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Material: Bentwood
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

By Thonet, Ligna

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60
Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60

Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Comodino Modello "GEA" di Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, Anni '60. Splendido Tavolino / Comodino blu turchese disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per Gavina, 1960. Questo arredo è di una ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

'Orbit' lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
'Orbit' lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

'Orbit' lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a vintage mid-century modern 'Orbit' lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, featuring rich brown leather channel-tufted upholstery and a gracefully...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s
JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s

JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

JIndrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs from the 1930s, Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs originate from Czechia and date back to around 1930. The...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft

4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Don't miss out on an incredible set of genuine mid-century modern icons with Norman Cherner's masterwork of design, featuring two legendary "Pretzel" armchairs and a matching pair of...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Upholstery, Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage TON Bentwood Coat Rack, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970
Vintage TON Bentwood Coat Rack, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970

Vintage TON Bentwood Coat Rack, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A sculptural vintage bentwood coat rack attributed to TON, dating to circa 1970 and originating from Czechoslovakia. The piece features a tall central wooden post, a beautifully shap...

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner

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 vinyl upholstered seat backs, and black painted tapered legs which offer a modern a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

Set of Four Thonet Prague Bentwood Armchairs by Josef Hoffman

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969

Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Vico Magistretti, Poggi, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Pair of stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post Modern chair plays on the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of Carlo, Afra and Tobia Scar...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint

Chandelier No. 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio
Chandelier No. 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio

Chandelier No. 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Chandelier No. 2 from the Vrksa Series is made in solid ash wood using wood bending techniques. The piece is a complex design, giving it a varying look from each angle. Spotlight...

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2010s Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ash, Bentwood

Limited Edition Aalto Tribute Points Chair by Noboru Nakamura for Ikea, 1999
Limited Edition Aalto Tribute Points Chair by Noboru Nakamura for Ikea, 1999

Limited Edition Aalto Tribute Points Chair by Noboru Nakamura for Ikea, 1999

By Noboru Nakamura

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

While the bentwood construction nods to the iconic style of Alvar Aalto, the woven seat and backrest suggest an influence of Japanese designer Noboru Nakamura, known for his work wit...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Dining Chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Dining Chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn

Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Dining Chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Sacramento, CA

Set of four Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1949 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. One of the most iconic designs of the Danish Modern era, the chair...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Papercord, Bentwood

Charles Eames Executive Armchair in Ivory Leather and Wood, 1960s
Charles Eames Executive Armchair in Ivory Leather and Wood, 1960s

Charles Eames Executive Armchair in Ivory Leather and Wood, 1960s

Located in Naples, IT

This swivel chair is a classic Eames Lounge Chair, often manufactured by Herman Miller or Vitra. Characterized by its bentwood frame and leather upholstery, it is considered an icon ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s

Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Table mirror in brass, possibly manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s. Brass, wave-shaped border decoration. Adjustable.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Benches or Causeuses, early 20thC
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Benches or Causeuses, early 20thC

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Stools, Benches or Causeuses, early 20thC

Located in London, Fitzrovia

a pair of Austrian secessionist bentwood stools, small benches, window seats or causeuses. I am not sure wether the upholstery is leather or leatherette but it seems to be quite old...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Preben Schou Andersen
Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Preben Schou Andersen

Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Preben Schou Andersen

Bring home textbook mid-century Scandinavian design with this wonderful Danish teak side chairs designed and manufactured by Preben Schou Andersen. Featuring a funky profile with a b...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Beech Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Beech Wood, Germany, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchair, Beech Wood, Germany, Circa 1910

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Bentwood armchair in beech from the Art Nouveau period, made in Germany circa 1910. It is built in the bentwood technique made famous by Thonet and J. & J. Kohn, in which solid beech...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen
Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen

Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant, Scandinavian Mid-century Organic Modern Design Bentwood and Leather lounge / club / slipper chair attributed to Borge Mogensen. The piece has a sensuous line and form and...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

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

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Fine Set "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann. Vienna, 1905.
20th Century Art Nouveau Fine Set "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann. Vienna, 1905.

