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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.

Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Thonet
Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight in Black 1951
By Thonet, Walter Gropius
Located in Chicago, IL
Walter Gropius Armchairs for Thonet Set of Eight, Model W199 Austria 1951, Solid Oak Restored and repainted with black lacquer. Seat Height: 17"
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Oak

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Armchairs dimensions: Height: 78 cm ,Seat height 47cm Width: 55cm ,Depth: 56cm ,Height of the armrests: 68 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet dining char no.1
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining char no.1. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
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Late 19th Century Slovak Jugendstil Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Introducing the iconic "B 791" sculptural chair, a groundbreaking design by the Thonet Brothers in 1915, produced by Thonet. This extraordinary piece stands as a pure and primordial ...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 ...
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Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

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...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cesca armchair model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, crafted in 1992. The frame, meticulously constructed from tubular chrome steel, exudes modern elegance, while the distinctive ra...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood - The wooden parts have been repolished - Height of armrests: 64 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Wood

1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Restored Art Deco Rocking Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1910s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. This Art Deco rocking chair originates from Bohemia in the early 20th century and was manufactured by Fischel-Thonet. The...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

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

Thonet Wicker stools model 4601 1960s Tjechie
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Thonet bentwood stools , model 4601. 1960s Wicker seat . good condition .
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wicker

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker Ton, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Retro style, Expo 58, Brusel - Made in Czechoslovakia - Very good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s
By Thonet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Bring charm and elegance to your interior with this stunning Thonet rocking chair, an iconic piece of 19th-century Viennese design. This is an authentic model made of bentwood, featu...
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1890s Czech Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four blue cantilever chairs, two with armrests and two without. Model B43, designed in 1930s by Mart Stam and manufactured by Thonet in G...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two armchairs was manufactured by the German Thonet manufacture during the 1970s. The frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The chairs are made by plywood and covered with black synthetic leather. The minimalist form adds elegance, and the contoured seat improves comfort during use. Both pieces have manufactory labels. Thonet is the oldest existing furniture company in the world. It began its long business in 1819 when the carpenter Michael Thonet founded a furniture workshop in Boppard, Germany. A supporter of the Biedermeier style, he specialized in chairs, tables and cabinets characterized by clean lines, reduced ornamentation and an emphasis on the principles of functionalism. In the 1930s, Thonet's experiments with glued and steam-bent wood furniture...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Barrel Back Club Chair in Mohair
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored chair by Thonet. New upholstery and cushioning. In a faux snakeskin print.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Six Thonet Chairs 14, curved wood, 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

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet chrome barstools bar stools. The chrome has been polished. The upholstery was as found. However, I do not see any damage to upholstery. Dimensions...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs. Solid and stabile. Signed. Fabric can be changed easily.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable Offered for sale is an original Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher for Thonet Austria Morris adjustable ch...
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Brass

Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an interesting finish - imitation oak wood (which was created by drilling artificial pores...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid Century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 6
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An interesting model of mid century bentwood dining chairs. Designed by Radomír Hofman for TON Bystřice pod Hostýnem (Thonet successor in Czechoslovakia after World War 2) . They wer...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s Chaise longue mod. S 828 convertible into a rocking armchair. The body is made of black plastic with a...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...
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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chrome armchairs, 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
Thonet Chrome Armchairs, 1960s
$1,946 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Thonet
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 2 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
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1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

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...
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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

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

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Josef Frank Restored Beech Armcahir by Thonet Model A403/F, Czechoslovakia
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- brushed and oiled surface - Sturdy and stable - Stamped by Thonet - heigh of seat 33 cm
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

1970s Antonin Suman Chair By TON
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - Height of seat 47 cm
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H x 17" W x 22" D x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Walnut

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.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s.
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...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, Perennials Performance Fabric, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of 10 Thonet bentwood dining chairs. Chairs have a padded seat and back. Great lines !! We have reupholstered in a Perennials Performance fabric with blues, grays and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by J&J Kohn. In beautiful original condition. Solid, ready to be upholstered. Minor ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

1960s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight of eight B33 and B34 Cantilever Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Ravenna, IT
The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...
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Early 2000s German American Classical Thonet Seating

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Pair of Secession Armchairs No.17 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of five Thonet chairs. The chairs was made by Thonet in 1984 of dark lacquered wood and grey seat and back with silver upholstery nails. A new cover is necessary, otherwise ...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet black bentwood stool - 20th
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet black bentwood stool - 20th Thonet - Side Stool - Mid-Century Measures : Ø 42cm H:47cm Materials : Wood - Cane Manufacturer’s mark stamped under th...
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20th Century European Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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, ...
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
The pair has the original vinyl, and the original finish. Sold as a pair only.Price is for the pair.
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1950s European Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, PVC

Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
Pair of Retro Thonet Lounge Chairs
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
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1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion (designed by R.C. COQUERY for THONET, Model #B 256 lounge chair, 1929).  
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

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 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 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 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.

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