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Material: Bentwood
Dining Chairs, Bentwood, M 17, High Back, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17.
Period: 1960s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: clear wood.
Condition: Completely restored. New cane and...
Category
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Dining Chair No. 1 - Fluentum Series, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Dining Chair No. 1 of the Fluentum Series of works.
The Dining Chair No.1 has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create the design. ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Bentwood, Ash
Beautiful Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
9 beautiful European bentwood dining chairs. Ready for a new home.
Category
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
1950's Harlequin Mixed Standard Bentwood Pub Dining Chairs - Set Of Sixteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Mixed Standard Bentwood Pub Dining Chairs – Set Of Sixteen.
A mixed set of sixteen chairs, various styles of bentwood dining chairs, all original and mainly French...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 16 Paul Frankl Corset Back Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
We are pleased to offer this one of a kind exquisitely large set of 16 Paul Frankl plunging corset dining chairs for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950 professionally reupholstered in ivo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany, Bentwood
Black Manila Dining Chairs by Val Padilla for Conran, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
A set of 4 'Manila' dining chairs designed by Val Padilla and retailed by Conran in the 1980's. Composed from black lacquered wooden frames and woven, stai...
Category
1980s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1920s Slovak Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Six Vintage Prague 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Vintage Chairs 811 The chairs have not been restored, considering the period of production, the condition is more than good. The chairs were produced in the Stol Kamn...
Category
1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950's Angular French Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Angular French Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Five.
Made by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the mar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Two Very Rare Bentwood Chairs, Antonín Šuman, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- very confortable
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original condition.. Great patina ,color and surface,, Extreamelly well made,,
Category
1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Dining Chairs Pair Eugen Schmidt 1965 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs pair or duo from chromed metal, bentwood and upholstered seat and back from woolen textile fabric in orange color by Eugen Schmidt, circa 196...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Vintage Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Style of J&J Kohn
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four Vienna Secessionist (Jugendstil) style beech bentwood cafe armchairs are in the style of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Thonet Chair No.1
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm, Bentwood
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of six vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chairs were made in Czechoslovakia by Ligna circa 1960 and based on the original design by Austrian architec...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Cane Bentwood Thonet Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Duxbury, MA
Distinctive set of five stylish cane bentwood dining chairs inspired by the iconic chair No 17 (or ''Long John'') of Michael Thonet. The chair features a solid bentwood designed base...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
Set of 6 Vintage Strip Dining Chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1970s
By Gijs Bakker, Castelijn
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 brown wooden dining chairs model 'Strip' designed by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn.
These timeless bentwood frames will never get old and will last very long.
Good overall con...
Category
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bentwood Dining Room 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of White Washed Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of white washed faux bamboo bentwood bar stools or counter stools. The stools have black cushions. Great proportions for comfort and style. The rounded barrel back gives great s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chair No.4
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs In Bent Dark Oak By Jitona, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs from mid-century era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The chairs are made out of strong oak wood construction. Bent wood backrest line gives ...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak, Bentwood
1950's Tri-Slat Two Tone Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Tri-Slat Two Tone Bentwood Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. Classic bistro chairs made in France by the maker Baumann. Baumann chairs are relatively off the radar and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet chairs with caned seat (new canning).
Professionally restored with new canning
up to three pieces available.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, 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.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Set of four "Iris" chairs by Bob Van den Berghe for Tranekaer Furniture Denmark
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Iris chairs designed by Bob Van den Berghe for Tranekaer Furniture Denmark. The Iris chair was designed in 1982 by Bob Van den Berghe and produced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Post-Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Dining Chair/Thonet, 1880s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien
- Made of bentwood, beechwood
- Restored
- Labeled
- Good condition.
Category
1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Midcentury Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of circa 1960s bentwood armchairs were professionally ebonized and reupholstered in a gray chenille velvet. Unknown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Prague Model 811 Dining Chair in the Manner of Josef Frank, Stendig, USA, 1960's
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by or after the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, thi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Chairs Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvi, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs with curved wooden backrests, tripod design.
Ebonized wooden fame and backpanel and a bent metal rod.
The chairs are in very good condition.
1980s - Belgium
...
Category
1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960's Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Set Of Nine
1960’s Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Set Of Nine. These chairs were produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trad...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Flötotto set of 2 Pagwood chairs by Elmar Flötotto
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of 2 Flötotto chairs in the sought-after design with a high backrest and upholstered seat and backrest. These chairs allow for very comfortable s...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare dining chair no.234 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original maroon hopsacking upholstery and newly ebonized frames by Bill Stephens for Knoll set of 5. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still retain a few age-appropriate nicks and dings. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1961-1969.
Move over Marvel… We have the real FANTASTIC FIVE!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of five 1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were designed by Bill Stephens in 1967 and featured a bentwood frame supporting a molded plastic seat. This particular set of 5 frames is comprised of a fabulous bent plywood with a new black dyed finish. Three of the molded plastic seats are upholstered in a maroon hopsacking upholstery (we believe these to have been reupholstered) and two with a maroon fabric but with a different weave. They’re FABULOUS! They are circa 1961-1969 labeled with Knoll Associates, Inc., 320 Park Avenue tags. Use them at your dining table and enjoy a comfortable, long leisurely dinner with family and friends! Or, they would be wonderful at a game table, breakfast nook, around a conference table at the office, or as convenient and stylish extra seating in any room. Wherever you choose to use them, be ready for one of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs you have ever experienced.
Bill Stephens born 1932 in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He began his career with Knoll as an assistant prototype builder in 1960 for their Design and Development Group. After working up the ranks he became its director in 1971. He spear-headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects and products during his time as director including several where he was the principal designer. His greatest were his part in the Petitt chair which was not only beautiful but an achievement in technology and construction; his own 1300 Series or Stephens Chair which was originally designed for the student center at the Yale School of Architecture and remained in production at Knoll until 1988; and his contribution in the first wood landscape systems created along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be used in their Weyerhaeuser headquarters project. Stephens passed in 2007.
Ergonomic comfort, superb style, and an iconic designer and manufacturer! This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the o...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood
Set of 4 Vintage Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible set of mid-century modern icons with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusett...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage bentwood Thonet style dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Thonet style 'Long johns' high back dining chairs.
Gorgeous 'art nouveau' design era dining chairs made from bentwood and cane webbing seats and backrests.
1970s - Czech R...
Category
1970s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen. Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thonet invented the process of steam bending wood...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, 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
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950's Fischel Stamped Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Fischel Stamped Bentwood Upholstered Dining Chairs – Set Of Six.
The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and developed by Thonet, but when...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Set of 8 vintage bentwood armchairs, 1993
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bent plywood armchairs with thick grey fabric cushions by AZ Zeitler, made in Germany.
Very comfy chairs with a timeless design.
Set of 8
Dated 02/1993
Dimensions:
Heig...
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1990s Belgian Rustic Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1950's Baumann Deep Back Honey Dining Chair - Set Of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Deep Back Honey Dining Chair – Set Of Seven.
Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in the market. Baumann was founded in...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Baumann is a slightly off the rada...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chair No.733
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.733. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Set of 6 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered.
- Wooden parts have been repolished.
- sturdy and stable.
- Measure: height of seat 48 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
8 Postmodern "Nostro" Dining Armchairs by A. Weber for Rosenthal, Germany 1980s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 Postmodern bentwood and upholstery armchairs by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal, Germany.
Curved wooden frame is lacquered in gray, with the open pore pattern of the wood grai...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height of 26...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1960's Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
1950’s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine. Founded in the...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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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