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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 Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair
Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Charles Stendig, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic rocking chair by Thonet for Stending Co. Beautiful bentwood lines throughout this rocking chair, completed with caning seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack N2 (M3.70) by Thonet, Vienna. Extremely rare unique piece. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 32 cm /...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

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

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.

Category

1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

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...

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Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair
Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Milan, IT

Targa Petit blue velvet armchair designed by GamFratesi offers a compact yet elegant seating option inspired by the iconic Targa Lounge. Its refined proportions and the distinctive V...

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2010s Italian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Laccio Side Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the United States and date to the 1990s. The tables fe...

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1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Thonet Bent Chairs made by ZPM Radomsko

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in Prato, IT

This no.18 chair was designed by Gebrüder Thonet around 1875 and was one of the most popular chairs of Thonet. This set of 4 chairs was manufactured by ZPM Radomsko in the 1960s. The...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Children's High Chair by Thonet
Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Children's High Chair by Thonet

Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Children's High Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A rare Vienna Secession children's or doll's high chair by Thonet, crafted from beautifully bent oak with a hand-woven cane seat. Featuring elegant flowing lines, a curved ladder-bac...

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Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - high of seat 48 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Thonet S 33 Vintage brown saddle leather chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
Thonet S 33 Vintage brown saddle leather chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

Thonet S 33 Vintage brown saddle leather chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair made by Thonet. The Classic Bauhaus chair. Frame chrome-plated tubular steel, thick saddle maroon brown leather. Beautiful Vintage Condition. The saddle l...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats
Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats

Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nr.1 Piano stools by Thonet feature black-lacquered bent wood frames with height-adjustable cane seats. Each stool showcases the distinctive steam-bent construction Thonet pioneered,...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz
2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Vintage Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Anton Lorenz aus dem Jahr 1932 und gilt dank seiner zeitlosen Formgebung als wahr...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

By Thonet, Bruno Weil

Located in Berlin, DE

Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Side table by Thonet No.012

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet
Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet

Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet

By Thonet, Bruno Weil

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four elegant bentwood chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and graceful curves that made Thonet a design icon. These chairs feature classic s...

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

Materials

Wood

Original 4er Set Thonet S320 Stapelstuhl Böhme Schneider blau
Original 4er Set Thonet S320 Stapelstuhl Böhme Schneider blau

Original 4er Set Thonet S320 Stapelstuhl Böhme Schneider blau

By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten eins von insgesamt drei wunderschönen 4er Set Thonet Freischwingern zum Verkauf an. Bei den Stühlen handelt es sich um das Modell S320, das stapelbar ist und von Ulrich Bö...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Austin, TX

An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Thonet Sofa No.56
Thonet Sofa No.56

Thonet Sofa No.56

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair
1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme designed the S320 for Thonet in 1984, creating a chair that balances form with function through its distinctive cantilever construction. The tubular s...

Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

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

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s
Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare antique settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, and manufactured by Thonet Brothers in 1908. It is done in beech bentwood, ...

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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 Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

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

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

By Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design. Beautifully crafted from bentwood, showcasing graceful curves, lightness, and...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of five chairs with armrests in black lacquered wood with a matt finish. The seat is padded and covered ...

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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Refined and sculptural, this set of six Stendig cane armchairs is attributed to Josef Hoffmann and crafted in Czechoslovakia. Each chair features a gracefully bent beechwood frame wi...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech

Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s
Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s

Bent Walnut Coat Rack by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and sculptural Art Nouveau coat rack crafted in solid bent walnut. This refined piece was produced in the early 1900s in France and designed by Michael Thonet’s mastery in b...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Prague, 1930s 2 available – priced per table Dimensions: H 70 cm x W 70 cm x D 45 cm A timeless...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label. They have a nice design, are large and...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet card table
Thonet card table

Thonet card table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil floding card table by Thonet in very nice original condition, repolished.

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1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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 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

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic small midcentury modern writing desk was designed by Pierre Paulin 1953 and produced by Thonet, Model CM141. It features a Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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...

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Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Magazine rack - No. 1 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

The Thonet Magazine Rack No. 1, documented in the 1904 Thonet Catalogue (p. 87), is an elegant and early example of bentwood craftsmanship. Produced by the renowned Thonet factory in...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Bentwood "Angel Back" armchair nr.19 by Thonet
Bentwood "Angel Back" armchair nr.19 by Thonet

Bentwood "Angel Back" armchair nr.19 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Up for sale is a beautiful and highly collectible antique bentwood armchair, manufactured by the legendary company Thonet (circa 1900–1920). This model is famously known as the "Ange...

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, 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

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Mid-Century bentwood side chairs with brown Naugahyde seat covers and decorative steel nail-head studded seat back by Thonet. This side chair features a sculptural, minimalis...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern side or coffee table by Thonet was manufactured by the Austrian bentwood furniture company during the 1950s. It features a 1.25" thick ebonized maple top with...

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Maple

Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s
Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s

Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s

By Thonet, Thonet

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

An authentic pair of Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate. Red painted wooden base with chrome foot support and black faux leather ...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

These make an incredible opportunity for a complete rare hard to find set of beautiful early American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames. Stunning, very cool authentic Bruno Weil...

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood, Cowhide

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s Chair with square seat covered in bright red leather with black lacquered wooden structure, with matt finish. T...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...

Category

1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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.