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1920s Bentwood Gondola Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet by Thonet- Set of 6- Labeled
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six bentwood gondola dining chairs designed by Otto Prutscher for Michael
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Early 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Jan Vanek
Located in Las Vegas, NV
is a beautifully aged pair of early 20th century chairs, with no details spared.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Quartersawn Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
bentwood seat. Carved accents ordain the front sides of the chair. A remarkable piece that will look great
Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bentwood Armchairs, in the Manner of Thonet "Banker" Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs are made in the Thonet method of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Josef Hoffman for Thonet Bentwood and Cane Armchairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet armchairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs
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Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs Cafe Bistro
By August Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 6 bentwood dining chairs with cane seats. Bistro, cafe, ice cream style, circa. 1920's
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By J J Kohn Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Set of 8 Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs ca. 1900- 1920 s
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Rare complete set of 8 matching bentwood chairs by Thonet. This set includes 7 armless, or side
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set 4 Bauhaus Style #18 Café Chairs by Thonet Bentwood Frames Hand Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 19th to Early 20th Century Bauhaus style #18 Café Chairs by Thonet comprised of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Early Marcel Breuer Thonet B32 Bauhaus Classic Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Purchased from the Vera Neumann estate, these chairs are from the Croton-On-Hudson, NY house that
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
the Rustic Tradition". In the book you will find a chair that looks to have all the construction and
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chairs att. to Thonet Made in Poland 3 available
By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Classic cafe, bistro, dining chair (s), attributed to Thonet. Constructed of steam bent beech wood
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Angel Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A museum piece with a beautiful patina of old age. Perfectly cleaned and finely polished with shellac. New seat string.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early Eames DCM for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Early aniline dyed black Eames DCM for Herman Miller. Photographed with Cappellini side table and
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Charles and Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chairs, Early Production, circa 1950, Rare Pair
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
veneer bentwood with beautifully aged patinated color to nicely grained ash. These chairs cradle you in a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Walnut

One Original Wiener Werkstätte Thonet Side /Slipper/ Accent Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
An original Wiener Werkstätte bentwood wood bistro chair by Thonet 1870-1956. This authentic and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Rocker Model #10 with Cane Seat and Back
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Dronten, NL
Antique Thonet model #10 bentwood rocking chair. The maker of this early 20th century rocker was
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cane

Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.14, 1900 circa
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition with a beautiful patina. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in patent leather Plycraft Inc.
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in original green patent leather .manufactured
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet nr. 414 chairs Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet no. 414 an inlaid stained bentwood chairs MARCEL KAMMERER FOR THONET 97 cm. high
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Industrial Folding Theater / Auditorium Chairs, 1930 s
Located in Fulton, CA
Rustic, industrial pair of 2 seat folding auditorium or theater chairs. Steamed plywood seats and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor fixes made. The original weaving of the seat has been replaced by plywood seat with...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H269 lounge chairs in original upholstery. A 1930s design Classic. The
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Two Rare Chairs Thonet Nr.642, 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.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Viennese Secession Chairs J&J Kohn No.324, circa 1906
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Chairs are solid and compact. New upholstery are according to the original
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Fledermaus Chairs by J. Hoffmann Thonet Coffee Table, Austria, ca. 1907
By Thonet-Mundus, Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable set of four Fledermaus Chairs designed by the well known austrian architect and founder
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Chairs by Gustav Siegel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1905
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique pair of Art Nouveau chairs designed by famous Austrian architect Gustav Siegel. Made out of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Original Austrian Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York City, NY
brothers. These elegant Austrian school, Jugendstill bentwood chairs feature clean lines with open negative
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Viennese Secession Chair J&J Kohn Nr.728, 1905-1917, Josef Hoffmann, Fledermaus
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
This amazing design was renowned by Josef Hoffmann in year 1907, using in the famous Viennese café Fledermaus. These design was appeared by J&J Kohn company in year 1905. Company J&J...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Pair of Jindrich Halabala Arm Chairs H-269
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of reupholstered Jindrich Halabala lounge chairs version H-269. Organically shaped bentwood
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet No. 25 Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Thonet no. 25 chairs with original bentwood frame in walnut stained beech with new cane
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Bar Stool, Thonet Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century French bar stool in the Thonet style stands at counter height. Constructed
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Antique Early 1900s French Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala H269 Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair model 'H269', light brown stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala H269 Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair model 'H269', light brown stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in mixed brown Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H269', dark stained beech, Reupholstered in long hair
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Kohn Chair Model No. 728 "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Fledermaus bentwood chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn cirka 1907 will be restored soon
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Chairs for Thonet, circa 1910, Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, Spain
Josef Hoffmann chairs. Set of four Josef Hoffmann chairs for Thonet. White painted bentwood
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Bent wood beech chairs attributed to Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

2 JJ Kohn Mundus Side Chairs Attributed to Hoffman
By Josef Hoffmann, J J Kohn Mundus
Located in New York, NY
and consistent with age. 2 J J Kohn Mundus bentwood chairs, offered and priced as a set.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Thonet Chairs No. 644 Designed by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with plywood seat. Model no. 644 designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet about 1900s
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 14 Early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olga
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Finland, 1953. Large set of early Domus armchairs. The frame is made from solid beechwood. Back and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Early Thonet Style Bentwood Desk Chair by Jacob Josef Kohn Mundus
By J J Kohn Mundus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early bentwood arm or desk chair by J. & J. Kohn Mundus, this one with red painted horizontal back
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Bridge Arm Lounge Chairs in Blue Stripe - A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome and refined pair of late 1930s French Art Deco lounge chairs, sourced from Provence
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Walnut, Bentwood

Viennese Secession Rocking chair J&J Kohn Nr.813, circa 1902, Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Michael Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Plywood decor is attributed to Koloman Moser (1868-1918). Newly restored, new shellac finish, new cannung.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
bentwood circa 1920, and attributed to Michael Thonet (1796-1871), the child chair stands on four curved
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Chair circa 1902, Sucessionist Movement
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
interpretation of the earlier form of bentwood chair developed by the Gebrüder Thonet between 1830 and 1842. Its
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
bentwood circa 1920 attributed to Michael Thonet, the child chair stands on four curved legs embellished
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
tray table lifts up with lock mechanism to keep child safe in place. The bentwood high chair is in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood and Cane Children’s Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
This set of four children's bentwood and cane chairs marked Thonet are early century and made in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique French Bentwood Hand Crafted Baby s High Chair with Round Cane Seat
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique French baby high chair crafted of bentwood with a round cane seat attributed to
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Early 20th Century French Children s Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Toronto, ON
This iconic bentwood Pretzel armchair by Norman Cherner combines function with style and elegance.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Early, Original 1930 s Cantilever Chairs, Stamped Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York City, NY
Desk Chairs, or Rocking Chairs .... tubular, bentwood furniture design
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair, Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Paimio Chair in bentwood frame with white laminate seat. Iconic design by Alvar Aalto in 1929 this
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Early 20th Century Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Laminate, 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 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.