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Vittorio Nobili "Medea" Walnut and Metal Italian Chairs, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Roma, Lazio
Vittorio Nobili set of four chairs, ergonomic design in fine bent walnut wood. All in walnut
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Medea Chairs Designed by Vittorio Nobili Tagliabue Brothers, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers. Bentwood and varnished metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina Price is for one chair. Period: 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood Italian Bross Beetle Dining Chairs by Enzo Berti
By Enzo Berti
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 6 italian Bross beetle dining chairs by Enzo Berti. Designed by Enzo Berti, the Beetle chair
Category

1990s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 2 Mustard-Colored Giorghetti Chairs, Italy, 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two Giorgetti "Progetti" armchairs designed by Centro Ricerche for Giorgetti in 1987. Stool in solid beech wood with lacquered legs. The arms are in polished pau ferro. The p...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Barstools by Otto Gerdau
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two rare barstools in the Thonet style of bentwood construction with upholstered seats. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Naugahyde

Mid-Century Dining Chair by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
3 mid-century dining chairs, by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue In Plywood - Brass - Metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Medea Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four Medea chairs designed by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, bentwood, lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy 1970s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Athens, Attiki
Rare, burgundy, folding Arca chair designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, italy 1974. The Arca
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Italian Black Leather and Wood Lounge Chair
By Bernini
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A truly exceptional vintage Italian black leather and wood lounge chair attributed to Bernini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Midcentury Convertible Lounge Chair Bed, Italy 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice Midcentury modern lounge chair which can be easily converted into a lounge bed/ guest bed. The
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Italian Chairs by Acerbis from 1970s with Straw of Vienna on Seat and Back
Located in Prato, IT
Four Italian stunning chairs by Acerbis from 1970s with Straw of Vienna on seat and back other two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Pair of Giuseppe Pagano Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Astoria, NY
Giuseppe Pagano Italian Art Deco Modernist pair of lounge chairs in ebonized bentwood with leather
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

san marco venetion rocking chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bent wood with the symbol of san marco republic
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Italian Design Classic Woodline Lounge Chair by Zanuso for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Renens, CH
The woodline lounge chair by Marco Zanuso was designed during the 1950s and produced by Arflex
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Italian Design Classic Woodline Lounge Chair by Zanuso for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Renens, CH
The Woodline Lounge Chair by Marco Zanuso was designed during the 1950s and produced by Arflex
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Chairs by Ico Parisi Bent Wood Leather Vintage Italy 1970s-1980s
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Milano, IT
A set of eleven chairs designed by Ico Parisi (1916-1996) for MIM, adjustable height. Bent wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vittorio Nobili Medea Plywood Side Chair from Italy, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in amstelveen, NL
Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s. These iconic Italian modern
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Dining Side Chairs with Caned Seats by Salvatore Leone, Set of Four
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Wilton, CT
An exquisite example of fine Italian Craftsmanship very much in the style of Thonet. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash, Beech

Gianfranco Frattini#831 Lounge Chairs in White Leather for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and fabulous pair of lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini. The bent plywood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1960s Franco Albini Rocker Lounge Chair Cool Curves Bamboo Rattan ITALY
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Italy 1960s relaxing Rocker Rocking Lounge Chair by Franco Albini designer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood

Rare Folding Chair by Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Rare folding chair by Gio Ponti made in 1954. Beautiful bentwood backrest and shapely legs complete
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Wood and Cane Rocking Chair Dondolo by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bentwood wood and woven cane rocking chair model Dondolo by the designer Luigi Crassevig. Famous
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Compensated Curved Chair Attributed to Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in taranto, IT
splendid collector's chair in original bent plywood from the 1950s, made to a design by Carlo Ratti
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Davis Allen "Exeter" Chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set 8
By Stendig Co., Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Davis Allen "Exeter" chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set (8) Offered for sale is a set of
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair Period: 1990s Style: midcentury modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Wingchair Ready for Re-Upholstery of the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This beautifully shaped Italian wingchair of the 1950s needed some help of our workshop. The metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Chair "Carimate" Design Vico Magistretti for Artemide First Series, 1960
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in taranto, IT
"carimate" chair, design by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, original from the 1960s, black wooden
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Two Original Medea Chairs with Armrests by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of medea chairs with armrests, original by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue. Bentwood, foam
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Bentwood

