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Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

About the Item

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 is both simple and complex, with the legs and arms crafted from a single piece of bentwood. Refinished, with a modern woven cane seat. Stamped "Thonet" to the underside.
  • Creator:
    Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (Designer),Thonet (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Vienna Secession (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Bentwood,Cane,Hand-Woven,Stained
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1904
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The chair refinished. The stain with some mottling, as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89477416503
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