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Material: Bentwood
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s A set of 16 modern armchairs or dining room chairs, manu...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of Billy Wilder can be sold in a set of six or eight caning has been replaced.
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1890s Austrian Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Beech bentwood dining chair by Thonet Uzhhorod Czechoslovakia. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs style of Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage in the style of Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set of matching 6 in original condition with amazing Condition. Wooden seat with ver...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

1920s Antique Dining Chairs by Jozef Mintzis, Poland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Maker: Fabryka Mebli Gyetych Jozef Mintzis Ka. W. Radomsko - Marked by paper label - Interesting model - Renovated, new shellac finish handly polished - Made of massive bentwoo...
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1920s Polish Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

Most Unusual Set 4 of Modernist Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual set of modernist bentwood armchairs by Thonet ...This chair seems to be a blend of Classic Bauhaus style chairs designed by Michael Thonet, can’t seem to find another? C...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Patent Leather, 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...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Allmilmö white bentwood chairs, set of four
Located in San Francisco, US
These striking bentwood dining chairs from the 1980s showcase the enduring appeal of minimalist Scandinavian design. Crafted with graceful curved wooden frames finished in pristine w...
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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Upholstery

1950's Baumann Honey Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Baumann Honey Bentwood Café Dining Chair - Set Of Six. Made by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the ma...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 6 dining room chairs no.18 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 6 dining room chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished. These 100+ year old chairs show that they were made by hand. Each one is unique in its shape and c...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, armchair, bentwood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s. Elegant dining chair made in bentwood. The lines and shapes are dynamic but in a soft sense, the light color of the backrest ...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chairs are part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam B...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe 'Iris' High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Set of four Bob and Dries Van Den Berghe ‘Iris’ high back dining chairs in natural. Chairs made of oak wood with leather seat. Approx Dimensions: 20"W...
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20th Century Danish Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather, Faux Leather, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 12 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.75 inches Each ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

1950's French Baumann Blonde Kick Leg Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde Kick leg bentwood dining chairs – set of four 1950’s French Baumann Blonde Kick leg bentwood dining chairs – set of four. Baumann is a slightly off the ...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960's Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Various Quantities Available 1960’s Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Various Quantities Available. T...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960's Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. Good quality heavy weight original 60's bentwood dining chairs made in Eastern Europe. Sadly we don't know the pr...
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1960s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Classic Bistro Square Edge Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic Bistro Square Edge Bentwood Dining Chairs. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and developed by Thonet, but when its patents e...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’S Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Standard Single Bar Blonde French Mixed Dining Chairs - Good Quantities Available. 1950's Standard Single Bar Blonde French Mixed Dining Chairs - Good Quantities Available. T...
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1950s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original vinyl upholstered seat backs, and black painted tapered legs which offer a modern a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Honey - Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Set Of Six. Classic beec...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1920's Warm Honey Classic Bentwood Dining Chair - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Warm Honey Classic Bentwood Dining Chair - Various Quantities Available. Good quality batch of classic bentwood chairs with a classic shape and very rich warm brown colour. A...
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1920s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Good Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available 1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Mixed Dining Chairs – G...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen White Series 7 Chairs Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These elegant and versatile Series 7 chairs was introduced in 1955 by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and instantly became an iconic design. The Series 7 chair achiev...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set of Fourteen 1950s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Harleq...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Bentwood Mid Tan Single Bar Back Dining Chairs – Set of Four '2582'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Bentwood Mid Tan Single Bar Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four (2582) 1950s Bentwood Mid Tan Single Bar Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four (2582). Good quality set of Classic bent...
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1950s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Six Frits Schlegel 'Husum' Chairs in Elm, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer and architect Frits Schlegel in the 1930s. This model 'Husum' chair was designed by Schlegel for the teacher's ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm, Bentwood

Set of 6 Danish Post Modern Beech Bentwood dining chairs by Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Danish post modern Beech Armed dining chairs by Magnus Olesen. Acrylic seat backs with geometrically aligned circular perforations. Black Fabric upholstered seat Steel back ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

1950's French Baumann Blonde Kick Leg Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Quantitie
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Blonde kick leg bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available 1950’s French Baumann Blonde kick leg bentwood dinin...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs, Bentwood
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs. Bentwood seats and backs. Interesting design, matching dining table available. Ready for a new home.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Birch, Bentwood

Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 dining room chairs by J&J Kohn in originl vintage condition.
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1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

1960s Side Chair by Antonin Suman for Ton, Double Cut Out
Located in Hook, Hampshire
960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Cut Out 1960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Cut Out 1960s Side Chair By Antonin Su...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giorgio Catellan and produced by Cidue in Italy during the 1970s. These chai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Thonet Style Cafe Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 8 Thonet style dining chairs feature bentwood construction, original finish, two arm chairs, six side chairs, and vintage rd upholstery. Made in Poland. Dimensions: 15w ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren Snodgrass, set of 8. Comprised of bentwood frames, be...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, 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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950's Rich Walnut Single Bar Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Rich Walnut Single Bar Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a rich 50’s deep dark walnut colour and simple single bar back design...
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Tufted Velour Ottomans w/ Faux Bamboo Legs and X Base Stretchers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chair features bentwood back with beautiful curved wood. Seat features a beautiful fleur-de-lis pattern or shell embosse...
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20th Century Polish Art Deco Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet, Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan backrests, original seats restored.
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining room chairs by Antonín Šuman for TON
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Antonín Šuman for TON in very nice original condition.
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1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is different but with same seats.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910
By Fischel & Sons
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 5 bentwood chairs produced by the Fischel company between 1890 and 1910 Wear consistent with age and use Bohemian Decoration - Art Nouveau - Thonet Style Measures : 44cmx49...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having repeating circular speed band stretchers, a curved backrest, and a circular upholstered pad seat. Executed in the Art Deco and ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home textbook mid-century Scandinavian design with this wonderful quartet of Danish teak dining chairs designed and manufactured by Preben Schou Andersen. Featuring a funky pro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Styled After Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
Thus set of four mid century modern dining chairs feature bentwood construction, two arm chairs and two side chairs with vintage vinyl upholstery and tall tapered legs.

Matching din...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Classic Turned Wood Louis XIII Style Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs. 20 inch seat height. Completely restored and reupholstered
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Shelton Mindel Chairs for Knoll, 2006
Located in Chicago, IL
Shelton Mindel chairs for Knoll, 2006. 2 Available Lacquered wood, mohair. Knoll plaque and paper label on underside. Condition: very good to excellent. Measures: 22”W...
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Early 2000s Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Mohair, Bentwood

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 14 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved) with new cane seat. Production period: 1980s Materials: Bentwood, cane Label: STOL Kamnik Condition...
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1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
Bentwood No. 14 dining chair
$367 Sale Price / item
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Vintage Thonet B9 Armchairs Reupholstered in Plaid - Set of 4
Located in La Mesa, CA
A set of four original Thonet bentwood dining chairs, circa mid-20th century, featuring the iconic curved beechwood frames and round seats that defined the brand’s modernist elegance...
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1950s American Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.1
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Beautiful Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
9 beautiful European bentwood dining chairs. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Dining room chair by Tatra Nábytok NP
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining room chair by Tatra Nábytok NP. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pierre Guariche Tonneau Dining Chairs in Stevie Howell "Reach" Fabric, Set of 6
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From Artsy: Designer and architect Pierre Guariche was an important voice in the modernist movement of post-war France. Guariche is perhaps best known for his work with the Belgian firm Meurop, where he designed high-quality affordable furniture, specializing in chairs and multi-Directional, articulated lighting. His laminated plywood Tonneau chair (1954) for Steiner is a Classic of the era. We love this set. We wanted something modern and black and white to complement the simplicity of the Tonneau's shape and the black lacquer. Stevie Howell...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

New Bentwood Armchair with Wood Seat and Back and Brown Skin Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
New bentwood armchair with wood seat and back and brown skin cushions Ideal for hospitality Measures: Arm height 23.62 in.
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood, Animal Skin

Shop Antique and Vintage Bentwood Dining Chairs on 1stDibs

Looking for antique or vintage bentwood dining chairs?

 In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed.

Today sees a wide range of dining room chairs on offer, however, which means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space, and bentwood dining chairs, in addition to being comfortable, can bring texture and character to the dining area in your home.

Antique, new and vintage bentwood dining chairs and other bentwood furniture have 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.

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is German-Austrian chair maker Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet turned bentwood rocking chairs and other types of bentwood chairs into a work of art. The designer 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. 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.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage bentwood dining chairs and other bentwood furniture on 1stDibs.

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