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

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

1970 Two Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

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

Causeuse no.6623 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

By Thonet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Construction: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

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

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.

Category

1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

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

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20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...

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1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

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 ...

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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

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 Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

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...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, 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

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

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

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)...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904
Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model: T29 This exceptional pair of nightstands (model T29) is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design. Designed by one of the most prominent figures of the Bauhaus school, ...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s. Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition with nice patina. Labelled and stamped.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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 Thonet, Otto Wagner

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

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

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Miami, FL

Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Th...

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

Materials

Steel

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

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 Thonet, Josef Frank

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...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet
Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A original art deco Bentwood Stool or Table with Rattan Cane Top designed by Michael Thonet, with 4 spherical feet. Wax polished The seat is still with its original rattan cane st...

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

Materials

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...

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1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Mid Century  Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
Set of Four Mid Century  Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto

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

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 Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

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

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 Thonet, Otto Wagner

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

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

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 Thonet, Marcel Breuer

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

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs
Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Set of Six Beautiful Original Thonet Dining Chairs. Ready for a new home.

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1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, 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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet
Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.

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1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979
Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

By Thonet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Design model bentwood 207R "LONG JOHN" Dining Chair set of 5 by Thonet. Marked Thonet 79. Made in 1979. Bend beech wood with flower fabric. Chairs come with original limited ...

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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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...

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

Materials

Beech

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Stunning set of four early Art Nouveau beechwood nesting tables from the period around 1905, made by the world famous manufacturer of bentwood furniture - Thonet Vienna. This beautif...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau 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

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...

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau shoe store fitter’s stool with seat, dating from around 1900–1910, once used in a traditional shoe shop of the early 20th century. Crafted from beech...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

By R. C. Coquery, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930 Delivery time c. 8 weeks

Category

1930s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pierre Paulin “CM178” Desk for Thonet – 1950s, France
Pierre Paulin “CM178” Desk for Thonet – 1950s, France

Pierre Paulin “CM178” Desk for Thonet – 1950s, France

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare “CM178” desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in the 1950s. A refined example of French mid-century design, this desk features a black lacquered tubular metal frame and a ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.

Category

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

Materials

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 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 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 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.