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
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
Austrian Chairs with Straw and Wood by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century chairs with straw and wood, 1950s
Set of 3 chairs with square seat, with rounded corners in straw. The structure is in dark wood...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of 19th century Faux Bamboo Parlor Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Munich, DE
19th Century bentwood parlor chairs by Thonet. Beautiful gold patina & faded fabric. Both chairs show heavy signs of their age, flaking gold patina, washed out seat fabric & yet the ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern bent plywood armchairs were designed by Joe Atkinson and manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This unique set of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s
- Made of wood, fabric.
- Good, original condition.
- Seat height 47 cm
- The wood shows signs of use
- Fabric suitable for exchange.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
Sample stool manufactured by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C.
Plywood frame with maple finish, this rare piece comes with original paper label dated 1948.
Category
1940s American Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Maple
1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Wooden parts have been repolished
- Measures: height of seat 46 cm.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Jugendstil causeuse no.6602 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil causeuse no.6602 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1950s Marcel Breuer B34 Dining Arm Chair for Gebruder Thonet in Canvas & Chrome
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a model B34 Chair, created from steel, gray canvas & stained wood. The piece was originally designed by Marcel Breuer for Gebruder Thonet in 1929. This particular example dat...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette
By Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design by the architect. Gustav Sigel. The rectangular sections and geometric motifs of th...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's
Please n...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Lovely Pair of Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools + Cast Iron Cocktail Bar Top Table
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Thonet Bentwood bar stools with tall cast iron bar table with gallery rail.
A good lookin...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Iron
Thonet Rocking Footrest
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking footrest in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
2er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 Marcel Breuer Wiener Geflecht
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne S32 Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und gilt als wahrer Design Klassiker. Gemäß Branding auf der Unterseite ...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and J...
Category
1920s Polish Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.
Category
1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1, c. 1860
By Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860.
In fair condition, with minor scuffs to the frame and a small area...
Category
1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare suite of six original, antique, fully stamped Thonet Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900
These are as menti...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery
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
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.
Category
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet, Bauhaus
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1 Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair 12 available
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs
1970s
Rare oak bentwood dining chairs in a colorful upholstery.
We have 12 available
See similar chair in ...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak
Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
This beautiful office chair was produced by Thonet company. Original burnt in label still slightly visible in the bottom of the chair (see pictures). Made of strong oak wood and plyw...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of chairs, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s
This pair of chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design is c...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Walter Gropius, Thonet, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and th...
Category
1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet
By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black mid-century design armchairs by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem 1950s. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary
By Thonet
Located in Debrecen, HU
Discover this elegant and sturdy bar stool from the early 1970s, crafted by Hajdúthonet in Debrecen, Hungary, specifically for the American market. This unique piece is made of bent ...
Category
1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for Thonet Tuxedo Two Seat Loveseat Sofa
By Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless two-seater tuxedo settee / sofa, designed by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft of SOM Architects. This example appears to be a Thonet production, one of the manufact...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
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
4 Thonet Chairs Vintage 1970s - German Design
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Set of 4 Thonet Chairs from the 1960s
Enhance your living space with this unique set of four Thonet chairs, crafted with timeless ele...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Teak
1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (listing price is for each chair, though four are available) bentwood lounge chair by Thonet. The chairs have ebonized wood frames with red fabric upholst...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
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
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
Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme. Chairs are stackable. ...
Category
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
1950's Pair of Upholstered Side Chairs, Oswald Haerdtl Model 515
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515
1950’s pair of upholstered side chairs – Oswald Haerdtl Model 515. T...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
By Thonet
Located in Manzano, IT
4 Sedie Thonet originali anni '50
sono presenti lievi macchie sul tessuto della seduta (come in foto)
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stylish Swivel Chair by Thonet 1980s Austria
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Stylish Swivel Chair by Thonet, Austria.
This elegant swivel chair from the renowned manufacturer Thonet combines functionality with timeless design.
Features:
Construction: Sturd...
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
Armchair in wood and Vienna straw. The wooden structure has a round section and has rounded lines that form the elements...
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Set of five chairs with armrests in black lacquered wood with a matt finish. The seat is padded and covered ...
Category
1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare Thonet A 403/F bentwood armchair by Josef Frank, 1930s
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This piece is a design classic created by Josef Frank around 1928 for the esteemed manufacturer Gebrüder Thonet. Crafted from mahogany-stained bent beech and beech plywood, it exempl...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
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
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, Austria, 1950s
This set of four chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and presumed to be designed by Mart Stam. Thonet is a historically important furniture compan...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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
Pair of Rare Adolf Loos Thonet B 952 F Armchairs
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare beech wood Windsor-style chairs by Loos Adolf (1870–1933), manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet. Stamped by company trade mark. The authorshi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Thonet, Paul Schuitema
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
Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat.
Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
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
Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored, retaining beautiful old patina and some normal traces...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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