20th Century Art Nouveau Fine Set "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann. Vienna, 1905.

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) Rare “Fledermaus” Seating Set Vienna, circa 1905 Designed for Cabaret Fledermaus, Vienna Secession A rare and historically significant Art Nouveau seating...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s
Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are constructed of steam bent wood, probably beech, and nylon, circa 1970's. A Mid 20th C version of the early 20th C Frank...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet No. 18 Wide Dining Chair, Bentwood & Cane, 1970s Slovenia
Thonet No. 18 Wide Dining Chair, Bentwood & Cane, 1970s Slovenia

Thonet No. 18 Wide Dining Chair, Bentwood & Cane, 1970s Slovenia

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs are lightly refreshed and the cane was replaced with new webbing. Production per...

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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs, Bentwood & Floral Upholstery, 1940s
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs, Bentwood & Floral Upholstery, 1940s

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs, Bentwood & Floral Upholstery, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindřich Halabala Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Original Floral Upholstery, 1940s An expressive pair of Jindřich Halabala lounge chairs, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Accent Chair, Bentwood, Scandinavian Style, Finland
Early 20th Century Accent Chair, Bentwood, Scandinavian Style, Finland

Early 20th Century Accent Chair, Bentwood, Scandinavian Style, Finland

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover a timeless gem for your living space with our Early 20th century accent chair. Lovingly crafted from exotic wood, this stand-out piece embodies unparalleled elegance and his...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Country Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Che-Chent Rocking Chairs by Salvador Vidal
Pair of Che-Chent Rocking Chairs by Salvador Vidal

Pair of Che-Chent Rocking Chairs by Salvador Vidal

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

When ones speaks of Cancun and Isla Mujeres one always thinks of sun, sand, beaches and the ocean; the most marvelous in the world. That is exactly how it is. Years ago, a beautiful project was born in Cancún which makes us feel very proud to be natives of our caribbean, to give an identity to the area by creating a 100% native handcraft, and by giving our people the opportunity to enable themselves and develop a manual ability, even become true artists of woodwork. This is because we put all our effort into each piece of our furniture; and the best of oneself goes into its creation. We are conscious of the responsibility of representing to the world a product proudly born in Cancún. Sincerely Salvador Vidal...

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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen
Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen

Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge armchairs, manufactured by the prominent Hungarian branch Thonet Debrecen. This striking pair perfectly embodies the transitional el...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Shelton Mindel Chairs for Knoll, 2006
Shelton Mindel Chairs for Knoll, 2006

Shelton Mindel Chairs for Knoll, 2006

By Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Shelton Mindel chairs for Knoll, 2006. 2 Available Lacquered wood, mohair. Knoll plaque and paper label on underside. Condition: very good to excellent. Measures: 22”W...

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Early 2000s Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Bentwood

1960's Ladderback Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs
1960's Ladderback Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs

1960's Ladderback Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Ladderback Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical 60’s deep dark oak colour and later ladder back design. The chairs were hand mad...

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1960s British Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

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

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20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1920s French Thonet-Style Bleached Bentwood Perroquet Coat Stand
1920s French Thonet-Style Bleached Bentwood Perroquet Coat Stand

1920s French Thonet-Style Bleached Bentwood Perroquet Coat Stand

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a refined yet practical touch to an entryway or dressing area with this sculptural, early 20th-century French Perroquet coat stand. Crafted circa 1920 in the manner of celebrated German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet, the hall tree showcases the classic bentwood construction for which Thonet became renowned. The rotating crown features two tiers of six elegantly curved hooks, allowing it to function as both a hat and coat rack, and it is topped with a turned finial for added architectural presence. The central column displays carved turnings and includes three belt hooks at mid-height. Below, four gracefully scrolled legs form a stable base and encircle a bentwood ring designed for umbrellas. This vintage floor stand...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1950's Stacking Dining Chairs Made By Tecta Designed By Stafford
1950's Stacking Dining Chairs Made By Tecta Designed By Stafford

1950's Stacking Dining Chairs Made By Tecta Designed By Stafford

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Stacking Dining Chairs Made By Tecta Designed By Stafford. Unusually, these chairs are fully stamped with the original Made by Tecta Branding. Tecta was a large producer of ch...

