Secession Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech
Thonet Tables
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
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by Thonet, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant table, designed in the Bauhaus style, comes from Germany from the early 20th century. Manufactured by Thonet, it impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet B 18 Table by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and produced by Thonet in the 1930s, the B 18 table is a masterclass in radical reduction — where each line exists with purpose, and nothi...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Secession Coffee Table No.412 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession site table no.412 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Triangular Side Table
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern triangular side table with white laminate top and black bentwood legs by Thonet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood
Two-Tier Bauhaus Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Torino, IT
Iconic two-tiered coffee table attributable to Marcel Breuer, central figure of the Bauhaus movement and pioneer of 20th-century modernist design. Breuer redefined the relationship b...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia
$662Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's
$501Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Massive Coffee Table, Thonet, 1940's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of massive wood - good, original conditon.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A Rare Triangular Thonet Bentwood Card Table, Circa 1900 A beautiful bentwood design featuring a triangular playing surface covered in green woollen baize. The table stands on elega...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech
First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nesting tables B9 by Marcel Breuer, a hallmark of Bauhaus design produced by Thonet. Crafted from chrome-plated tubular steel and sleek wooden panels, these tables exemplify Breuer's...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Antique Thonet Bentwood Card / Gaming Table no.7 with Brass Ashtrays
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Antique card / gaming table no.7, manufactured by the legendary Gebrüder Thonet (circa 1900, Art Nouveau period). This masterpiece beautifully showcases Thonet's world-famous steam-b...
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Felt, Beech, Bentwood
Art deco serving trolley no.1157 by Thonet Debrecen
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Up for sale is a beautiful and authentic Art Deco bar cart / serving trolley, manufactured by the renowned company Thonet (circa 1930s-1940s). This iconic piece features Thonet’s sig...
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Chrome Steel Pedestal Dining Table
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cream Travertine Stone Top Chrome Steel Pedestal Bas...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Gerd Lange Iconic 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet 1973
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973. This is a truly wonderful and very timeless designed table by Gerd Lange for high-end manufacturer Thonet. Avant garde and very modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Stools. Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973 & a wonderful set of Thonet style stools in lacquered wood and webbing. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Plastic, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Nesting Tables Set of Four, Beech Wood, 1900
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Rare and elegant original Thonet bentwood nesting tables dating to approximately 1900–1910. This exceptional four-piece set exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and innovative steam...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and table in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde quality by designer Gerd Lange for Thonet...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Original 19th Century Thonet Associates Vienna Secession Side Table
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Antique Thonet Associates Hand-Crafted 19th Century Vienna Secession Side Table With An Attractive Turned Tripod Base With An Irregular Table ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Elm
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel
1900s Original Side Table Bella Epoque by Fischel & Söhne Thonet style Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A little hard to find jewel of Belle Époque period by Fischel & Söhne Measures cm: H 70 x W 58 x D 37. Belle Epoque refined side table by Fischel & Söhne, bearing the incised maker...
Category
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech
Original S1047 Thonet Esstisch ausziehbar 1980 Design Tisch
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr seltenen ausziehbaren Design Esstisch von Thonet aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch verfügt über eine wunderschöne Maserung der Buchenholzplatte un...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early example of the "B12" mid century side console table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good orig...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Chrome
1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables
$2,357Sale Price / set|20% Off
1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4 pieces of wooden tables that slide into each other. - Dimensions from the largest 1st height 75cm, width 57cm, depth 39cm. 2nd height 73cm, width 51cm, depth 37cm. 3. height 70...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Bauhaus Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
$5,586Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bentwood Thonet side table
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood Thonet side table in very nice original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern side or coffee table by Thonet was manufactured by the Austrian bentwood furniture company during the 1950s. It features a 1.25" thick ebonized maple top with...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Tables
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Maple
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria
$1,212Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Label is on one table and on other is missing
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood plant stand no.9521 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession Plant Stand No.9537 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession plant stand no.9537 by Otto Wagner for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech
Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four nesting tables is a masterpiece of modernist furniture and an icon of the Bauhaus school from the early 20th century. The visionary Marcel Breuer, one of the first t...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bentwood Plant Stands by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood plant stands by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Music Stand No.3
$1,597
Thonet Music Stand No.3
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet music stand no.3. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia
$937Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Pair of Beech Armchairs and Coffee Table by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - table 50 x 60 X 60 cm
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Flower Stands by Thonet No.908
$2,959 / set
Flower Stands by Thonet No.908
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Flower stands by Thonet no.908 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Secession Nesting Tables by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession nesting tables by Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Measures: 1. table 31 x 45 x 69cm 2. table 34,5 x 53 x 70cm 3. table 39 x 60,5 x 72cm.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare triangle card table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Rare triangle card table by Thonet in very good original condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1970s Mobile Conference Table, Manufacturer, TON, Czechoslovakia
$321Sale Price / item|20% Off
1970s Mobile Conference Table, Manufacturer, TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made from wood - Original state - Manufacturer TON - The top plate shows signs of use.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Tables
Materials
Wood
Thonet tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 87 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables by Thonet were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Michael Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Prices for Thonet tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $373 and can go as high as $20,905, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,851.
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Questions About Thonet Tables
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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.
- How do I identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet 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.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2022Michael 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, 2024To 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, 2022An 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.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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, 2023Perhaps 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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.