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Material: Bentwood
Marcel Kammerer Settee Bench Seat, Thonet Austria, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1910. It is made of dark or almost black stained beech wood in mahogany tone and French pol...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Beech

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair mod...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Vintage Swedish Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Pernilla armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. This was made in Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This design is stylish and practi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Midcentury Chair by Antonin Suman
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood plywood seat designed in the 1960s by Antonin Suman for TON (former Thonet). Used but still very good condition. Up to 4 pieces available, additional ones on request....
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad
Located in Skien, NO
This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...
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1810s Norwegian Rococo Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Ash

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. Gray and black patina leather chairs with black lacquer wood frames. Good vintage condition. Grea...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Lacquer

Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fa...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Thonet Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
two Thonet benches from the late 1930's still unrestored. (the second one a little bit different pictures will be sent on request) Will be restored soon so you have the possibility ...
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1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench
Thonet Bench
$2,290 / item
Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chair is stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, bentw...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce clean matched set, Retains original warm honey blonde fini...
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1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, Ca. 1904
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely rare pair of Art Nouveau bentwood armchairs from the period around 1904. Impressing with its amazing shaped lines, these elaborately crafted early 20th century armchairs w...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Armchair with Vienesse Mesh by Mundus, AT circa 1906
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding, early 20th century bentwood armchair artfully crafted by the renowed company of Mundus around 1906. A rare, absolute...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Statement Lighting, Abstract Bentwood Chandelier by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A chandelier made in solid ashwood using wood bending techniques. The piece is a complex design, giving it a varying look from each angle. Three-light are placed in a wooden cocoon-l...
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2010s Unknown Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Josef Hoffman for Thonet Prague Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature an iconic bentwood frame design with square shaped arms and a caned seat and back. E...
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20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...
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2010s Organic Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottomane Footstool by Ingmar Relling for Rybo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ottoman for Rybo Siesta Chair. This is the official reissue of the classic chair of the Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa designed … Read more Ottoman for Rybo Siesta Chair. This is th...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of six Vienna Secession armchairs. Design by Gebrüder Thonet Austria. Striking Austrian design from the 1920s. Original black lacquered beech frames and back...
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs, Bentwood, M 17, High Back, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17. Period: 1960s Materials: bentwood, cane Colour: clear wood. Condition: Completely restored. New cane and...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Oriental Fisherman Basket with Large Wooden Handle
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and wooden rim and large handle. The strong, flexible wicker or willow strips are skillfully woven into a delicate pattern that emphasizes the rounded form of the basket; prominent solid wood elements juxtapose the fine texture of the weave. The basket is in good vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on wood; its convenient size and shape allow it to be used as decorative storage piece, large ikebana basket...
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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

Vintage Lounge Swivel Chairs with Footrest by Göte Möbel, Sweden 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very comfortable swivel armchair with its matching footrest, by Göte Möbel Nassjo from Sweden with adjustable backrest. Curved wooden frame with black leath...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Thonet music stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet music stand in original vintage conditon.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of iconic H-269 lounge chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody Brno Czechoslovakia, 1930s. The armchairs have been reupholstered in the past (due to the condition of the uphol...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a classic heart motif back crafted from gracefully curved beech. The round seat has woven cane inset and is supported by long straight legs conjoined by round and curved stretchers. The lower ring stretcher serves as a footrest with a seat height of 29.5 inches high. Each chair is stamped on bottom "made in Romania" with missing paper labels. Styled after the famous No. 16 sweetheart chairs...
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20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

