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
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Design attributed to Otto Wagner.
Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements.
Price for already restored ones.
Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
$2,600 / item
Jugendstil causeuse no.6602 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil causeuse no.6602 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,017 / item
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
This Armchair, designed by Josef Frank in 1928, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebr...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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 ...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely gorgeous bentwood seating set by Thonet Austria, designed by none other than famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, wellknown from the world renowed Wiener Werkstaette....
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Original THONET Bentwood Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
A large bentwood stool by Thonet, probably from the first half of the 20th century, in beautiful, restored condition. The stool is made of bent beechwood and has a second bentwood ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
$454 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with a beech sculpted saddle seat, and a bent front and rear arched support n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Stools.
Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973 & a wonderful set of Thonet style stools in lacquered wood and webbing.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet. A bentwood chaise lounge with an adjustable back with a flowing scrollwork frame with a cane work bed.
Stamped to the base with serial number and ??? - Paris retailer.
Dimen...
Category
Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
Bentwood - Art Nouveau - 1900s
Anteroom coat rack model N°10806 with eight coat hooks and a flap door acting as a pocket holde...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Thonet Frères, Games Table, 1940
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maison Thonet, Games table in curved and blackened beech, 1940. The square top is dressed in red felt, 4 token-holder drawers are arranged on the sides.
Thonet label under the tray.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890
Cane replaced with mohair
Seat Height: 20.5"
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Thonet 209 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless classic of bentwood design: this pair of original Thonet Model 209P armchairs was crafted in solid beechwood in 1988 – based on a design dating back to the early 1900s.
M...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Floor Hanger Ton / Thonet 1920's, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
TON/Thonet floor hanger, made in the year 1920, in former Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use.
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
By Thonet, Ligna
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered
- high of seat 48 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
$275 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Thonet brown beech shoe stool was designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
A gorgeous Jugendstil sho...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of folding chairs model B751 designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Thonet, manufactured in the early 1960s at the Thonet factory in Radomsko (central Poland). Chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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 ...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Pair of classic model '209' beech bentwood arm chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs date from the latter part of the 20th century are in great condition with only minor wear and r...
Category
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech
Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images).
Designer: Josef Hoffmann
Manufacturer: Thonet
Country: Austria
Model: Thonet 811...
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
$4,595 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- the fabric has some signs of use
- good, original condition.
- seat height 47 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$659 / set
Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
It is made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahogany tone and French pol...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century.
Beautiful Thonet Coat Hanger. It was produced by the Gebruder Thonet company around the second half of the 180...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Bentwood
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet card table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil floding card table by Thonet in very nice original condition, repolished.
Category
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$3,470
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970
Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- the chairs are stackable
- material used : beech bentwood and plywood
- height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet.
It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900.
This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Birch
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric
- carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac
- Height of seat 47 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Original THONET Bentwood Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
A light-colored bentwood stool by Thonet, from the mid-20th century, in very beautiful, restored condition. The stool is made of bent beechwood and has a second bentwood ring beneath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
$527 Sale Price
20% Off
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
RENOVATION AVAILABLE:
THIS PIECE CAN BE PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED TO MEET YOUR PREFERENCES. OPTIONS INCLUDE CUSTOM FINISHES, UPHOLSTERY, AND SURFACE RESTORATION. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pierre Paulin “CM178” Desk for Thonet – 1950s, France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare “CM178” desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in the 1950s. A refined example of French mid-century design, this desk features a black lacquered tubular metal frame and a ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
$4,308 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
Category
1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s.
Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s)
This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Reed, Beech
$1,570 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
The set contains of two armchairs and ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe in very good original condition with slight signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
$4,008 / item
Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with eleg...
Category
1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s
Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curv...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rush, Beech, Lacquer
Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy original Thonet chairs from the 1960s in bent beech with Vienna straw seat. Romantic and precious for your kitchen.
Category
1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 12+ Available
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Laccio Side Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the United States and date to the 1990s. The tables fe...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930
Delivery time c. 8 weeks
Category
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat and back Arm Rocking Chair with blue cushion seat. Measures 18" in width, 28" in depth and 28" in height. Seat height is 18" and s...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
with sign of use
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Set of 10 Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs Chestnut Saddle Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of ten 10 B33 and B34 Cantilever Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the 1960s. They featu...
Category
1960s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set Of Three Mid Century Bar Stools By Thonet Circa 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Set of three Thonet bar stools in a light blonde maple with red Naugahyde vinyl with a round chrome foot rest. In beautiful original condition with an original tag on one of the stoo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s.
Set of ten chairs with armrests known as the Praga or 811 model, with a wooden structure with a matt bl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Mid Century Modern Long Rounded Sides Credenza by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Mid-Century Modern long credenza with rounded drum shape ends credenza dresser by Thonet. Comes with the working key.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, 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.
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Questions About Thonet Furniture
- How do I identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet 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, 2023Perhaps 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.
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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, 2022An 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.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2022Michael 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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.