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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
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

By Thonet

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...

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

Materials

Suede, Maple

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

$2,326Sale Price / set|20% Off

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs are constructed of bent plywood, vinyl and aluminum, they are currently in a lat...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

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1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchair Attributed To Russel Wright
Early Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchair Attributed To Russel Wright

Early Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchair Attributed To Russel Wright

By Russel Wright, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This early Mid-Century Modern lounge armchair was manufactured by Thonet circa late 40s - early 50s. This chair design has been attributed to the noted American Modern designer Russe...

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

Materials

Chenille, Maple

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

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

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

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

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair - Beech

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet Armchair, Model No. 511 — Black Lacquered Wood and Red Upholstery This elegant armchair, Model No. 511, was manufactured by the iconic Viennese firm Thonet, a name synonymous...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Textile

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet
Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960
Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful pair of CM236 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet. The model fully embodies the formal research conducted by the French designe...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Thonet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid century bentwood dining chairs by Thonet, the renowned maker of bent beechwood furniture. Featuring Thonet's signature curved frames handcrafte...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna
Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna

Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Thonet brown beech shoe stool was designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna attributed to Josef Hoffmann. A gorgeous Jugendstil sho...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

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

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S33. It is a thick saddle vegetal tanned leather t...

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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This cantilever armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of interwar world design and the avant-garde Bauhaus aesthetic from the 1930s. This revolutionary concept of a resilient, sp...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929
Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare armchair by Adolf Schneck (sometimes wrongly attributed to Josef Hoffmann) designed in 1929 and made by Thonet. This model was exhibited at the Viennese Art and Industry show du...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

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...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

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

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Antwerp, BE

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

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Thonet rocking chair no.7021B
Large Thonet rocking chair no.7021B

Large Thonet rocking chair no.7021B

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Large Thonet rocking chair no.7021B in excellent structural condition. The rattan cane is mostly tight and intact, with only a minor, non-critical defect on the backrest that does no...

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Early Thonet No. 209 Armchair, Reupholstered in Dedar Velvet Fabric
Early Thonet No. 209 Armchair, Reupholstered in Dedar Velvet Fabric

Early Thonet No. 209 Armchair, Reupholstered in Dedar Velvet Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Krefeld, DE

An iconic Thonet No. 209 armchair, beautifully reupholstered in luxurious Dedar velvet fabric. Designed in 1900, the Thonet 209 is one of the most celebrated examples of bentwood fu...

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20th Century Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, 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

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Tilburg, NL

Set Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and table in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde quality by designer Gerd Lange for Thonet...

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Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

$825Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the wood, the wicker cane webbing is in good condition on both pieces. MOMA New York ha...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

By Thonet, Joe Atkinson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

Category

1950s American Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Secession plant stand no.9532 by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Secession plant stand no.9532 by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Secession plant stand no.9532 by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession plant stand no.9532 by arch. Marcel Kammerer for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair
Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair

Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Gerd Lange for Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Ch...

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

Materials

Plastic, Birch

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

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

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

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Wood cleaned and then treated with revitalizing oil. - Shows signs of use (scratches, scuffs, etc.). - Stable and sturdy. - Ma...

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500

By Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise model no. 7500 is attributed to August Thonet. Initially it was made without armrest...

Category

19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood, Cane

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Almelo, NL

Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Prague, 1930s 2 available – priced per table Dimensions: H 70 cm x W 70 cm x D 45 cm A timeless...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s Chair with square seat covered in bright red leather with black lacquered wooden structure, with matt finish. T...

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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair
Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair

Émile Guillot - Thonet - Model B257 chrome bauhaus chair

By Emile Guillot, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - marked by manufacturer - chrome in very good condition with patina - original screws - rare and early piece, collectible - original black colour - small hole on the seat jr

Category

1920s French Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

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

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the deliv...

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

Set of six chairs model "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in the 1960s. La his frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, the seats are made of r...

Category

1960s German Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather
Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

By Thonet

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

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

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Braid

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 47 cm - The wood shows signs of use - Fabric suitable for exchange.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!
Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!

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...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

A stunning example of timeless modernist design, this Model No. 811 armchair (famously known as the Prague Chair) is a centerpiece of 20th-century furniture history. Originally desig...

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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Rattan, Beech, 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...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 2 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...

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1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

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

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

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

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Austin, TX

An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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