What is a Thonet chair?

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.

How do I know if my chair is Thonet?

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.

What is a Thonet-style chair?

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.

What was significant about the Thonet chair?

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.

Are Thonet chairs marked?

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.

Are Thonet chairs stackable?

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.

How do you pronounce Thonet chair?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet chair?

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.

How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

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Beech

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair

$1,794

H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

$897

H 39.38 in Dm 17.33 in

3/4 ladies chair Thonet no.14 by Tatra Nábytok

By Tatra

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

3/4 ladies chair Thonet no.14 by Tatra Nábytok. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Vintage 1940s Slovak Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

3/4 ladies chair Thonet no.14 by Tatra Nábytok

$861

H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Black Beech

$550 / item

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech

By TON a.s., Michael Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech

$502 / item

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

series, more precisely the famous Thonet coffeehouse chair with the model No. 14, has been elaborately

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

$1,700 / set

H 35.04 in W 15.55 in D 16.14 in

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 14 dining chair in vintage condition (well preserved) with new cane seat

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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood No. 14 dining chair

$368 Sale Price / item

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H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by Ton, Black Beech and Cane Seat

$657 / item

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat

By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair No. 14 Iconic bistro chair conceived by Michael Thonet in 1869, now produced in the same

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Bistro Chair No. 14 by TON, Light Beech and Cane Seat

$609 / item

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in

Erik Gunnar Asplund Göteborg 1 Chair For Cassina

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bauhaus school. This chair also echoes a tribute to the legendary Thonet chair No. 14, among the early

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam

Erik Gunnar Asplund Göteborg 1 Chair For Cassina

$2,879 Sale Price / item

25% Off

H 17.33 in Dm 20.48 in

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Important information

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

$3,839 / item

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Important information

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

$3,839 / item

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Important information

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

$14,233 / set

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Important information

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

$23,036 / set

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

$2,691

H 29.53 in Dm 33.67 in

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

Located in Prato, Tuscany

success came in 1859 when the Gebruder Thonet company of Michael's sons presented chair No. 14 made of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style French Bench with "Vienna Straw" Seat

$489

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

Set of Three Cane Bentwood Side Chairs by Loewenstein/Oggo , USA 1960 s

By Loewenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

back to Michael Thonet's No. 14 chair, introduced in 1859, which is considered the first mass-produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Three Cane Bentwood Side Chairs by Loewenstein/Oggo , USA 1960 s

$1,720 / set

H 32.25 in W 17.25 in D 20.75 in

Dining chairs "501 Göteborg" by Erik Gunnar for Cassina Italia

By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

historic Thonet No. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Cassina is

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dining chairs "501 Göteborg" by Erik Gunnar for Cassina Italia

$12,000

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

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Bentwood Chair Thonet No.14

By Thonet

Located in Chocen, Czech Republic

Classical Thonet No. 14, ie bent furniture. The chair is very visual. You will place it in the

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Vintage 1910s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair Thonet No.14

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

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

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14

H 36 in W 17 in D 18 in

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Thonet bentwood side chair no. 14.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

An early example of Thonet’s most famous chair, with original label dating it between 1890-1910

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

H 33.78 in W 15.04 in D 18.31 in

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

chair out of the initial 14 launched in Thonet’s first catalogue of 1859. Using the newly patented

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s

H 35.71 in W 16.74 in D 20.67 in

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859

By Michael Thonet, Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Thonet's 'Chair no 14', which is also known as 'The Bistro Chair' and the 'Coffee Shop Chair'. Available

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children s Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859

H 25.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant bentwood dining chair produced by TON, originally part of the iconic Thonet legacy, known

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Chair In Vintage Style, Czechoslovakia 1940s

H 92 in W 44 in D 42 in

Antique Bentwood Chair No 14 by Thonet 19th Century Art Nouveau

By Thonet

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful bentwood chair by M Thonet. This chair was originally designed in 1859; this one dates

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Bentwood Chair No 14 by Thonet 19th Century Art Nouveau

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in L 37.01 in

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

Original Thonet Bentwood Chair No. 14, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

H 35.83 in Dm 16.54 in

Vintage Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thonet No. 14 bentwood and cane cafe chairs. In original condition with visible wear consistent

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet No. 14 Bentwood and Cane Café Side Chairs with Cane Seats

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14. Unknown

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair

H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in

Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890

By Thonet

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful bentwood chair, produced by Thonet, this design originally dates from 1859. Made from

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890

H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in

Set of Five Thonet Viennese No. 14 Cafe Chairs

By Thonet-Mundus, Michael Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Assembled set of five Viennese No. 14 bentwood cafe chairs by Michael Thonet. Each having a

Category

20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Five Thonet Viennese No. 14 Cafe Chairs

H 34 in W 16.5 in L 34 in

1 of 50 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14., without

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1 of 50 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.89 in

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Styled Bistro Dining Chairs Reupholstered - Set of 12

By Michael Thonet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

bentwood dining chairs inspired by the iconic chair No 14 of Michael Thonet. The chair features a solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bentwood Thonet No.14 Styled Bistro Dining Chairs Reupholstered - Set of 12

