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Italian Modern Bistro Dining Chairs Set 4 , Bentwood, 1940s Thonet Style Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian modern bistro dining chairs (set 4), wood. Made in 1940s. Thonet style.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Cross Frame, Set of Twenty Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood bistro dining chair – cross frame – set of twenty four 1950’s Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Walnut Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Eight, Model 1647
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood walnut bistro dining chair – Set of eight – (Model 1647) 1950’s Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Walnut Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Six, Model 1647
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood walnut bistro dining chair – Set of six – (Model 1647) 1950’s Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of six (Model 1359) 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro dining chair – Single bar back – Set of eight (Model 1359) 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of four 1950’s Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Single Bar Back, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – single bar back – set of six 1950’s Baumann
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage No. 18 Classic bistro Cafe Ice Cream Parlor chair. Structurally sound with original cane
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Ash

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Styled Bistro Dining Chairs Reupholstered - Set of 12
By Michael Thonet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
bentwood dining chairs inspired by the iconic chair No 14 of Michael Thonet. The chair features a solid
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

2 Thonet Italian Black Bentwood Cafe Bistro Arm Chairs Caned Parlor Dining
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Italian Thonet arm chairs. Featuring ebonized black bent wood and caned seat. Measures
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Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14
By Fischel, Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 14 Fischel Vienna dining chairs in bentwood with striped pattern on seat and backrest. These
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

1950’s Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pair of Bistro dining chairs 1950s Pair of Bistro cafe chairs. Good honest pair of classic
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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

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Bentwood

Italian Bentwood Caned Set of 4 Red Lacquered Bistro Chairs Mid Century Postmod
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous set of 4 Italian red wood lacquered dinning chairs with cane seats , beautiful color hard
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Cane, Wood

1950 s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Six
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood dining chair – Harlequin set of six 1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood
Vintage Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Thonet Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four classic antique bentwood cafe chairs were manufactured by Thonet in the United
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Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

1950 s Baumann Mid Oak Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Sixteen
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann mid oak bentwood bistro dining chair – set of sixteen 1950’s Baumann mid oak
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 No. 17 dining arm chairs in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by
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Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Thonet Style Cherry Toned Wood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Thonet Style Bistro Chairs with Bentwood Bowed Frames. In Overall Good Condition with
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Antique Austrian Bistro Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pasadena, CA
This set of 4 handsome bentwood chairs date back from the early 20th century and were made by
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Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Dark Walnut, Set of Fifteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair – Dark Walnut – Set Of Fifteen. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Bentwood

Old cane bistro chair by Thonet editions
By Thonet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Bistro chair in bentwood and canework, model no. 14, designed by Thonet, in the 1920s. Wood color
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 bentwooden dining chairs with rattan seats. The chairs can be either from Thonet or J&J
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Superb Plantation or Bistro Set of 4 Cane and Bentwood Armchairs and Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb plantation or bistro set of 4 cane and bentwood armchairs and table The round table is
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Vintage 1960s Colonial Revival Bergere Chairs

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Cane

Set of 4 Vintage Bistro Chairs by Luterma, 1920s
By Luterma
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 antique wooden bistro chairs by Luterma. These original bistro chairs come from Estonia
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Vintage 1930s Estonian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic set of eight cafe, dining, bistro chairs by Thonet. The chairs are in good original
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs – Set Of Ten 1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs - Set of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960? S Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine 1960? S Baumann Deep Back Bistro
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining Chairs – Set Of Ten 1960s Baumann Deep Back Bistro Dining
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s Saddle Back Bistro Dark Walnut Dining Chair, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Saddle Back Bistro Dark Walnut Dining Chair – Set Of Four 1960s Saddle Back Bistro Dark
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Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Thonet steam bent case, bistro style dining chairs, unusual to find a large lots still
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 7 + 1 French bistro early 20th century dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 + 1 French bistro early 20th century dining chairs. One host armchair and 7 side chairs
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pr. Bent Wood Bistro, Cafe Style Dining Chairs Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs of bentwood frames with vinyl pad
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 6 Thonet Style Bistro Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Charming set of 6 Thonet style bistro chairs with bentwood frames. Slatted wood seat. In overall
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Large Group of 10 Cafe, Bistro, Dining Chairs att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 cafe, bistro style dining chairs of steam bent wood frames, with vinyl pad seats. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Thonet No. 16 Bistro Chair Model by Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chair after a full restoration. The chair is Thonet No. 16 model, it was produced
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sweetheart Bistro Cane Thonet Chairs Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Model 255 Thonet Bentwood Chairs "Crocodile" pattern set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Bentwood Thonet bistro chairs model 255. hard to come by set of six with the embossed Crocodile
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Beech

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Four Model 1369
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – set of four (Model 1369) 1950’s Baumann bentwood
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

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Bentwood

Pair of Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent / desk Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of original period Austrian, Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chairs by manufacturer
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Three Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Original period Austrian, Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chairs by manufacturer Thonet 1870
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

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Bentwood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Orb Space Age Waterfall Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Thonet style bentwood bistro chair, steam-bent beechwood with decorative steam-pressed seats, early
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Vintage 1920s European Chairs

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Beech

Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four Art Nouveau bentwood bistro chairs with embossed palmette decoration. The chairs have
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs. Light weigh and Very sturdy
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Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs Pressed Seats circa1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Baumann, this pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of French Art Nouveau Period Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Pressed Seats, c. 1900
By Baumann France
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs features pressed wood seats and seat
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century set of four Thonet design bistro chairs made of beech with a pine seat. Made in Krakow
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs crafted from bentwood. Known as the "chair of chairs" with over 50 million produced. These early
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Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Shelby Williams, Set of Eight Bistro Chairs
By Shelby Williams
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of eight bentwood bistro chairs by Shelby Williams. Serpentine back and arms, seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Bentwood Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, Signed
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This Thonet bentwood bistro chair would work great in an Art Deco, American Industrial, Mid-Century
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, Signed
By Michael Thonet, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These Thonet bentwood bistro chairs would work great in an Art Deco, American Industrial, Mid-Century
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Austrian Bentwood Wooden Bistro Chair embodies the enduring elegance and
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20th Century Austrian Chairs

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Wood

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Bentwood Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bentwood bistro chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bentwood bistro chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and natural fiber. Bentwood bistro chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Bentwood bistro chairs made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bentwood bistro chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jomaine Baumann, Baumann France and Jacob and Josef Kohn are consistently popular.

How Much are Bentwood Bistro Chairs?

Prices for bentwood bistro chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bentwood bistro chairs begin at $125 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Bentwood Bistro Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.