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1950s English Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

Set of 10 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisite set of 10 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivory white...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Bistro dining table in bentwood and cane designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple factories. Size: ø85.5 height 75 centimeter Condition: used. The lacquer has worn out on some places. The stained beech wood has discoloration. Cane in the table top is good. Michael Thonet The development of bentwood for use in furniture is one of history’s most significant innovations in design. A range of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames drew heavily on this technological advancement, and the success of their enduring works owes to the efforts of pioneering German-Austrian industrialist and designer Michael Thonet — founder of Thonet and widely considered the father of bentwood furniture. Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker and master of parquetry 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. He experimented with bending birch rods into rounded shapes — forming delicately seductive, curving Art Nouveau creations that were a daring departure from the heavy, hand-carved designs attributed to his contemporaries. The Boppard-born Thonet 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. He received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. From there, 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. 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 — or Gebrüder Thonet — with his sons in 1853. 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. 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. Composed of just six parts, the chair, with its simple, lightweight design, belies its durability. 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.) 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. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology also yielded an improvement to rocking chairs for his company — 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. And bentwood furniture was embraced by a series of design greats — the innovation can be found in the seating that Josef Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s expressive Paimio armchair...

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1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs, Italy 1960s Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs with original upholstery manufactured and designed in Italy 1960s. It is in lovely vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Swivel Bar Stool in the style of Arthur Umanoff
Mid Century Modern Swivel Bar Stool in the style of Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Swivel Bar Stool in the style of Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern bar stool in the style of Arthur Umanoff features bentwood seat and back with original finish atop a black painted metal base with swivel. 
Dimensions: 16.75w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal

COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub
COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub

COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub

By Jehs & Laub

Located in Boston, MA

The slightly larger, soft cushion is loose in the shell, forming an armrest and a slightly higher back for support and additional comfort. Shrimp impresses both aesthetically and functionally. The cushion’s cut and filling are coordinated to precisely align with the side recesses on the shell. The shell is made of reinforced bentwood, and the soft fabric Light...

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2010s Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904
Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant and rare bentwood canapé, model no. 6214, designed Otto Wagner and produced by Thonet in the early 20th century. This refined settee exemplif...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern bamboo and bentwood headboard you can add a matching two nightstands with parquetry drawers Nightstands measurements: H 29.52i...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Bentwood

21st Century Black Contemporary Rattan Armchair/ Lounge Chair, IDN 2025
21st Century Black Contemporary Rattan Armchair/ Lounge Chair, IDN 2025

21st Century Black Contemporary Rattan Armchair/ Lounge Chair, IDN 2025

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Stylish 21st Century contemporary black armchair/ lounge chair created by a very talented Indonesian artist. This incredible designed, modern armchair impresses with its artfully sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood

Vintage Ekornes Stressless 2-Seater Reclining Sofa, Teak Frame, 1980
Vintage Ekornes Stressless 2-Seater Reclining Sofa, Teak Frame, 1980

Vintage Ekornes Stressless 2-Seater Reclining Sofa, Teak Frame, 1980

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Buxton, GB

Vintage Ekornes Stressless 2-Seater Reclining Sofa MCM Norway ​Here for sale is a rare and exceptionally comfortable vintage Ekornes Stressless 2-seater sofa. Made in Norway, this p...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Westnofa Norwegian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather, 1960s
Westnofa Norwegian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather, 1960s

Westnofa Norwegian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather, 1960s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Westnofa Siesta lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling, Norway, circa 1960s. This iconic lounge chair showcases the refined craftsmanship and human-centered philosophy t...

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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs - Pair
Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs - Pair

Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Distinguished by their sweeping modernist profiles, this pair of vintage Art Deco lounge chairs features elegantly curved bentwood open arms and solid hardwood construction. Finished...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with two spheres under the corner joints of the seat, beechwood, light stained, polis...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded dark brown exotic hardwood ply shell in a delectable satin oil finish accented with high...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau 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.