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Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chair Model 728, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
bentwood. Leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Italian Wicker Patio Furniture Set, Table and Two Chairs, circa 1930s
By Società Friulana Industria Vimini 1, Mario Rappini
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare and charming three-piece set of wicker on bentwood frame in great original condition from the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Wicker
1930s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. This early ‘type-C’ chair design was produced circa 1930, and flaunts playful contrasts of color
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early Bentwood Chair by Kohn
Mundus
By J
J Kohn
Mundus
Located in Cambridge, MA
A rare bentwood cafe chair manufactured by J & J Kohn, circa 1910. Featuring an uncommon design
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
UNIQUE SET OF 4 VINTAGE EARLY BENTWOOD CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SPECTACULAR SET OF 4 VINTAGE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BENTWOOD CHAIRS. MADE OF ELWOOD, POLISHED ORIGINAL
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Bentwood Handwoven Rattan Swivel Chair, Model 5501 Thonet for ZPM Radomosk
By Thonet
Located in everton lymington, GB
.
Background:
Thonet bentwood chairs are considered by most to be the most desirable of all the early
Category
Antique Early 1900s Polish Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Bentwood Handwoven Rattan Swivel Chair, Model 5501 Thonet for ZPM Radomosk
By Thonet
Located in everton lymington, GB
.
Background:
Thonet bentwood chairs are considered by most to be the most desirable of all the early
Category
Antique Early 1900s Polish Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century vintage bentwood rocking chair with curved seat back, floral seat cushion
Category
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Occassional Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tall bentwood caned chair of graceful proportions and sinuous design. Can be used as
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Early Eames LCW Bentwood Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Charles Eames bentwood LCW (Lounge Chair Wood). Excellent original condition, shock mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early 1900
s Childs Bentwood Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's Childs Bentwood Chair
24''h x 12''w x 12''d
Category
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Exquisite Bentwood Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural and comfortable bentwood chair and ottoman.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Office Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut bentwood office chair with adjustable seat. Seat also moves from left to right.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,400
Early J
J Kohn Bentwood Chair, 1900
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare J & J Kohn beach bentwood side chair with cane seating.
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Antique Thonet Bentwood and Wicker Caned Children High Chair
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique thonet bentwood and wicker caned children high chair.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Early Rare Peter Danko Bentwood Rocking Chair
Ottoman
By Peter Danko
Located in Kensington, MD
70s Peter Danko Bentwood Rocking Chair & Ottoman, masterfully executed, beautifully scrolling
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Set of 4 Bentwood
Cane Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and exquisite set of 4 chairs by Thonet. Classic Thonet materials of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Early Eames Bentwood LCW
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, early, Charles Eames bentwood LCW (Lounge Chair Wood). Excellent all-original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
$2,800
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful two toned wood color. Excellent Refinished Condition. Both chairs retain the orginal
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
10 Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century. Seat cushions are in good condition and can easily be recovered. Ten currently
Category
Early 20th Century Romanian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Austrian Bentwood Chairs by J
J Kohn
By J
J Kohn
Mundus
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A charming set of 4 bentwood chairs by J & J Kohn of Austria. Of very good construction and offered
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Painted Austrian Bentwood Vintage Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Charming Pair of Painted Austrian Bentwood Thonet style Vintage Chairs. Worn gilt paint, caned seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
stylish pair of bentwood chairs by thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of bentwood chairs by thonet, from the estate of Billy Wilder. One chair has a collapsible
Category
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Painted Austrian Bentwood Thonet style Vintage Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Charming Pair of Painted Austrian Bentwood Thonet style Vintage Chairs. Worn gilt paint, caned seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Bentwood Chairs in Original Gold Velvet Upholstery, Thonet Design, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Chairs, or almost armchairs, inspired by the work of Thonet. Made of bended wood construction. The
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Thonet Chairs from the Beginning of the 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of Thonet chairs No. 100, late 19th-early 20th century curved wood structure.
The Famous
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early Bentwood No. 69 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek 1935
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful example of two of Alvar Aalto's early and wonderful designs from the 1930's. They
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Rare Hungarian Art Deco Bentwood Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1930s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Pair of Hungarian Art Deco bentwood chairs with cane back.
