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Material: Bentwood
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's French Baumann Upholstered Seat Gentiane Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French baumann upholstered seat gentiane dining chair – set of nine. 1950’s French baumann upholstered seat gentiane dining chair – set of nine. Classic beech bistro chair ma...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Carlo Ratti Italian Midcentury Chairs Form the Fifties
Located in bari, IT
Pair of 50's bentwood chairs Designer Carlo Ratti.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Bamboo Bentwood Rattan Wheat Back Dining Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on continue reading at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of (...
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1970s Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood, Wood

Pair of Secession Josef Hoffmann Chairs Ex. by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession Josef Hoffmann chairs ex. by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels. Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...
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20th Century German Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet original theatre seats (1717.2) 19th Century Thonet original theatre seats. Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thon...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

5 Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
5 Memphis Milano style chairs, newly upholstered with a beautiful blue-green color fabric. Black coated metal frame and wooden back.
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marked and original children's chair, the 'Kindersessel nr 1.' This 19th century Thonet chair for a child dates from circa 1860-1880 and the name Thonet needs no further introduction. This rare piece is in excellent and original condition. It is as stable as the day it was hand-crafted and the undamaged upholstery is almost certainly original too. The stunning seat with its beautiful pattern and colors is either filled with straw or with horse's hair. This small and rare Thonet chair...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Cataract Chair II 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

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

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Bentwood, Plywood

Josian chair, debarked and curved rattan and oak by 13 Desserts
By Dylan Casasnovas
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Josian chair, debarked and curved rattan and oak by 13 Desserts. Limited edition designed by Dylan CASASNOVAS. Josian is a lounge chair produced in rattan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Bentwood Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs produced in the former Czechoslovakia, attributed to Czech designer Jaroslav Šmídek. This 1940s design is upholstered in an updated white fabric, the neutral tone was chosen to compliment the textured black of the hardwood frame. Comfortable angles and clean lines, the hardwood frame is designed to comfort and delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central Europe. The bentwood shape is infused with dynamism and movement, reflecting the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery

French 19th Century Stained Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Stained Bentwood Side Chair
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19th Century French Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Mier, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia by Mier Topolcany in the 1960´s. It was designed by Czechoslovak architect Antonín Š...
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto. Measures: SH 18 SD 15.5 W 16.25 D 19.5 H 30.75.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Elm, Bentwood

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn. Excellent original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Leather, 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

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Wood, Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very small quantities were produced. The surface treatment is also in the best possible vari...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats '1717.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats (1717.1) 19th Century Thonet Original Theatre Seats. Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thon...
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19th Century Czech Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.223, since 1901
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 Belle Époque Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. With original luxury finish, imitating rosewood. Marked with early paper label, wh...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair by Koloman Moser for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair by Koloman Moser ex. by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

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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

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Bentwood

Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat. Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna, Austria.  
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1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet B403 Designed by F. Kramer in 1927, Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, Austria
The architect and designer Ferdinand Kramer designed the chair B403 for Thonet in1927. Developed during the construction of the New Frankfurt, it was initially used in vocational e...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of six dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for Thonet from circa 1905s. Fully restored and covered with white fabric.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1, c. 1860
Located in Surbiton, GB
Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860. In fair condition, with minor scuffs to the frame and a small ar...
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1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

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

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Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Salonfauteuil Easy Chair / Armchair Thonet No. 1 circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition. New upholstery. Last picture is from Gebruder Thonet catalogue...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Upholstery

Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs. The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This particular chair was manufactured at Mundus circa 1906. Especially the design of the armrests shows the adventure of the new technique. Lit.: Giovanni Renzi, „Il mobile moderno“, Silvana Editoriale Spa, Milano, 2008. S.48-49 Eva B. Ottillinger (Hg.), „Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos und das Möbeldesign der Wiener Moderne“, Ausstellungskatalog Hofmobiliendepot Wien, Böhlau Verlag, Wien, 2018, S.34 ff. J. Uhlír: Vom Wiener Stuhl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Beech, 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

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Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer – together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the Vienna Werkbund Exhibition of 1930, where they designed every little detail from interiors to even cutlery. The chairs are very light in form and comfortable in use. The chairs have been completely restored finished in natural oil that protects the wood and gives it a natural and warm finishing touch. This set has been reupholstered in high-quality fabric from Kvadrat’s latest collection – SISU (91% new Norwegian wool...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood, Wool

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

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

1960's French Baumann Bentwood Dove Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight 1960’s French Baumann bentwood dove dining chair – set of eight. The Dove chairs is one o...
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1960s French Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black mid-century design armchairs by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem 1950s. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
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

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Metal

Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed fro...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs

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Suede, Birch, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New seat string.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Italian 1980's Design Armchair Tubular Chrome Steel Black Leather
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 1980s design armchair made of thick chromed tubular frame, black leather seat and curved wooden back. Most likely made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

1950s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchairs, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated gray fabric, the soothing heather tone was chosen to compliment the ...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, 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

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Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Chairs Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti bentwood chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni Curvati, based in Lissone, Milan. New upholstered with a two-tone fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, 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

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Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs in Violet. Price is for 2 chairs. Classic timeless design. This amazing color is very rare. The pair i...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Bentwood Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs. Solid and stabile. Signed. Fabric can be changed easily.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, Reupholstered, Midcentury
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer - together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the Vi...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Customizable 210 R Bentwood Chair by Gebrüder T, 1819
Located in New York, NY
Range 210 R canework seat and back- rest, reinforcing synthetic mesh beneath the seat This elegant bentwood classic is a masterpiece in its construction and production: the project...
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2010s German Bentwood Chairs

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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

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

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Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Mid Century Dinning Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Tatra Nábytok, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Bentwood dining chairs designed by Antonin Suman. The chairs are upholstered with fabric and made of bent plywood and beech wood. Made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. The...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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

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Metal

1930s Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Bentwood upholstered lounge chairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala, circa 1930. A Mid-Century Modern silhouette is re-upholstered in natural white fabric. The cushioned seat ...
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1930s Czech Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.20, circa 1880
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New cannung in seat.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

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Bentwood

Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen mid century penguin wrought iron and bent plywood dining chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 inches ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak, 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

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Brass

Chair Thonet Nr. 33, 1881-1887
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished. New canning in seat.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs

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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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