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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
Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic pair of white Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Art Nouveau armchairs comes from the pen of no other t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet
By Thonet, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Sculpted Green Naugahyde Settee Sofa Designed by Russel Wright for Thonet, Untied States, c.1950. This Settee would look exceptional while displayed in a Mid-Century inspired inter...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Naugahyde, Beech

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 23"W x 22"D x 29"H with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Silk, Oak, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts have been refurbished. - Height of seat 45 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Austrian Jugendstil full length bentwood cheval dressing mirror -Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Austrian, Wien full length dressing mirror in stained and polished beechwood with double curved bentwood surround extending the full length of the stand and culminating in a very un...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

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Mirror, Beech, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Piano Stool 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 partially re...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Armchairs were restored in the past, needs to be need firming up, they are a bit...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to underside.
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1990s European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Thonet No. 14 Chair – Iconic Viennese Coffee House Bentwood Chair with C
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet Chair No. 14 – Icon of the Viennese Coffee House The Thonet Chair No. 14 – also known today as Model 214 – is considered one of the most successful chairs of all time. This m...
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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bauhaus tubular chromed steel and ebonized beech armchair by Dutch designer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1932. The original wood finish has worn patches ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Beech

Beech Standing coat rack Thonet 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice standing coat rack and umbrella stand .Solid Beechwood . Steam bended . Very good condition, comes in four parts, easy to send . Please...
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1960s Romanian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. 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, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! 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. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Walter Gropius W199 Bauhaus for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Chairs - Set of 6
By Thonet, Walter Gropius
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Walter Gropius W199 Bauhaus for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 23.5 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chai...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

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...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Four Mid Century Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of four stacking side tables by Thonet, in the manner of Alvar Aalto. The tables feature black disk form tops, on three blonde finish bent plywood legs. All ...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Vintage Bent Wood Cafe Bistro Chairs by Drevounia, Set of 8
By Drevounia, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of eight vintage mid century bentwood No. 14 cafe bistro dining chairs were made in Czechoslovakia by Drevounia circa 1960. The iconic “bistro” cafe chair, originally design...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Hickory, Bentwood

19th century bentwood Thonet table
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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...
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1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Bentwood

Thonet Hall Coat Stand
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large Thonet hall coat stand with umbrella holder. Very good original condition.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sleek Bauhaus "B10" Table Set by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a rare fusion of historic design and modernist elegance into your space with this stunning vintage set. At its heart is the iconic "B10" Table, designed by Marcel Breuer—a pion...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
This French bentwood cradle made by Thonet circa late 1900s. The cradle is in very good working order.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Vienna Chairs in Beech & Cane, Thonet, ZPM Radomsko, Mid-Century, 1960s
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 armchairs / dining room chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs were produced at ZPM Radomsko in the 1960s and has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label. The de...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood, Cane

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side Table - Beech Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910 This beautiful side table, designed by the renowned Michael Thonet, exemplifies the ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Beech

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute exceptional, early 20th century dining suite/ salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1910. Attributed to the famous Austrian architect and desig...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Leather, Beech

19th Century Thonet Bentwood Umbrella Stand, Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century classic Thonet bentwood umbrella stand of beech and a great example of the innovative construction technique pioneered by Michael Thonet. A central support crowned...
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Beech

A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and sculptural piece features an oval swivel mirror flanked by two scrolling supports joining in a single support, above three oval storage compartments with swivel tr...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

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Oak

Set of 6 bentwood chairs in blue velvet by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Set of six bentwood dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by Thonet in the 1960s. The set includes four side chairs and two armchairs. The frames are made of dark sta...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Thonet Sofa No.56
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the wood, the wicker cane webbing is in good condition on both pieces. MOMA New York ha...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

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Metal

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

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Stable, beautiful, ergonomic, space-saving They have a "metal reinforcement" option that allows them to last in excellent condition. Seat height: 47 cm - Seat diameter 41 cm - Total...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another rarity in our highly demanded Art Nouveau furniture collection: an absolute fantastic, unusual black display cabinet from the early perio...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Bouclé

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Tall Side / End Table in Black Laminate
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Laccio Tall 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 tabl...
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1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Flower Stand No.9581 by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Flower stand no.9581 by Otto Wagner professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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Metal

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet. Chrome-plated tubular steel frames with white saddle leather ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Straw, Wood

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.
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1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Rush, Beech, Lacquer

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

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...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Round side table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Round side table by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gerd Lange Iconic 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973. This is a truly wonderful and very timeless designed table by Gerd Lange for high-end manufacturer Thonet. Avant garde and very modern...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Thonet Chair HO. 41, 1905s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair HO 41, restored in good condition. Designed by Michael Thonet.
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

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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