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
Thonet Hall Coat Stand
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large Thonet hall coat stand with umbrella holder. Very good original condition.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use. Later limited edition by Thonet Vienna from 1985, signed.
Category
1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...
Category
1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Linen, Bentwood
Thonet dining char no.1
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining char no.1. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Category
Late 19th Century Slovak Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Frères, Games Table, 1940
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maison Thonet, Games table in curved and blackened beech, 1940. The square top is dressed in red felt, 4 token-holder drawers are arranged on the sides.
Thonet label under the tray.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with leather upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company c. 1935.
This original tubular steel cantilever ...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid century color dining chairs by TON, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia, set of 18
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These mid century dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia, associated with the Brussels period after EXPO 58. It was manufactured by TON company(successor of Thonet in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. The seat is embossed with a decorative floral motif.
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet.
The Classic Bauhaus chair.
Frame chrome-plated tubular steel, saddle leather black
Beautiful Vintage Condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 7 Thonet Bentwood Caned Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 7 Antique Bentwood dining chairs with steam bent ebonized wooden frames with caned seats and backs, resting on four gently curved...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
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
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Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch
Round side table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Round side table by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish o...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Original 1910s Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet Vienna, Excellent
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna, in walnut, polished to wax. Excellent conditions.
Extremely rare unique piece.
Measures ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs.
Solid and stabile. Signed.
Fabric can be changed easily.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Flower Tub / Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped piece from the well known company in Austria from around ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus chromed flower stand by Emile Guyot, 1930´s
By Emile Guyot, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An example of European functionalism is this Bauhaus style chromed flower stand designed by Emile Guyot for Thonet in the 1930s.
The stand is made of bent tubes and opaque glass.
I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet. It's a family piece and it is marked -as you can see in the pictures- so the authenticity is guaranteed. A timeless design icon, which blends in many different interior styles.
It has oxidation on the chrome plated steel and it is painted black. The construction still is really good. This is an outstanding opportunity to become the happy owner of an authentic Marcel Breuer B12...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Bentwood furniture came to prominence in the early 1900s, and was a staple in cafes and restaurants in Europe. This is a bentwood armchair, designed by ZPM Radomsko in Poland and pro...
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970
Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
Floor coat stand entirely made of wood. The upper part is composed of five diagonal arms that develop outwards and ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side table - No. 11651 - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
This elegant rotating newspaper rack, model number 11651, was designed before 1904 by the renowned furniture manufacturer Gebrüder Thonet in Vienna. The rack is crafted from high-qua...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
Category
1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Österreichische Postsparkasse Vienna 1902
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Otto Wagner One (1) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech
Osterreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna.
An iconic chair or side chair by the famed Austr...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...
Category
1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Armchairs were restored in the past, needs to be need firming up, they are a bit...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood
Number of d...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Austrian Jugendstil full length bentwood cheval dressing mirror -Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Austrian, Wien full length dressing mirror in stained and polished beechwood with double curved bentwood surround extending the full length of the stand and culminating in a very un...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- the chairs are stackable
- material used : beech bentwood and plywood
- height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- Thonet
- Before 1930, earliest model, practically unseen
- Original red eisengarn, iron fabric, perfect condition, original screws
- Lacquered in original green seen in Thonet col...
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and
back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s.
This chair was des...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Chair Thonet Nr.223, since 1901
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, Perennials Performance Fabric, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of 10 Thonet bentwood dining chairs. Chairs have a padded seat and back. Great lines !! We have reupholstered in a Perennials Performance fabric with blues, grays and...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Thonet Bentwood Pedestal/ Plant Stand, Austria circa 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual bentwood pedestal or plant stand made by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna around 1906. This artfully designed early 20th century pedestal provides two round levels connected by delicate beechwood columns. The upper compartment is additionally highlighted by two bentwood rings on the outside confers this unique pedestal a very own style. A beautiful mahogany trimmed finishing and an exceptional shape gives this Art Nouveau plant stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese architects Jozef Hoffman and Jozef Frank was created in the 1920s...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Oval table by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval table by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet dining chair no.4
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Bauhaus Tubular Steel End Table With Drawer, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus chrome plated tubular steel end table with one drawer. This table model T9 was designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930
This item is restored on request and available...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome set of mid-century modern cantilever black leather lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet. These model B35 armchairs demonstrate a European Modern Bauhaus disci...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City.
Still labeled.
A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by Thonet, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant table, designed in the Bauhaus style, comes from Germany from the early 20th century. Manufactured by Thonet, it impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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...
Category
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 6
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An interesting model of mid century bentwood dining chairs. Designed by Radomír Hofman for TON Bystřice pod Hostýnem (Thonet successor in Czechoslovakia after World War 2) . They wer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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.
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Questions About Thonet Furniture
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- How do I identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet 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, 2023Perhaps 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.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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, 2022An 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.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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, 2022Michael 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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.