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J&J Kohn Bentwood Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Side Chair, Model No. 36 in the 1969 catalogue. Made by J&J Kohn c. 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Set of Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chilton, GB
A set of four vintage bentwood bistro chairs with decorative seat imprints. These would be a great
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
the bentwood process matched a formal design that remains valid to this day. Chair No. 14, the famous
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob Josef Kohn, 1910s
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
, Austria 1905-10. This Vienna workshop bentwood rocking chair is in great condition. Structure is of solid
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Up to Three Bentwood Chairs Jacob and Joseph Kohn Austria, 1910
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, Austria
Viennese furniture maker history at it’s best. Wonderful restored bentwood chairs of Austrians
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Turn-of-the-Century Bentwood Piano Stool, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely around 1910. It exemplifies the use of bentwood construction typical of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Thonet bentwood Child Chair Nr 1 Stamped Thonet 1904 Kinder ‘Stoel’ Stuhl!
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Childs chair Thonet nr 1 beech stamped Thonet 1904 Measures: 50 x 45 x 91 x 55 original footh
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

LCM Eames Lounge Chair Plywood 1958 Black Frame Early Edition H Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Early edition of Eames plywood LCM, iconic item of the 20th. Classic vintage modern chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Original Bistrot Chair from Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lugano, TI
Original rare and early bentwood bistrot chair by Thonet. Label and carved mark Thonet Austria.   
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20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Armchair by Kropacek and Kozelka, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique armchair by a famour designer duo of the Czechoslovakian past - Karel Kozelka and Antonin Kropacek. Original condition with some fading on upholstery, but otherwise very good ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Early Kohn&Kohn Thonet Chairs Stamp Slip Fine Patina Wonderful Condition
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This early pair of original side chairs from Kohn&Kohn - Thonet , are in very best condition! The
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian International Style Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Child s Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.
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Early 20th Century North American Rocking Chairs

Folding Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Invalid furniture war design in 1890's ,this example is from early 1920s folding bentwood chair
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Gustav Siegel, Jacob Josef Kohn, Secessionist Bentwood 3 Piece Suite, 1900
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York, NY
A Gustav Siegel Secessionist 3 piece Suite of Bentwood Furniture manufactured by the Austrian Firm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs, Original Set from Early Production, 1952
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early pieces of the iconic 'Ant' chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952. Stackable three-legged
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs, Original Set from Early Production, 1952
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early pieces of the iconic 'Ant' chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952. Stackable three-legged
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
Early 20th-century Adirondack Childs rocking chair.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chair circa 1900, Contemporized by Atelier Staab, Neon and Silver Seat
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Bentwood chair circa 1900, contemporized by Atelier Staab, named "Past creates Future". Seat
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1st Generation Early Walnut DCW, ca. 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1st Generation Early Walnut DCW, ca. 1950. Very early and well
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Large Set of 26 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, Art Noveau
By Thonet
Located in The Hague, NL
Unique large set of 26 Bistro chairs made before 1921 by Thonet in Vienna. Art Noveau chairs
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Large Set of 22 Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet Vienna, before 1921
By Thonet
Located in The Hague, NL
in one package or in sets 6 or 8. Pricing is per chair. The timeless chairs are made from Bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Original Dining Chairs by Thonet in Original Vintage Fabric, 1940
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant chairs by Thonet in an original condition. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Schoten, BE
Pair of iconic Art Deco dark brown beechwood lounge chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala (Czech
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Bentwood

Wien Thonet Art Nouveau Rocking Chair No.3
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
I think this No 3 rocking chair is the most beautiful and elegant of all Thonet rocking chairs
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair Designed by Gustav Siegel
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York, NY
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood, Leather and Brass Armchair designed by Gustav Siegel, 1899 for Jacob
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Thonet Rockingchair No. 10 with Footrest
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet rocking chair No. 10 very rare with wickerwork footrest. Black finish. Perfect condition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Early Hallway Chair 51/403 for Paimio Sanatorium 1932, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Alvar Aalto designed this chair in 1932 for the Paimio Sanatorium hospital for tuberculosis
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Bentwood

Dining Chairs H-214 by Jindrich Halabala, Set of Four, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of four beautiful dining chairs type H-214 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in UP
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 6 Early Bentwood Kitchen Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique set of 6 early bentwood kitchen dining chairs late 19th century. Date from circa 1895
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Antique 1890s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Early Thonet Bentwood Child s Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Delightful harlequin pair of early Thonet Austria bentwood child's chairs, original caning, one
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Early 20th Century Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Bentwood Chair, Mundus Austria, Early 20th Century
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Herentals, BE
Bentwood chair by Mundus, early 20th century Austria Manufactured by Mundus under license of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1890 s Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four 1890's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Austrian bentwood chairs newly upholstered in brown leather
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of black Thonet style bentwood chairs with pressed seat.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century Matched Pair of Classic Bentwood Thonet Chairs n. 14
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century matched pair of classic bentwood Thonet chairs catalogue number 14, in excellent
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early Charles Eames Bentwood Lounge Chair Wood, LCW
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 1945 Charles Eames bentwood LCW, (lounge chair wood) for Herman Miller by Evans Production
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Set of 4 Bentwood Kitchen Dining Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 4 bentwood kitchen dining chairs, early 20th century. Solid, no loose
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1910 s Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1910's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair 1910's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs
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Vintage 1910s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Thonet Bentwood Chair No. 14, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Collector's items: original bentwood chair from the Thonet company - Vienna, model no. 14
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan

1920 s Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J J Kohn Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Bentwood rocking chair with cane seat and turned stretchers by Thonet, appearing to date from circa
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early IKEA Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chairs by Noboru Nakamura
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Raleigh, NC
Excellent vintage IKEA chairs that are extremely comfortable. Classic Swedish lines to the bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 4 Early 20th Century French Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of French bentwood dining chairs from the early part of the 20th century. The oak
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20thc Amish Childs Bentwood Rocking Chair FromPennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC FORM AND CONDITION AMISH CHILD'S BENTWOOD OR HICKORY ROCKING CHAIR.THESE ROCKING CHAIRS
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Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Wood

Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair by Fischel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1905
By Fischel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb bentwood chair by Fischel Vienna from the early Art Nouveau period in Austria circa 1905
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jacob Josef Kohn Bentwood Chairs
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Jacob & Josef Kohn bentwood chairs. Set of six in original wood finish or set of four in black
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Early 20th Century Industrial Double Foldable Library Seat, Cast Iron, Bentwood
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This double foldable seat from the early 20th century features wooden elements made of bent plywood
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Early 20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rocking Chair 20th Century Bentwood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Rocking chair 20th century bentwood, Sweden. A rocking chair made during the early 20th century in
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chair by Thonet Vienna Mahogany Toned, Austria, circa 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Wonderful bentwood chair by Thonet Vienna from Austria, circa 1910. The simple yet elegant shaped
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early
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Vintage 1910s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1910’s Bentwood Debrecen Early
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Vintage 1910s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Early Model 401 Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An early Alvar Aalto Model 401 lounge chair, circa 1940s. 1 owner, purchased from the original
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Early Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Trenton, NJ
The simple yet stylish design of this matching set of six mid-century dining chairs from Thonet
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Art Nouveau Bentwood Chair by Thonet, Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1905
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Thonet bentwood chair from the Art Nouveau period around 1905 in Vienna/ Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

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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.