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Material: Bentwood
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat. Original Fischel paper label to the underneath of the s...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Set of 16 American Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 16 American 1940s style (Frank Lloyd Wright design) mahogany & metal geometric form dining chairs with a high back & flared arms with an upholstered s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960's French Baumann Upholstered Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair - Large Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Baumann Upholstered Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair - Large Quantities Available 1960's French Baumann Upholstered Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair - Large Quantities Availab...
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1960s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bentwood Rocking chair. This unique chair is a perfect conversation piece for any living room or lounge space. Please confirm...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back 1800s 1900s Antique Empire
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Late 1800s early 1900s French antique pair of armchairs in original white paint with carved backs and beautiful curved arms and legs. They hark back to Napoleon's favorite Em...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

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

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987. Style Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau. New upholstery, same fabric, differe...
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1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Solid and compact. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellack finish. New upholstery. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto, an authentic edition, chair #41, designed in 1941 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of Finland. A tour de force in bent...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
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1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by J&J Kohn. In beautiful original condition. Solid, ready to be upholstered. Minor ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Contemporary Wooden Smile Chair by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Handcrafted by special artisans, This unique piece has a curved seat that stands on four flowery legs And the smiling back with an elegant hat. Dimension. W 46 x D 47 x H 45 cm ...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
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

Pair of armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pair of armchairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Woodworking in the 1970s. Condition is very good, with maker's labels on both armchairs. 4 sets will be sold.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Reupholstered in KVADRAT
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, Walnut

Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style. Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Thonet style bentwood chairs with ca...
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1920s Italian Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Rare Eero Aarnio Birch Armchair for Asko, Finland
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Birch Armchair in very good condition. Designed by Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko, Finland. The chair is made of bent plywood which is lamin...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood

Bentwood Memphis Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bentwood chair in red. Classic Memphis style chair with keyhole back. Heavy and well made. Some loss/wear to paint. Great standalone accen...
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1980s American Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
Located in Cabiate, IT
The seat harks back in form to the aesthetics of mid-century bourgeois furnishings. The singular cut in the shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood

1970's Bentwood Honey Beech Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Bentwood Honey Beech Hoop Bentwood Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available 1970's Bentwood Honey Beech Hoop Bentwood Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available. Sourced in Fran...
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1970s European Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
Located in Praha, CZ
Extremely rare chair Thonet Nr. 404. Probably designed for the wine bar of the Municipal House in Prague in 1910 by a minor modification of a chair designed by Marcel Kammerer possib...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Armchairs Mirjana Maracic, Mundus, Florijan Bobic Furniture Factory, Vara
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two rare mid-century design armchairs made of bentwood beech wood and webbing seat and back. The manufacturer dates from the end of the 19th century, was initially called Mundus (...
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1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Thonet Chair Model S320 in green version. Rare Colour. Designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider.
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1980s Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Secession Josef Hoffmann Chairs no.637 Ex. by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession Josef Hoffmann chairs no.637 ex. by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Cafe Capua desk chair no.669 by Adolf Loos. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Windsor chairs or dining chairs Josef Frank attributed circa 1930 in Vienna and executed by Thonet-Mundus. It features a company´s branding label. The chairs from br...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Early 20th Century Industrial Double Foldable Library Seat, Cast Iron, Bentwood
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This double foldable seat from the early 20th century features wooden elements made of bent plywood, likely hardwood such as birch. The wooden elements have been cleaned and refinish...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Here is an incredible, Rare Set of 6 Post Modern Knoll Oak bentwood upholstered armchairs. The seats are upholstered in a sturdy and very cool Blue pattern textile. Price is for the ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's
Located in Madison, WI
A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for use in drafting, office, or university settings. These chairs have a bentwood seat a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A stunning set of 4 original Vittorio Nobili Medea armchairs, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. One example stamped with makers mark. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950’s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine. 1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine. Cla...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 16 MidCentury Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of sixteen 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...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Midcentury Woven Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Kensington, MD
- This rattan chaise lounge makes a statement with its gorgeous profile. - Sexy, dramatic and functional. - Curvaceous bentwood arms. - Splayed wooden back legs. - Very high-quality ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Attributed to designer František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
Located in Zevenaar, NL
2 antique Michael Thonet childrens chairs. Beautiful and fully functional in the same time. Ideal for a child to climb in and out by themselves...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are labeled with the original THONET paper logo. Thonet...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Chair J&J Kohn Nr.27, since 1877
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
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1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modern Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Wieland, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek set of bentwood stacking chairs made by Wieland. Simple yet stylish design with a keyhole accent at the peak of the backrests. Supported ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots. Paper label and also stamped JJ Kohn underside.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Brass

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of three original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looki...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of late 19th century armchairs designed by Josef Hoffman for J&J Kohn.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s
Located in Kiel, SH
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s in used condition with signs of use and age.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date of manufacture and metal sticket with name of hotel. Found total five-pieces of th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' Chair by Martino Gamper for Thonet / Conran
Located in Surbiton, GB
Sculptural bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' chair designed by Martin Gamper and produced by Thonet in 2008. Gamper was invited by Polly Dickens, creative director of the Conran Shop, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Model 15114 Children's chair by Adam Stegner for Flötotto, 1950s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Introduce your children to mid-century design with the Bentwood chair by Adam Stegner. Crafted from durable, multi-layered steam-bent wood, this chair offers both style and functiona...
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1950s German Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1980s Post-Modern Memphis Style Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Post-Modern Memphis Style chairs- 3 Pairs available Offered for sale is a pair of 1980s Post-Modern Memphis Style accent chairs with bent...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toledo Style Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood seat on sturdy metal frame in the Toledo style. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).     
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1960s Industrial Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack. New cannung.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

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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