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Thonet Seating

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17
Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

Set of 2 Thonet Bentwood Armchairs No. 17

By Thonet

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Beautiful set of two original Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, Model No. 17, a historic design first introduced in the early 20th century and later reissued by Thonet during the 1970s–1980...

Category

1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

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

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

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

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

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

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

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1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

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

Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

Thonet Pair of Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, pair of armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curv...

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt
G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt

G80 Deck Chair - Thonet, 1930s by Hans Luckhardt

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good condition. - wooden parts refreshed - new textile - marked by manufacturer

Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Textile

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic pair of white Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Art Nouveau armchairs comes from the pen of no other t...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to underside.

Category

1990s European Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

By Thonet

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900. This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...

Category

1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929
Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

Adolf Schneck, rare A 64 F Bentwood armhair for Thonet, 1929

By Thonet, Gustav Adolf Schneck

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare armchair by Adolf Schneck (sometimes wrongly attributed to Josef Hoffmann) designed in 1929 and made by Thonet. This model was exhibited at the Viennese Art and Industry show du...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: With armrests: approx. 54 × 57 × 84 × 46 cm (21.3 × 22.4 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Without armrests: approx. 45 × 53 × 84 × 46 cm (17.7 × 20.9 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Original set of ...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau shoe store fitter’s stool with seat, dating from around 1900–1910, once used in a traditional shoe shop of the early 20th century. Crafted from beech...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane
Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane

Pair of Vintage Thonet '209' Chairs Beech and Cane

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

Pair of classic model '209' beech bentwood arm chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs date from the latter part of the 20th century are in great condition with only minor wear and r...

Category

Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

By Thonet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool, Completely original and in exceptional condition. 15-1/2" square.

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Secession armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession bentwood armchairs no.6093 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Armchairs were restored in the past, needs to be need firming up, they are a bit...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, pair of lounge chairs, beech, steel, fabric, Europe, 1930s These lounge chairs, produced by Thonet in the 1930s, exemplify the functional elegance and geometric balance char...

Category

1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

This attractive set of twelve, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz. The man who brought tubular steel furniture to the masses. The classic bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptu...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist
Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist

Rare Pair Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet NY / Modernist

By Joe Atkinson, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

This pair of vintage mid century modern bent plywood (Lounge) armchairs were designed by Joe Atkinson and manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This uniq...

Category

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s

By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna, Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s. Set of ten chairs with armrests known as the Praga or 811 model, with a wooden structure with a matt bl...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...

Category

1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads
Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads

Pair Thonet Side Chairs Scalloped and Ribbed Open Back and Bronze Nail Heads

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning pair of Thonet Chairs. A departure from the traditional bentwood framework, this frame features a bentwood leg, however the draw is an open scallop back with ribbed Chann...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

By Thonet

Located in LYON, FR

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4. Circa 1920. Curved beech wood rocking chair from the 1920s by Thonet. Model number 4. Beautiful Art Nouveau lines. Recent cane work, well stretche...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann
Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

Art deco armchair no.811 "Prague chair" by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

A stunning example of timeless modernist design, this Model No. 811 armchair (famously known as the Prague Chair) is a centerpiece of 20th-century furniture history. Originally desig...

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

By Thonet, Ligna

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, mid-century modern, walnut bentwood armchair by Thonet features a curvaceous profile with the back and seat made from a single piece of bent walnut. The segmented yellow tweed ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished wi...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare pair of Mid-Century Modern benches were produced by the famous Austrian furniture company Thonet in the 1940s. Thonet which was founded in 1850 by Michael Thonet, was the f...

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

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood, Maple

Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880
Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880

Set Of Eight Thonet Chairs, Model No. 4, Known As "daum Café", 1880

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Set of eight chairs, model no. 4, by Thonet, in Paris in 1880/1890. This model was made for the Café Daum in Vienna in 1849. The frame is made of blackened bent beechwood. The chair ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Rare Set of Two Bauhaus Armchairs B 246 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Bauhaus armchairs B 246 designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet in 1930s. Historically, this model was among those installed in the iconic Villa Rezek in Vienna, buil...

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1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

By Otto Prutscher, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s

By Thonet

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...

Category

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

Materials

Suede, Maple

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful set of 6 chairs, model no. 2, by Thonet. This model is visible in the 1899 catalog, but these chairs were produced much earlier. Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III pe...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s
Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s

Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s

By Thonet

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Interesting set of No. 8 chairs marked Thonet Vienna and dating from the first half of the 1900s in Art Nouveau or Art Nouveau style. The chairs are made of beech wood and are brand...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an antique hanging wall hall tree by Thonet. It's made of beechwood and has 3 bentwood hangers for hats and coats.

Category

Early 20th Century European Thonet Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

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

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

By Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 23"W x 22"D x 29"H with a ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Newly upholstered - Wooden parts with minor signs of use - Height of seat 42 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis

By Thonet, Eddie Harlis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made ...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered grey boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Carimate, Como

Pair of folding chairs model B751 designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Thonet, manufactured in the early 1960s at the Thonet factory in Radomsko (central Poland). Chairs ...

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

Materials

Wood

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

$500Sale Price / item|20% Off

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort. Price for 1 6 available.

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Late 20th Century Thonet Seating

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Chrome

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet
Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A original art deco Bentwood Stool or Table with Rattan Cane Top designed by Michael Thonet, with 4 spherical feet. Wax polished The seat is still with its original rattan cane st...

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

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Beech

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

These make an incredible opportunity for a complete rare hard to find set of beautiful early American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames. Stunning, very cool authentic Bruno Weil...

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

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Bentwood, Cowhide

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair
1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider & Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

By Thonet, Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme designed the S320 for Thonet in 1984, creating a chair that balances form with function through its distinctive cantilever construction. The tubular s...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

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Chrome

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish
Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Stable, beautiful, ergonomic, space-saving They have a "metal reinforcement" option that allows them to last in excellent condition. Seat height: 47 cm - Seat diameter 41 cm - Total...

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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - high of seat 48 cm

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

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

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

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Bentwood

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2
Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This set of 2 Thonet classics contains two classics: The Thonet 210R and the Thonet 214RF. The Thonet 210R was the favorite chair of le Corbusier and many other architects and desig...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Birch

Thonet seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, Wiesner-Hager, and Anna-Lülja Praun. Prices for Thonet seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,015.
Questions About Thonet Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.