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Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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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Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist  Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", design attributed to Michael Thonet, circa 1890/1920's. The set consists of four side, and...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four wood and white fabric dining room chairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. Mild to moderate staining on fabric throughout set. Wood frames show signs of n...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s
Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

Michael Thonet for Thonet Wood Vienna Straw Dining Room Chairs 1930s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of six vintage dining chairs ‘Model No. 233’ designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet Czechoslovakia, with bentwood back frame and armrests, Vienna straw seat, some bearing the orig...

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1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs

By Knoll, Thonet

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This set is comprised of two, tagged Knoll production chairs and four tagged Thonet pro...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 1 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904
Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of four Thonet bentwood labeled and stamped armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman, known as the "Model 811 Prague" chair. The chairs are constructed in bent beechwood and...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

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

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1920s Austrian Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

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

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20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood chairs signed Wojciechów, the first Polish bentwood furniture factory. It was foun...

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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed in solid beech wood and molded beech plywood, showcasing classic bentwood construc...

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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton
1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Bentwood Restored Dining Chairs by Ton

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Upholstered in quality fabric - Wooden parts has been carefully refurbished

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) was a design pio...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs. German engineering meets design. Rare to have such a large set in...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch, Bentwood

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria

By Thonet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Construction: Bentwood Plywood Dimensions: 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25 d Seat 17.5 Original fair vintage condition unrestored. Plywood seat replaced the original cane...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

Original set of four Thonet Model 210P armchairs, crafted from solid beechwood in 1989. Based on the iconic bentwood tradition of Thonet, the design is derived from the classic Model...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.
Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet.  Original, 1930s.

Eight Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Dining Chairs for Thonet. Original, 1930s.

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Kansas City, MO

The Iconic Fledermaus (German for "bat") chairs designed by the visionary Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. It is a hallmar...

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly reupholstered - wooden parts has been repolished - sturdy and stable

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: With armrests: approx. 54 × 57 × 84 × 46 cm (21.3 × 22.4 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Without armrests: approx. 45 × 53 × 84 × 46 cm (17.7 × 20.9 × 33.1 × 18.1 in) Original set of ...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

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

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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

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1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)
4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the custo...

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1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels
12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

12 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the cust...

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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...

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1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to underside.

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1990s European Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

This attractive set of twelve, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz. The man who brought tubular steel furniture to the masses. The classic bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptu...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970

By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone

Located in Almelo, NL

Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, 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...

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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2
Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This set of 2 Thonet classics contains two classics: The Thonet 210R and the Thonet 214RF. The Thonet 210R was the favorite chair of le Corbusier and many other architects and desig...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.

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1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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 Banská Štiavnica, SK

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

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1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2
Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

Thonet 209 Japan Red Le Corbusier Dining Chair - 2 of 2

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

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Early 20th Century Polish Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930. We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia This elegant set of four dining chairs was designed by Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl and produced...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs are constructed of bent plywood, vinyl and aluminum, they are currently in a lat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair
Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Original Thonet 209 Dining Chair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

The Thonet chair does need reupholstery work and refinishing work but has good bones to be a great addition to a dining room or use as a side chair. Please message us if you'd like ...

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1990s American Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in London, GB

A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from birch plywood with flexible plastic backrests, these chairs exemplify the German de...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs
1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

1970's Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet ''The Flex'' Chairs

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex'' chair and was awarded the 'Gute Form' price in 1969, black...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - heigh of seat 47 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany. Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures. Designed in t...

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1990s German Post-Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Thonet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid century bentwood dining chairs by Thonet, the renowned maker of bent beechwood furniture. Featuring Thonet's signature curved frames handcrafte...

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label. They have a nice design, are large and...

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, and Herman Miller. Prices for Thonet dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $263 and can go as high as $24,318, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,233.
Questions About Thonet Dining Room Chairs
  • 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.