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Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Slightly modified chair, designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Swivel Chair, Thonet B580 Chair, since 1925
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. New plywood on the seat (exactly according to the original). Seat diameter: 41 cm,
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Eighteen Chairs Thonet Nr.57, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac, minor repairs made.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Rare Chairs Thonet Nr.641, since 1911
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Nice condition with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Thonet Chair Nr.613, Gustav Siegel, circa 1930
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Chair on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs 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

Two Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Chairs on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chairs Set of Four by Marcel Kammerer Art Nouveau, 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

Thonet Chairs Set of Four by Marcel Kammerer Art Nouveau, 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

Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
Pair of signed Thonet armchairs with alligator pattern seat and seat back. Retaining partial paper label and impressed "Thonet" mark. Ink marked "Made in Poland". Beautiful patina on...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
Pair of signed Thonet armchairs with alligator pattern seat and seat back. Retaining partial paper label and impressed "Thonet" mark. Ink marked "Made in Poland". Beautiful patina on...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair Model 47, by Michael Thonet for Thonet, circa 1911
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare very early model 47 chair from Thonet with a bent beechwood frame and beautiful perforated
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Other Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Chairs by Mart Stam, circa 1930
By Thonet, Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
chair. Black polish restored. Original, were preserved chrome plating.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Burnt Bamboo and Cane Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
back are created with stretched cane webbing framed by burnt bamboo. Bentwood arms and chair back
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

1910s Set of Two Marcel Kammerer Wooden Chairs for Gebruder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition with minor signs of use -Carefully refinished with shellac -Stamped and labeled by Maker.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Eight Thonet Chairs No. 613 by Gustav Siegel, 1920s
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of 8 chairs of the late Art Nouveau era designed for the Thonet Company by Gustav Siegel, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera in 1907 for National guild house in city Prostejov. Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company after year 1918. Original state with a pleasant pati...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera in 1907 for National guild house in city Prostejov. Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company after year 1918. Original state with a pleasant pati...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 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 1930 by prof. Gustav Adolf Schneck. Original state only with minor repairs. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by J. Hoffmann, Model No. 811
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This this set of six exquisite dining chairs was crafted by renowned designer Josef Hoffmann and
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Cabaret Fledermaus Chair by Josef Hoffmann Gustav Siegel 1900 Weiner Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brescia, IT
century Bentwood chair Very good condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Chinese Ox Back Horseshoe Chairs, circa 1920s, Hand-Carved Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely pair of Chinese ox back horseshoe chairs These
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early Model 3100 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Designed in 1952
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of iconic model 3100 'Ant' chairs by pivotal Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Early Model 3100 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Designed in 1952
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of Iconic Model 3100 'Ant' chairs by pivotal Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Four Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of four unusual two tone wood signed Thonet chairs.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1920 French Wood and Metal Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920 French wood and metal swivel chair. Chair with a curved seat above ringed and spider legged
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stylish beech bentwood Halabala armchairs completely rebuilt with new seat springs and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office chair Thonet Nr.4601
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Minor fixes made.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of bentoowd chairs by Kohn brothers
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in High Peak, GB
A rare pair of Kohn brother bentwood chairs, both in original condition and bear makers labels.
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.5903, since 1910
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact, in original condition with a beautiful patina of age. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair by Fischel
Located in London, GB
Original Austrian rocking chair by Fischel. Newly hand caned seat and back
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair Thonet
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet B663-1, 1920ca
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.   
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, 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, rocking mechanism repair.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet B690, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful and very rare surface finish, imitation of palisander wood. Solid and compact. With a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish. Labeled...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Thonet Windsor Chair attributed to Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Windsor Chair attributed to Josef Frank produced by Thonet. this chair is fully restored with
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model. Already renovated in the past, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with french polish.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Music Chair Thonet Nr.2 with Wagner s Portrait, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included around the year 1899. Marked with paper label, which is used circa 1887-1910. At the ba...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.10
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair Thonet with Footrest
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Excellent original condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Industrial Swivel Adjustable Desk Chair by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, adjustable, swivel side chair by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features the signature
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Scandinavian Rocking Chair Bent Wood Willow, 1900-1920
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian early 20th century rocking chair crafted and constructed in knotted wood and bentwood
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Willow, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H269', light brown stained beech, Reupholstered in long
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', dark stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, J J Kohn Mundus, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood with plywood seat and back. Chairs are attributed to Josef Hoffmann Vienna from
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

English Art Deco Lounge Chair Armchair Jacquard Wool /Silk Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish Art Deco beech bentwood framed lounge chair, with Bute jacquard wool mix fabric. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Bentwood, Silk, Elm

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood chairs designed for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel, Rocking Chair circa 1900, Edition Khon
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gustav Siegel, rocking chair circa 1900, edition Khon.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.10, since 1910
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.10, circa 1900
By D. G. Fischell, Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 6 pcs. available. Stil unrestored, price for already restored ones. Delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Kohn Bent Wood Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Kohn Bent Wood Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos fully restored with new canning and shellack
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.57, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Removable construction. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellac finish.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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 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 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.