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Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and antique Thonet chair, which was produced between 1920-1929 and was designed in
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Chairs by Thonet, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of chairs, ebonized wooden structure by Thonet, circa 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Armchairs

Rare Pair of Pierre Paulin Arm Chairs for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 2 extremely rare arm chairs by Pierre Paulin. These chairs were especially made
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher. Fully restored, shellack polish
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare Chair Thonet Nr.21
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Museum piece. A very rare model that has been in production only for a few years and only very
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Industrial Design School- Chairs Thonet Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These stacking chairs have a very nice industrial appearance and were once painted red
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Chair 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 plywood on seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

1885 Rare Bentwood Thonet Chair Model Nr. 62
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Austria - Maker: Thonet - Published in Gebruder Thonet catalogue - viz. photos - Carefully
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

1885 Rare Bentwood Thonet Chair Model Nr. 62
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Austria - Maker: Thonet - Published in Gebruder Thonet catalogue - viz. photos - Carefully
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Bakelite and Bentwood Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bakelite and Bentwood Chair by Thonet, circa 1950. Very sturdy construction. Thonet marks
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

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 Bentwood Chair
By Thonet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare, Thonet bentwood chair with original labels and upholstery. Made in Vienna, Austria and sold
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Chairs

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model with a double volute behind the backrest. The first and best model that the company
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model with a double volute behind the backrest. The first and best model that the company
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.23
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly restored. New cannung in seat.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Very Rare 1920s French Wooden Folding Chairs by Thonet Marseille
By Thonet
Located in München, DE
Two very rare French wooden folding bistro chairs. Manufactured in the 1920s by Thonet Marseille
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of Wackerlin Chairs ( THONET )
By Michael Thonet
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Rarissimo Set di Sedie da pranzo Wackerlin ( Thonet ) in faggio curvato con caratteristico Giglio
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Erly and Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Bakelite Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early Mid-Century Modern Design in Original Finish; Patinated Lacquered Birch Frames. Black Chair
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bakelite, Birch

Set of 4 Rare Modernist Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, 1980s Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A rare and exciting set of 4 vintage Thonet bentwood modernist chairs, original Thonet Vienna
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

19thc Bentwood Lounge Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare 19thc Bentwood Thonet Lounge Chair with Seat, Back and Arm Upholstary
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chair with Pink Mohair Cushion
By Thonet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare postmodern Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chair in Ebony with a custom pink mohair cushion.
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Bentwood

Rare 1930 s Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Made of bent beech wood. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus in 1930's. This particular chair was being
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare version of a Thonet dining chair. Bentwood frames with a separate seat back and eat
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Norwich, GB
Rare Art Nouveau period Thonet swing chair, model 7401. Circa 1905. Faint stamp - Thonet Austria
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1960s Thonet Chairs, Reupholstered in Juicy Green Fabric, Set of 2
By Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a very rare model of Thonet chairs produced in the 1960s. The chairs have gone through a
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare and Collectible Thonet Vienna Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible set of six postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet Vienna dining
Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair, Stamped, End of the 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare Thonet vintage bentwood rocking chair. Dimensions: Height 110 cm, width 56 cm, depth 100 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Armchair Beech Wood, Austria, circa 1885
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From the famous manufacture of Thonet in Vienna comes this extravagant and rare armchair, made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet A 811/4 dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann Oswald Haerdtl
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This extremely rare model was jointly designed by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet A 752 by Josef Frank, the 1930s
By Josef Frank, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
This rocking chair was made to order, circa in 1930 by Thonet Company, Austria. Rocking chair was
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood, Oak

Rare set of 6 Prague / 811 chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The 811 Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by Thonet, was introduced in the 1920s. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Thonet 492 chairs still unrestored attributed to Gustav Siegel The chairs can be restored
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Chrome Bauhaus Chair Thonet MR 10 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- probably Thonet - Eisengarn, iron fabric, damaged, holes, rusty.     
Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining, Side Chairs With Flower Decor Pattern, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six Antique Thonet chairs with decorated flower historical pattern on a plywood seat and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Beautiful Model Thonet Style, Single Height Swivel Chair Green Upholstery
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare and stylish. This handcrafted chair is beautifully designed in the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Eleven RARE Wiener Werkstatte Dining Chiairs by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet, manufactured in Czechoslovakia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs, Austria, ca 1900s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four, early edition, Thonet Dining Chairs from Austria ca 1900s. This set has a rare back
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Thonet 567 jugendstil highback chairs with velvet upholstery by Otto Prutschler
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Very rare set of 5 Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof, the Grand Cafe on
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chair, "Thonet" stamped and numbered "M3" in the back.Exellent
Category

20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chair, "Thonet" stamped and numbered "M3" in the back. Made in Europe
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Vienna 1800s Bentwood Rocker, Very Rare Form
By Michael Thonet
Located in Peekskill, NY
We all know Thonet and his amazing bentwood rocker. It's long been a design icon that was copied by
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Thonet Office Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Thonet office chair with bent wood and reupholstered in creamy camel color leather.
Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ernst W. Beranek, Thonet, Executive Armchair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Koloman Moser
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Fabulous and rare Executive chair by Thonet in Blond Beech in Koloman Moser style. Designed by the
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare pair of Thonet bentwood rocking chairs, Thonet stamped and numbered in the back.Exellent
Category

20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Pair of Rare Josef Frank Sidechairs
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
Pair of early Josef Frank chairs made by Thonet. Designed and made before he left Vienna in the
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare model featured in 1904 Thonet catalogue. Bent solid beech with perforated plywood seat and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet Armchair Model 511, ca 1904
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Thonet arm chair, model 511, from around 1904. This model was a part of the Thonet catalog in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair Nr. 1
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood nut brown stained with a perforated seat and backrest made by Thonet, circa 1900s
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare sculptural Thonet chair with newly caned seat and back.
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Sculptural Thonet Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare sculptural Thonet chair from the early 1900's. Beautifully detailed bentwood with original
Category

20th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

1930s Very Rare Thonet Desk Chair Model B583, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with patinated original color - sturdy and stable - Labeled - Adjustable height from 83cm to 93cm
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bentwood 19th century Lounge Chair by Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare 19th Century Thonet Lounge Chair with Hand Caning - Back 26"&Seat44"-Soho Location 212-966
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

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Rare Thonet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare thonet chair available at 1stDibs. A rare thonet chair — often made from wood, bentwood and beech — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rare thonet chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A rare thonet chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare thonet chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Michael Thonet and Josef Frank are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Thonet Chair?

Prices for a rare thonet chair start at $167 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,074.

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Questions About Rare Thonet Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.