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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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Creator: Thonet
Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, set of eight 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...

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928
Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Chicago, IL

Josef Frank Armchair, Model No. 403/F, 1928 This Armchair, designed by Josef Frank in 1928, features a stained bent beech frame and stained beech plywood. It was manufactured by Gebr...

Category

1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 8 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 ori...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930
Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930

Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair, produced around 1930, is an important example of early Bauhaus Modernism and one of the first tubular steel armchairs manufactured in...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair
1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair

1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair

By Thonet

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

A classic Thonet bentwood side chair showcasing the iconic curves and craftsmanship that define early-to-mid 20th-century European design. This piece features a beautifully sculpted,...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Plywood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six W199 dining armchairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet, c.1950's, Austria. The chairs showcase a bent birch wood frame and legs. The seats have been newly uph...

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
Thonet S 39 L  Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs
Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Set of Six Beautiful Original Thonet Dining Chairs. Ready for a new home.

Category

1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Original "Thonet" Office Chair

Original "Thonet" Office Chair

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Original "Thonet" Office Chair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, 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 Stendig Co., Thonet, 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

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.
Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.

Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.

By Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

Bentwood, molded plywood and original period leather – labeled Rare and refined armchair produced by Thonet between the 1920s and 1930s, a period marking the full maturity of the Au...

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept only in the in-house archive of the Thonet company. Thonet B...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood - The wooden parts have been repolished - Height of armrests: 64 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Wood

Eberhard Krauss, Rare Armchair Model A 821 F for Thonet, 1930
Eberhard Krauss, Rare Armchair Model A 821 F for Thonet, 1930

Eberhard Krauss, Rare Armchair Model A 821 F for Thonet, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare armchair / lounge chair designed by Eberhard Krauss for Thonet in 1930 for the exhibition "Thonet Werkbund" in Vienna. This model is sometimes also wrongly attributed to Adolf S...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Birch

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

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 Thonet, Gerd Lange

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

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full grain blue leather. Thought reupholstered, the underside has a part cut out to reveal ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Black Leatherette & Steel CM127 Stool by Thonet - 1960s
Black Leatherette & Steel CM127 Stool by Thonet - 1960s

Black Leatherette & Steel CM127 Stool by Thonet - 1960s

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Iconic CM127 bar stool by Thonet. Black lacquered steel feet and black faux leather original upholstery. Second stool available. This stool will ship from France and can be returned ...

Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

MR10 chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in Germany in the 1960s. The structure is made of chromed tubular steel, bent with exceptional technical pre...

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

By Ben Thompson, Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. The chair was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. The design features b...

Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by Thonet (label present under the seat). Chromed steel tubing frame, seat and backrest i...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of chairs, made with the famous technique of bending beech using water vapor. An icon ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, 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

set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Firenze, FI

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair. - Chromed tubular steel frame - Original rattan or cane seat - Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Art deco armchairs A752F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus
Art deco armchairs A752F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus

Art deco armchairs A752F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus

By Frank Josef, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco armchairs A752F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

By David Rowland, Thonet

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane
Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane

Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.

Category

1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange

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 an orange painted finish and are made...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Thonet Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled - Heigh of seat 49 cm

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat
Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This original Thonet bentwood armchair features a Bakelite seat and backrest. The chair's bentwood beech frame is elegantly curved, showcasing the transition between Art Deco and the...

Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe
1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe

1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

In good original condition with sign of use

Category

1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of MR10 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These particular examples were produced by Thonet circa the 1970s. They are comprised of a tub...

Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet
20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Sofia, BG

Bar stool by Thonet in very elegant typical shape and in great condition. Austria, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78

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

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

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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

Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet
Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet

Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of three handsome Mid-Century Modern armchairs were produced by the famous Austrian furniture company Thonet in the 1950s. Thonet which was founded in 1850 by Michael Thonet...

Category

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

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Fabric

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

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5
Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style beech bentwood dining chairs w/hand caned seats stamped “Made in Romania” which denotes being made by Thonet, set of 5. These pieces have been attribu...

Category

20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, 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.
Questions About Thonet Seating
  • 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 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 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 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 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.