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Bistrot Wood Chairs, Set of Six, Italy 1950
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Bistrot Wood Chairs – Italy, 1950s Designed and crafted in Italy during the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rattan and Bentwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Beograd, RS
the period after Mundus split with Thonet. Chairs are made of rattan and beech bentwood. Rattan on the
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Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is such a fun pair of bentwood chairs, crafted in the manner of Thonet during the third
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Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Chairs in Violet
By Thonet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of vintage bentwood Thonet style chairs in Violet. Price is for 2 chairs. Classic timeless
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood GAR Romania Thonet Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage bentwood GAR Romania Thonet cafe Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4) chairs
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage S34 Armchairs by Mart Stam Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1950s
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind, today combines zeitgeist and a sense of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950s Retro Sought after Thonet Armchair / Lounge Chair Labled
By Thonet
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1950s retro sought after Thonet armchair / lounge chair with faux green leather Tthe name
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Modern Vintage Cane “Prague” Arm Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Vintage "Prague" Arm Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet - Set of 4. Elevate
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Dining Chairs By Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, Set of 4
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood,Fabric Suitable for reupholstered Wooden parts are in good condition Original condition
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Thonet Cafe-Chairs approx. 1880s - Bentwood, Cane seat weaving
Located in Hannover, DE
! Sturdy beech wood chair frames. Good vintage condition. Hand-rewoven cane seats on both chairs. Thonet
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Antique 1880s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Art DecoDining room set with Thonet chairs
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art deco dining room set made by Art deco walnut table with refined briar root top and four Thonet
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wicker, Walnut, Bentwood

Marcel Breuer Vintage B35 Leather and Chrome Cantilever Armchair and Footstool
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An early 20th century designed lounge chair set by Marcel Breuer featuring a cantilever chrome and
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six ‘Cesca’ B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The B32 side chair was designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1927. These original Thonet chairs
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Dining Set - Vintage Midcentury Mart Stam design chairs with Thonet Table
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
of the table and cantilever chair frames complement each other. The Thonet table has a pressure
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer B35 Leather Lounge Chair/Armchair for Thonet, 1930s, Germany
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1930s and manufactured by Thonet, Germany (marked in the
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Cinema Chair from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema chair from Ton (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chair is made of beech wood and bent plywood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Vintage Set of 6 Marcel Breuers Cesca Chair by Thonet in Black
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
The absolute bauhaus classic: Marcel Breuers cesca chair by Thonet. This model is one of the most
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Vintage 1950 s Dining Chairs in the Manner of Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful set of four 1950's blond bent wood Mid-Century Dining Chairs in the manner of Thonet. The
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of cantilevered armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz and produced by Thonet. The price is for
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Vintage 1970s North American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Esperance, NY
Great clean line signed thonet rocker.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Late-20th century bentwood dining chairs by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Thonet No.14 Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of bentwood cafe chairs by Thonet.
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
, Metal, Wood. Condition: These Thonet dining chairs are in good vintage condition. The wood seats
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bentwood Desk Chair or Side Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful bentwood dining chair, cafe side chair, or desk chair Recently procured from Frank
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs, Set of 5
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of 5 Thonet dining chairs. Beautiful bent wood design with wooden seats. In great
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930s Vintage Industrial Art Deco Thonet Bakelite Bentwood Dining Chair Set 12
By Thonet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A big collection of 12 side chairs. nine black, two green, one red. All functional strong and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bakelite, Beech

Jugendstil Vintage Beech and Leather Chair Kat. Nr. 491 by Thonet, circa 1904
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage beech and leather Viennese chair by Thonet got the Kat. Nr. 491 designed and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Swiveling Wood Desk/Office Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s swiveling wood desk/office chair by Thonet 1950s vintage swiveling wood desk/office chair by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Original Vintage Thonet 214 Cane Wave Seat Natural Oak Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
time has passed, vintage 214 Thonet chairs have become highly sought-after collectibles for furniture
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Original Vintage Thonet 214 Cane Wave Seat Natural Oak Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
. As time has passed, vintage 214 Thonet chairs have become highly sought-after collectibles for
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Vintage Thonet Kuba Cloth Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Thonet armchairs featuring bent blonde wood arms and legs. These chairs are newly
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20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

6 Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Parlor Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 vintage Bentwood Thonet style Parlor dining cafe bistro chairs. Listing includes barrel back
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 vintage Thonet chairs from the 1920/40s restored with a woollen cloth
By Thonet
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Suite of 4 bent beechwood chairs made by Thonet between 1922 and 1940. Thin, light and elegant
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Sweetheart Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury vintage Thonet cane seat cafe chairs "Sweetheart" Style No. 16. chairs are in original
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet. model No. 18 chairs. They are in original
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Old Original Rocking Chair by Michael Thonet for Gebruder Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old original rocking chair, Nr. 6, was designed by Michael Thonet for Gebruder Thonet, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Beige Vinyl Seats, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet bentwood dining chairs with beige vinyl seats - set of 4. Item features bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, Memphis Era
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Grey Wool and Chrome Thonet Bar Stools, 1960s, Mid-Century
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage grey wool thonet bar stools 1960s mid-century. Measures: Height: 41 inches, width: 23
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Thonet Bentwood No. 18 Style Bistro Chair, 1950s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chair, in style of the popular model no. 18. Based on the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet. Sweetheart chairs. They are in
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Vintage Mid century Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet. Sweetheart chairs. They are in
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Set of Eight Bentwood and Cane Seat Armchair Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice matching set of eight bistro chairs from the 1950s by Thonet marked made in Poland. These
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet S 33 Vintage Brown Leather Chairs Mart Stam Cantilever Set of 10
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

4 Vintage Cesca Thonet Dining Chairs B64 by Marcel Breuer, 1950s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
These Cesca Thonet dining chairs 'B64' is a midcentury design furniture manufactured in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Golf Chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Chairs feature gracefully
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bistro Cafe "Coffee" Chair by Michael Thonet, Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Michael Thonet in the late 1890’s This set was produced in the 1960’s by Tatra
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20th Century Czech Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Set of Four Chrome Barrel Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Antonio, TX
This set of four chrome barrel chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet are in overall good condition
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Bentwood Sidechairs by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bentwood side chairs, of laminated veneer, manufactured by Thonet, having contoured
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Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs or Cafe Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 8 vintage dining chairs made in Poland c.1950's. They feature bentwood frames
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set of 4 Antique vintage Dining Cafe Cane Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Antique vintage cane seat cafe chairs by Thonet gebrüder. model No. 18 chairs. They are
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Vintage 1940s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Cafe Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage thonet cafe chairs style number '18' - Set of matching 4 in original condition
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Cafe Bentwood Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage thonet cafe chairs style number '18' - Set of matching 6 in original condition
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial, Thonet Wooden Chairs
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Thonet Wooden Chairs
Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cantilever Chairs S34 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s. Set of 6.
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Cantilever Chairs S 34 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1980s. Set of 6. The classic Bauhaus design
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet. A 1970s production by Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Thonet Chair Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet chair vintage for your home. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and natural fiber, every thonet chair vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet chair vintage — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet chair vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one thonet chair vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Thonet Chair Vintage?

Prices for a thonet chair vintage start at $200 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,742.

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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.

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Questions About Thonet Chair Vintage
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.