Vintage 1970s Genuine Leather Cofemo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Made in Italy
By Selig, Plycraft, Cofemo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Made in Italy in the 1970s, the construction, materials, fit / finish and design are best by far
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Sidechairs from Vittorio Dassi from Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six chairs was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The chairs are made of dark
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Six Medea Chairs with Armrests by Vittorio Nobili for F.Lli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
. Bentwood, lacquered metal structure. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Early Edition Swan Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Early Edition Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen. These are rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs Medea by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These four dining chairs of the "Medea" model were designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Zebra Wood Chairs, set of six, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Zebra Wood Chairs, set of six, Italy 1950s. This set of six Mid
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 1960s Giancarlo Piretti Stackable Chairs for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Giancarlo Piretti Stackable chairs for Castelli. Executed in polished aluminum and wood. A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Rare Prototype Set Chairs by Augusto Bozzi
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Weesp, NL
Augusto Bozzi rare prototype set. This prototype set of chairs were designed by Augusto Bozzi
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carlo Ratti set of Lulli chairs for Industria Legni Curvati 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in bari, IT
Stunning set of six curved wood chairs iron frame model Lulli designer Carlo Ratti for Industria
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs by Mancini and Dorell 4 Sawaya Moroni
By Sawaya Moroni, Joseph Mancini, Gaby Fois Dorell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Sculptural Italian dining chairs, designed by Joseph Mancini and Gaby Fois Dorell for
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Italian Bentwood Aluminum Stackable Armless Chairs-- Castelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury armless chairs are as elegant in design as they are functional. (Close up needed of the metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Andrea Branzi Revers Chairs by Cassina Made in Italy circa 1990s
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Andrea Branzi Revers Chairs by Cassina Made in Italy circa 1990s Cast aluminum beech and
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Carlo Ratti in Bended Wood and Metal, Italy, 1954
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Uithoorn, NL
We fully restored this set by adding new small pieces of veneer (where needed) to all the chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Arched Beechwood Dining Chairs, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 1980s Italian dining chairs featuring bentwood frames in a rich, cherry hue with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

G23 Hoop Chair by Piero Palange Werther Toffoloni for Germa
By Germa, Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Aartselaar, BE
'Hoop' Lounge chair designed by Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni- Italy, early 1970s. Black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Dining Armchairs with Caned Seats by Salvatore Leone, Set of Four
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Wilton, CT
An exquisite example of fine Italian Craftsmanship very much in the style of Thonet. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash, Beech

Original Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chair Model 831 for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Original Gianfranco Frattini lounge chair Model 831 for Cassina $6,500.00 Iconic Gianfranco
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Postmodern Pratfall lounge chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Manufacturer: Driade Aleph Origin: Italy Model: Pratfall chair Year: 1980's Material: Steel, wood and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Four Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare set of four (4) dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. Beautifully designed and crafted with gently
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 2 Lounge Wingback Chairs attributed to ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegantly shaped lounge set of wing chairs of Italian origin attributed to ISA Bergamo has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Dal Vera, Dining Room Chairs Set
By Dal Vera
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Superb and rare set of Dal Vera chairs in blond bent beech with their characteristic honey color
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This great Sgarsul rocking chair was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1962 for Poltronova. Consists of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

from the Marco Zanuso Era 50s Easy Chair / Restored Refurbished - Perfect !
Located in Berlin, DE
An armchair / Easy Chair imported from Italy in the "Lady's Size", which is only a minimally
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michele De Lucchi First Chair for Memphis, Milano
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis, Milano, 1983.  
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Lugano Dining Chairs by Mariani for Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four cantilevered Lugano dining chairs, by Mariani for Pace Collection. Legs are lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of rare easy chairs, Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti 1950s. Newly upholstered
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in The Hague, NL
by Saporiti, Italy in 1950. The easy chairs have a black enameled metal base with chromed feet caps
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four "Sail" Chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning set of four 'Sail' chairs is a masterpiece of 1970s Italian design, created by the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Cassina Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
the seats. Designed in 1993, these Post-Modern Italian classics offered a curve-ball to prior Mid
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Italian Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Italian bentwood chairs available for sale. Each of these unique Italian bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and metal. Italian bentwood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Italian bentwood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau Italian bentwood chairs are of considerable interest. Large Italian bentwood chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Italian bentwood chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made Italian bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue and Salvatore Leone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Bentwood Chairs?

Prices for Italian bentwood chairs start at $175 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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 Italian Bentwood Chairs
  • 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.