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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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Style: Art Nouveau
Creator: Thonet
Early 20th Century Neapolitan Set Four Thonet Chairs Sautto & Liberale Ebonized
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set four Thonet chairs by Sautto & Liberale, ebonized in curved beech. Naples is a capital of the Thonet style in an Italian version with a beautiful story to tel...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Beech

1920's Gentleman's Valet Stand Model P133 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original 1920's Gentleman's Valet Stand that the Thonet Company was selling as Model P133. This piece, commonly referred to as the “ Furniture Servant” is made of a dark...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Piano Stool Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish. Minor repairs made.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack, Vienna, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Brussels , BE
Anteroom coat rack model N°10806 with eight coat hooks and a flap door acting as a pocket holder supporting an umbrella holder and a mirror at head height.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools, Thonet Style Chairs, Italy 80a
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
This three beautiful vintage Thonet style, Wooden Stools were made in Italy in '80s. They are made of brown bentwood and beige wicker. *Price is for one Stool. Stool is very comfor...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Rattan, Beech

Art Nouveau Nest Of 4 Tables By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Nouveau nest of 4 stained beech bentwood tables By Thonet Circa 1900 Michael Thonet (1796-1871) perfected a new technique of bending solid wood during the 1850s, enabling mass production. His experiments and dedication to the craft enabled him to pioneer the steam bending...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Beech

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by J&J Kohn. In beautiful original condition. Solid, ready to be upholstered. Minor ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane

Music or Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.33, Since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Music or Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.33, Since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age. Minor repairs and retouching of cracks carried out.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet No 19 Chair 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet no19 Chair Austria 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New plywood on seat.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thonet Coat Rack/ Wardrobe Stand Bentwood Polished, Art Nouveau, AT ca. 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, large bentwood coat rack or wardrobe stand from the world renowed company of Thonet. Elaborately made in the early 20th century around 1905 it shows a spectacular design. ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by O. Wagner / G. Siegel, Thonet, Set of 2, 1905
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden) Entwurf: Firmenentwurf des Thonet`schen Entwurfsbüros unter Leitung Marcel ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

"Fledermaus" Table Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Table model Fledermaus Josef Hoffmann Thonet ca. 1912 The Wiener Werkstatte experienced its most glamorous phase in the period around 1905. Many of the pieces created at that time w...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe in very good original condition with slight signs of use.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

libreria etagere art nouveau originale thonet anni 20
By Thonet
Located in taranto, IT
splendida e rara etagere originale degli anni 20 di Thonet, realizzata in legno nella migliore tradizione della famosa casa austriaca, composta da tre mensole poste su livelli divers...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood bed no.5 for children circa 1890
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood bed no.5 for children circa 1890 in very good original condition.
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19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Esstisch im Jugendstil von Otto Wagner (Modell 8051) für Thonet (Wien, um 1970)
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Esstisch Entwurf: Otto Wagner, Wien um 1900 Modell-Nummer: 8051 Ausführung: Thonet, Wien um 1960 Maße in cm (H x DM): 76 x 134 x 94 Material: Buchenbugholz Zustand: guter Ori...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet chair 1910s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair no.335
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set da soggiorno in legno di faggio curvato, Thonet, modello 207
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set di quattro sedie in legno curvato di noce prodotte da Thonet. Modello 207 (anche conosciuto come "Long John". In condizioni molto buone con solo piccoli segni del tempo. Comple...
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1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Rare Set of 4 Armchairs Model 209 by Thonet Industries With Label
By Thonet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 Thonet Armchairs in black painted bentwood , with white naugahyde seats retain label solid and sturdy we belive these chairs were painted and recover at one poin...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Naugahyde, Bentwood

