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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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Thonet dining chair no.103
Thonet dining chair no.103

Thonet dining chair no.103

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.103. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone

Located in Almelo, NL

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970 Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair
ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair

ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Bentwood furniture came to prominence in the early 1900s, and was a staple in cafes and restaurants in Europe. This is a bentwood armchair, designed by ZPM Radomsko in Poland and pro...

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric
1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Highest height: 55 cm (21.7 in) Lowest height: 43 cm (16.9 in) Diameter: 52 cm (20.5 in) This piano stool is an elegant and functional accessory from the Czechoslovak Art Deco perio...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Walnut

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1960s Set of 4 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs for Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s - Made of wood, fabric. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 47 cm - The wood shows signs of use - Fabric suitable for exchange.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Germany from the first half of the 20th century. It is manufactured by Thonet and impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel and...

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet Austria
Bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet Austria

Bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet Austria

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet Austria in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Swivel Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Thonet Bentwood Swivel Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia 1930s

Thonet Bentwood Swivel Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original swivel piano stool manufactured by Thonet in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. Crafted from beech wood and beech plywood, this piece showcases the timeless elegance of bentwo...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Beech Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts have been refurbished. - Height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

By Walter Gropius, Thonet, Ben Thompson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and th...

Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s
Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Hellouw, NL

Thonet's history goes back approximately two hundred years and is best known for its wood bending technique. This technique created the characteristic bentwood chairs that were wides...

Category

1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Thonet Rocking Footrest
Thonet Rocking Footrest

Thonet Rocking Footrest

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet rocking footrest in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Maple

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

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Set of four dining chairs produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s.
Set of four dining chairs produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s.

Set of four dining chairs produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s.

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of four dining chairs produced by Thonet in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. These chairs are crafted from solid beech wood and feature elegant curved backrests with refined prop...

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back
C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tubular Chromed-Steel Cantilever Z Chair, designed in the 1970s. This chair dates to ca. 1977 and was produced by Thonet. It has a Vienna Braid caned seat and back, and it ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann

Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s
Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Red high-quality leather Bauhaus sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Period : 1930-1939. Source : Czechia (Czechoslovakia). Maker : Thonet Material : Beech, high-quality leat...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table - folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm. - Chairs with bent beech woo...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Wien - Made of bentwood, beechwood - Restored - Labeled - Good condition.

Category

1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair

By Thonet

Located in Westport, CT

Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

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

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern red leather and black wood chair by Thonet, 1990s Chair with square seat covered in bright red leather with black lacquered wooden structure, with matt finish. T...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This reclining armchair is a rare example of the Czech version of the Art Deco style from the early 20th century. The world famous company Thonet manufactured this piece. During this...

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Mid Century Modern Armchairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, 1950
Pair Mid Century Modern Armchairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, 1950

Pair Mid Century Modern Armchairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, 1950

By Joe Atkinson, Thonet

Located in Detroit, MI

This set of two vintage mid century modern bent plywood armchairs designed by Joe Atkinson for Thonet are circa 1950. This unique set of chairs features distinctive wooden frames cra...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood, Plywood

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen

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.

Category

1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the deliv...

Category

Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia

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.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian postmodern white wood tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1990s Set of four tub chairs. The structure is in white painted wood, has a rhomboid decoration on the sides ...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

By Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design. Beautifully crafted from bentwood, showcasing graceful curves, lightness, and...

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s
Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an antique black lacquer piano stool manufactured by J.J. Kohn. The stool is done in beech bentwood, with the plywood seat. It is fully refinished. The ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair -  Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - No. 511 - Armchair - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet Armchair, Model No. 511 — Black Lacquered Wood and Red Upholstery This elegant armchair, Model No. 511, was manufactured by the iconic Viennese firm Thonet, a name synonymous...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965
Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Renens, CH

Model 275 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Plywood

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey
1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Thonet Side Chairs, featuring grey Naugahyde upholstery and black enameled steel frames. They are lightweight enough to easily move around as occasional chairs, yet...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton
Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton

Set of Two 1960s Czechoslovakian Armchairs by Ton

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A distinguished pair of mid-century armchairs produced by Ton in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Carrying the legacy of Thonet’s expert woodworking, these chairs feature a dynamic a...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier. This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet). New cane c...

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian post-modern chairs 411 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s Set of three chairs model 414 with square seat and oval backrest, padded and covered in bright purple silk fabric...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post-Modern 1980s Cream Chrome Thonet Lounge Chair
Post-Modern 1980s Cream Chrome Thonet Lounge Chair

Post-Modern 1980s Cream Chrome Thonet Lounge Chair

By Thonet

Located in Madison, WI

For sale here is a stunning lounge / side / accent chair made by THONET. This is a very unique model from the 1980s, with a very postmodern Space age vibe. RARE. This sculptural chai...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern 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 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.