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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech 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...

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - high of seat 48 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Design attributed to Otto Wagner. Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements. Price for already restored ones. Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

$1,811Sale Price / set|30% Off

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Restored in the past, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s
Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s

Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Beech Valet Coat Rack by Thonet, Vienna, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack from brown stained beech designed and made by Gebr. Thonet, Vienna, 1920s. Throughout its warm wooden tone and its practical form the valet would...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1930s, Art Deco Floor Lamp by Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - rewired. - E26/E27 bulb with any wattage if LED version is used.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet

By Emile Guillot, Thonet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Beech Brown Vintage Valet or Coat Rack by Thonet Austria, circa 1920
Art Deco Beech Brown Vintage Valet or Coat Rack by Thonet Austria, circa 1920

Art Deco Beech Brown Vintage Valet or Coat Rack by Thonet Austria, circa 1920

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

The elegant vintage beech valet or coat rack shows all features, what you are looking for. Two racks and one reling for your clothes and a parking space with wooden slats for your s...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna
Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna

Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of five Thonet chairs. The chairs was made by Thonet in 1984 of dark lacquered wood and grey seat and back with silver upholstery nails. A new cover is necessary, otherwise ...

Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

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

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...

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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 Thonet, Russel Wright

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...

Category

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

Materials

Chenille, Maple

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner
Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art Nouveau flower stand Thonet no.31 design Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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...

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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...

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

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 Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

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

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels
12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

12 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 cust...

Category

1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Victorian Bent Oak Side Chair w/ Floral Seat by Thonet Hermanos, Set of 4
Victorian Bent Oak Side Chair w/ Floral Seat by Thonet Hermanos, Set of 4

Victorian Bent Oak Side Chair w/ Floral Seat by Thonet Hermanos, Set of 4

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian era Thonet Hermanos side chair featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with an Art Nouveau floral branded seat and back rest. Thonet Hermano...

Category

Late 18th Century German Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric has some signs of use - good, original condition. - seat height 47 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly reupholstered - wooden parts has been repolished - sturdy and stable

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

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

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

Extremely rare armchair no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Extremely rare armchair no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Extremely rare armchair no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Magnificent and highly sought-after piece of design history: an original Otto Wagner Armchair, Model No. 6521, manufactured by the world-renowned Thonet around 1900-1905. This icon...

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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 Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

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

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner
Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Mart Stam

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. Original Thonet Chairs. The chairs usually h...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928 This Armchair, designed by Josef Frank in 1928, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebr...

Category

1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930
Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Table designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930. Manufactured in Germany. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina, it h...

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s
Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s

Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s This exquisite set of 4 original Thonet dining chairs from the 1950s embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century mod...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

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

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s. Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.1
Thonet Chair No.1

Thonet Chair No.1

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus
Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus

Vienna Secession Bent Oak w/ Carved Floral Backreast and Seat by Thonet-Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vienna Secession bent oak with unique carved Art Nouveau floral backreast and seat by Thonet-Mundus features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striki...

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet
Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Vienna Secession Sculpted Oak Side Chair w/ Carved Backrest, Jacob & Josef Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian sculpted oak side chair with a carved Backrest by Jacob & Josef Kohnfeaturing an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves a...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Hand Sculpted Walnut Commode Chamber Pot w/ Lid by Thonet
Late Victorian Hand Sculpted Walnut Commode Chamber Pot w/ Lid by Thonet

Late Victorian Hand Sculpted Walnut Commode Chamber Pot w/ Lid by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian sculpted walnut chamber pot with original lid and enameled metal bowl by Thonet featuring an sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned wood with tapered legs. A great d...

Category

1890s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet
Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique bentwood leather chaise longue by Thonet, made in Austria and dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is a most impressive piece, the quality is outstandi...

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Armchair w/ Cat Needlepoint Seat by Thonet No.010
Vienna Secession Bent Oak Armchair w/ Cat Needlepoint Seat by Thonet No.010

Vienna Secession Bent Oak Armchair w/ Cat Needlepoint Seat by Thonet No.010

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Victorian style child size Thonet number 10 oak side chair features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and elegant round arched ...

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Bauhaus dining table dates back to the 1930s in Germany and is designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer for Thonet. The table features a tubular chrome steel frame complemented by...

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet
Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet

Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet in original vintage condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

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

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled - Beech wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548
Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

Art Nouveau Bent Oak Pedestal Side Table by Thonet No. 1548

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the century Art Nouveau bent oak pedestal side table number 1548 by Thonet featuring a sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and straig...

Category

Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

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.