Skip to main content

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.

Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.

to
71
586
168
745
13
11
209
92
89
36
11
7
2
1
1
1
53
692
24
262
289
117
86
58
59
117
19
40
51
41
40
26
665
283
277
268
193
657
268
143
104
65
769
758
758
347
13,059
3,868
2,680
2,223
Creator: Thonet
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label

By Thonet, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original 1950s LC1 Basculant Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1929. This example is marked with a Stendig...

Category

1950s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in London, GB

A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from birch plywood with flexible plastic backrests, these chairs exemplify the German de...

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch

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

Thonet Coatrack
Thonet Coatrack

Thonet Coatrack

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

Thonet Coatrack, stained oakwood bentwood furniture design with lacquer finish.

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Beech

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)
4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the custo...

Category

1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

By Thonet

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

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

Category

1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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, Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet. It's a family piece and it is marked -as you can see in the pictures- so the authenticity is guaranteed. A timeless design icon, which blends in many different interior styles. It has oxidation on the chrome plated steel and it is painted black. The construction still is really good. This is an outstanding opportunity to become the happy owner of an authentic Marcel Breuer B12...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5"

Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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

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

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

Thonet. A bentwood chaise lounge with an adjustable back with a flowing scrollwork frame with a cane work bed. Stamped to the base with serial number and ??? - Paris retailer. Dimen...

Category

Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Bauhaus dining table dates back to the 1930s in Germany and is designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer for Thonet. The table features a tubular chrome steel frame complemented by...

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Wood cleaned and then treated with revitalizing oil. - Shows signs of use (scratches, scuffs, etc.). - Stable and sturdy. - Ma...

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, 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

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL
FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL

FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE & HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 19th century Victorian Thonet bentwood dressing table and height adjustable stool Please note...

Category

1880s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

By Thonet

Located in LYON, FR

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4. Circa 1920. Curved beech wood rocking chair from the 1920s by Thonet. Model number 4. Beautiful Art Nouveau lines. Recent cane work, well stretche...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet

By Thonet, Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

A Sculpted Green Naugahyde Settee Sofa Designed by Russel Wright for Thonet, Untied States, c.1950. This Settee would look exceptional while displayed in a Mid-Century inspired inter...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Beech

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept only in the in-house archive of the Thonet company. Thonet B...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco chair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is made of solid beech wood and is marked Thonet. The chair has undergone careful r...

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Wood, Lacquer

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet
Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET label and brand)

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

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...

Category

20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

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

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Firenze, FI

MR10 chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in Germany in the 1960s. The structure is made of chromed tubular steel, bent with exceptional technical pre...

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the wood, the wicker cane webbing is in good condition on both pieces. MOMA New York ha...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

By Thonet, David Rowland

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s
Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the...

Category

1910s Austrian Biedermeier Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

By Thonet

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900. This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia This elegant set of four dining chairs was designed by Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl and produced...

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric
1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, 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

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann
Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vienna Secession, Restored. Minor repairs made, shellac polish renewed. Marked with Thonet company sticker on the bottom. Plan of the larger table: 43x33cm, height: 67cm, plan of th...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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.

Category

1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

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

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany. Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures. Designed in t...

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

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

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack
20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack

20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

By Thonet

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...

Category

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

Materials

Suede, Maple

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

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish
Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Stable, beautiful, ergonomic, space-saving They have a "metal reinforcement" option that allows them to last in excellent condition. Seat height: 47 cm - Seat diameter 41 cm - Total...

Category

1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s. Large chairs or armchairs with armrests in Thonet style, with Vienna straw seat and curved armrests and with...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

This elegant Thonet Coat Rack Nr. 1, crafted in the early 1900s, exemplifies the iconic bentwood craftsmanship of the renowned Thonet brand. Standing at an impressive 203 cm in heigh...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.