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Style: Belle Époque
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

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

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

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...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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

Set of Four Faux Bois Garden Chairs
Set of Four Faux Bois Garden Chairs

Set of Four Faux Bois Garden Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare set of Four Faux Bois Garden Armchairs. Faux Bois, French for "false wood", emerged as a beloved decorative tradition in 19th century. Skilled artisans known as 'faux boiseurs' ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Cement, Steel

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

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

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

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

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Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
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Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
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By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

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Thonet Nr. 31 Dining Chair
Thonet Nr. 31 Dining Chair

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$590 / item

H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Thonet Nr. 31 Dining Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to six available Restored, originally green painted.

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1910s Austrian Vintage Belle Époque Chairs

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Beech

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
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Previously Available Items
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.14

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H 18.51 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in

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

Chair Fischel Nr.60
Chair Fischel Nr.60

Chair Fischel Nr.60

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H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

Chair Fischel Nr.60

By Thonet, D. G. Fischell

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

Chair Thonet Nr.2
Chair Thonet Nr.2

Chair Thonet Nr.2

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H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

Chair Thonet Nr.2

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

Materials

Bentwood

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70

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H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Austrian 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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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

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

Antique Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs with Zebra

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of late 19th century ebonized faux bamboo French aesthetics movement side chairs with burchell zebra hide, each with ball and spindle crests above a padded back and s...

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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

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

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1880

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H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in

Chair Thonet Nr.4, circa 1880

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.

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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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H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.3, circa 1870

By Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Very sensitively restored, using original technologies (shellac, natural pedig).

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique 19th c French Carved Walnut Side Chair
Antique 19th c French Carved Walnut Side Chair

Antique 19th c French Carved Walnut Side Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique French carved walnut side chair, having a beautiful pierced and hand carved top rail, hand carved fluted columns and arches and resting on four carved, fluted legs with io...

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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900

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H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in

Two 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 original weaving of the seat has been replaced by plywood seat with...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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.