H 35.8 in W 16.1 in D 18.9 in

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1930s, Set of 4

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1930s, Set of 4

H 35.83 in W 16.93 in L 35.83 in

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

H 35.83 in W 16.93 in L 35.83 in

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in

Thonet no. 14 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet no. 14 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4

H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

medal for his bentwood chairs. He incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers — or Gebrüder

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

H 38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in

Thonet Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Bent Ply Green Wool Tweed Dining Chair Set

By Alvar Aalto, Westnofa Furniture, Thonet

Located in Chattanooga, TN

. Some designs steam solid rods over forms to achieve a look akin to Thonet’s No. 14 chair. More modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Thonet Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Bent Ply Green Wool Tweed Dining Chair Set

H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. 14 chair, one of the early examples of industrially manufactured furniture. Important information

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

No. 17 dining set in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by Michael Thonet

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria

H 29.53 in Dm 33.67 in

Thonet Style High Stool in Curved Wood, 20th Century

By Michael Thonet

Located in TARBES, FR

, in honor of Thonet's five sons, who will inherit the company. In 1859, Thonet created Chair No. 14, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Oak

Thonet Style High Stool in Curved Wood, 20th Century

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 1880/90 Bench No. 11

By Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

(maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 1880/90 Bench No. 11

H 27.56 in W 46.07 in L 27.56 in

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel

Located in Buffalo, NY

(maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel

H 34 in W 51 in D 17 in

Thonet No `14 Chair 1910

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet no 14 in original condition 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet No `14 Chair 1910

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Vintage Thonet No.14 Bentwood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of bentwood cafe chairs by Thonet.

Category

20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Thonet No.14 Bentwood Chairs

H 34.25 in W 14.63 in D 18.13 in

Set of 2 Original Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Late 19th

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Collector's items: Set of 2original bentwood chairs from the Thonet company - Vienna, model no. 14

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Set of 2 Original Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Late 19th

H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in

Michael Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Circa 1900

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Basildon, London

After years of experimentation and technical advancements, Michel Thonet produced the first No. 14

Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Beech

Michael Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Circa 1900

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic set of six matching 19th century early Thonet No. 14 konsumstuhl bistro or coffee shop

Category

Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Labeled Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Bistro Chairs

H 34 in W 14.5 in D 18 in

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful set of 3 authentic Michael Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing seats by Thonet

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

antique Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing bentwood, 1880, set of 3

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Thonet Set of Four No.14 Chairs and Two Stools, 1930s, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of six bentwood Thonet no.14 chairs and stools with the original handwoven cane seat. In

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Set of Four No.14 Chairs and Two Stools, 1930s, Austria

H 34.26 in Dm 14.97 in

Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p

By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful set of 8 antique, authentic and all original Thonet no. 14 bentwood chairs with webbing

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Antique Josef Hoffmann Michael Thonet bistro chairs no 14 118 webbing, 1880s, 8p

H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Bentwood Chairs Set of Five by Fischel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910

By Fischel

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

1910. These beautiful Art Nouveau chairs show a very similar design like the famous Thonet coffeehouse

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Set of Five by Fischel Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910

H 35.9 in Dm 16.7 in

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11

By Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

(maker of the iconic Thonet No. 14 chair or “bistro chair”), Michael Thonet and his subsequent studio

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11

H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs

By Vitra

Located in East Hampton, NY

Hoffman - Seven Ball chair 6. Ron Arad - Well Tempered chair 7. Michael Thonet - No. 14 chair 8. Gerrit

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Collection of 12 Vitra Miniature Chairs

H 5.25 in W 6.25 in D 5 in

Bentwood Chair Model No. 14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

Austria, c. 1900 Side Chair, Model No. 14 Designed by Michael Thonet in 1870 Made by Thonet

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Bentwood Chair Model No. 14 by Thonet

H 35 in W 17 in D 18 in

Ca 1860, Thonet Early Original No.14, Set of 2

By Michael Thonet

Located in Soesterberg, UT

ca 1860 - Thonet early original no.14 - set of 2 Thonet no.14 - Set of 2: - Very early example

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ca 1860, Thonet Early Original No.14, Set of 2

H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 18.12 in

Set of Four Thonet Chairs No. 14

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

). If they could they would a million stories! Designed in 1859 by Michael Thonet! These four chairs

Category

Antique 1850s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thonet chair no 14 you’re looking for. Each thonet chair no 14 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet chair no 14 — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet chair no 14, those designed in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thonet chair no 14 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Michael Thonet and Jacob and Josef Kohn are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Chair No 14?

Prices for a thonet chair no 14 start at $410 and top out at $2,836 with the average selling for $920.

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Questions About Thonet Chair No 14

What is a Thonet chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
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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.
What is a Thonet-style chair?
1 Answer
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.
What was significant about the Thonet chair?
1 Answer
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.
Are Thonet chairs marked?
1 Answer
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.
Are Thonet chairs stackable?
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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.
How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet chair?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.

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