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Material: Bentwood
Set of 4 Midcentury Dining Chairs by L. Hofmann, TON, Restored & Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These chairs were designed by Lubomír Hofmann and produced in 1960s by a Czechoslovakian company TON. The chairs are made of beechwood in a unique TON technique of bent plywood. TON ...
Category
1660s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Lacquered wood frame and a fabric upholstered seat.
Marked.
Josef Frank designed this chair i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant bentwood dining chair produced by TON, originally part of the iconic Thonet legacy, known as Chair No. 14. This particular piece dates to the 1940s and features a rare molded...
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Rare Pair Nº 62 Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Finsven, Finland c.1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These are only ready for the Restorer only. These are being sold as-found for some one that want to invest in restoring these rare chairs. Frames are strong without looseness.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Birch
Mid Century Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style, Italy 50s, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Mid Century bentwood and cane chairs from the 50s era.
In good vintage condition with signs of use and age. All visible on pictures. The cane net is in original condition; ha...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur: Innendekoration 1917 - Measure: Seat height 50cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century, Thonet Original Theatre Seats, '1717.2'
By Thonet
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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,301 Sale Price / set
30% Off
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1940
Materials:
Bentwood and rattan.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use...
Category
1940s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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
Jugendstil chairs in style of Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil chairs in style of Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
$11,919 / set
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Rattan
Harnisch and Co chair Wiena 1880s Set of Two
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wiena 1880s chair by Harnisch Co
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,568 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, 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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Due bentwood stacking armchairs
An iconic set of high designer stacking armchairs by the absolute creative genius’s at Fritz Hansen. Each chair is label stamped to the base
Condition wise they bentwood has wear and patina marks on some chairs, others are perfect, we have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom
Dimensions:
Height 74cm, seat height 45.5cm
Width 56.5cm
Depth 53cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
The Vico Duo...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,446 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely renovated in the recent past. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Model No. 41 appeared in Thonet catalogs in 1885. The most famous use of the...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,360 / set
Kurvor Counter Stool in Oiled Rift Sawn Red Oak by Samantha Brueggen for Wooda
By Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Inspired by the contours of the land in the Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin, Kurvor’s draping front edge is the focal point of the design. Bound together by tension and compression,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Steel
Torstein Nilsen Model Totem Leather Chair for Møremøbler AS Ørsta
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sculptural chair was designed 1986 by norway architect Torstein Nilsen with name "TOTEM" for Møremøbler Ørsta.
Today the company is named is still existing under the name Fora F...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Silk, Bentwood
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
Materials
Suede, Birch, Bentwood
Set of 4 Stacking Chairs Made in Sweden by Lammhults Mobel
By Lammhults
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of 4 stacking chairs designed and manufactured in Sweden by Lammhults Mobel AB, made in May 2005. The chairs can be used as dining chairs, off...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth
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 Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set.
We can dismantle the chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
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...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer head bend bentwood pressed wood back wit...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This artfully processed Art Nouveau seating set consists of four exceptional craftedb chairs, all made of fine beechwood that has been bent under steam and high pressure to get this outstanding looking result. All chairs have been newly upholstered with the original, renowned "Vienna mesh", typical for these kind of chairs. The very special design with beautiful arranged high backrests is absolutely matchless. A lovely round beechwood table with unique designed feet and an additional "floating" compartment finalizes the look of this remarkable Thonet suite...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seat & Back
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern accent chairs feature bentwood frames with caned seat and back.
Matching end table available separately.
Dimensions:21.25w 21.25d 29h 17sh 25ah
Co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, 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...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 3 Post Modern Carved & Bent Oak Chairs By Shin-Lee, After Michael Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
As is set of 3 curved oak and cane dining chairs dating back to the 1970s / 1980s. Made in Taiwan by Shin-Lee, they echo the designs of Michael Thonet and Kohn Mundus. Sculptural wit...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Pair of J. & J. Kohn Bentwood and Cane Chairs, Teschen, Austria, Circa 1900
Located in Beirut, LB
This elegant pair of antique bentwood chairs, crafted by the renowned Austrian firm J. & J. Kohn, exemplifies the timeless beauty and technical mastery of turn-of-the-century design....
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Modernist Set of 6 Chairs Italian Design by Fratelli Proserpio
Located in London, GB
A beautiful modernist 1960s set of 6 chairs Italian design by Fratelli Proserpio, solid Teak wooden frame and back with upholstered leather seats, elegant legs on tapered feet.
This ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$1,311 / set
Mid-Century Modern French Wood, Chromed Metal and Black Leather Bar Stool, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing barstool in wood, chromed metal and black leather with footrest. This fantastic item was designed in France during the 1930s.
The piece is fantastic because of the mix of ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Robert Mallet Stevens, Hammock Chair, France, 1925, Original Canvas & Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Lacquers, canvas and is great vintage condition. Canvas can be reversed for tidier look if desired. Very hard to find in such a prime state.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Bentwood
Contemporary Leopard Velvet Pink Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Bentwood
Chair, 1960s Unique
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Chair
Period: 1960s
Material: wood, plywood
Colour: white
Condition: good original vintage condition, signs of use
dimensions: H = 73 cm, W = 38cm, D = 44cm, s...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
$176 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,430 / set
"Clash" Chair by Samuli Naamanka, Finland, 2000
Located in Skokie, IL
Clash chair is an outstanding all-purpose chair with an ingenious frame integrated row connection. There are no visible attachments in the seat and legs of the chair, as these are jo...
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Blue Velvet Pink Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
Category
2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Carlo Ratti original chairs mid-century bentwood Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair of the Rings by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Stefan Diez, 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
Materials
Bentwood
$3,750 / set
Chair No. 1 by Michael Thonet produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in 1849
Located in Ravenna, IT
Chair No. 1 designed by Michael Thonet in 1849 and manufactured by the Gebrüder Thonet company of the same name in Vienna. With its light, elegant and sinuous shape, the No. 1 is the...
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1840s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- The height of armrests is 70cm
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Beech
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Contemporary Brown Velvet Black Legs Dining Chair Utopía
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest and generous seat, it offers comfort without sacrificing personality. Its compact, s...
Category
2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Most Sought After Paghold Industrial Retro Metal Bendwood Chair Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Most sought after Paghold Industrial retro metal bendwood chair set of 6 chairs we have 5 sets available.
This is currently the only set available i...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,033 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$934 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Seats and backs are i...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
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...
Category
1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Medea "Fratelli Tagliabue " N. 2 Chair Brass Iron curved Wood 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
N 2 Medea chairs
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
Located in Franklin Park, 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
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, 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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