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Material: Bentwood
Art Deco Seating Ensemble, Canape, Armchairs and Center Table, ca. 1920
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco seating ensembe from Austria consisting of a canape, two armchairs and center table. Manufactured around 1920. Bent beech with upholstery in good...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Armchairs in Pair, Model No. 1, Designed by Gebrüder Thonet c. 1900
Located in Budapest, HU
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres but they would make just as good kitc...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s by 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 Curvati Lissoni and is made of bentwood and black lacquered metal legs. The rounded sh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Dining Chairs Pair Eugen Schmidt 1965 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs pair or duo from chromed metal, bentwood and upholstered seat and back from woolen textile fabric in orange color by Eugen Schmidt, circa 196...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Chrome

Bent Wood and Brass Wall Coat-Hanger
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare and interesting wood and brass wall coat-hanger. English Art & Crafts work. Circa 1890
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...
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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Row of 3 Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Row of 3 Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very practical row of Hat and Coat Hooks, there are 3 Large S hooks, they come from France and they are in good cond...
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Early 1900s Country Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Gio Ponti-Inspired Red Murano Glass & Brass Dry Bar: A Touch of Italian Elegance
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning dry bar, inspired by the style of Gio Ponti, combines mid-century modern elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Made in Italy, it features steam-curved wood, polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

"Sfera" Armchair, Sawaya & Moroni, Italy, 1989, by Oswald Mathias Ungers
Located in Delft, NL
"Sfera" Armchair, Sawaya & Moroni, Italy, 1989, by Oswald Mathias Ungers Designer Oswald Mathias Ungers (1926-2007) Half round curved beech...
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20th Century Italian Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Black, White Murano Glass and Brass Harmony: The Gio Ponti-Inspired Dry Bar 1950s
Located in Guazzora, IT
Gio Ponti Inspired Two-Tone Black and White Glass and Brass Bar Cabinet - JF Inspired by Gio Ponti's iconic style, this stunning bar cabinet masterfully blends mid-century modern el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames Style Bentwood Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, covered in beige leather, the chair on five leg aluminum base and ottoman on four leg aluminum base. Dimensions: Chair: 33" H x...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
$2,800 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Large J.A. Coderch 'Cister Grande' Wood Suspension Lamp for Tunds
Located in Glendale, CA
Large J.A. Coderch 'Cister Grande' wood suspension lamp for Tunds. Pablo Picasso declared one of J.A. Coderch's bentwood designs to be "the most wonderful pendant lamp of the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern French Wood, Chromed Metal and Black Leather Bar Stool, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing barstool in wood, chromed metal and black leather with footrest. This fantastic item was designed in France during the 1930s. The piece is fantastic because of the mix of ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Suspension Light, 1960s, Red, Yellow and White
Located in Vienna, AT
Minimalist Scandinavian suspension chandelier with colored acrylic shades. The hardware is made of lacquered brass with a lacquered wooden centerpiece...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Attributed Michael Thonet Mid-century bentwood stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uncover the elegance of Mid-Century Modern design with this stunning bentwood stool and ottoman. Expertly crafted in Austria, this remarkable piece showcases the iconic style of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather upholstery sits within a bent plywood matte black frame. Very comfortable. Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Siesta chair by Westnofa
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Siesta chair in bentwood and leather by Westnofa, Norway. Designer: Ingmar Relling (1920 - 2002)
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs in great v8ntage condition. Measure 21" in width, 21" in depth and stand 33.5" tall. Seat height is 18" and arm height 2...
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Mid-19th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle. The domed top features a figu...
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1810s English Regency Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Wood, Bentwood

Chair by Poltronova Design by De Pas D Urbino and Lomazzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair by Poltronova design by De Pas D Urbino and Lomazzi. This is restored chair with the new leather cushion and ebony black color on the frame .This...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Leather, Bentwood

Form No. 1 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form. The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Styled After Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
Thus set of four mid century modern dining chairs feature bentwood construction, two arm chairs and two side chairs with vintage vinyl upholstery and tall tapered legs.

