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
72
561
170
722
15
11
207
87
74
31
11
7
5
1
1
51
671
26
255
279
113
84
57
60
107
17
36
55
42
37
25
639
289
259
251
191
634
246
135
117
68
748
737
737
330
12,627
3,579
2,607
2,349
Creator: Thonet
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

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

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

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

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

'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...

Category

1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Thonet, Pierre Jeanneret

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

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

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

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs. German engineering meets design. Rare to have such a large set in...

Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna Secessionist Movement bentwood arm chair, marked Thonet, design attributed to Jose Hofmann, circa 1920's. Exceptional period piece in very good, ready to use condition, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat

By Thonet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid Century Modern, MCM Measurements: 15ʺW × 18ʺD × 33.5ʺH Some minor imperfections o...

Category

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

Materials

Beech

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet
19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Completely original entrance coat-rack hanger with mirror by Thonet, period 1800s. Measure cm: H 195, W 85, D 30.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Beech

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

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

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

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

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904
Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant and rare bentwood canapé, model no. 6214, designed Otto Wagner and produced by Thonet in the early 20th century. This refined settee exemplif...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...

Category

19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Rare, unusual Art Nouveau pedestal or plant stand by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna. Artfully designed in the early 20th century around 1906, this pedestal provides two round...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair No. 4, Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria, 1920
Thonet Rocking Chair No. 4, Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria, 1920

Thonet Rocking Chair No. 4, Beech Wood, Art Nouveau, Austria, 1920

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

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet
Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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

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

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary
Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

$260Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

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 ...

Category

1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950
Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18 by Bruno Weir for Thonet, c. 1950

By Thonet

Located in New York City, NY

Bent Plywood Chair, Model 18, by Bruno Weir, Thonet, Austria, c. 1950

Category

20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century
Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century

Original Thonet Piano Stool No. 1, Late 19th Century

By Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Collector's item: Original Thonet piano stool No. 1 with beautiful patina and hand-woven Viennese cane from the late 19th century. A swivel stool from the traditional company Gebrüde...

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Braid

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

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This pair of armchairs represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 des...

Category

1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s
Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s

Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack from brown stained beech designed and made by Gebr. Thonet, Vienna, 1920s. Throughout its warm wooden tone and its practical form the valet would...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Iconic Design: The No. 519 Café Capua Chair Experience a piece of architectural history with the No. 519 Café Capua chair. Designed in 1913 by the pioneering modernist architect Adol...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Chrome Steel Pedestal Dining Table
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Chrome Steel Pedestal Dining Table

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Chrome Steel Pedestal Dining Table

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cream Travertine Stone Top Chrome Steel Pedestal Bas...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Steel

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 Thonet, Gerd Lange

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...

Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Birch

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

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

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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

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

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has tak...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric
1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Marcel Breuer Stool, originally designed for Thonet in the 1920s. This particular piece dates to the 1970s. The stool features Breuer's signature tubular chrome steel frame...

Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2
Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

Thonet S 33 Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever 1 of 2

By Thonet, Mart Stam

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. Original Thonet Chairs. The chairs usually h...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus 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

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 Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920
Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

By Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Thonet black bentwood stool - 20th Thonet - Side Stool - Mid-Century Measures : Ø 42cm H:47cm Materials : Wood - Cane Manufacturer’s mark stamped under th...

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Sofa No.56
Thonet Sofa No.56

Thonet Sofa No.56

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Torino, IT

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5
Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5

Midcentury Thonet Bent Plywood Armchairs by Joe Atkinson, Set of 5

By Thonet, Joe Atkinson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of five bent plywood armchair dining chairs Designed by Joe Atkinson for the Thonet furniture company. Each chair features a bent wood construction wi...

Category

1950s American 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

By Thonet, Tatra

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

French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet

French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare and exceptionnal French Bentwood cradle from the Thonet manufacture made in 1900s. Gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a round handle at...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

R.C. Coquery Art Deco Tubular Chrome Armchair, Black Leather, 1929
R.C. Coquery Art Deco Tubular Chrome Armchair, Black Leather, 1929

R.C. Coquery Art Deco Tubular Chrome Armchair, Black Leather, 1929

By R. C. Coquery, Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion (designed by R.C. COQUERY for THONET, Model #B 256 lounge chair, 1929).  

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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).  

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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

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

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s
Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an antique black lacquer piano stool manufactured by J.J. Kohn. The stool is done in beech bentwood, with the plywood seat. It is fully refinished. The ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia
1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia

1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Height of seat 47

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

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

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed in solid beech wood and molded beech plywood, showcasing classic bentwood construc...

Category

1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Thonet card table
Thonet card table

Thonet card table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

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

Bentwood "Angel Back" armchair nr.19 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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