nr.178
2x Armchairs Thonet Nr.562 by Gustav Siegel, table Thonet Nr.178

2x Armchairs Thonet Nr.562 by Gustav Siegel, table Thonet Nr.178

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Wery good original condition with a pleasant patine of age. Museum-quality condition! Solid, can be used normally. The seating was designed by Arch. Gustav Siegel between 1926 and 19...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

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 Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto
Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

1940's Thonet bentwood lounge chair. The chair features bentwood arms and legs that have been lacquered in black (the arms and legs are in original condition with some imperfections ...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s
Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s

Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Brussels, BE

Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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 Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet
Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet

By Otto Prutscher, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Thonet, Chrome, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Thonet, Chrome, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Thonet, Chrome, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant floor lamp is a premier example of functionalist design, produced by the renowned Thonet company in 1930s Czechoslovakia. The lamp seamlessly combines modern aesthetics ...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50

By Thonet

Located in Manzano, IT

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50 sono presenti lievi macchie sul tessuto della seduta (come in foto)

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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

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

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

Thonet dining char no.1

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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

Swivel bar stool
Swivel bar stool

Swivel bar stool

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

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

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

Rocking Chair for Children No.2

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rocking chair for children no.2 in original condition.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 - Wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Midcentury Footstool / Thonet, 1970s
Midcentury Footstool / Thonet, 1970s

Midcentury Footstool / Thonet, 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The rocking chair has been reupholstered and covered with a...

Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Rare triangle card table by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair No.733
Thonet Dining Chair No.733

Thonet Dining Chair No.733

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.733. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Thonet side table
Bentwood Thonet side table

Bentwood Thonet side table

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood Thonet side table in very nice original condition.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet
Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau wing chair no.6542 by Thonet in excellent condition, backhausen fabric.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet
Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet

Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rare easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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

1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric

1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Cantilever Sled Base Dining Armchairs, produced by Thonet in the 1980s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several identical chairs available for purchase. Th...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 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 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 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.