(9) Don Pettit Bentwood Armchairs for Knoll International
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of chairs by Don Petit for Knoll International. They have bentwood arms and a nice Knoll fabric. There are (11) chairs available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian design. Lounge chairs in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent wood. Chairs are classic ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Nomad Horns - Heat Bended Lounge Chair by KVN x Matsu Nomadic by Joeri Reynaert
Located in Gomaringen, DE
The Nomad Horns Lounge Chair is a stunning fusion of modern furniture design and timeless craftsmanship, redefining elegance and comfort for contemporary spaces. Featuring gracefully...
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2010s Tibetan Tibetan Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan. This chair was made for the Slovakian government in the 1970s. It has been reupholstered ...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers. The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus, circa 1900/1920's. The chair is in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing o...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally made by Thonet with the Nr: 567 - for the Café Heinrichshof - oposite the Vienna States Opera House, destroid 1945. Published first in 1908 in a "Sesselalbum" by Thonet (J...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. With original luxury finish, imitating rosewood. Marked with early paper label, wh...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Cabaret Fledermaus Josef Hoffmann Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern table from the early phase of Industrial Design. The bent-wood-industry has had enormous progress since Mid-19th Century and from 1900, they started a fruitfu...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Black Leather Padded Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway. Both chairs tufted leather seats and backrests...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Ligna – Czechoslovakian Design, Circa 1940 – A Classic Thonet-Inspired Piece Elevate your space with this stunning bentwood armchair designed by Ligna in the iconic style of Thonet, circa 1940. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, this chair is a striking example of timeless design and craftsmanship, blending form and function in perfect harmony. Featuring the signature curves of bentwood, a technique that revolutionized furniture design in the early 20th century, this chair is not only a piece of furniture but a work of art. Originally designed in 1900, the Thonet-inspired design of this armchair was favored by many famous architects and designers, including Le Corbusier, who admired its elegant simplicity and ergonomic comfort. This particular example is marked with an attribution label, making it a valuable collector's piece with historical significance. In good original condition, the chair shows minor wear consistent with age, adding to its vintage charm and authenticity. The rattan webbing has been entirely renewed, ensuring durability and a refreshed look while maintaining the chair's classic appeal. The warm, natural wood tones and elegant lines make this chair a versatile addition to any home, whether placed in a contemporary setting or as a stylish accent in a more traditional décor. With its graceful silhouette and expert craftsmanship, this chair is more than just a seat—it’s a statement piece that will complement any room, from living rooms to studies, dining areas, or offices. Materials: Bentwood Rattan (newly replaced webbing) Dimensions: D 58 cm x W 56 cm x H 78 cm A must-have for design lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic mid-century furniture. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this exquisite Ligna chair...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET label and brand)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Dining Chairs in the Style of Dutch Designer Martin Visser
Located in Beerse, VAN
Set of chairs with a wooden frame and rattan seat and back rest. The chairs dates from the 1960s and are probably manufactured in the Netherlands. The chairs are restored and in vé...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
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2010s South American Minimalist Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack Vienna c.1900 Bentwood - Art Nouveau - 1900s Anteroom coat rack model N°10806 with eight coat hooks and a flap door acting as a pocket holde...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

Magnus Olesen '8000-Series' Round Dining or Center Tables, 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern “8000-Series” round tables designed in the 1980s by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for renowned Danish manufacturer Magnus Olesen. This series is well known in Danish...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Bentwood and Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek Bentwood Armchairs. These iconic set chairs from Czechia, circa 1940, designed by By Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek, are a benchmark for midcent...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Four ‘Eva’ Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik AB
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four ‘Eva’ Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik AB. Made in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Bentwood

Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
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2010s Unknown Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Set of two Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been preserved in near-collector’s...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Armchair Thonet Nr.6142, Otto Wagner in 1905
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 54cm - Designed by Otto Wagner in year 1905. - Very rare original fabric in good condition - made in Austria. - Cleaned.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Stacking Bentwood Chairs by Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original stacking bentwood chairs by Pagholz Flöttoto. Stamped under the seats and with original "Made in West Germany" stickers. Hard to find in the US.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair made by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s. Made of bent beechwood and finished in bright red colour. The seat in cane/rattan. In o...
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Pair of danish modern bentwood beech woven natural canvas lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Finn Ostergaard for Kvist Mobler. Beech bentwood construction with webbed natural canvas seats. Made in Denmark circa ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images). Designer: Josef Hoffmann Manufacturer: Thonet Country: Austria Model: Thonet 811...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cane, Bentwood

Set of 12 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 12 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, 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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