Matching din...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of 3105 'Mosquito' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, F. Hansen, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original pair of 3105 'Mosquito' or ‚Munkegard’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Teak veneered on curved laminated wood. Tubular steel legs with rubber caps. Old polishe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This artfully processed Art Nouveau seating set consists of four exceptional craftedb chairs, all made of fine beechwood that has been bent under steam and high pressure to get this outstanding looking result. All chairs have been newly upholstered with the original, renowned "Vienna mesh", typical for these kind of chairs. The very special design with beautiful arranged high backrests is absolutely matchless. A lovely round beechwood table with unique designed feet and an additional "floating" compartment finalizes the look of this remarkable Thonet suite...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Stools in the Manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Vintage metal and wood stools in the manner of Arthur Umanoff. These swivel stools are in nice vintage conditon.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Post modern lounge chair brown leather bentwood Beech thin frame made in Germany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern lounge chair brown leather bentwood Beech plywood frame made in Germany. Beautiful chair with bent plywood blonde frame and dark brown leather cushions lounge chair. Mini...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels For FISCHEL 1910s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Office Chair With Porcelain Caster Wheels for Fischel 19010s
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

David Trubridge Style Bentwood Pendant Lamp
By David Trubridge
Located in Astoria, NY
David Trubridge Bentwood Style Pendant Lamp, impressed mark to top. 71" H x 12.5" Diameter.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original maroon hopsacking upholstery and newly ebonized frames by Bill Stephens for Knoll set of 5. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still retain a few age-appropriate nicks and dings. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1961-1969. Move over Marvel… We have the real FANTASTIC FIVE!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of five 1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were designed by Bill Stephens in 1967 and featured a bentwood frame supporting a molded plastic seat. This particular set of 5 frames is comprised of a fabulous bent plywood with a new black dyed finish. Three of the molded plastic seats are upholstered in a maroon hopsacking upholstery (we believe these to have been reupholstered) and two with a maroon fabric but with a different weave. They’re FABULOUS! They are circa 1961-1969 labeled with Knoll Associates, Inc., 320 Park Avenue tags. Use them at your dining table and enjoy a comfortable, long leisurely dinner with family and friends! Or, they would be wonderful at a game table, breakfast nook, around a conference table at the office, or as convenient and stylish extra seating in any room. Wherever you choose to use them, be ready for one of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs you have ever experienced. Bill Stephens born 1932 in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He began his career with Knoll as an assistant prototype builder in 1960 for their Design and Development Group. After working up the ranks he became its director in 1971. He spear-headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects and products during his time as director including several where he was the principal designer. His greatest were his part in the Petitt chair which was not only beautiful but an achievement in technology and construction; his own 1300 Series or Stephens Chair which was originally designed for the student center at the Yale School of Architecture and remained in production at Knoll until 1988; and his contribution in the first wood landscape systems created along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be used in their Weyerhaeuser headquarters project. Stephens passed in 2007. Ergonomic comfort, superb style, and an iconic designer and manufacturer! This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

1950's Baumann Honey Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Baumann Honey Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Six. Made by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the ma...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s. Industria Legni Curvati.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati Lissoni and is made of bentwood and black lacquered metal legs. The rounded shapes and t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Red Bentwood Bauhaus Table, Otto Wagner, Czech Republic
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bauhaus Table attributed to Otto Wagner, 1930 Czech Republic. Chairs not part of the listing.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Wood, Bentwood

