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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
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

Cradle signed Thonet, all in bentwood has the ability to stop the rocking, and to remove the upper part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Muse...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Introducing the iconic "B 791" sculptural chair, a groundbreaking design by the Thonet Brothers in 1915, produced by Thonet. This extraordinary piece stands as a pure and primordial ...

Category

1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...

Category

19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

$1,101Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

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

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929
Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck

Located in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rare armchair by Adolf Schneck (sometimes wrongly attributed to Josef Hoffmann) designed in 1929 and made by Thonet. This model was exhibited at the Viennese Art and Industry show du...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970

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 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, BY

Original set of four Thonet Model 210P armchairs, crafted from solid beechwood in 1989. Based on the iconic bentwood tradition of Thonet, the design is derived from the classic Model...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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.

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet
Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet

Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare late Victorian polished bent oak dining table by Mundus Thonet crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves with a solid rosewood top. Supported by an elegant ben...

Category

1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier. This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet). New cane c...

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus S3001 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke, Black Leather
Bauhaus S3001 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke, Black Leather

Bauhaus S3001 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke, Black Leather

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

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

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...

Category

Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was completely r...

Category

1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904
Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

Stamped and bearing the label THONET WIEN Armchairs – Height : 106 cm (41,7 in.) ; Width : 54,5 cm (21,5 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,7 in.) Sofa – Height : 106 cm (41,7 in.) ; Length :...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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 - Wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

By Thonet, Michael 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

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession
Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

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

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON

$1,735Sale Price / set|20% Off

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - wooden parts has been refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian sculpted oak side chair with a carved Backrest by Jacob & Josef Kohnfeaturing an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves a...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique 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

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Highland, IN

This elegant three-legged chair by Thonet is made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light green textured cloth upholstery. Worn vintage condition very structural - Need reupholstering or ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner
Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet table by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of use.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

By Thonet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid Century Modern, MCM Measurements: 15ʺW × 18ʺD × 33.5ʺH Some minor imperfections o...

Category

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

Materials

Beech

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...

Category

20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

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

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999
Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

By Sir Norman Foster, Thonet

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Norman Foster Lounge Chairs, Model A 903PF for Thonet Stunning A 903PF lounge chairs, designed by celebrated architect Norman Foster for Thonet. These chairs showcase Foster’s hallm...

Category

1990s German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

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

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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 Bent Oak Side table by Thonet No.012
Vienna Secession Bent Oak Side table by Thonet No.012

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Side table by Thonet No.012

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Thonet number 12 side table features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straight lines with a solid oak ...

Category

Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

By Ligna, Thonet

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

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, Uppsala

Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a nice faux painted wood finish that is early but most likely not original to the chai...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 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 noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed in solid beech wood and molded beech plywood, showcasing classic bentwood construc...

Category

1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus
Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus

Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vienna Secession bent oak with unique carved Art Nouveau floral backreast and seat by Thonet-Mundus features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striki...

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 47 cm - The wood shows signs of use - Fabric suitable for exchange.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled - Heigh of seat 49 cm

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Doll High Chair w/ Wheels by Thonet
Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Doll High Chair w/ Wheels by Thonet

Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Doll High Chair w/ Wheels by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vienna Secession children's high chair for a doll with Rare aluminum wheels by Thonet, crafted from beautifully bent oak with a hand-woven cane seat. Featuring elegant flowing lines,...

Category

1920s German Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Footstool by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Footstool by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet

Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Footstool by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian bent oak & cane ottoman by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet Featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and strai...

Category

Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs. German engineering meets design. Rare to have such a large set in...

Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia
1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia

1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Frank Josef

Located in Praha, CZ

- brushed and oiled surface - Sturdy and stable - Stamped by Thonet - heigh of seat 33 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20
libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20

libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20

By Thonet

Located in taranto, IT

splendida e rara etagere originale degli anni 20 di Thonet, realizzata in legno nella migliore tradizione della famosa casa austriaca, composta da tre mensole poste su livelli divers...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s
Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of three mid century bar stools in Thonet style. Handmade seats Made in Italy in the 60s

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Firenze, FI

Set of six chairs model "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in the 1960s. La his frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, the seats are made of r...

Category

1960s German Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet. The MR20 (the armchair version of the MR10) is a hallmark of Bauhaus and M...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904
Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant and rare bentwood canapé, model no. 6214, designed Otto Wagner and produced by Thonet in the early 20th century. This refined settee exemplif...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...

Category

20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.

Questions About Thonet Furniture

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.