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Material: 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

Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 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, Bentwood, Cane, Faux Leather

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...

Category

2010s Asian Organic Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, 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

$1,869Sale Price / set|30% 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

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 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

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 Alvar Aalto, Artek

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Birch, 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

$393Sale 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...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, 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

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet
Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet

Six bentwood chairs with cane seats early 20th century in the style of Thonet

By Thonet

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Set of six chairs in curved and stained beech wood in the Thonet or Kohn style. The seats are cane and in good condition. The backrest and seat structure are made from a single piece...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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

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 Michael Thonet, 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

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

An Austrian (Vienna) pair of bentwood B-9 armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn circa 1870. An original iconic chair. This is the favourite chair of architects especially from "Le Corbus...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Chair, Bentwood 1960s, 1 of 3

$251Sale 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

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

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

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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

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

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

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. ...

Category

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

Materials

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 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

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century German 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.

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Elm, 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

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

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.    

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique 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...

Category

1960s Czech 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...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

1940s American Art Deco 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

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

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

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

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna
Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

Located in New York, NY

Set of ten chairs (99.5 × 42 × 55 × 50 cm) and two armchairs (107 × 54 × 62 × 51 cm), model "511" and ‘1511’ by Brothers Thonet, Vienna. These are original pieces, marked with the Th...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Adolf Loos, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Iconic Design: The No. 519 Café Capua Chair Experience a piece of architectural history with the No. 519 Café Capua chair. Designed in 1913 by the pioneering modernist architect Adol...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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...

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1930s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs
1950 Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs

1950 Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs

By Gianni Vigorelli

Located in Milano, IT

Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs with upholstered fabric seats. Italian manufacture, ca. 1950.

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Curved Beech Side Chair, Frace, c. 1950-60
Mid-Century Curved Beech Side Chair, Frace, c. 1950-60

Mid-Century Curved Beech Side Chair, Frace, c. 1950-60

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Curved Beech Side Chair, Frace, c. 1950-60 H: 30.25 HS: 16.5 D: 17.25 W: 14.25 in.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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....

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 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

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

By Michael Thonet, Salvatore Leone

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone. Originally designed for the Cafe Daum in Vienna. These chairs fea...

Category

19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood
Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

Four Thonet bent beech and perforated wood

By Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

Four bent beech and perforated wood chairs with cane seats. Thonet manufacture, Austria, circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern 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...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

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 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 Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

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

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

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s
Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

Mid-Century, Micheal Thonet No. 37 Chair, Vienna 1880s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Kampen, NL

Thonet No. 37 armchair, designed by Michael Thonet in Austria circa 1880s, is a masterful example of early industrial furniture. Crafted from steam bent beechwood with a cane seat an...

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1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Seating Set - 4 Chairs With Table, AT circa 1915
20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Seating Set - 4 Chairs With Table, AT circa 1915

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Seating Set - 4 Chairs With Table, AT circa 1915

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary 20th century Art Nouveau seating set crafted by the renowed Austrian bentwood manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This artfully made Art Nouveau seating set consists of ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

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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How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

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