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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
20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet
20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

$1,187

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Sofia, BG

Bar stool by Thonet in very elegant typical shape and in great condition. Austria, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965
Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965

$7,194

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Renens, CH

Model 276 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s

$3,117 / set

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s Set of three chairs model 414 with square seat and oval backrest, padded and covered in bright purple silk fabric...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Bentwood Umbrella / Stick Stand by Thonet
Antique Bentwood Umbrella / Stick Stand by Thonet

Antique Bentwood Umbrella / Stick Stand by Thonet

$914

Antique Bentwood Umbrella / Stick Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A stylish and rare antique bentwood umbrella / stick stand by Thonet. This was made in Austria, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is beautifully made and is a very useful item, perfect for an entry way storage...

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Beech Bentwood Stool by Thonet Industries with Label
Vintage Beech Bentwood Stool by Thonet Industries with Label

Vintage Beech Bentwood Stool by Thonet Industries with Label

$575

Vintage Beech Bentwood Stool by Thonet Industries with Label

By Thonet

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage beech bentwood stool by Thonet Industries with original label, circa 1940s. The stool is in good vaintage condition showing appropriate wear and patina. It measures 14.5"D ...

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Two-Tier Bauhaus Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Two-Tier Bauhaus Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Two-Tier Bauhaus Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

$2,074

Two-Tier Bauhaus Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Torino, IT

Iconic two-tiered coffee table attributable to Marcel Breuer, central figure of the Bauhaus movement and pioneer of 20th-century modernist design. Breuer redefined the relationship b...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Thonet White and Black Bentwood & Bakelite Stacking Stools, 1930s
Pair of Thonet White and Black Bentwood & Bakelite Stacking Stools, 1930s

Pair of Thonet White and Black Bentwood & Bakelite Stacking Stools, 1930s

$1,500 / set

Pair of Thonet White and Black Bentwood & Bakelite Stacking Stools, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto, Thonet

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early pair of Black and White Thonet Nesting Tables, Stacking Stools. Featuring circular White Bakelite 14D seats atop Black, ebonized, bentwood legs. Attributed to Alvar Aalto. St...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France
Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France

Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France

$3,957

Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Brussels, BE

Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France Adolf Franz Karl Viktor Maria Loos( 10 December 1870 – 23 August 1933) was an Austrian and Czechoslovak architect, influ...

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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s
Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s

$6,079

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Solid Wood, France, 1950s Vintage Design Solid wood, used with master's degree, gives this buffet/dresser an undeniable robustness while highlighting t...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet

Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet

$14,605 / set

Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Adolf Loos, Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Designed in 1903 by the pioneering Austrian architect and designer Adolf Loos, the B 952 F armchair represents a rare convergence of utilitarian form and refined craftsmanship. Execu...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey
1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

$1,200 / set

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Thonet Side Chairs, featuring grey Naugahyde upholstery and black enameled steel frames. They are lightweight enough to easily move around as occasional chairs, yet...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet
Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet

Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet

$3,000 / set

Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet

By Bruno Weil, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four elegant bentwood chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and graceful curves that made Thonet a design icon. These chairs feature classic s...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa

$8,450

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa

By Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...

Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

$3,237

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Torino, IT

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

$6,655

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

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965
Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

$7,914

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Renens, CH

Model 275 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko
Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

$20,782 / set

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this super rare suite of six original, antique, fully stamped Thonet Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900 These are as menti...

Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

$4,712 / set

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of five chairs with armrests in black lacquered wood with a matt finish. The seat is padded and covered ...

Category

1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

$2,079

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

Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900

$1,079

Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Beautiful Thonet cradle from the 1900s. The cradle is damaged at the bottom; the lower wooden part is broken (visible in the photo) and has been subseq...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904
Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904

Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904

$8,993

Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

$7,314 / set

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s

By Bauhaus, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

$827

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Thonet Chair Model S320 in green version. Rare Colour. Designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider.

