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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
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

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

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

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Curved Wooden Bench No. 5 Signed De Thonet 19th Century
Curved Wooden Bench No. 5 Signed De Thonet 19th Century

Curved Wooden Bench No. 5 Signed De Thonet 19th Century

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

curved wooden and cane bench no. 5, signed thonet, appears in the 1904 catalog in very good condition

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s
Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s

Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Wien, AT

This refined chair, part of a rare set of six attributed to Josef Hoffmann and dating to circa 1935, stands as a compelling expression of the architect’s mature design language, in w...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Beech

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...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon
1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon

By Thonet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair by Thon, set of six, other quantities available. These chairs were produced in volume by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trading today an...

Category

1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 Thonet, Joe Atkinson

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

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

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early "B27" mid century round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good original condition....

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession
Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

Austrian Bentwood Hatrack by Thonet, 20th Century Vienna Secession

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).  

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s
Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant pair of Thonet B28 armchairs, estimated to date from the 1920s. These chairs beautifully demonstrate Thonet’s mastery of bentwood constructio...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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

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

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

$800Sale Price / item|20% Off

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Pasadena, TX

S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort. Price for 1...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France
Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

Pierre Paulin CM 178 Desk for Thonet, Oak and Black Metal Writing Desk, France

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Rare CM 178 writing desk designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet in France, circa 1950s–1960s. This elegant mid-century modern desk features a minimalist black lacquered me...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet
Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet. Signed Thonet Fabrique en Tchecoslovaque. Professionally stained and repolished with fench polish.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

By Thonet

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking set of six armchairs by Thonet Industries, the American arm of the legendary Thonet firm, executed in polished tubular chrome steel with newly upholstered seats and curved...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Thonet, Otto Wagner

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

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 Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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.

Category

Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s. Large chairs or armchairs with armrests in Thonet style, with Vienna straw seat and curved armrests and with...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech

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 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful set of 6 chairs, model no. 2, by Thonet. This model is visible in the 1899 catalog, but these chairs were produced much earlier. Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III pe...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe in very good original condition with slight signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

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

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

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 Thonet, Antonín Šuman

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

1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia
1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia

1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia

By Frank Josef, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- brushed and oiled surface - Sturdy and stable - Stamped by Thonet - heigh of seat 33 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brussels, BE

Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)
4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the custo...

Category

1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

By Thonet, Josef Frank

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

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

Mid-century modern low table by Thonet Debrecen
Mid-century modern low table by Thonet Debrecen

Mid-century modern low table by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Beautiful vintage coffee table featuring an elegant bentwood frame and two dark smoked glass shelves. The design blends organic shapes with functional mid-century modern style, offer...

Category

1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Beech, Bentwood

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

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...

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930
Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930

By Thonet, Tatra

Located in Berlin, DE

Modernist armchair modell A 745/F in stained bentwood designed by Thonet and manufactured under Thonet licence by Tatra, Slovakia, c. 1930.

Category

1930s Slovak Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.

Category

1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Wien - Made of bentwood, beechwood - Restored - Labeled - Good condition.

Category

1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Revolving Bookcase by Thonet
Revolving Bookcase by Thonet

Revolving Bookcase by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Revolving bookcase by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The de...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cane

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Wooden parts have been repolished. Seat Height 43cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts have been refurbished. - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Plant Table No.35 by Marcel Kammerer
Secession Plant Table No.35 by Marcel Kammerer

Secession Plant Table No.35 by Marcel Kammerer

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession plant table no.35 by Marcel Kammerer in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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.