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Style: Belle Époque
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.11, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870
Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

Chairs Thonet Nr.10, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company or at a similar company. Newly restored in the recent past. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set
Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set

Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fantastic Late 19th Century Nine Piece Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Walnut and Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Consisting of four side chairs, four armchairs and a settee, each...

Category

19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860
Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

Rare wery old Chair Thonet Nr.4, 1860

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Very rare chair, the oldest industrially produced version of chair no.4. (Without the circle under the seat, which was invented later, as a strengthening of the structure) Very sens...

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine set of twelve French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style Belle Époque mahogany and ormolu-mounted dining chairs. The rounded and padded backrests and sides, surmounted with...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885

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 Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887
Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887

Chair Thonet Nr.12, 1881-1887

By Michael Thonet

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 Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 33, 1881-1887
Chair Thonet Nr. 33, 1881-1887

Chair Thonet Nr. 33, 1881-1887

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished. New canning in seat.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover
Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.31 with Shoe Remover

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Minor repairs made.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883

Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A nice late 19th / early 20th century gilt bronze mounted empire style three piece parlor set. Comprising of a settee and a pair of armchairs. The rectangular backs leading to wavy arms, each supported by gilt bronze female sphinx...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'
Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'

Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910 '2 Pieces'

By Thonet

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat. Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna, Austria.  

Category

1910s Austrian Vintage Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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20th Century Art Nouveau Black Armchair, School Of Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1910
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By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

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Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Slovak Vintage Belle Époque Chairs

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Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
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Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
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By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Kohn catalog no 423 on the 1st picture chair which is already sold. The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood and fabric or leather. The price incl. shellack polish and traditionally upholstery with "Backhausen" fabric or leather. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks Lit. Giovanni Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis, Galerie Alt Wien...

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Located in Vienna, AT

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Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
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Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5"

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1880s Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

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H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

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By D. G. Fischell, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

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H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

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By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Chair No. 2 from the Thonet catalog is one of the oldest and rarest models. It began to be produced around 1850! This particular one was made after 1918 and is unconventionally with ...

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Early 20th Century Czech Belle Époque Chairs

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Two Chairs Thonet Nr.57
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.57

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.57

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H 18.51 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.57

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907

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H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.651, Since 1907

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.

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Antique Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs with Zebra
Antique Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs with Zebra

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1880
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Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1880

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Located in Praha, CZ

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Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

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Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

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Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

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Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

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H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor fixes made. The chairs are solid and can be used normally.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Carved wood and khaki green velvet armchair
Carved wood and khaki green velvet armchair

Carved wood and khaki green velvet armchair

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H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Carved wood and khaki green velvet armchair

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French armchairs from the beginning of the XXth century. Solid wood structure, back and seat in khaki green velvet. Very nice vintage condition, to note traces of use and time mainly...

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Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½  Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919
Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½  Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919

Authentic Thonet No. 11 ½ Caned Bistro Arm Chair, 1881-1919

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authentic Belle Epoque Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at least 104 years old and was made between 1891 and 1919. It is in original condition w...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Belle Époque chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bentwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, and Thonet-Mundus. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $417 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $1,976.