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.
Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Thonet
Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of four lounge chairs, cherry, fabric, Germany, 1930s
This unique set of four chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesth...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of red Bauhaus armchairs made out of high quality leather and Chrome plated steel.
Made in´30s Germany by Thonet and Designed by Anton Lorenz.
Full...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered
- The beech wooden frames has been refurbished
- Hight of seat 36cm.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and very rare pair of Thonet lounge chairs, fabricated in the 30's.
Both chairs of this magnificent set are marked in the wood u...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Design attributed to Otto Wagner.
Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements.
Price for already restored ones.
Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
Category
Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
Europe.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s.
The design is attributed to Josef Frank.
This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
Category
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design by Antonín Šuman, production by Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem
- Construction with bent beech wood and fabric upholstered seat
- Original preserved condition
- Measures: Heigh...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Midcentury Footstool / Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Good, original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Good Quantity Available
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – Good quantities available
1950s classic elegant bentwood dining chair by Thon – good qu...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition with nice patina. Labelled and stamped.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with THONET label)
Category
19th Century Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970s
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable and comforta...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dagoberts Armchair by Thonet, since 1888
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
New leather upholstery, wooden structure in very good original condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet, a Bentwood Chaise Lounge with Wonderful Scroll Work Details & Cane Work
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet. A bentwood chaise lounge with an adjustable back with a flowing scrollwork frame with a cane work bed.
Stamped to the base with serial number and ??? - Paris retailer.
Dimen...
Category
Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Bentwood Seating Set/ Salon Suite with Round Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1910
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Early 20th century bentwood seating set/ salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in Austria, circa 1910. Attributed to the famous Austrian architect and designer Otto Wagne...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s
By Walter Knoll, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930
- extremely rare
- maker: Thonet (marked)
- design:L Walter Knoll
- publicated (see the pictures)
- original condition suitable for new upholstery
- chrome with patina.
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher.
Fully restored, upholstered with Backhausen fabric "Blumengarten".
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Four Chairs Thonet, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact, perfectly clean. Newly upholstered in the recent past.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Stackable Thonet Chrome and Beechwood Curved Diner Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sculptural set of six beautiful curved Thonet diner chairs. The chair is not a classic Thonet chair but a more modern version of their quality chairs. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely comfortable, rare high back version, retain original finish, well worn finish, leaving ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Naugahyde
Vienna Secession Thonet Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
A Vienna secession Thonet bentwood armchair #511.
Stained beechwood with an upholstered seat.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Illustrated Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet armchair with a printed illustration.
The seat and backrest are weaved in rattan. The rest of the frame is covered in a print
that could have influenced by the great Fornase...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No1
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s.
The chairs are made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Sofia, BG
Bar stool by Thonet in very elegant typical shape and in great condition.
Austria, circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four blue cantilever chairs, two with armrests and two without.
Model B43, designed in 1930s by Mart Stam and manufactured by Thonet in G...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Classic Bentwood Armchair with Original Plaid Oil Cloth by Thonet Brothers 1940
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic bentwood armchair with original plaid oil cloth by Thonet brothers 1940s, extremely comfortable, chair in remarkable original condition, minor d...
Category
1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. They are in good Vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes
- wooden parts in good original condition
- Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 Black, Cane
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of very comfortable and strong lounge chairs or armchairs mod. S3001 designed by Christoph Zschocke in 1990s and produced by Thonet...
Category
1990s German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s.
The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No2
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s.
The chairs are made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Pair of Armchairs Chairs Marcel Kammerer, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic bentwood armchairs designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910.
They are made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahog...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather, Bentwood
Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs variant of the CM 190 edited by Thonet, France, 1950. Seat in black faux leather, black lacquered tubular structure and back in curved ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil Thonet Brown Beech Shoe Stool by Josef Hoffmann attr. c 1907, Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Thonet brown beech shoe stool was designed circa 1907 and executed by Gebr. Thonet Vienna attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
A gorgeous Jugendstil sho...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Midcentury Dining Chairs TON, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of patinated dining chairs from the 1960s. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia.
It´s made of beechwood and plywood and has a lacquered seats and backrests. The chairs ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels.
Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...
Category
20th Century German Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames, seats upholstered in a black ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Restored Tubular Thonet Armchairs by Anton Lorenz, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchairs
Completely restored, New upholstery
Material: Chrome
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Anton Lorenz Tubular Steel Cantilever Club Chair KS 41 for Thonet, circa 1935
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Anton Lorenz chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever armchair model KS 41, manufactured by Thonet AG Frankenberg, circa 1935.
The armchair was partially restored, the general vintage...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, ES
Set of eight bistro chairs, completely restored, French polish, mottled greige cotton upholstery.
Model 639.
Attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (lab...
Category
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Rare Salon Armchairs Nr. 14 by Thonet, Set of Two
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholstered sear and backrest. Made by Thonet Austria, circa 1900.
Restored, suitable bench in other listing available.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchair
Completely restored, new upholstery and leather
Material: Chrome-plated steel
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Thonet Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thonet
Two rare vintage Thonet armchairs.
Upholstered in white vinyl on wood bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of four early edition White Thonet nr.14 (later produced as number 214) armchairs with wicker seats, Vienna, 1960s. These chairs have old labels instead of the later produced stamps Thonet used...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980
By Thonet
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of night blue Bauhaus style lounge chairs on a chromed tubular steel cantilever base, manufactured by Thonet in 1980.
Re-upholstered in a night blue leather for the seats and t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bauhaus tubular chromed steel and ebonized beech armchair by Dutch designer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1932. The original wood finish has worn patches ...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Secessionist Armchair Attributed to Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual bentwood chair with flaring side arms, upholstered in Secessionist-style fabric. Thonet stamp to interior frame.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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 ...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating
Materials
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
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.