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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Thonet
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
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...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Thonet Pair of Armchairs in Floral Upholstery
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, pair of armchairs, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 A pair of armchairs of which the frame is composed of elegantly curved lines and ...
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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of massive wood - good, original conditon.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood

Thonet Chair 404 in Black Wood and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Brussels , BE
Thonet chair 404 in black wood and leather.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black mid-century design armchairs by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem 1950s. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, but upholstery shows signs of age ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

1960s Set of Two Ton Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Produced by Ton/Thonet czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of wear - The wooden parts has been repolished - The fabric has been cleaned - High of seat ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table - folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm. - Chairs with bent beech woo...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available, three in green vinyl, one in turquoise vinyl uphol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker Ton, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Retro style, Expo 58, Brusel - Made in Czechoslovakia - Very good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished - Measures: height of seat 46 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Thonet Sofa Table with Ring Design, Austria, circa 1970
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful midcentury Thonet sofa table with ring design out of Austria, circa 1970. The wide bentwood disks hold slender, slightly sloping legs, creating ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Mahogany, Bentwood

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Thonet Black Lacquered Bentwood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very dapper pair of uncommon 1940s Thonet bentwood birch armchairs with freshly redone black lacquered finish and white upholstery. Handsomely crafted frame of flat bentwood ele...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design by Antonín Šuman, production by Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Construction with bent beech wood and fabric upholstered seat - Original preserved condition - Measures: Heigh...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Footstool / Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of four lounge chairs, cherry, fabric, Germany, 1930s This unique set of four chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesth...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Cherry

Stackable Thonet Chrome and Beechwood Curved Diner Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sculptural set of six beautiful curved Thonet diner chairs. The chair is not a classic Thonet chair but a more modern version of their quality chairs. It ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs variant of the CM 190 edited by Thonet, France, 1950. Seat in black faux leather, black lacquered tubular structure and back in curved ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s. The design is attributed to Josef Frank. This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes - wooden parts in good original condition - Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Leather

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No1
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s. The chairs are made from...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely comfortable, rare high back version, retain original finish, well worn finish, leaving ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood, Naugahyde

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No2
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s. The chairs are made from...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

1940s Thonet Formica Woodgrain finish Side Table on Bentwood legs, USA
By Alvar Aalto, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Thonet \ Alvar Aalto side table with formica wood grain finish on thick heavy bakelite base . Take note of angled leg assembly. Lacquered maple bentwood legs...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bakelite, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Thonet Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thonet Two rare vintage Thonet armchairs. Upholstered in white vinyl on wood bases.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames, seats upholstered in a black ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of four early edition White Thonet nr.14 (later produced as number 214) armchairs with wicker seats, Vienna, 1960s. These chairs have old labels instead of the later produced stamps Thonet used...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wicker, Wood

Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare deck chair manufactured by Thonet with original upholstery, circa 1930. The chair is possible to reclinate and to fold it totally. Beechwood and fabric. Labeled in the backside with Thonet G80. In great vintage condition, preserving a beautiful patina with some minor scratches in the fabric. One of the handles is new. First design named Siesta chair designed by Hans and Wassily...
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien - Made of bentwood, beechwood - Restored - Labeled - Good condition.
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1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood, Beech

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Maple, Leather

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

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Upholstery

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Brass

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, these four birch armchairs are classic modernist bentwood by Thonet. Three chairs, attributed to Joe Atkinson, sport solid seat backs an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Fabric

Fauteuil Des Ateliers Design Thonet from 1954
By Thonet
Located in Lyon, FR
Fauteuil Des Ateliers design Thonet from 1954. Mohair velvet upholstered armchair made of new velvet (foam and canvas) four cylindrical legs in metal back and armrests rounded. in pe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Modular Lounge Chairs designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Two Bonanza Lounge Chairs manufactured by Asko of Finland and designed by Esko Pajamies Mortise and tenon detailing and decorative dovetailing....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Oak

Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchair with Padded Armrests by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, this Thonet armchair is classic modernist birch bentwood with a punch. The rounded seat and seat back rise above tapered legs. The perk...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Easy Chair Model "KS46" by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, Germany, circa 1980
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare easy chair model "KS46" designed by Anton Lorenz circa 1950, manufactured by Thonet in Germany, circa 1980. The beautifully designed base of the chair is made of chrome metal...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet. Sweetheart chairs. They are in original condition with nice patina. The light Brown Wal...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Thonet Lounge Chair Reupholstered
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dive into the vibrant embrace of our reimagined Thonet lounge chair, now dressed in a sumptuous burnt orange fabric that's as inviting as a warm sunset. This Mid Century Modern icon ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 leather chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926. These cantilever armchairs have chrome frames and leather arms, backs and seats. In original co...
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1920s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Black No.209 Thonet Chairs, 1980s (set of 4)
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
These elegant bentwood design classics are a masterpiece in its construction. The projecting frame that forms both the backrest and armrest is bent into its form from a single piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Chrome Chairs by Hanno Von Gustedt
By Hanno von Gustedt, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of side chairs designed by Hanno Von Gustedt for Thonet from the late 1950s. Essentially a rare, early version of the S636 with bent-plywood seats and backs. Great loo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale, we have a stunning collection of Mid-Century SS33 Cantilevered Dining Chairs, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz for Thonet. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-centu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Flex Chairs 2000 by Gerd Lange, Set of 4
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 31.1" / W 18.3" / D 16" Height from floor to seat: 18.4" Back height: 15.8" Set of four stacking chairs designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Plastic, Bentwood

Mid century Walnut dining table, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century dining table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s most likely by TON company- successor to Thonet . Made of walnut wood. In good Vintage condition, ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Thonet Bentwood Stool, 1920s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A classic bentwood stool from the 1920s. The circular stool is made from beech, with a plywood seat top. Manufacturer’s mark stamped under the seat. In very good condition, after ren...
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

1970s Antonin Suman Dining Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Luxury Bakerloo fabric by Kirkby design - height of seat 46 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Thonet Sofa Three-Seat Solid Walnut Base Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Thonet, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful vintage circa 1950 midcentury Thonet sofa three-seat sofa in the style of Florence Knoll for Thonet USA Manufacturer. Solid walnut frame has ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.

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