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

$3,717 / set

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by the renowned Thonet company according to the design ...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

$3,573 / set

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Herentals, BE

The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

$4,137 / set

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s

First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s

$5,250

First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Nesting tables B9 by Marcel Breuer, a hallmark of Bauhaus design produced by Thonet. Crafted from chrome-plated tubular steel and sleek wooden panels, these tables exemplify Breuer's...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s

$1,438 / set

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of four exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Produced by Thonet Vienna in 1996. Qual...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa

$8,450

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa

By Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...

Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900
A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900

A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900

$3,338

A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900 A beautiful bentwood design featuring a triangular playing surface covered in green woollen baize. The table stands on elega...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's
Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's

$635

Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of massive wood - good, original conditon.

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

$3,265 / item

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND
SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND

$5,195

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coa...

Category

1880s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

$2,098

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

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed By Marcel Breuer and Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Iron-garn Fabric Source: Czechia (Czecho...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

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

$335 / item

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

Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz
Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz

Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz

$3,957 / set

Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of red Bauhaus armchairs made out of high quality leather and Chrome plated steel. Made in´30s Germany by Thonet and Designed by Anton Lorenz. Full...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton
Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton

Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton

$1,438 / set

Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A distinguished pair of mid-century armchairs produced by Ton in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Carrying the legacy of Thonet’s expert woodworking, these chairs feature a dynamic a...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s

$661Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s

By Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any modern space. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original con...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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!!

$5,994

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

Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929
Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929

Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929

$4,225 / set

Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

With their Bauhaus form this pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs by Thonet Mundus epitomise avant-garde design. Their arms and legs connect round to form a soft rectangular form, giving the c...

Category

1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Bentwood

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

$4,115Sale Price / set|20% Off

Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Pair of rare modernist armchairs first showcased at the Vienna Werkbund exhibition in 1928. Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, th...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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

$335 / item

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 Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935
Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935

Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935

$4,316 / item

Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchairs in leather upholstery, designed and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1935. This original tubular steel cantil...

Category

1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s
Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s

Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s

$1,978

Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus Art Deco armchair Completely restored, new upholstery and leather Material: Chrome-plated steel Source: Germany, Thonet Period: 1930-1939.    

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s

Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s

$911

Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. Maker: Thonet Source: Austria Period: 1920-1929 Material: Beech This item features cl...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Thonet Shelves
Thonet Shelves

Thonet Shelves

$1,918 / set

Thonet Shelves

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet bentwood sheves professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

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

$2,638 / set

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

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s, Set of 2
S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s, Set of 2

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s, Set of 2

$3,009 / set

S33 Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s, Set of 2

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Introducing the iconic S33 Chair Set by Mart Stam, proudly crafted by Thonet. This collection, produced during the 1980s in Germany, pays homage to the timeless designs of the Bauhau...

Category

1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

$5,168 / set

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

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Original 19th Century Thonet Associates Vienna Secession Side Table
Original 19th Century Thonet Associates Vienna Secession Side Table

Original 19th Century Thonet Associates Vienna Secession Side Table

$1,191

Original 19th Century Thonet Associates Vienna Secession Side Table

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Original Antique Thonet Associates Hand-Crafted 19th Century Vienna Secession Side Table With An Attractive Turned Tripod Base With An Irregular Table ...

Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

$3,597

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

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

$5,472 / set

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet. The MR20 (the armchair version of the MR10) is a hallmark of Bauhaus and M...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric
1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric

1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric

$2,800 / item

1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (listing price is for each chair, though four are available) bentwood lounge chair by Thonet. The chairs have ebonized wood frames with red fabric upholst...

Category

1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht
6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

$7,185 / set

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten sechs wunderschöne S32 V Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und gilt als wahrer Design Klassiker. Gemäß Branding auf der Untersei...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.

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Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • What is a bentwood chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify a Thonet?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Thonet furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was significant about the Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are Thonet chairs marked?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are Thonet chairs stackable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify a Thonet chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Thonet-style chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
    1 Answer
    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.

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