Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Thonet Kleinderstander Bentwood Coat Rack Umbrella Stand
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic bentwood beech Kleinderstander or coat rack with umbrella stand made in the Vienna Secession style by Thonet. The stand features five S shaped arms on top for coats and hats s...
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Restored Art Deco Coat Rack, by Thonet, Beech, Polish, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant coat rack from the 1930s embodies the Art Deco style and was crafted in Czechoslovakia by the renowned Thonet company in Bystřice pod Hostýnem. Its structure, made of st...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century.
Beautiful Thonet Coat Hanger. It was produced by the Gebruder Thonet company around the second half of the 180...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Rosewood, Bentwood
Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
Cradle signed Thonet, all in bentwood has the ability to stop the rocking, and to remove the upper part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Muse...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
4 Hooks Walnut Coat Racks by Michael Thonet, France, Early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Nouveau coat racks made in bent walnut wood. Two pieces available. This charming coat racks were designed by the mastery of Michael Thonet and produced in the early 1900s in...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut, Beech
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET label and brand)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
Bentwood - Art Nouveau - 1900s
Anteroom coat rack model N°10806 with eight coat hooks and a flap door acting as a pocket holde...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Dressing Stand, Nr. 133, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Silent Servant Nr. 133 by Thonet. Produced in Vienna in the 1920's.
Good vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art-deco Coat Rack, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome,
- shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.),
- in good original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Chrome
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...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cane
THONET Bentwood Magazine Rack, ca.1880
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bentwood magazine rack by THONET GEBRÜDER (Vienna), Austria, ca.1880. Beechwood). Height : 24"(61cm), Width : 16.5"(42cm), Depth : 22"(56cm). In stunning original condition.
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Thonet washstand no.2
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet washstand no.2 in very good original condition.
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Coatrack
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Thonet Coatrack, stained oakwood bentwood furniture design with lacquer finish.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Beech, Bentwood
19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Completely original entrance coat-rack hanger with mirror by Thonet, period 1800s.
Measure cm: H 195, W 85, D 30.
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mirror, Beech
French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare and exceptionnal French Bentwood cradle from the Thonet manufacture made in 1900s. Gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a round handle at...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna. Extremely rare unique piece.
Very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 50 cm / 19.7 i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Bentwood
Original 1910s Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet Vienna, Excellent
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna, in walnut, polished to wax. Excellent conditions.
Extremely rare unique piece.
Measures ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Floor Hanger Ton / Thonet 1920's, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
TON/Thonet floor hanger, made in the year 1920, in former Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use.
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Bentwood bed no.5 for children circa 1890
By Michael Thonet, 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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
HUGE CIRCA 1900's THONET REVOLVING BENTWOOD HAT COAT & SCARF FLOOR STANDING RACK
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Austrian Thonet bentwood extra large coat rack
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A very good looking well made and collectable Thonet bentwood coat stand...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Thonet Hall Coat Stand
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large Thonet hall coat stand with umbrella holder. Very good original condition.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Antique Original Late Victorian circa 1880 Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Stand
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coat stand / rack.
This is in my opinion the finest hat, coat and...
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession magazine holder attr. to Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Thonet Austrian Bentwood Hatrack
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood hatrack / coat tree with replaced finial top (original THONET paper label).
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Bentwood
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins
- late 19th century
- probably made by Thonet
- original very good condition
- unrestored
- cleaned
- metal c...
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19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Nouveau wooden floor coat rack by Thonet, early 1900s
Floor coat stand entirely made of wood. The upper part is composed of five diagonal arms that develop outwards and ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Thonet Shelves
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet bentwood sheves professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use.
-Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.
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1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.
Category
1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
This French bentwood cradle made by Thonet circa late 1900s. The cradle is in very good working order.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Secession wall hanger no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession wall hanger no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
ANTIQUE PERIOD STAMPED LATE 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 Antique original, Fully stamped to the base circa 1880, large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight p...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Rocking Chair for Children No.2
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 in original condition.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bentwood
Chair for children by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Chair for children by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
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...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
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...
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1880s Austrian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
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...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900’s Thonet Bentwood wall mounted coat rack
A truly stunning piece, if you have ever seen this type of coat rack in the form of a wall mounted rack...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack by Gebrüder Thonet from beech bentwood in brown stained color, 1920s, Vienna.
Wonderful and usable valet from the Viennese Art Deco period.
Very...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Antique Bentwood Hatstand / Coat Rack by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful original antique bentwood hatstand / coat rack by Thonet. This was made in central Europe in Austria, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
It is a fantastic and ve...
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1890s Austrian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Antique Bentwood Half Hatstand / Coat Rack
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique bentwood half hatstand / coat rack, likely made by Thonet in Austria, and dating from the 1880-1900 period.
This has an unusual and useful design with a flat bac...
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1880s Austrian Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet with rattan seat in excellent condition.
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1920s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition with nice patina. Labelled and stamped.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
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.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wall coat rack no.905 by Thonet in original vintage condition.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
Thonet wall rack no.2
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet wall rack no.2 professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech, Bentwood
1904 Rare Thonet Coat Rack no.21, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished by shellac
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Original Thonet Stahlrohrmobel Furniture Catalogue, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- maker: Thonet
- reprint from 1930s
- perfect original condition
- 48 pages
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1980s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack
By Thonet
Located in IT
Thonet coat stand with an early 20th century design, made using the technique of steam bent wood.
The shape of these wooden elements is absolutely timeless, practical for jackets, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Thonet more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles by Thonet were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more furniture and collectibles by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet, and Adolf Loos. Prices for Thonet more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $6,897, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,869.
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Questions About Thonet More Furniture and Collectibles
- How do I identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet 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 is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps 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, 2022An 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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, 2022Michael 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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.