Thonet Bench 1865
$6,150
Thonet Bench 1865
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Bench 1865
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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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Creator: Thonet
Set of 4 Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet, Germany 80s
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four bentwood hign back dining chairs Produce by Thonet in the 80s Labeled
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Vienna Secession Cane & Bent Oak Scrolling Children Sized Rocking Chair, Thonet
$997Sale Price|30% Off
Vienna Secession Cane & Bent Oak Scrolling Children Sized Rocking Chair, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Vienna Secession oak child size rocking chair features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and elegant swirls...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, f
$262Sale Price|30% Off
Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, f
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, fluidly splayed legs joined by a circular footrest ring that ensures exceptional structural stability a...
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Heinrich Kulka for Gebrüder Thonet Arts and Crafts Chair in Oak and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Heinrich Kulka for Gebrüder Thonet chair, brown patinated leather, brass, oak, Austria, c. 1931 A striking armchair by Heinrich Kulka, Adolf Loos’s closest collaborator, produced by...
Category
1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Children's High Chair by Thonet
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Caine Children's High Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Vienna Secession children's or doll's high chair by Thonet, crafted from beautifully bent oak with a hand-woven cane seat. Featuring elegant flowing lines, a curved ladder-bac...
Category
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Stendig Co.
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Thonet bent plywood mod 1294 leather chair circa 1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Rare Pair of Vienna Modernist "Café Capua" Chairs, Model No. 519 by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible pair of Austrian modernist bentwood side chairs, Model No. 519, famously known as the "Café Capua" chair. Designed in 1913 by the pioneer...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
$1,369Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Late Victorian Oak & Caine Scrolling Rocking Chair by Thonet No. 4
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
Late Victorian Oak & Caine Scrolling Rocking Chair by Thonet No. 4
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Vienna Secession bent oak No. 4 rocking chair by Thonet features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and eleg...
Category
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bern, BE
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
$316Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 14 armchairs by Thonet, Austria The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwo...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Ebony
6 Mid-Century Modern SS33 Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, 1970s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of six vintage mid-century modern SS33 dining armchairs was designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet circa 1970. These iconic Bauhaus-style chairs feature continuous chrome-plate...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
$694Sale Price / item|20% Off
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
PVC, Ash, Beech
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the original Naughahyde upholstery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. So...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
$6,590 / item
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...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s
$1,832 / set
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
$6,590 / item
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...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair
$911Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Only one chair available. Anton Lorenz (...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Footstool by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet
$472Sale Price|30% Off
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane Footstool by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bent oak & cane ottoman by Jacob and Josef Kohn for Thonet Featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and strai...
Category
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
$8,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Thonet, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
$5,980 / item
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...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier. This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet). New cane c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
$4,468Sale Price / set|30% Off
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Refined and sculptural, this set of six Stendig cane armchairs is attributed to Josef Hoffmann and crafted in Czechoslovakia. Each chair features a gracefully bent beechwood frame wi...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
By TON a.s., Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautifully restored vintage bentwood armchair No. 24 designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. This elegant piece features Thonet’s iconic c...
Category
1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Armchair for Thonet, Sweden, First half of the 20th century, Josef Frank fabric
By Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
An armchair with a bentwood frame, marked Thonet on the underside and upholstered in Josef Frank’s textile “Poison” for Firma Svenskt Tenn. The chair has a rounded back, curved armre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Set of Four Elegant Bentwood Chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four elegant bentwood chairs by Bruno Weil for Thonet, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and graceful curves that made Thonet a design icon. These chairs feature classic s...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
$219Sale Price / item|20% Off
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.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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...
Category
Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet 79 model 207R "Long John" Dining Chairs, 1979
$1,832Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 ...
Category
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
$704Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
By Michael Thonet, 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...
Category
1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
$2,198Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Straw, Beech
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
$1,731Sale Price / set|20% Off
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - wooden parts has been refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Set of 4 chrome Armchairs in blue fabric , 1970s
$1,832Sale Price / set|20% Off
Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Set of 4 chrome Armchairs in blue fabric , 1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 48 chrome polished solid construction good condition
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant three-legged chair by Thonet is made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Vienna, AT
Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Six Thonet Vienna Bentwood Armchairs, Austria, 1991
$1,645Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Thonet Vienna Bentwood Armchairs, Austria, 1991
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Classic bentwood armchair produced under the Thonet Vienna lineage in Austria, dated 1991. Featuring a gracefully curved wooden frame, bentwood arms and original upholstered seat and...
Category
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
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 noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
$1,355Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Plywood
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
$1,097Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, BY
Original set of four Thonet Model 210P armchairs, crafted from solid beechwood in 1989. Based on the iconic bentwood tradition of Thonet, the design is derived from the classic Model...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vienna Secession Bent Oak & Cane High Back Side Chair No. 16 by Thonet, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian high back Thonet number 16 side chair pair features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and an elegant oval arched back...
Category
1890s German Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Early Vienna Secessionist Movement bentwood arm chair, marked Thonet, design attributed to Jose Hofmann, circa 1920's. Exceptional period piece in very good, ready to use condition, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
$1,639Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Introducing the iconic "B 791" sculptural chair, a groundbreaking design by the Thonet Brothers in 1915, produced by Thonet. This extraordinary piece stands as a pure and primordial ...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928 This Armchair, designed by Josef Frank in 1928, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebr...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
$1,832 / set
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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.
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Questions About Thonet Seating
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 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 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.
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 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.
- 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.