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Thonet Armchairs

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Thonet
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Wooden parts have been repolished. Seat Height 43cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid Century Marcel Breuer "B34" Armchair in Metal & Canvas Prod. by Thonet 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bauhaus armchair / office chair model "B34" in steel frame, canvas and dark stained beech armrests by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet early 1930s. In good original ...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 10 Bent Maple Plywood & Green Armchairs or Dining Chairs by Thonet NYC
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed, manufactured, and distributed in the United States, this set of chairs was produced by Thonet in the early 1960s. Thonet, the company, came to be in the 1850s in Germany, a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light blue textured vinyl upholstery. Worn vintage condition very structural - Need reupholstering. Ti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, 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 Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970´s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These midcentury armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. They are made of beechwood. The chairs are stable an...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950-1960 This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers. Unfortunately it has...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath. Mid-C...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch low back Lounge Armchair
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original tan upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Curved birch bentwood arms. Locat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Ton, 1970s
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood. The chairs are stable and comforta...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries
By Thonet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome accent chair What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome accent chair signed by Thonet Industries...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
By Ligna, Thonet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City. Still labeled. A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair s...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Cantilevered Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. In very good sturdy condition. There was a Thonet tag on the bottom of the chair, but it fell off an...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan Sand vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, 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 Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original medium pastel Reddish Orange color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. Made of dark stained beechwood. Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs. They are in very good Vi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the favourite designs of architects and designers. Unfortunately it has no...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel pinkish vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. Cur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Siesta Medizinal N. 44 by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
By 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 as an adj...
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1930s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Hardwood, Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a stunning addition to any interior. Very good, original co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose color vinyl upholstery. Great vintage condition. Timeless chair design by Thonet. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally uphols...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1978 Molded Plywood Armchair Set of 2 in Oak by Peter Danko for Thonet
By Thonet, Peter Danko
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Chairs listed and sold as a set of (2) It is truly no surprise that this same chair is in the permanent collection at The Smithsonian American Art Museum. Meditate on the genius involved in crafting each chair from a single sheet of layered ply. Cutting and molding a single medium into functional art with a style so timeless, the revival exceeds the debut. Designed by Peter Danko in 1978 and produced by Thonet, all but one chair had their original factory tags underneath. The three tags were gently removed and bagged separately during our restoration. Exquisitely re-upholstered in red-orange weave fabric to harmoniously compliment the honey colored oak frames. Our restoration team spent countless hours touching up the frames. Although a few still remain, most chips and scratches were expertly mitigated before we applied a topcoat to match the original. We're certain these chairs will meet expectations. The chair was gifted to the museum by Lloyd E. Herman, founding director and director emeritus of the Renwick Gallery (1971-1986), in honor of Michael W...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Thonet Oak Bentwood & Chrome Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a Rare stunning lounge / side / accent bentwood chair made by THONET. The chair is a mid century chair, with refined character, high quality craftsmanship and uni...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric

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.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

James Irvine Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs Design for Thonet Musee d'Orsay Paris
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Four stackable beechwood armchairs manufactured by Thonet for the Musee D'Orsay Restaurant in Paris, France. These well preserved chairs have been professionally refinished and reuph...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Steel

Midcentury Bauhaus Chrome Steel Armchairs by Thonet, circa 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Model S411 armchairs by Thonet circa 1930s mid-century Bauhaus period. These cantilever armchairs are typical for the German and Eastern Europe Bauhaus ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Chrome

Thonet Armchair with Leatherette Upholstery by Oswald Haerdtl, ca. 1950's
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful Thonet armchair designed by the Viennese architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl. The chair has wooden armrests and legs and is upholstered in blue/grey leatherette. Marked t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished, mint colour.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black mid-century design armchairs by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem 1950s. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Pair of Armchairs in Floral Upholstery
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, pair of armchairs, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 A pair of armchairs of which the frame is composed of elegantly curved lines and ...
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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1960s Set of Two Ton Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Produced by Ton/Thonet czechoslovakia - Good original condition with minor signs of wear - The wooden parts has been repolished - The fabric has been cleaned - High of seat ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Thonet Chair 404 in Black Wood and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Brussels , BE
Thonet chair 404 in black wood and leather.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Metal

Thonet Bentwood Armchair with Purple Seat
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant 1950s lounge chair by Thonet features undulating blond bentwood arms and continues seat. The chair has been professionally recovered in period Purple.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Wood

1970s Set of Two Rare Armchairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished - Measures: height of seat 46 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Thonet Black Lacquered Bentwood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very dapper pair of uncommon 1940s Thonet bentwood birch armchairs with freshly redone black lacquered finish and white upholstery. Handsomely crafted frame of flat bentwood ele...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, but upholstery shows signs of age ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s. The design is attributed to Josef Frank. This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No1
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s. The chairs are made from...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchair by Radomír Hofman for Ton, No2
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This armchair was designed by the Czechoslovak architect Radomír Hofman for TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem Company in the 1960´s. The chairs are made from...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely comfortable, rare high back version, retain original finish, well worn finish, leaving ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Armchairs

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Bentwood, Naugahyde

Thonet armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Knoll, Pierre Paulin, and Artifort. Prices for Thonet armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $332 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,449.
Questions About Thonet Armchairs
  • 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 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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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