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Material: Bentwood
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs, Circa 1960's
Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs, Circa 1960's

Pair James Mont King Cole Lounge Chairs, Circa 1960's

By James Mont

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of King Cole Chairs. The name of these chairs comes from a James Mont commission for a lavish penthouse design in the King Cole building in Miam...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century
Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century

Set of for Set of four bentwood chairs produced by Kohn in early 20th century

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Set of four bentwood chairs with cane seats, produced by J&J Kohn in Austria in the early 20th century. This is model number 36, as can be seen in reproductions from the 1904 cat...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs
Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

Set of 8 Rare Wojciechów Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Wojciechów Thonet chairs. Original tags. Rare as a set of 8. Nice set of pre-war bentwood chairs signed Wojciechów, the first Polish bentwood furniture factory. It was foun...

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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s

Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This three - seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood (pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery
Pair of Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery

Pair of Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs with Blue Fabric Upholstery

By Hans Olsen, N.A. Jørgensens

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

$2,154Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

By Thonet

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17 This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 17, more commonly ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2

$396Sale Price / item|30% Off

Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2

By Michael Thonet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

1 of 2 Thonet No. 15 chairs was manufactured 1960. The chair was designed by Michael Thonet in 1859. It features a beech bentwood frame with cane. Clear wood finish. Wood and ca...

Category

1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3
Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3

Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3

$478Sale Price|20% Off

Cesca Chair, 1980s, 1 of 3

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Cesca chair, 1980s Designer Marcel Breuer Country of producer: Italy Design Period: 1920 to 1949 Production Period: 1980s Style: Mid-Century, Classic, Modern Detailed Condition: Th...

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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set. We can dismantle the chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3
Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3

Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3

$253Sale Price / item|33% Off

Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Period: 1960s Materials: Bentwood, Cane (new cane seat) Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged Colour: Wood Dimensions:...

Category

1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2
Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2

Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of two elegant Italian modernism armchairs with wood turned legs and original upholstery.    

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...

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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery

Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of eight vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored, stained to chocolate brown color to even ...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This distinctive pair of chairs is heavily inspired by Thonet. Their bentwood construction, combined with elegant lines and curves, creates a classic yet unique and subtle appearance...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Teak, Bentwood

1930’s Pretzel Back Original Bentwood Chairs – Pair
1930’s Pretzel Back Original Bentwood Chairs – Pair

1930’s Pretzel Back Original Bentwood Chairs – Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930’s GYF Pretzel Back Original Bentwood Chairs – Pair. The story of GYF is a bit sketchy but we know GYF produced very few models and this was their main chair, components were bo...

Category

1930s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3
Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3

Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3

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 on two chairs was replaced with new webbing. ...

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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann (Customizable)
Set of 4 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann (Customizable)

Set of 4 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann (Customizable)

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of four "Fledermaus" chairs (meaning "bat" in German), designed by Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann in 1907. Originally conceived to furnish the legendary Flederma...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...

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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Miami, FL

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed Offered for sale is s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. ...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto

Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto. Measures: SH 18 SD 15.5 W 16.25 D 19.5 H 30.75.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Elm, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Riverdale, NY

Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company or at a similar company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s
Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s

Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s

By Made Solid

Located in Buffalo, NY

1930’s Louis Rastetter & Sons Solid Kumfort Solid Bent Wood Folding Chairs -,Classic design.. Superior quality and construction,, Extremely comfortable ,, more avail,,(INQUIRE) Pri...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Iron

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially re...

Category

1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s  Set of Two
Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s  Set of Two

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two

$1,470Sale Price / set|25% Off

Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two

Located in Čelinac, BA

Wiena 1880s chair by Harnisch Co

Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s

Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)
2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)

2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Argelato, BO

Set di due sedie modello "Fledermaus" (che significa "pipistrello" in tedesco), progettato dall'architetto e designer austriaco Josef Hoffmann nel 1907. Originariamente concepito per...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back

By Thonet

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern accent chairs feature bentwood frames with caned seat and back. 

Matching end table available separately. Dimensions:21.25w 21.25d 29h 17sh 25ah Co...

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

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th century accent chair
Early 20th century accent chair

Early 20th century accent chair

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 Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s
Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s

Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s

By Pozzi, Augusto Savini

Located in amstelveen, NL

Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, black lacquered ash wood, caramel leather upholstery, Italy, 1960s, set of 2. Armchairs in black wood and new leather upholstery....

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

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s

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...

Category

1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

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...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of original Vittorio Nobili Medea office or desk chairs with swivel base, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Price per chair. Fast shipping worldwide.    

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

Materials

Metal

Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...

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2010s Asian Organic Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Bentwood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Chicago, IL

Attention Collectors! This architecturally captivating swivel chair designed by the acclaimed Norman Cherner is ideal for those searching for authentic Plycraft pieces from the early...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s
Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s

Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s

$265Sale Price|50% Off

Chair, Bentwood Cane, 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period: 1960s. Materials: Bentwood, cane. Condition:...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)

Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Argelato, BO

Pair of chair in bent beech designed by the illustrious Viennese architect Joseph Hoffmann for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna in 1907. In their sober and unmistakable style, they ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s
Vintage Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s

Vintage Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940-50s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

Chair 66 is a universal wooden chair in the tradition of classic kitchen and café chairs; its visible, additive construction logic is full of character and pleasing to the eye. The w...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable
set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable

set of 4 Vintage Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs, light and comfortable

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A beautiful and quirky set of 4 comfortable, elegant and unusual bentwood dining or side chairs, probably from the 1960's or 70's. The fabric is old but there are no tears. They are ...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

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

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

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 ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Antique and Vintage Bentwood Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs

Looking for antique or vintage bentwood chairs for your home? A collection of authentic bentwood rocking chairs, bentwood armchairs and other bentwood seating can be found today on 1stDibs.

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. And while bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, it is Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique.

The presence of a rocking chair stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space, and it would take the great German-Austrian chair maker Michael Thonet to turn the rocking chair into a work of art. Thonet manufactured chairs out of steam-bent wood, and starting in the middle of the 19th century, he produced a series of rocking chairs in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, 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. From there the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame.

Bentwood was eventually embraced by design greats ranging from Josef Hoffmann to Gio Ponti, and Adolf Loos to Alvar Aalto for its versatility, timelessness and simple elegance. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

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 seating designs include Alvar Aalto’s cantilever lounge chairs and Italian designer Luigi Crassevig’s 1970s rocking chairs, which feature cane seats. 

Find antique and vintage bentwood chairs in a range of styles on 1stDibs.

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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Kaleidoscopic Upholstery Makes This Edward Wormley Chair a Showstopper

What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.

Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs

If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.

How to Reupholster a Chair

Want to update an old chair that still has good bones? We spoke to experts to find out how they approach reupholstering antique furniture.

How to Spot Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI Chairs

A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques

The Ball Chair, Eero Aarnio’s Space Age Masterpiece, Was Almost Never Made

Now considered emblematic of 1960s mod aesthetics, the Finnish designer's famous creation was far from an overnight success.