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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 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960
Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

Thonet MCM bent plywood leather chair , circa 1960

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Thonet bent plywood mod 1294 leather chair circa 1960

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing performance fabric from HBF textiles (Merci Boucle in their Du Jour colorway). The ...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Early Thonet  S533 RF  Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
Early Thonet  S533 RF  Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF. 3 license holders are producing this chair today. As well as Knoll International MR10. Tecta B42 and this 2 Thonet S533...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

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

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

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  for Thonet

Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Firenze, FI

Set of six chairs model "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in the 1960s. La his frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, the seats are made of r...

Category

1960s German Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider, Thonet

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...

Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Reed, Beech

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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...

Category

1990s American Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric

Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961
Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961

Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961

By Thonet

Located in Debrecen, HU

Rudolf B. Glatzel for Thonet, lounge chair, model 'EMT0030' designed in 1961, Germany. The chair features a beech frame, upholstered seat, and backrest, covered in swiss fabric. t...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet
Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Otto Wagner One ( 1 ) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Österreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or side chair by the famed Aus...

Category

Early 20th Century Jugendstil Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

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 TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann, 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

Thonet chair
Thonet chair

Thonet chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Professionally stained and repolished Thonet chair with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Sofa No.56
Thonet Sofa No.56

Thonet Sofa No.56

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet
Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet

Emile Guillot Tubular Steel Modernist Armchair Made by Thonet

By Emile Guillot, Thonet

Located in London, GB

Emile Guillot tubular steel modernist armchair made by Thonet. The shaped headrest, arms and shaped seat are ebonized Beech wood.  

Category

1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Thonet Birch Bentwood and Pale Olive Naugahyde High Back Lounge Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Thonet Modular Birch Bentwood Lounge Olive Naugahyde High Back Arm Chairs, C. 1950. Featuring smooth organic steamed bent Birch frameworks, with ergonomic high back and seats...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City. Still labeled. A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet
Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

Antique Bentwood Leather Chaise Longue by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique bentwood leather chaise longue by Thonet, made in Austria and dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is a most impressive piece, the quality is outstandi...

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair
Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair

Gerd Lange Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Chair

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Gerd Lange for Thonet Molded Plastic and Birch Wood Mid Century Modern Arm Ch...

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of Thonet sofa type 6285 and two armchairs Thonet 6585. Rare type designed by Otto Wagner. Recently reupholstered. Shellac finish. Dimensions of a...

Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Chrome-plated tubular steel and black...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

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

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS

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

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

Category

1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

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

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Wood cleaned and then treated with revitalizing oil. - Shows signs of use (scratches, scuffs, etc.). - Stable and sturdy. - Ma...

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design
Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design

Thonet Model 411 Cantilever Armchair and Ottoman, Bauhaus Design

By Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: Armchair: approx. 60 × 85 × 82 × 44 cm (23.6" × 33.5" × 32.3" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Ottoman: approx. 60 × 45 × 40 cm (23.6" × 17.7" × 15.7") Width...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s
Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare antique settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, and manufactured by Thonet Brothers in 1908. It is done in beech bentwood, ...

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Thonet, Stendig Co., Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in London, GB

A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from birch plywood with flexible plastic backrests, these chairs exemplify the German de...

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008

Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...

Category

Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs are constructed of bent plywood, vinyl and aluminum, they are currently in a lat...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex'' chair and was awarded the 'Gute Form' price in 1969, black...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Plastic

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON

1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - wooden parts has been refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric has some signs of use - good, original condition. - seat height 47 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Secession desk chair by Thonet
Secession desk chair by Thonet

Secession desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Abalone, Beech, Bentwood

Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet
Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet

Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet

By Robert Slezák, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered with high qualit...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in amstelveen, NL

An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet. Chrome-plated tubular steel frames with white saddle leather ...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Silk, 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.
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.