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Bentwood Chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood chair 1970s Beautiful patina but broken inner circle of back rest. Sturdy and firm chair.
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Chair 1970s
Bentwood Chair 1970s
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Bentwood Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage bentwood chair. Dimensions. 23 W ; 36 H ; 18 D.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Chair
Vintage Bentwood Chair
H 36 in W 23 in D 18 in
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940 Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940 Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair Very heavy and well made. Not the most
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs Above average vintage condition and
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in Austria, circa
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Chairs Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvi, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti bentwood chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

4 Mid Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen style Danish Bentwood Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover this remarkable set of four Arne Jacobsen Danish Bentwood Chairs, model 3107, designed by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Chrome

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in Austria, circa
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1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 22.25 in
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1950. In original
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, Set of 3, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 3 of Vintage Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Bentwood Chairs, circa 1950s. The chairs made by
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Czechoslovak Vintage bentwood chairs by Jitona, 1970´s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of upholstered bentwood chairs by Jitona company. They were made in the former Czechoslovakia
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1940’s Thonet Original Single
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1940s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Rattan

Pair of Swedish Bentwood Chairs by Stendig, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stack ‘em up or spread ‘em out — These midcentury bentwood chairs by Stendig are as functional as
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Faux Fur, Beech

Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish chair from Illums Bolighus, featuring strong steam formed one-piece seat
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood

Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
Illums Bolighus Bentwood Chair
H 31 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960, Four Teak Designer Bentwood Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of bentwood chairs, the chairs are in mint condition.  Measures: Seat height: 46 cm
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Teak

Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century bentwood Lounge chair . All original including original webbing and in amazing vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Cotton, Beech

Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
Midcentury Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Pair of "Albert" Beech Bentwood Chairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Mobler is a splendid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Beech

Baumann children's armchair 1930s - French modernist design Bentwood chair
By W. Baumann & Co.
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Child bentwood chair, French design children furnitures, Beech wood Baumann modernist design
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Wood, Beech

Set of Four Midcentury Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of circa 1960s bentwood armchairs were professionally ebonized and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Upholstery

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by L.A Bernkop company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Chair is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
Beech Bentwood Chair by Bernkop, 1930´S
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Restored Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
A set of four chairs made of bent beech wood. The chairs have been completely restored, new seats
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Beech

Restored Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
Restored Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric has some signs of use - good, original condition. - seat height 47 cm.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Allmilmö White Bentwood Chair Set of 3
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Allmilmö White Bentwood Beechwood chair. The seats are curved. Some signs of wear and patina Set
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Four Rare Ward Bennett Ash Bentwood Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional set of four chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Bent ashwood frames with
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1970s American Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Upholstery, Linen

Six Midcentury Cane Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
They are in very good condition, ready to use. Very good structure and seat shaft. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric shows signs of use, suitable for changing the fabric - good, original condition. - seat height 46 cm.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton, 1980s
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with tubular steel and bent wood.
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1940s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Steel

Polished Steel and Bentwood Chair, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually. Rustic, beautifully patinated chair with tubular steel and
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1940s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Steel

Triple Bentwood Chair Back 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Triple Chair Back 1970s Features 3 simple style chair backs. Flowing arms with drop in woven seats
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Rope, Hardwood, Bentwood

Triple Bentwood Chair Back 1970s
Triple Bentwood Chair Back 1970s
H 91 in W 135 in D 57 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of Two Very Rare Bentwood Chairs, Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - beech wood - armrests Dimension: 44 cm
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood

Three Carl-Axel Acking Bentwood Chairs for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Belmont, MA
Three Carl-Axel Acking (1910-2001) for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors Bentwood Side Chairs
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

1930s Walnut Orange Art Deco Bentwood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto. Measures: SH 18 SD
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Elm, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair, Side Chair by Torck
Located in Antwerp, BE
a beautiful shaped chair with bentwood armrests. Stamped - signed at the back by Torck; This
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood

Bentwood Chair, Side Chair by Torck
Bentwood Chair, Side Chair by Torck
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 19.1 in
Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
By Memphis Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bentwood chair in red. Classic Memphis style chair with keyhole back. Heavy and well made
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1980s American Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
H 39.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
After Carlo Ratti Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Chairs, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four original chairs in curved multilayer teak and beech wood, mid-century Italian design in the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Teak

1960s Set of Four Dining Bentwood Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Cleaned. - Repolished.  
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s. Industria Legni Curvati.
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Thonet cow hide upholstered seat and solid quality bentwood frame accent or dining chairs, after Charles
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Cowhide

1950's French Baumann Blonde Edge Back Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Twenty Two
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde Edge Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Twenty Two 1950’s French
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s by Industria Legni Curvati
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Metal

1950's French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Chairs, Harlequin Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – harlequin set of six 1950’s French
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Blonde Slim Back Bentwood Chairs, Harlequin Set of Nine
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde slim back bentwood dining chairs – harlequin set of nine 1950’s
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Bentwood chairs by Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950s.
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Flies on a Bentwood Chair: colorful rainbow pop art landscape Micheal Hurson
By Michael Hurson
Located in New York, NY
bentwood chairs drawn in black, red and white, in this whimsical work by famed New York artist Michael
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Lithograph, Screen

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in GB
original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please note the delivery fee
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Stendig Co., Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
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1960s European Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Carlo Ratti Italian Midcentury Chairs Form the Fifties
By Carlo Ratti
Located in bari, IT
Pair of 50's bentwood chairs Designer Carlo Ratti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Danish 70s Bentwood Leather Armchairs Hand Dyed Cognac #440
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning pair of Danish Vintage Bentwood Chairs, late 70s, hand dyed leather a most beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and fabric. Vintage bentwood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bentwood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage bentwood chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Jindrich Halabala and Baumann France are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Bentwood Chairs?

Prices for vintage bentwood chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage bentwood chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,899.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Bentwood Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.