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Josef Hoffman for Thonet Set of Six Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare pair of No. 811 Thonet chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman. The chairs feature
Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturer, Thonet, sourced directly from Europe. This complete set features four armless side chairs and two
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of the chair; was designed and made in Vienna between 1905 and 1910 by the Thonet Gebruder Company
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1930 s Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Vintage set of seven 1930 s huge Thonet café chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of Early 20th Century Thonet Chairs (Model No. 3) This beautiful set of bentwood armchairs
Category

Vintage 1930s Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet dining chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair with new hand-woven rattan seat. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 2 Thonet model S43 dining/side chairs with armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this set of 2 Thonet model S43 dining room/side chairs, with armrests. This nice set of 2
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet dining chair no.103
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.103. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair attr. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood chair attributed to Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
the fewest elements possible was introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. The 118 chair
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
reducing a chair to the fewest elements possible was introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Bistro Chairs Bentwood Technique, 20th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bistro chairs in the style of Thonet chairs with curved wood. Indeed Michael Thonet worked
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with upholsterd seat. Manufactured by Thonet in Austria about 1880.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair – 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Roma, RM
Thonet Rocking Chair – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 53 L x 105 H x 110 P cm
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Straw, Wood

Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade
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Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
add to this serene appearance. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet 118 Antique Pink with cane seat Chair by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
introduced by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. The 118 chair is a continuation of this principle and
Category

2010s European Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.70
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960 s Elegant Backed Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Elegant Backed Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Founded in the early 19th Century by
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Cocktail Chair, Thonet, Vienna, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The relatively small cocktail chair covered with a firm vinyl cover, the seams of which are
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920 s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900 good general condition, no restoration required
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Six chairs Thonet Nr.41, 1885
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
shellac. Model No. 41 appeared in Thonet catalogs in 1885. The most famous use of these chairs was in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A classic Thonet bentwood side chair showcasing the iconic curves and craftsmanship that define
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1960 s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Four. Founded in the early 19th Century
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950’s Elegant Backed Dark Walnut Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Elegant Backed Dark Walnut Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Founded in the early 19th
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

White Stained Beech Rocking Chair by Luigi Grassevig Italy, 1970 s
By Luigi Crassevig, Crassevig
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
manner as the classic Thonet chairs A classic chair for a 70's Boho Chique Italian look interior This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Italian wood and Vienna straw Praga chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Ligna, 1970s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Ligna
Located in MIlano, IT
design and model of the famous French Thonet chairs, but produced by Ligna in the seventies. A classic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Thonet swivel chair no.5541
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet swivel chair no.5541 in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to
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1990s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair, circa 1920. Classic bentwood frame with woven wicker back
Category

Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1940 s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair. Founded in the early 19th Century by
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set Of Eight Thonet Bistro Chairs No. 56
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
Set of 8 bistro chairs by Thonet. Model no. 56 from the 1904/1907 catalog. Bent beechwood frame
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960 s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Elegant Back Original Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine 1950’s Elegant Back Original Thonet
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1940s Thonet Beech Chair no. 57, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- partly refurbished - some signs of use - sturdy and stable - Height of seat 47
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat
By Thonet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dining Chairs by Thonet, Beech Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, Bentwood, C. 1940s, Kitchen, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Elegant Pretzel Shaped Thonet Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century Elegant Pretzel Shaped Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. Founded in the early 19th
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of
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1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900.  
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Thonet-style bentwood chair or armchair - 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet style bentwood chair in stained beech with a caned seat. Thonet Design seating Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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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.

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Questions About 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 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.