Unusual design pieces from the early
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Black Bentwood Chair from ZPM Radomsko, Poland
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in Waedenswil, CH
This bentwood chair, once used in traditional European coffee houses is from the manufacturer ZPM
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austria, 20th century charming rocking chair in wood with cane back and seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Set of Eight French Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 handsome French bentwood bistro chairs with nice proportions and color
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Pine
Set of Four Antique Oak Bentwood Chairs
Located in Alexandria, VA
These are great classic chairs, perfect for any kitchen or dining table. A wonderful shape and
Category
Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bentwood Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W18, D19, H38, W18, SD18, SH17.
Danish modern set of four dining chairs. Teak frames
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Bentwood
$1,105 / set
Swiveling Bentwood Desk Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic bentwood office chair with four legged pedestal base, and cast iron swiveling mechanism
Category
Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rare Set of 10 Bentwood Chairs
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming chairs with heart motif in the seat-back. They were used in the Viennese Palais Eschenbach
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Ebonized Thonet Style Bentwood and Leather Upholstered Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair having an ebonised scrolling frame to
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
SET OF 8 BENTWOOD DINING CHAIRS
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 8 bentwood dining chairs in maple or birch comprising 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs with
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of original Bentwood Chairs No. 415 by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
At the begin of the 20th century bentwood production became an integral part of modern design. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Dining Chairs Bentwood J
J Kohn Bistro Chairs, Austria, Set of 4
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Madison, WI
Bistro dining chairs from Jacob and Joseph Kohn. Made from bentwood beech with pressed seats. Date
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning vintage Art Nouveau bentwood chairs by Thonet Mundus, with floral motifs, circa 1920. From
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Thonet Bentwood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Late 19th/ Early 20th Century Thonet Bentwood Chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early Danish Side Chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of white painted side chairs, Denmark, circa 1760, with carved back and molded X-shaped
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early Hans Olsen Leather and Bentwood Office Chair on Casters
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Absolutely gorgeous and unique
Industrial Danish modern office chair
Has adjustment for height
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bentwood Chair Model No. 14 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Austria, c. 1900
Side Chair, Model No. 14
Designed by Michael Thonet in 1870
Made by Thonet
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Thonet Ebonized Bentwood Swivel Office Chair Austria, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
bentwood swivel office desk chair dating to early 20th century circa 1900, with cane back and circular seat
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Viennese Bentwood Armchair No. 675/F
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
This bentwood chair is well known as Buneos Aires model as it was exhibited at the International
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Design Model 62 Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a pair of signed Aalto design, made in Sweden, 62 chairs. These feature the thick heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,288 / set
Rare Original Thonet Bentwood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stately and handsome this is one of the original Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Rocker from the early
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rocking Chairs
Set of Six Bentwood Chairs by J
J Kohn
By J
J Kohn
Mundus
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of six bentwood chairs, with decorative elements to back. New leather upholstery. Burn marked
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bentwood Rocking Armchair with Weaving, circa 1930
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful rocking chairs in Thonet style, made of dark bentwood. Most beautiful construction with
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four Early Arne Jacobsen FH 3100 Three-Leg Ant Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A original set of 4 black Arne Jacobsen FH 3100 Ant Chairs with the first metal mounting system of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Bentwood Armchair with Cane Seat and Back
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large scale bentwood armchair with cane seat and back, Thonet, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Charles Eames DCM Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of four Charles Eames DCM dining chairs. Two have original early first edition labels, one is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Bentwood Rocker by Antonio Volpe
By Antonio Volpe
Located in Chicago, IL
, this chair is a tour de force of bentwood design and manufacture. Each side is composed of a single
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane
Early Knoll Desk Chair - Don Petitt
Located in SouthPort, CT
Bentwood desk chair in walnut and original upholstery by Don Petitt, Knoll Associates. Early
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
Two Early DCM Chairs by Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bridport, CT
Two early DCM bentwood chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, early Herman Miller from 1951/1952.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Hat Trick Side Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll
By Frank Gehry
Located in Dorchester, MA
Frank Gehry designed his lightweight Hat Trick side chair for Knoll in 1990, using strips of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple, Bentwood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early bentwood chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each early bentwood chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early bentwood chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early bentwood chair, those designed in Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Michael Thonet each produced at least one beautiful early bentwood chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Early Bentwood Chair?
Prices for an early bentwood chair start at $99 and top out at $28,578 with the average selling for $1,640.
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.
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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 Early Bentwood Chair
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
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