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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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries
By Thonet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome accent chair What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome accent chair signed by Thonet Industries...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch dining Chair with handle. Has original label. Good vintage condition chairs show signs of use b...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available

Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Bentwood avantgarde armchair produced by Tatra Martin, Slovakia under Thonet licence in 1930's. In very good original condition, surface expertly polished. Structurally sound.
Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair
Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair

Modernist Thonet a 745/F Bentwood Armchair

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930
By Tatra, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist armchair modell A 745/F in stained bentwood designed by Thonet and manufactured under Thonet licence by Tatra, Slovakia, c. 1930.
Category

1930s Slovak Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930
Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
D.O.B. October 8th 1964 Pair of Thonet lounge slipper chairs. Stunning chrome trim around the back. Ebonized wood base. Nailhead trim on back. Dark eggplant tinted grey tweed fabric ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Lounge Slipper Chairs - a Pair

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City. Still labeled. A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

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

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Hermann John Hagemann
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes Designed by Hermann John Hagemann and Made by Thonet. Architect: Hermann John Hagemann Maker: Thonet Source: Germany Period: 1930-1939 Material: L...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Pair of 1930s Dining Chairs Model a 524 3/4 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
These two dining chairs were designed in 1936, and can be found in the Thonet factory archive catalogue as model number A 524 3/4. These particular pieces are believed to be produced...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Pair of 1930s Dining Chairs Model a 524 3/4 by Thonet
Pair of 1930s Dining Chairs Model a 524 3/4 by Thonet

Pair of 1930s Dining Chairs Model a 524 3/4 by Thonet

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
By Thonet
Located in Manzano, IT
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50 sono presenti lievi macchie sul tessuto della seduta (come in foto)
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50

4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S33. It is a thick saddle brown leather that has ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10
Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.
Category

1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of two Austrian Midcentury stackable plywood chairs have been designed by one of the most important Austrian Midcentury Modern Architects Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet
Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet

Austrian Midcentury Beech Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet

Thonet Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet swivel chair in good original condition with signs of usage.
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Swivel Chair
Thonet Swivel Chair

Thonet Swivel Chair

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a Rare stunning lounge / side / accent bentwood chair made by THONET. The chair is a mid century chair, with refined character, high quality craftsmanship and uni...
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair
Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four chairs is labeled under the seats. The vintage upholstery is red in color and cott...
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled

Mid century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 2
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An interesting model of mid century upholstered bentwood dining chairs designed by Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem (Thonet successor in Cze...
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 2
Mid century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 2

Mid century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 2

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has an orange painted finish and are made...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan Sand vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cu...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

Rare Thonet Swivel Piano Stool, Circa 1940's.
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood Labeled Maximum height 68cm Good original condition
Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Rare Thonet Swivel Piano Stool, Circa 1940's.
Rare Thonet Swivel Piano Stool, Circa 1940's.

Rare Thonet Swivel Piano Stool, Circa 1940's.

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chrome armchairs, 1960s
Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Thonet bentwood dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and four ...
Category

1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood

Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six

Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original medium pastel Reddish Orange color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thon...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. Made of dark stained beechwood. Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs. They are in very good Vi...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel pinkish vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cur...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs

Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with two wooden drawers, formica top and metal legs by Pierre Paulin. Marks of wear on the top due to the age of the desk.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954
Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954

Cm141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well as an adj...
Category

1930s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Thonet Shelves
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet bentwood sheves professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Shelves
Thonet Shelves

Thonet Shelves

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy original Thonet chairs from the 1960s in bent beech with Vienna straw seat. Romantic and precious for your kitchen.
Category

1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat

1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515 1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515. T...
Category

1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515
1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515

1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Bentwood Plywood 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
Sample stool manufactured by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C. Plywood frame with maple finish, this rare piece comes with original paper label dated 1948.
Category

1940s American Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Maple

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s
Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a stunning addition to any interior. Very good, original co...
Category

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

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s

1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - rewired. - E26/E27 bulb with any wattage if LED version is used.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Chrome-plated tubular steel and black...
Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company in 1932. This original tubular steel cantilever armch...
Category

1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935

Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935

Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Thonet bentwood stools , model 4601. 1960s Wicker seat . good condition .
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie
Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie

Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie

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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, 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

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 47 cm - The wood shows signs of use - Fabric suitable for exchange.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Hermann John Hagemann
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus side table by John Hagemann and made by Thonet. Source: Germany Period: 1930-1939 Architect: John Hagemann Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood Original paint. Professionally cleaned chrome. Made by influential Austrian furniture...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood Number of d...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small Art Deco table, Made by Thonet. Fully restored. Revived original varnish. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Walnut.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored
Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored

Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco side table Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Designed by world-renowned German designe...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s

Thonet Floor Lamp Art Deco, 1930's, Bohemia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Thonet floor lamp ART DECO, cataloque No. D-623, made in Bohemia in 1920/1930´s. Chrome-plated rod with a wooden part – beech wood. Can be used also as a side table. Fully restored, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Thonet Floor Lamp Art Deco, 1930's, Bohemia
Thonet Floor Lamp Art Deco, 1930's, Bohemia

Thonet Floor Lamp Art Deco, 1930's, Bohemia

1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - High of seat 45 cm.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

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

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair. - Chromed tubular steel frame - Original rattan or cane seat - Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

Modernist Oakwood Thonet Table, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930. Manufactured in Germany. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina, i...
Category

1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modernist Oakwood Thonet Table, circa 1930
Modernist Oakwood Thonet Table, circa 1930

Modernist Oakwood Thonet Table, circa 1930

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

Plant Stand by Thonet
Plant Stand by Thonet

Plant Stand by Thonet

Bentwood Bakelite Stacking Stool by Thonet
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, art deco, stackable stool by Thonet features bentwood legs with a black, 14 inch diameter, hard plastic, Bakelite top.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Birch, Bakelite

Bentwood Bakelite Stacking Stool by Thonet
Bentwood Bakelite Stacking Stool by Thonet

Bentwood Bakelite Stacking Stool by Thonet

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.

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Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • What is Thonet furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Thonet chair?
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    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.
  • How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are Thonet chairs marked?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are Thonet chairs stackable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was significant about the Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Thonet-style chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
    1 Answer
    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.

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