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Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
Extremely rare chair Thonet Nr. 404. Probably designed for the wine bar of the Municipal House in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Solid and compact. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellack finish. New upholstery. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
By Gustav Klimt, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Early 1970s Dining Chairs in the Style of Preben Fabricius / Knoll
By Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Markington, GB
of four vintage dining chairs from the early 1970s, designed in the style of Preben Fabricius and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Marcel Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. Made of Fine bentwood and trimmed to a beautiful mahogany tone, these impressive chairs were newly
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus. Designed in year 1928 by prof. Gustav Adolf Schneck. Bent beechwood. New shellac finish.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
of them were purchased by major bentwood furniture collectors. Chairs cannot be found in the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Early 20th Century Sack Back Windsor Armchairs in a Dark Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of early 20th century sack back Windsor armchairs in a dark finish. Great pair in an espresso
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Originals 1905 of the Period Pair of Josef Hoffmann and Jacob &Josef Kohn Chairs
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early and important design by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn; horseshoe-shaped stand, each with
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Chair No 519 Adolf Loos for Cafe Capua Vienna 1913
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage Chair Model number 519 by Thonet. Adolf Loos designed the chair for Cafe Capua
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Secession Patinated Chairs with Wicker Seats, Pair
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of bentwood chairs patinated in white color with cane weave seats. Manufactured by J
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Wood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Office swivel chair SLEZAK S 22
By Slezak Company
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional, in nice original condition, only the finish has been restored (hand polished black shellac polish). seat diameter : 38 cm
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfectly restored in the recent past, new shellac polish - high gloss. Beautiful and original surface treatment - "imitation oak wood", where imitation oak wood pores were carved in...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair, circa 1920. Classic bentwood frame with woven wicker back
Category

Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new shellack polish, minor repairs.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel 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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Child s Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

English Art Deco Lounge Chair Armchair Bute Light Grey Wool Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish Art Deco elm bentwood and beechwood framed lounge chair with Bute light grey wool
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, Bavaria
the iconic bentwood tradition of Thonet, the design is derived from the classic Model 209 and retains
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Curved Armrests, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the Art Deco period, likely dating to the 1930s
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Birch, Walnut

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in München, Bavaria
215P chairs, crafted in solid beech in 1993, including three with armrests and one without – a rare and
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
By Kem Weber, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

20th Century Czech Pair of Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage pair of Czech Art Deco lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished bent
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
matter of Michael Thonet, and made of bentwood, the baby chair stands on four curved legs, and features a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps, J J Kohn Mundus
Located in Vienna, AT
Stuhl zum Architektenmöbel, Böhlau, Reprint 2015, p161) in this case a variation by Kohn. this chair was
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Joseph Frank , Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph Frank ( model of ) Pair of Thonet style armchairs, circa 1950 Repainted some time ago. Good general condition, small lack of paint.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Bamboo Woven Wicker Rattan Arm Chair Boho Boheimian
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bamboo and woven wicker / rattan armchair featuring rounded bentwood back with geometric
Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Regency Inspired Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Italian moderne burgers inspired by the Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency style are upholstered in beige linen and have hand-carved frames painted gray and are embellished with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Black Painted Dining Room Set, Table 4 Chairs - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Black Distress Painted Dining Set, Table 4 Chairs - 5 Pieces. Listing
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children s Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children s Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920 s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Early Vienna Secessionist Movement bentwood arm chair, marked Thonet, design attributed to Jose
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century W.F. Tubbs Sno-Shu Reclining Chair and Detachable Foot Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Tubbs was the largest manufacturer of snowshoes, dog sleds and chairs in the early 20th century. They
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Beautiful Edwardian Inlaid Tub Back Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A charming and exquisite Edwardian chair, with inlaid back and legs, and padded seat and backrest
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn Vienna, 1903 Having a
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

20th Century Set of Asymmetrical Fischel Bench, Two Armchairs and Two Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Fischel set of five bentwood pieces including a bench, two armchairs and two chairs. All
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Club Chairs No.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet club chairs no.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Austria 1905 in original condition with
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Noveau Bentwood Chairs, Early 20th Century, Circa 1905
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of 4 chairs from the Vienna Secession period was completely restored
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Bentwood Child s Rocking Chair
By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato
Located in New York City, NY
A children’s bentwood rocking chair in a natural stain with rattan seat and back. By Marchio Di
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rare High Bentwood Chair by Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Ebonized Bentwood stool-height chair by Thonet with caned seat. Height. 40" | Seat Height
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rocking bentwood and caned chair by Thonet with original finish, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

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Early Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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Questions About Early Bentwood Chair
  • 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 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 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 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.