Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs
Bentwood
Bentwood Chair By Harnisch & Co. Wiena 1880
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Harnisch & Co. Benrwood Chair Wiena 1880
Bentwood
2 Wittmann Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria (Customizable)
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...
Bentwood
$476Sale Price / set|33% Off
Set of 2 THONET S320 Stacking Chairs designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 2 Thonet S 320 Armchairs in stained reddish-brown plywood and chrome plated Steel, Germany, 1980s A striking set of four original Thonet S 320 armc...
Chrome
Original Josef Hoffmann & Kohn Jacob Chair from 1914
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare undocumented chair by Josef Hoffmann and J&J Kohn. An identical chair with leather upholstery is available as well.
Bentwood
$1,350 / set
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...
Upholstery, Bentwood, Cane, Faux Leather
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...
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
Set Of Four Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Armchair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
Bentwood
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
Bentwood
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...
Cane, Bentwood
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...
Rattan, Bentwood
$2,288Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Birch, Bentwood
Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The a...
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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...
Leather, Bentwood
$390Sale Price / item|30% Off
Thonet Chair N. 15, 1960s, 1 of 2
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...
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner at the bentwood furniture company Rudolf Weill & ...
Rush, Bentwood
$2,600 / item
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...
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
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...
Leather, Bentwood
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Beech, Bentwood
$10,725 / set
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.
Fabric, Bentwood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
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...
Bentwood
$250Sale 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:...
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$4,000 / set
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...
Bentwood
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...
Bentwood
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery
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 ...
Bentwood, Walnut
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.
Elm, Bentwood
Bentwood chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
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, ...
Straw, Bentwood
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
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. ...
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Pair of Bentwood B-9 Armchairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
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...
Bentwood
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.
Bentwood
$400Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
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, ...
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of 12 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 exquisitely large set of 12 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
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.
Metal
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
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...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
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.
Bentwood
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
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...
Bentwood
$1,310 / set
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
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.
Bentwood
Set of Four Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chairs for Stol Kamnik 1950s
Cane, Bentwood
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...
Iron
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...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonin Šuman, Customizable Upholstery
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 ...
Walnut, Bentwood
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
Bentwood
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...
Beech, Bentwood
1950 Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Gianni Vigorelli Set of eight shaped wooden chairs with upholstered fabric seats. Italian manufacture, ca. 1950.
Bentwood
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...
Bentwood
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 ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904
By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lucenec, SK
Design created by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn Manufactory. Beechwood / mahogany stained / brass / seat covered with new fabric and horizontal brass...
Brass
Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
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....
Leather, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann, Pair of Fledermaus Chairs, Austria, 1905 (First Edition)
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 ...
Bentwood
$2,621 / set
Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus chairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Beech, Bentwood
$358 / item
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...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
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...
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
$4,767 / set
1960's Set of 6 teak chairs with shaped folder
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 6 teak chairs with shaped folder and padded fabric seat. Italian manufacture 1960ca. 45x45xh83/48
Bentwood
Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced. Extremely comfortable.
Bentwood, Plywood
Otto Wagner painted Art Nouveau Pair of Chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th C
By Otto Wagner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Otto Wagner attributed a pair of painted Art Nouveau chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th Century. In the tradition of the Vienna Secession movement, closely related to Ar...
Wood, Bentwood
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.
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
JYSK Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Mid Century Scandinavian Design 1970s
By JYSK
Located in Taranto, IT
Set of four 1970s Scandinavian-style dining chairs, featuring clean lines, balanced proportions and a warm wooden essence that enhances the room with natural elegance. The chairs f...
Bentwood
Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with be...
Bentwood
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
Bentwood, Braid
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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