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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
Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)
Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

These luggage racks were hand made in the 1960s. Made from oak in the Thonet factory, retaining the original maker's plaque on the base - please take a look at the relevant photogr...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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"

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Set of 4 Thonet Chairs designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Model No. 380, 1930s
Set of 4 Thonet Chairs designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Model No. 380, 1930s

Set of 4 Thonet Chairs designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Model No. 380, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Exceptional original set of four chairs, model no. 380, originally designed by Jacob & Josef Kohn in 1906. The presented set was produced in Vienna after 1922, following the acqu...

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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...

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

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Maple

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

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...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Oak, 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

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood - The wooden parts have been repolished - Height of armrests: 64 cm

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Wood

libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20
libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20

libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20

By Thonet

Located in taranto, IT

splendida e rara etagere originale degli anni 20 di Thonet, realizzata in legno nella migliore tradizione della famosa casa austriaca, composta da tre mensole poste su livelli divers...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 TON a.s., Thonet

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

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - beech wood - armrests Dimension: 44 cm

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

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

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

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...

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1930s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, 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 Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster 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

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...

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20th Century American 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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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 ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Beech

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Thonet in Leather
Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Thonet in Leather

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Thonet in Leather

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in San Diego, CA

These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in c...

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20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech
Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

$2,273Sale Price / set|20% Off

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Plant Stands – Circa 1900 A striking pair of original Art Nouveau plant stands attributed to Thonet, crafted around 1900...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Thonet Modular Birch Bentwood Lounge Olive Naugahyde High Back Arm Chairs, C. 1950. Featuring smooth organic steamed bent Birch frameworks, with ergonomic high back and seats...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, 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.

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1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Slovak Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered grey boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.
A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.

A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautiful and sculptural piece features an oval swivel mirror flanked by two scrolling supports joining in a single support, above three oval storage compartments with swivel tr...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961
Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961

Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961

By Thonet

Located in Debrecen, HU

Rudolf B. Glatzel for Thonet, lounge chair, model 'EMT0030' designed in 1961, Germany. The chair features a beech frame, upholstered seat, and backrest, covered in swiss fabric. t...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet
Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet

Late Victorian Polished Oak Bent Wood Dining Table by Mundus Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare late Victorian polished bent oak dining table by Mundus Thonet crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves with a solid rosewood top. Supported by an elegant ben...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession
Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four wood and white fabric dining room chairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. Mild to moderate staining on fabric throughout set. Wood frames show signs of n...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1
Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1

Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

This French bentwood cradle made by Thonet circa late 1900s. The cradle is in very good working order.

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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic! Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

By Thonet

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking set of six armchairs by Thonet Industries, the American arm of the legendary Thonet firm, executed in polished tubular chrome steel with newly upholstered seats and curved...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian sculpted oak side chair with a carved Backrest by Jacob & Josef Kohnfeaturing an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves a...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

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1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. The seat is embossed with a decorative floral motif.  

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Short Size Side Nesting Table by Thonet
Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Short Size Side Nesting Table by Thonet

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Pedestal Short Size Side Nesting Table by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Thonet Short Size Nestng side table features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straight lines with a so...

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Early 1900s North American Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Thonet Style Adjustable Bentwood Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Thonet Style Adjustable Bentwood Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Thonet Style Adjustable Bentwood Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

An elegant adjustable bentwood piano stool from Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1930s, featuring a sculptural black-finished beech frame and original-style metal screw adjustment mecha...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Other

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

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Tilburg, NL

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Stools. Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973 & a wonderful set of Thonet style stools in lacquered wood and webbing. ...

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

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Bentwood

G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt
G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt

G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt

By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good condition. - wooden parts refreshed - new textile - marked by manufacturer

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile

Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s
Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s

Vintage TON Bentwood Clothes Stand Valet Rack Czechoslovakia 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage bentwood clothes stand manufactured by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. The piece features elegantly curved bentwood elements combined with a clean minimalist silhouet...

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

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

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

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please n...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Bent Oak & Cane Large Doll Art Nouveau Crib by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet
Bent Oak & Cane Large Doll Art Nouveau Crib by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet

Bent Oak & Cane Large Doll Art Nouveau Crib by Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian bent oak & cane large baby doll crib y Jacob & Josef Kohn for Thonet features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood wi...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Oak

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France
Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Rare CM 178 writing desk designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet in France, circa 1950s–1960s. This elegant mid-century modern desk features a minimalist black lacquered me...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

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...

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

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Bentwood, Cowhide

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Hajdúthonet Bar Stool, Bent Beechwood, Modern Design, Hungary, 1970s
Hajdúthonet Bar Stool, Bent Beechwood, Modern Design, Hungary, 1970s

Hajdúthonet Bar Stool, Bent Beechwood, Modern Design, Hungary, 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Debrecen, HU

Discover this elegant and sturdy bar stool from the early 1970s, crafted by Hajdúthonet in Debrecen, Hungary, specifically for the American market. This unique piece is made of bent ...

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1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood

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

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...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Steel

Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet
Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet

Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet

By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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-back, inte...

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1890s German Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

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Oak

Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900
Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900

Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Zohor, SK

Fully restored bentwood armchair produced by Thonet and designed by Otto Wagner circa 1900, catalogued as model No. 6048. A refined example of early modern Viennese design, combining...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gerd Lange Set of Two Stools designed for Thonet, 1970s
Gerd Lange Set of Two Stools designed for Thonet, 1970s

Gerd Lange Set of Two Stools designed for Thonet, 1970s

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare set of two stools designed by GERD LANGE for Thonet. also available set of four chairs.

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

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 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 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.