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
R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion (designed by R.C. COQUERY for THONET, Model #B 256 lounge chair, 1929).
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien
- Made of bentwood, beechwood
- Restored
- Labeled
- Good condition.
Category
1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Rare Thonet Deck Chair Model 480, circa 1930
By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare deck chair manufactured by Thonet with original upholstery, circa 1930. The chair is possible to reclinate and to fold it totally.
Beechwood and fabric.
Labeled in the backside with Thonet G80.
In great vintage condition, preserving a beautiful patina with some minor scratches in the fabric. One of the handles is new.
First design named Siesta chair designed by Hans and Wassily...
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F
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
Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany.
Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures.
Designed in t...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
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, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Maple, Leather
Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, these four birch armchairs are classic modernist bentwood by Thonet. Three chairs, attributed to Joe Atkinson, sport solid seat backs an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Portex Armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Scandinavian Modern beech armchair with plywood seat and back.
Usually produced by Fritz Hansen, this one manufactured by Thonet who produced them as well for some years
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century.
The de...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Cane
Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Thonet
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 Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple stained legs.
Dimensions for chairs: 33 H x...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Fauteuil Des Ateliers Design Thonet from 1954
By Thonet
Located in Lyon, FR
Fauteuil Des Ateliers design Thonet from 1954. Mohair velvet upholstered armchair made of new velvet (foam and canvas) four cylindrical legs in metal back and armrests rounded. in pe...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchair with Padded Armrests by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, this Thonet armchair is classic modernist birch bentwood with a punch. The rounded seat and seat back rise above tapered legs. The perk...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Modular Lounge Chairs designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Two Bonanza Lounge Chairs manufactured by Asko of
Finland and designed by Esko Pajamies
Mortise and tenon detailing and decorative dovetailing....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak
Easy Chair Model "KS46" by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, Germany, circa 1980
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare easy chair model "KS46" designed by Anton Lorenz circa 1950, manufactured by Thonet in Germany, circa 1980.
The beautifully designed base of the chair is made of chrome metal...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
Category
1940s European Vintage Thonet Seating
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
Thonet Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet Armchair
Category
19th Century French Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
The pair has the original vinyl, and the original finish. Sold as a pair only.Price is for the pair.
Category
1950s European Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, PVC
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Stefan Diez, Thonet
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
Thonet Chair with Bent Wood Legs
By Thonet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Slipper chair by Thonet with bentwood oak legs in dark brown finish.
Category
1950s American Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Vienna Secessionist Thonet Bentwood Stool
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual stool height bentwood chair marked Thonet. This is an early example from the classic Vienna Secessionist school of design, in an unusual height, not often seen. This example...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet. Sweetheart chairs. They are in original condition with nice patina. The light Brown Wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Thonet Bentwood Chairs set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920's at the height of Thonets bentwood production. This set of four is hard to come by in nice condition.
Category
Early 20th Century European Thonet Seating
Materials
Iron
Thonet piano chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet piano chair in nice original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau tabouret, stool by J&J Kohn
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Thonet Lounge Chair Reupholstered
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dive into the vibrant embrace of our reimagined Thonet lounge chair, now dressed in a sumptuous burnt orange fabric that's as inviting as a warm sunset. This Mid Century Modern icon ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 leather chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1926. These cantilever armchairs have chrome frames and leather arms, backs and seats. In original co...
Category
1920s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Walnut bistro chair THONET, Czechoslovakia, 1920´s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Dining chairs THONET, made in the Czechoslovakia in the 1920´s. It´s made of beechwood. It´s in very good condition.
Height: 82 cm
Seat: 40 x 41 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Midcentury Black No.209 Thonet Chairs, 1980s (set of 4)
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
These elegant bentwood design classics are a masterpiece in its construction. The projecting frame that forms both the backrest and armrest is bent into its form from a single piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 6 Model S533 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet, 1970s, Set of 6
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage cantilever dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet.
Beautiful elegant Bauhaus design dating from the 1920s with a chromed metal tubular fr...
Category
1970s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Art Nouveau Seating-Group by G.Siegel / O.Wagner / M.Kammerer for Thonet / Kohn
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzgruppe (2 x Armlehnstuhl, 1 x Hocker, 1 x Kleintisch)
Entwurf: Armlehnstuhl: Gustav Siegel (Wien, 1899) / Hocker: Thonet'sches Entwurfsbüro unter Leitung Marcel Kammerer ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Fully restored Thonet Tulip Sofa, 1930s, Bohemia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This tulip-shaped Art Deco style sofa was made by Thonet company in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. The piece is an example of the Central European Pre-war Art Deco style and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Thonet Chairs Nr. 6533, Marcel Kammerer, Vienna from 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Argelato, BO
Thonet Sofa Nr. 6533 by Marcel Kammerer, Austria (Vienna), from 1910
The rare sofa is part of a larger set by the famous Austrian designer Kammerer, which also includes the corresp...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet Sofa Nr. 6533, Marcel Kammerer, Vienna from 1910
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Argelato, BO
Thonet Sofa Nr. 6533 by Marcel Kammerer, Austria (Vienna), from 1910
The rare sofa is part of a larger set by the famous Austrian designer Kammerer, which also includes the corresp...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet Armchair Nr. 6533, Marcel Kammerer, Vienna from 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Argelato, BO
Thonet armchair Nr.6533, Marcel Kammerer, from 1910
The rare pair of bent beech armchairs is part of a larger set by the famous Austrian designer Kammerer, which also includes the c...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Chrome Chairs by Hanno Von Gustedt
By Hanno von Gustedt, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of side chairs designed by Hanno Von Gustedt for Thonet from the late 1950s. Essentially a rare, early version of the S636 with bent-plywood seats and backs. Great loo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Viennese Secession Bentwood Settee with Cane Seat by Thonet, Austria 1890s
By Thonet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare antique settee designed and manufactured by Thonet Brothers in the last decade of 19th century. It is done in beech blackwood, with cane sea...
Category
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 1990s, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage, Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful structure.
Produced by Thonet Vienna during the 1990s.
Signed.
Quality m...
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Thonet Chrome and Pink Vinyl Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz - Set of 4
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz and produced by Thonet. Tubular steal frames with pink vinyl seats and back rests. Retains original manufacturer tags.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale, we have a stunning collection of Mid-Century SS33 Cantilevered Dining Chairs, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz for Thonet. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Beech Wood
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items.
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
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Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
PVC, Ash, Beech
Thonet Flex Chairs 2000 by Gerd Lange, Set of 4
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 31.1" / W 18.3" / D 16" Height from floor to seat: 18.4" Back height: 15.8"
Set of four stacking chairs designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Plastic, Bentwood
Armchair Thonet, 1920circa
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. In the original condition with a pleasant patina of age, cleaned.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1 of 4 Vintage Thonet Flex 2000 Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chairs, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet during the 1980s.
Comfortable and quality made. Fl...
Category
1980s German Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Thonet Bentwood Stool, 1920s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A classic bentwood stool from the 1920s. The circular stool is made from beech, with a plywood seat top. Manufacturer’s mark stamped under the seat. In very good condition, after ren...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Walnut Bistro Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair THONET was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of beechwood. It was fully renovated so it´s in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
1940s Thonet Stool, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Chair by Thonet, Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1905
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Thonet bentwood chair from the Art Nouveau period around 1905 in Vienna/ Austria. Designed by none other than the famous Austrian architect and painter Marcel Kammerer (1...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Velvet, 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.