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Material: Bentwood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in red Upholstery with Bentwood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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, ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray
Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

Set of 4 Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Bentwood Dining Chairs, Smoked Gray

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll and produced in the United States in 1997, this exceptional set of four "Hat Trick" dining chairs represents one of the most important furniture designs of the late twentieth century. Part of the celebrated Gehry Collection, these sculptural chairs demonstrate the designer's groundbreaking exploration of bent laminated wood, transforming a humble material into a sophisticated work of functional art. The design is composed of gracefully curving maple ribbons that flow continuously from the legs through the seat and into the dramatic open backrest. The resulting form appears almost woven, creating a striking interplay of positive and negative space while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. Gehry's innovative approach challenged traditional assumptions about furniture construction, producing a chair that is at once architectural, sculptural, and remarkably comfortable. This set retains an uncommon smoked gray maple finish that beautifully accentuates the layered bentwood construction and fluid contours of the design. The finish highlights the natural grain of the maple veneers while lending the chairs a refined contemporary presence. Original production stamps, factory markings, and 1997 manufacturing dates remain present to the undersides, further confirming their authenticity and early production status. The Hat Trick chair is among the most recognizable and collectible designs from the Gehry Collection and is represented in important public and private collections worldwide. Equally suited for use as dining, conference, or accent seating, these chairs function as both practical furnishings and sculptural design statements. A rare opportunity to acquire a matching set of four early production Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple, Bentwood

Pair Art Deco Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Pair Art Deco Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs

Pair Art Deco Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Art Deco pair of bentwood chairs in Thonet style.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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...

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2010s Organic Modern Bentwood Chairs

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Velvet, Ash, 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...

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1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Unusual Antique Peacock-Style Wicker Chair, Continental Europe, circa 1900–1910
Unusual Antique Peacock-Style Wicker Chair, Continental Europe, circa 1900–1910

Unusual Antique Peacock-Style Wicker Chair, Continental Europe, circa 1900–1910

Located in Bruton, GB

Rare and highly decorative antique peacock-style wicker chair featuring an elaborate fan-shaped back with intricate handwoven scrollwork and lattice detailing. The dramatic crest and...

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20th Century Victorian Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, 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, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

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 Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Pair James Mont King Cole 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...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Bentwood

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Ebberup, DK

Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto. Designed in 1935, the N65 is a perfect example of Aalto’s innovative approach to...

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

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960
Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960

Thonet No. 15 Chair by Michael Thonet, Beech & Cane, Slovenia, 1960

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...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Birch Ply DCW Chairs By Eames For Herman Miller
Birch Ply DCW Chairs By Eames For Herman Miller

Birch Ply DCW Chairs By Eames For Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of molded birch plywood DCW chairs (Dining Chair Wood) were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945. The chairs bear the oval black label for Herman Miller dating them to...

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

Materials

Plywood, Bentwood, Birch, Wood

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s
Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production period: 1980s Materials: Bentwood, cane Condition: great, signs of use, undamaged ...

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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Beech, 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 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s

Located in Vigevano, PV

Set of six modern Brazilian folding chairs produced by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in 1955 in São Paulo, Brazil. Hand-carved from Caviuna wood. The chairs are in their original cond...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Brass

Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

Thonet Style Bentwood Chair with Cane Seat, 1960s Mid-Century Modern

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:...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

By Norman Cherner

Located in Centreville, VA

Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 10 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Reupholstery Options
Set of 10 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Reupholstery Options

Set of 10 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A. Šuman, Reupholstery Options

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of ten 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 ou...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech, Walnut

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 ...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880

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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

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 ...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finsven, 1940-50s
Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finsven, 1940-50s

Vintage Chair 65 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finsven, 1940-50s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Centreville, VA

Clean lines and a simple structure define the design of Chair 65. A low, rectangular backrest is formed from a single piece of birch plywood and has a slight curve that forms natur...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

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

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.

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

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The chairs have been completely restored finished with high-quality oil that gave th...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth
Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth

Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth

By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann

Located in Bern, CH

SE18 Folding Chair in beech wood designed by German Architect and designer, Egon Eiermann. Produced by Wilde + Spieth. Designer: Egon Eiermann, 1952 Producer: Wilde + Spieth Measure...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s

Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. Fast shipping worldwide.    

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

Materials

Metal

Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940
Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940

Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant pair of Thonet Style bentwood chairs, cca 1840, in original condition, strong structure, some distressed finish.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

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 Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a nice faux painted wood finish that is early but most likely not original to the chai...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools

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 Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-Century Stacking Chair Bentwood and Chrome France 1980s
Mid-Century Stacking Chair Bentwood and Chrome France 1980s

Mid-Century Stacking Chair Bentwood and Chrome France 1980s

Located in Debrecen, HU

There is a quiet clarity to this chair — a balance between functionality and form that defines much of late 20th-century French design. This stacking chair, produced in France circa...

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Josef Frank, Thonet

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 Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

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

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950

8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in PARIS, FR

A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt, France 1950. The thick wood structures are giving the chairs a strong and solid feel, ...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Straw, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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...

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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with chrome frames & black bentwood back & seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of chairs, made with the famous technique of bending beech using water vapor. An icon ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, 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

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...

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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958
Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958

By Rino Vernuccio, Poltronova

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Lounge Chairs by Rosario Vernuccio for Poltronova, 1958 Set of 4 lounge chairs or low chairs, designed by Rosario Vernuccio in 1958. Manufactured from Poltronova in the 196...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

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. 

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