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Thonet Seating

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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Thonet Bench 1865
Thonet Bench 1865

Thonet Bench 1865

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Bench 1865

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood settee or bench produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. From a group along with two chairs, one carrying Thonet paper label. Minimal signs of use. Re...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century
Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century

Bauhaus SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in View Park, CA

The SS33 chair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 20th century. In blue vinyl and chrome. Though the design is Bauhaus, this particular chair was probably fabricated later in the 20th centu...

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20th Century Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Set of 2 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Hamburg, DE

The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

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 Seating

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Bamboo, Cane

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965
Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Dronten, NL

Iconic “S Chair” model 275 designed by Verner Panton for Thonet, Germany, circa 1965. One of Panton’s earliest and most sculptural chair designs, the Model 275 beautifully captures t...

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

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Lafayette, IN

As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" These actual chairs were featured in several pivotal scenes in the conference room at Hastings L...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production. This striking piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring a sculptural curved backr...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960
Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Thonet bent plywood mod 1294 leather chair circa 1960

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Basel, BS

Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Stendig Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3001 club tub armchairs Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, r...

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

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Chrome

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet
Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet

Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hamburg, DE

Chaise longue or rocking lounger from the renowned tubular steel furniture manufacturer Thonet based on a design by the Danish designer Torben Skov from the 80s. The special feature...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

By TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design. Beautifully crafted from bentwood, showcasing graceful curves, lightness, and...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

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PVC, Ash, Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich

Located in Topeka, KS

Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930. We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

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Chrome

Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs
Postmod 80s Flex 2000  (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

Postmod 80s Flex 2000 (32 Avail) Stacking Chairs Gerd Lange Thonet Beech -8 pcs

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 8 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. FAST SHIPPING: Fast, international, in...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

PVC, Ash, Beech

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light green textured cloth upholstery. Worn vintage condition very structural - Need reupholstering or ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

By Thonet

Located in Delft, NL

One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands The chair is adjustable from 85 cm t...

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19th Century Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Birch

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of four Thonet bentwood labeled and stamped armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman, known as the "Model 811 Prague" chair. The chairs are constructed in bent beechwood and...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1960s Thonet 209 Le Corbusier Bentwood Armchairs Blue Leather + Beechwood, Pair
1960s Thonet 209 Le Corbusier Bentwood Armchairs Blue Leather + Beechwood, Pair

1960s Thonet 209 Le Corbusier Bentwood Armchairs Blue Leather + Beechwood, Pair

By Thonet

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Pair of Model 209 Armchairs with fresh new dark blue textured leather. These chairs are made by Thonet of New York. One chair is showing some shallow age/stress cracks to left bentwo...

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1960s American Late Victorian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979
Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979

By Thonet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Design model bentwood 207R "LONG JOHN" Dining Chair set of 5 by Thonet. Marked Thonet 79. Made in 1979. Bend beech wood with flower fabric. Chairs come with original limited ...

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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

By Thonet, Knoll

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

By Thonet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Construction: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.
Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet. Original, 1930s.

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

The Iconic Fledermaus (German for "bat") chairs designed by the visionary Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. It is a hallmar...

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900
Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Timeless and rare set of three solid wooden Thonet garden chairs made in Austria. The garden chair no. 4 has a knotted structure which was first designed by Gebrüder Thonet in the l...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet
Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet

Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, matching set of 10 authentic bentwood dining chairs by the world-renowned manufacturer Thonet. These chairs represent the pinnacle of early ...

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

By Thonet

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17 This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 17, more commonly ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Straw, Beech

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 48 cm

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs
Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Set of Six Beautiful Original Thonet Dining Chairs. Ready for a new home.

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1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner
Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vienna secession causeuse no.6611 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...

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1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...

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20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999
Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

Norman Foster - Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet, A 903PF, 1999

By Thonet, Sir Norman Foster

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Norman Foster Lounge Chairs, Model A 903PF for Thonet Stunning A 903PF lounge chairs, designed by celebrated architect Norman Foster for Thonet. These chairs showcase Foster’s hallm...

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1990s German Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a nice faux painted wood finish that is early but most likely not original to the chai...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s
Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of three mid century bar stools in Thonet style. Handmade seats Made in Italy in the 60s

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Birch

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Thonet seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, Wiesner-Hager, and Anna-Lülja Praun. Prices for Thonet seating 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 $2,015.
Questions About Thonet Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.