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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
Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s
Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s

Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 Original Thonet Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, 1950s This exquisite set of 4 original Thonet dining chairs from the 1950s embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century mod...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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 Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

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

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...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

By Otto Prutscher, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher. Fully restored, upholstered with Backhausen fabric "Blumengarten".

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Plywood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Deland, FL

Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color and/or a minimal footprint. The original yel...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric

Thonet chair
Thonet chair

Thonet chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

By Michael Thonet, 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

Secession desk chair by Thonet
Secession desk chair by Thonet

Secession desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession desk chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Abalone, Beech, Bentwood

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

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Thonet Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in amstelveen, NL

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

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern
Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools, Mid Century Modern

By Thonet, Alvar Aalto

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Thonet Bentwood and Bakelite Stacking Stools. The white bakelite tops are 14" in diameter. Ready for a new home.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bakelite, Bentwood

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

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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 Thonet, Joe Atkinson

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...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood, Plywood

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The rocking chair has been reupholstered and covered with a...

Category

1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

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

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

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S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

Late 20th Century Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

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...

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Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus
Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished with french polish and new leather seat.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

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 Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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 Rocking Footrest
Thonet Rocking Footrest

Thonet Rocking Footrest

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

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

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 Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Maple Bentwood And Bouclé Benches By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood, Maple

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

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

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko
Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this super rare suite of six original, antique, fully stamped Thonet Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900 These are as menti...

Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto
Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

1940's Thonet bentwood lounge chair. The chair features bentwood arms and legs that have been lacquered in black (the arms and legs are in original condition with some imperfections ...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair
Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair

Mid Century Thonet Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Raleigh, NC

Experience timeless elegance with this rare high-back pair of Thonet bentwood lounge chairs, circa 1950. These stunning pieces showcase the masterful craftsmanship of bentwood const...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna
Set of Five Chairs by Thonet, Vienna

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 ...

Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece

By Thonet

Located in Delft, NL

One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands The chair is adjustable from 85 cm t...

Category

19th Century Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes - wooden parts in good original condition - Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

Upholstered Swivel Stools by Thonet
Upholstered Swivel Stools by Thonet

Upholstered Swivel Stools by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in red fabric with chrome base. Tagged

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

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

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson, Thonet

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

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

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

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

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920
Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

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...

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt
Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt

Set of Two Rare 1970s Czechoslovakian Bentwood Armchairs by TON in Colorful Patt

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

An exceptionally rare and architecturally compelling set of two modernist armchairs manufactured by the renowned TON furniture works in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Utilizing the...

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Bentwood

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

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

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

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Refined and sculptural, this set of six Stendig cane armchairs is attributed to Josef Hoffmann and crafted in Czechoslovakia. Each chair features a gracefully bent beechwood frame wi...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech

Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965
Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

Design Icon – Verner Panton White S-Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Dronten, NL

Iconic “S Chair” model 275 designed by Verner Panton for Thonet, Germany, circa 1965. One of Panton’s earliest and most sculptural chair designs, the Model 275 beautifully captures t...

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

Materials

Plywood

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple stained legs. Dimensions for chairs: 33 H x...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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 Thonet, Karl Schwanzer

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 (...

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

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...

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