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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Thonet Austria

Thonet Art Nouveau

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Thonet Style Cafe Chairs - Set of 4

$895 / set

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

vintage condition, ready for use. This set pairs beautifully with our matching pair of Thonet 209P chairs

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

$5,270 / set

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this super rare suite of six original, antique, fully stamped Thonet

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

$20,485 / set

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode

$2,731

Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful rattan, faux camel leather and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

$829 / item

Modernist Rocking Chair in Ebonized Wood, Cane and Chrome Structure, Circa 1970

By Thonet

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

elegance and modernist lines define this vintage rocking chair, inspired by the Thonet style and crafted

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Modernist Rocking Chair in Ebonized Wood, Cane and Chrome Structure, Circa 1970

$1,894

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back

$4,200 / set

Light White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful rattan, boucle and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Light White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

$829 / item

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn

$1,658

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

versatile combination. This model pays tribute to Thonet’s legacy in Viennese café chair design, combining

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

$5,270 / set

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tubular Chromed-Steel Cantilever Z Chair, designed in the 1970s. This chair dates to ca

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

$950

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet, early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet. Early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme designed the S320 for Thonet in 1984, creating a chair that

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair

$1,550 / set

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

cantilevered chair. This early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 armchair by Lorenz for Thonet, made in 1930, is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome

$942 Sale Price

20% Off

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet, early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

$2,238 / set

Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Chairs, Italy 60s

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of dining chairs in the style of Thonet bentwood chair. The chairs were made in Italy in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Chairs, Italy 60s

$1,065 / set

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet. Early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. J. Kohn

By Thonet, J J Kohn Mundus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900's, classic Thonet style bentwood cafe chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn. Mundus was a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. J. Kohn

$2,750 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat Beech

By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat Beech

$2,130 / item

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

By Josef Hoffmann, J J Kohn Mundus

Located in Beirut, LB

adapted its product line to modern demands, with Thonet chairs being lauded for their simplicity and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Chairs in bentwood by Josef Hoffmann for Mundus Vienna Austria, 1900s

$7,224 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro

By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro

$1,654 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro

By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro

$1,691 / item

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair in great vintage condition (well preserved). Production

Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Dining chair by Thonet, Bentwood cane, No. 18, 1980s

$374 Sale Price / item

20% Off

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Slovak Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

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

$852

Pair of Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900 to be restored.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Pair of Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

$1,006 / set

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet

$2,850 / set

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

$3,600 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Dark Walnut with Plywood Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Dark Walnut with Plywood Seat

$1,575 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Flame Red with Upholstered Seat

By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Flame Red with Upholstered Seat

$2,130 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat

$1,660 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood Birch Feet

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood Birch Feet

$1,660 / item

Set of 4 Dinning Chairs, 1970 s, Thonet Factory

Located in Vienna, Austria

Set of 4 dining chairs made from steamed bentwood, produced in 1970, at the factory Ton in Bystrice

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Dinning Chairs, 1970 s, Thonet Factory

$1,989 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bent-beech wood chair and armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1930. A timeless and modern design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.811 Armchair in Beechwood with Cane Seat

$1,388 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Loos Cafe Museum in Wenge with Upholstered Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

chair has today been revived thanks to new production techniques that successfully leave its artisan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Loos Cafe Museum in Wenge with Upholstered Seat

$1,973 / item

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43

$1,598 / set

Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of six Vienna Secession armchairs. Design by Gebrüder Thonet Austria

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s

$5,116 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich

Located in Topeka, KS

construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet, Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich began in 1928 and was

Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12

$11,995 / set

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in amstelveen, NL

. Stamped Thonet marks on each chair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s

$4,974 / set

Customizable Gebruder T 214 Cafe Chair by Michael Thonet

Located in New York, NY

RANGE 214 The famous coffee house chair is an icon and considered the most successful mass produced

Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Customizable Gebruder T 214 Cafe Chair by Michael Thonet

$1,386 / item

Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Chair by Thonet, No. 18 "Wide" 1970s, 1 of 3

$364 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Thonet Slipper Chair in Cherry and Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, slipper chair, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s This lounge chair has a splendid

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet Slipper Chair in Cherry and Red Upholstery

$950

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from chocolate brown stained beech, design

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Josef Frank Thonet Vintage Chocolate Brown Four Windsor Armchairs c1925

$13,619 / set

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

Located in New York, NY

Set of ten chairs (99.5 × 42 × 55 × 50 cm) and two armchairs (107 × 54 × 62 × 51 cm), model "511

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

$46,000 / item

Two 20th-Century Brown Beech Chairs in the Thonet Style

Located in Opole, PL

Two 20th-Century Brown Beech Chairs in the Thonet Style We present you these two beech chairs made

Category

Late 20th Century Polish Chairs

Materials

Beech

Two 20th-Century Brown Beech Chairs in the Thonet Style

$568 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Thonet Slipper Chair in Cherry and Brown Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, slipper chair, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s This lounge chair has a splendid

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet Slipper Chair in Cherry and Brown Upholstery

$950

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

black painted beech is giving the piece a sleek and very elegant vibe. Produced by Thonet, pioneers in

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

$4,500

Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful mid-century rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, Europe, 1960s

$829 / item

Set of Six White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 6 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$4,974 / set

Set of Four White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 4 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$3,316 / set

Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 8 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight White Boucle Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$5,921 / set

Set of Two Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 2 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$1,421 / set

Set of Four Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 4 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$2,960 / set

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s A beautiful set of four Thonet-style

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s

$2,723 / set

Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 5 rattan and wood chairs. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Five Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chairs, 1960s

$3,552 / set

Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s. Boho styled elegant and romantic rocking chair in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s

$1,006

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Thonet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A thonet chair — often made from wood, bentwood and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 2329 variations of the antique or vintage thonet chair you’re looking for, while we also have 94 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thonet chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and modern styles are sought with frequency. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Michael Thonet each produced at least one beautiful thonet chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thonet Chair?

The average selling price for a thonet chair at 1stDibs is $1,661, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $65,164 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Thonet Chair

What is a Thonet chair?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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