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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 Piano Stool 1900s
Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)
Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side Table - Beech Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910 CLASSIC DESIGN ! This beautiful side /bistro table, attributed to renowned Michael T...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, 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...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs

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

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

Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work
Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work

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 Model 207 Bentwood & Cane Bench, 1980s
Thonet Model 207 Bentwood & Cane Bench, 1980s

Thonet Model 207 Bentwood & Cane Bench, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful original Thonet Model 207 bench from the 1980s, complete with its authentic Thonet sticker. This iconic design showcases the brand’s mastery of bentwood craftsmanship, feat...

Category

1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly reupholstered - wooden parts has been repolished - sturdy and stable

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools
Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet chrome barstools bar stools. The chrome has been polished. The upholstery was as found. However, I do not see any damage to upholstery. Dimensions...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10 by Jacob&Josef Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

"Fledermaus" Table Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912
"Fledermaus" Table Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912

"Fledermaus" Table Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Table model Fledermaus Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912 The Wiener Werkstatte experienced its most glamorous phase in the period around 1905. Many of the pieces created at that time w...

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930
Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930

Bauhaus Bedside Cabinets by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930

By Thonet, J. Fenyves

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Bauhaus bedside cabinets, model B 107, designed by J. Fenyves and manufactured by Thonet Mundus A.G. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, walnut veneer, and glass. Austria, c. ...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

A stunning example of timeless modernist design, this Model No. 811 armchair (famously known as the Prague Chair) is a centerpiece of 20th-century furniture history. Originally desig...

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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: With armrests: approx. 54 × 57 × 84 × 46 cm (21.3 × 22.4 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Without armrests: approx. 45 × 53 × 84 × 46 cm (17.7 × 20.9 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Original set of ...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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 Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, 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

Round side table by Thonet
Round side table by Thonet

Round side table by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Round side table by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

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.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood chairs signed Wojciechów, the first Polish bentwood furniture factory. It was foun...

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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 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

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

Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria
Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria

Thonet Chaise Longue Sofa No. 2, Bent Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria

By Thonet

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exceptional chaise longue sofa or sofa bed no. 2, designed by the Thonet brothers and included in their 1879 catalog, signed on the back. This is a very harmonious piece of bentwood ...

Category

1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

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

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

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...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet
Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet

Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet

By Russel Wright, Thonet

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

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) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

Category

1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

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 Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Lilly Reich, Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Topeka, KS

Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930. We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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

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

19th century bentwood Thonet table
19th century bentwood Thonet table

19th century bentwood Thonet table

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

19th century bentwood Thonet table professionally stained and repolished.

Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

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 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...

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1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet
Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet in excellent original condition. Oil peacock painting on canvas in bentwood frame.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech
Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech

Thonet - by Michael Thonet - Side table - Beech

By Michael Thonet, 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 ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Plant Stand by Thonet
Plant Stand by Thonet

Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Plant Stand by Thonet in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

1940s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane
Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane

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

Thonet Hall Coat Stand
Thonet Hall Coat Stand

Thonet Hall Coat Stand

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Large Thonet hall coat stand with umbrella holder. Very good original condition.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

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

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

This attractive set of twelve, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz. The man who brought tubular steel furniture to the masses. The classic bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptu...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

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.

Category

1990s European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer

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

Materials

Beech

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's
Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern dining table designed by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet in the 1980s. This striking piece features a distinctive mix of materials, including tapered chrome legs, a w...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17
Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

By Thonet

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful set of two original Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, Model No. 17, a historic design first introduced in the early 20th century and later reissued by Thonet during the 1970s–1980...

Category

1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of chairs, made with the famous technique of bending beech using water vapor. An icon ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Bentwood

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early "B27" mid century round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good original condition....

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Steel

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

By TON a.s., Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Velvet, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the original Naughahyde upholstery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. So...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Naugahyde, Birch

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann

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

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

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

By Thonet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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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.
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.