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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 Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads
Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads

Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning pair of Thonet Chairs. A departure from the traditional bentwood framework, this frame features a bentwood leg, however the draw is an open scallop back with ribbed Chann...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century

By Thonet

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century.  Beautiful Thonet Coat Hanger. It was produced by the Gebruder Thonet company around the second half of the 180...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Bentwood

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled by Thonet

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design
Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design

Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design

By Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: Armchair: approx. 60 × 85 × 82 × 44 cm (23.6" × 33.5" × 32.3" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Ottoman: approx. 60 × 45 × 40 cm (23.6" × 17.7" × 15.7") Width...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern
Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

By Thonet, Alvar Aalto

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools. The white bakelite tops are 14" in diameter. Ready for a new home.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Bentwood

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner
Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Norwalk, CT

This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet
Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet

Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet

By Emile Guillot, Thonet

Located in London, GB

Emile Guillot tubular steel modernist armchair made by Thonet. The shaped headrest, arms and shaped seat are ebonized Beech wood.  

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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 Otto Wagner, Thonet

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...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Vienna, AT

Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex'' chair and was awarded the 'Gute Form' price in 1969, black...

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist
Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist

Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist

By Joe Atkinson, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

This pair of vintage mid century modern bent plywood (Lounge) armchairs were designed by Joe Atkinson and manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This uniq...

Category

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Coatrack
Thonet Coatrack

Thonet Coatrack

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Art nouveau screen no.11306 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Pierre Paulin

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

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

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

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of Thonet sofa type 6285 and two armchairs Thonet 6585. Rare type designed by Otto Wagner. Recently reupholstered. Shellac finish. Dimensions of a...

Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Sleek Bauhaus "B10" Table Set by Marcel Breuer
Sleek Bauhaus "B10" Table Set by Marcel Breuer

Sleek Bauhaus "B10" Table Set by Marcel Breuer

By Chromcraft, Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring a rare fusion of historic design and modernist elegance into your space with this stunning vintage set. At its heart is the iconic "B10" Table, designed by Marcel Breuer—a pion...

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

By Thonet, Eddie Harlis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

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

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Wood, Lacquer

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood
Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

By Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

Four bent beech and perforated wood chairs with cane seats. Thonet manufacture, Austria, circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.1
Thonet Chair No.1

Thonet Chair No.1

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The rocking chair has been reupholstered and covered with a...

Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960
Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Thonet bent plywood mod 1294 leather chair circa 1960

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plywood

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

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an antique hanging wall hall tree by Thonet. It's made of beechwood and has 3 bentwood hangers for hats and coats.

Category

Early 20th Century European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

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

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled - Heigh of seat 49 cm

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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 Adolf Loos, Thonet

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

Black Thonet Side Table
Black Thonet Side Table

Black Thonet Side Table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Black Thonet side table. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This elegant 1950s lounge chair by Thonet features undulating blond bentwood arms and continues seat. The chair has been professionally recovered in period Purple.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 4 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930
Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930

Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair, produced around 1930, is an important example of early Bauhaus Modernism and one of the first tubular steel armchairs manufactured in...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by Thonet (label present under the seat). Chromed steel tubing frame, seat and backrest i...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bentwood plant stand no.2 by Thonet Debrecen
Bentwood plant stand no.2 by Thonet Debrecen

Bentwood plant stand no.2 by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stand no.2 by Thonet Debrecen. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored
1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Armchairs dimensions: Height: 78 cm ,Seat height 47cm Width: 55cm ,Depth: 56cm ,Height of the armrests: 68 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

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.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Maple

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Newly upholstered - Wooden parts with minor signs of use - Height of seat 42 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

By Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. The chair was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. The design features b...

Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

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

Vintage Thonet No 17 Armchair 1970s
Vintage Thonet No 17 Armchair 1970s

Vintage Thonet No 17 Armchair 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet No 17 Armchair 1970s

Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

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

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s
Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s Chair with rounded seat in Vienna straw. The structure is entirely made of wood with a round section. The backr...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.