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

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

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in View Park, CA

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

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20th Century Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

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

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

Elegant round Art Nouveau table, Thonet Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Wolfurt, AT

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

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme

Located in Schwerin, MV

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

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production. This striking piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring a sculptural curved backr...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

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

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5
Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style beech bentwood dining chairs w/hand caned seats stamped “Made in Romania” which denotes being made by Thonet, set of 5. These pieces have been attribu...

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20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, pair of lounge chairs, beech, steel, fabric, Europe, 1930s These lounge chairs, produced by Thonet in the 1930s, exemplify the functional elegance and geometric balance char...

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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Bern, CH

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

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

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

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

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

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Rare, unusual Art Nouveau pedestal or plant stand by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna. Artfully designed in the early 20th century around 1906, this pedestal provides two round...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 ...

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

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

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10 by Jacob&Josef Kohn
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10 by Jacob&Josef Kohn

Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10 by Jacob&Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Renovated. New seat and backrest strings. Minor repairs made. Renewed shellac polish.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Lafayette, IN

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980
20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980

20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Exclusive 20th century re-edition of the famous Thonet armchair originally designed by Marcel Kammerer in the famous Vienesse secession era at the beginning of the 20th century aorun...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

S43 Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet (set of 6)
S43 Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet (set of 6)

S43 Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet (set of 6)

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Neo-vintage S43 dining chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet. Stamped and dated 1990s.

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Late 20th Century Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet Mundus Borlova Side Table 1920
Thonet Mundus Borlova Side Table 1920

Thonet Mundus Borlova Side Table 1920

By Thonet, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Ljubljana, SI

An elegant and highly collectible bentwood side table by Thonet Mundus, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and organic design language of the early 20th century. Rooted in the le...

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1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915
20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Beautiful, timeless bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the famous company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped piece from the renowed company in Austria around 1915. Superbly de...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

By Thonet, Knoll

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Coat&Hat Stand
Thonet Bentwood Coat&Hat Stand

Thonet Bentwood Coat&Hat Stand

By Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

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

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1930s Croatian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Hamburg, DE

The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Thonet No 4  "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
Set of 4 Thonet No 4  "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

By Thonet, Salvatore Leone

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of 4 Thonet Cafe Daum N°4, 1960. By Salvatore Leone No 4 "Café Daum" designed by Thonet around 1860, and constantly produced until 1930 by the fa...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Naples, IT

Set of 2 mod chairs." Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer, black-stained walnut wood backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Mark Thonet. Marcel Breuer conceived the fi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Hamburg, DE

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

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

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

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four wood and white fabric dining room chairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. Mild to moderate staining on fabric throughout set. Wood frames show signs of n...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...

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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz
Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz

Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Anton Lorenz for Thonet Furniture Chrome Barrel Chairs. Newly reupholstered and ready to go! Nice size and scale!

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Basel, BS

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

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

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

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Basel, BS

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

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

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

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

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

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

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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2010s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet
Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet

Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet. Made Circa 1950 in Europe. Good Vintage condition - Cane is tight ready for use. Local Pick up is Available is Bro...

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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Birch

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

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) was a design pio...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Upholstered in quality fabric - Wooden parts has been carefully refurbished

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

By Thonet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool, Completely original and in exceptional condition. 15-1/2" square.

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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

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

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Basel, BS

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

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann

Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century Art Nouveau Style Sofa by Thonet Magnificent Art Nouveau period sofa, designed by the famous house of Thonet. This unique piece is dis...

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20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of four Thonet bentwood labeled and stamped armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman, known as the "Model 811 Prague" chair. The chairs are constructed in bent beechwood and...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Side Table "Fledermaus", Design Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1906
20th Century Thonet Side Table "Fledermaus", Design Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1906

20th Century Thonet Side Table "Fledermaus", Design Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1906

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable round Art Nouveau coffee table "Fledermaus" designed by the famous Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffmann around 1906 for the company of...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Beech plywood - Good original condition with some signs of use - 2- seater - 4 pieces available

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Causeuse no.6623 by Thonet
Causeuse no.6623 by Thonet

Causeuse no.6623 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession causeuse no.6623 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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 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.

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