Small Art Nouveau Cabinet by Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1910)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherregal mit Vitrinenteil Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: ähnlich 25.095 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 122,5 x 70...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sidetable by Thonet Brothers, Model 221 (Vienna, 1905)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kleintisch Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: 221 (Nr. 9274 - französischer Katalog, Nr. 9171 - niederländ. Katalog) Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Livingroom Seating-Set by Thonet Brothers (Vienna, circa 1910)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzgarnitur Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1904 (Tisch) Modell-Nummer: 9206 (Tisch) Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 (Tisch) Maße in cm Sessel (H x B x T): 92 x ...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beech Standing coat rack Thonet 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice standing coat rack and umbrella stand .Solid Beechwood . Steam bended . Very good condition, comes in four parts, easy to send . Please...
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1960s Romanian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Art Nouveau Nesting Tables Model 10, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four bentwood Art Nouveau nesting tables by Thonet, labeled. Carefully restored with new handmade shellac finish.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil Side Chair Beech Leather by Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903 Vienna
By Joseph Urban, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vntage Authentic Side Chair Slipper Chair Desk Chair Model No. 405 by Joseph Urban for Gebrüder Thonet circa 1903, Vienna. A wonderful chair or side chair from stained bee...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Dressingtable from Thonet Brothers, Model 23045 (Vienna, 1910)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schminktisch Entwurf: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: 23045 Ausführung: Gebrüder Thonet, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 148 x 91 x 47 Material: Buchenbugho...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely gorgeous bentwood seating set by Thonet Austria, designed by none other than famous Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, wellknown from the world renowed Wiener Werkstaette....
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy original Thonet chairs from the 1960s in bent beech with Vienna straw seat. Romantic and precious for your kitchen.
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1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Swivel Piano Stool from Thonet, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Lisboa, PT
This piano stool was design and produced by Thonet, in Austria, during the 1900's. It is a rare variant of a swivel stool. Bentwood legs with turned wood vertical standard, and wood ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Thonet sofa bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5".
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
By Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design by the architect. Gustav Sigel. The rectangular sections and geometric motifs of th...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Newspaper Stand, Bent and Stained Beechwood, Austria, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Beautiful Jugendstil ( Art Nouveau) / late Gründerzeit newspaper stand with four compartments by Thonet (vignette underneath) from Vienna around 1900. Bentwood in beech, staine...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Thonet Bentwood Side Table, Design by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable round Art Nouveau coffee table "Fledermaus" designed by the famous Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" Josef Hoffma...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Office Armchair Thonet, circa 1900
By Thonet, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely renovated in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Art-Deco Thonet Bentwood Leather Dining Chairs with Walnut Finish - Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Thonet bentwood dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and four ...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood

1900s, Michael Thonet Floor Hanger Thonet Nr.1 for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished in shellac.
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modernist Oakwood Thonet Table, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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, i...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Wood

Set of 4 no.25 dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, c. 1870
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
Gebrüder Thonet (Manufacturer), Austria Thonet no. 25 dining chair, set of 4, produced from c. 1875 to 1911. Bentwood frames with original dark finish, period upholstered seats Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Plywood, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. The seat is embossed with a decorative floral motif.  
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A three shelf Jugendstil bookcase / etagere / bakers rack, two tone in stained and polished beechwood with decorative openwork side panels extendin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Art Nouveau Bentwood Flower Tub / Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped piece from the well known company in Austria from around ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Metal

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet H 6760 Prayer Kneeling Chair
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Prayer Kneeling by Thonet.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Thonet Armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Thonet armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s.  
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

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...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

Thonet Bentwood Pedestal/ Plant Stand, Austria circa 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual bentwood pedestal or plant stand made by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna around 1906. This artfully designed early 20th century pedestal provides two round levels connected by delicate beechwood columns. The upper compartment is additionally highlighted by two bentwood rings on the outside confers this unique pedestal a very own style. A beautiful mahogany trimmed finishing and an exceptional shape gives this Art Nouveau plant stand...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Bentwood

Original Thonet Magazine Rack Stand Beechwood Model No 1, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
The magazine rack model 11801 is the highlight of all magazine racks made by Thonet. Manufactured around 1900, it has been very carefully partially restored to preserve it‘s origin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Salonfauteuil Easy Chair / Armchair Thonet No. 1 circa 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition. New upholstery. Last picture is from Gebruder Thonet catalogue...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
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1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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