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 6...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Josef Hoffman For FMG Poland Ebonized and Caned Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Josef Hoffmann For FMG Poland ebonized bentwood and Cane chair. Newer caning. Priced per item.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Wicker Urns
Located in New York, NY
A set of natural wicker wood branch urns. Use as standalone pieces, as planters' cachepots for flowers/plants (demonstrated with real fern, faux plants can be used as well.) Urns can...
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Late 20th Century Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Wicker Urns
Wicker Urns
$925 / set
"Power Play" Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
"Power Play" Chair designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Beautiful and ingenious design of 'woven' of bended wood. This particular chair is manufact...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Set of Six Frits Schlegel 'Husum' Chairs in Elm, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer and architect Frits Schlegel in the 1930s. This model 'Husum' chair was designed by Schlegel for the teacher's ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Elm, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchair with Padded Armrests by Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, this Thonet armchair is classic modernist birch bentwood with a punch. The rounded seat and seat back rise above tapered legs. The perk...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood, Birch

Chair, 1960s Unique
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Chair Period: 1960s Material: wood, plywood Colour: white Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use dimensions: H = 73 cm, W = 38cm, D = 44cm, s...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair, 1960s Unique
Chair, 1960s Unique
$175 Sale Price
20% Off
Pencil Reed and Rattan Wall Mirror in the style of Gabriella Crespi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pencil reed and rattan wall mirror designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1980s. The piece is unmarked. Measurements: 49 inches high x 28 inches wide x 2.5...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Rattan, Mirror, Bentwood

1950s Piano Bentwood Beech Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - adjustable height from 48cm to 67cm
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Czech Gray Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of bentwood armchairs from circa 1950 are re-upholstered with an updated gray fabric. The cotton-linen blend was chosen to compliment...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

MOD 1970's White Framed Armchair with Sunshine Yellow Vinyl Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD 1970's white framed armchair with sunshine yellow vinyl seat. In original condition with visible wear and patina consistent with its age and use.
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood, Paint

Pair of Mid 20th Century Modern Solid Hard Mountain Ash Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid 20th Century modern solid hard mountain ash, by A. Period Mfg. Co night stands.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Table/ Plant Stand by Mundus, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful designed Art Nouveau bentwood side table or plant stand from the early 20th century in Austria. Made of fine bentwood by the renown company of MUNDUS around 1900, this uniq...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Collis Centre Table by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Collis Centre Table is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are ...
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2010s Asian Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Chair, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage chair with leather seat Period of production: 1960s Style: vintage, classic design, midcentury modern Materials: wood, leath...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair, 1960s
Chair, 1960s
$749 Sale Price
20% Off
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New seat string.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
$929 Sale Price
20% Off
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.   Set of four elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the o...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s Czechoslovakia This iconic lounge chair was designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok in Czechoslova...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

A Very Fine 1920's Original Half Section Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920's original half section well figured bentwood hat and coat stand of exceptional quality. This fabulous piece is beautifully carved, richly patinated with fine grain...
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1920s English Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century stool by Mobili Pizzetti Roma, Italy 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Stool circa 1950 in thermoformed plywood and painted metal by Mobili Pizzetti, Italy circa 1950. Very good condition, some traces of age.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser Lounge Chair & Ottoman in White Faux Leather
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser lounge chair and ottoman for Plycraft. Reupholstered in white faux leather, beautiful bentwood armrests, 1960's. Ottoman dimensions 24...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.1
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique, New and Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture has become very popular in interiors over the years. Today bentwood chairs, tables, sofas and pendants are receiving striking modern interpretations from makers like Thonet, which are being carried on by the next generation.

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael 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. Bentwood was embraced by design greats ranging from Josef Hoffmann to Gio Ponti, and Adolf Loos to Alvar Aalto for its versatility, timelessness and simple elegance.

In the Czech Republic — home to a range of talented but unsung mid-century modern and Art Deco designers — the company TON held a bentwood furniture exhibition in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Villa Tugendhat in recent years. TON manufactures their bentwood furniture in the same workshops where Michael Thonet set up his operations in the 1800s.

Sophisticated bentwood furniture designs include Alvar Aalto’s cantilever lounge chairs, Italian designer Luigi Crassevig’s 1970s rocking chairs — which feature cane seats — curvaceous hanging lamps and other lighting by Spanish architect José Antonio Coderch and lots more.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture on 1stDibs.

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