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.

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.

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.

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.

Thonet Chair

Original Thonet

Thonet Vienna Secession

Thonet 20th

Bentwood Chairs With Cane Seating

Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs

Thonet Austria

Thonet Art Nouveau

Thonet Caning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Large Chair in Black and Backrest

$1,397 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery Backrest

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Twiggy Small Chair in Black Upholstery Backrest

$1,359 / item

Thonet Set of Twelve Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curved armrests and

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer, Rush

Thonet Set of Twelve Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

$11,400 / set

Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

By Thonet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth curved armrests and

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats

$7,600 / set

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

$3,797

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, J.&J. Khon 1

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition

$3,322

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

$1,106 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Telegrey with Upholstered Seat

By Gordon Guillaumier, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Telegrey with Upholstered Seat

$1,362 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair with Perforated Plywood Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair with Perforated Plywood Seat

$1,126 / item

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus. Absolutely original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 chairs model A821 by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus

$8,900 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

is a trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat

$2,390 / item

GTV Thonet Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Aluminium by Otto Wagner

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

is a trademark which distinguishes the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

GTV Thonet Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Aluminium by Otto Wagner

$2,549 / item

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Frank

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Extremely rare set of chairs designed by Josef Frank. This type of chairs was used by Adolf Loos

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Very rare Thonet B 946 chairs by Josef Frank

$3,797 / set

Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

$3,000 / set

Rage Thonet Dining or Side Chair No. 85

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood magahony stained from circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Rage Thonet Dining or Side Chair No. 85

$700

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt

By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gustav Klimt

Located in Praha, CZ

Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt

$1,127

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris Low Back Flame Red Chair in Upholstered Seat

By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Morris chair, by the creative duo GamFratesi, reinterprets the classic Viennese seat, by using new

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Morris Low Back Flame Red Chair in Upholstered Seat

$1,900 / item

Beautiful Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet

By Paul McCobb, Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

9 beautiful European bentwood dining chairs. Ready for a new home.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Beautiful Set of Bentwood Dining Chairs, in the Style of Thonet

$1,700 / set

Set of three chairs by Michael Thonet and Art Deco Table

By Michael Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

The chairs in this Thonet set are true masterpieces of craftsmanship, testaments to a time that

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of three chairs by Michael Thonet and Art Deco Table

$2,136 / set

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Naples, IT

, struttura tubolari in acciaio cromato e paglia di Vienna. Marcate Thonet. Marcel Breuer concepì la prima

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

$1,661 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

$866 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Chair with Upholstered Seat Beech Feet

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 Chair with Upholstered Seat Beech Feet

$1,530 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

$1,051 / item

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

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

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 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat

$1,019 / item

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in London, GB

A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980

$2,916

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Beechwood with Cane Seat

$1,426 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Supple, light, and elegant. This chair, designed in 1849, uses the new technique of steam bent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.1 Chair in Black with Cane Seat

$1,426 / item

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Wood cleaned and then treated with revitalizing oil. - Shows signs of use (scratches, scuffs, etc.). - Stable and sturdy. - Ma...

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1980s Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

$462

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Chino Hills, CA

the legendary Anton Lorenz for Thonet. These chairs are iconic pieces of mid-century modern design

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s

$2,500

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair with Mesh Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair with Mesh Upholstered Seat

$1,505 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech and Upholstered Seat

By Martino Gamper, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Five pieces of bent wood make up the unique profile of Post Mundus, the chair designed by Martino

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Post Mundus Chair in Beech and Upholstered Seat

$1,603 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat

$1,223 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Thanks to the striking effect of the steam-bent beech, the Bodystuhl chair proposed by Nigel Coates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

$1,708 / item

Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11") Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

$10,680

Original Otto Prutscher Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

By Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed for the Café Heinrichshof opposite to the States Opera House in Vienna, ruined in 1945.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Original Otto Prutscher Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

$10,324

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Squirrel Grey

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Squirrel Grey

$1,327 / item

Set of 8 Gebruder Thonet Vienna Dining Chairs In Flame Red

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of Eight Gebruder Thonet Vienna, 'Czech' Dining Chairs In Flame Red. Designed in 1994, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Gebruder Thonet Vienna Dining Chairs In Flame Red

$3,600

Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Den Haag, NL

seats, Vienna, 1960s. These chairs have old labels instead of the later produced stamps Thonet used.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set of Four White Thonet nr. 14 Armchairs with Wicker Seats, Vienna, 1960s

$4,450 / set

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

By Thonet, Salvatore Leone

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of 4 Thonet Cafe Daum N°4, 1960. By Salvatore Leone No 4 "Café Daum" designed by Thonet around

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

$4,995 / set

Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930

By Thonet, Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Designer: Fritz Breuhaus - maker: marked by maker, see the paper label - Good, absolutely original condition, upholstery in perfect condition - chrome in original good cond...

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930

$2,372 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

$903 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech 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 Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech Feet

$1,146 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat

$955 / item

Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert

$2,195 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Nigel Coates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nigel Coates has designed a sophisticated lounge chair with a complex design reflecting the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat

$6,153 / item

Thonet no. 207 dining chairs Long John , set of 6, 1985

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 Thonet no. 207 'Long johns' high back dining chairs. Gorgeous 'art nouveau' design era

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet no. 207 dining chairs Long John , set of 6, 1985

$1,780 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat

$977 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat

$977 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat

$977 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair in Cane Backrest Upholstered Seat

By Front Design, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Black Chair in Cane Backrest Upholstered Seat

$1,846 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest

$1,505 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Chair in Walnut with Cane Seat

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Chair in Walnut with Cane Seat

$1,254 / item

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood

Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet

$2,400 / set

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak

$3,650 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in White with Wooven Cane Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in White with Wooven Cane Seat

$1,221 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Pure White

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the historical and contemporary collection of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Bicolor Chair in Beech and Pure White

$1,327 / item

Bauhaus Long Chair by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet

By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood with caned seat and backrest, designed by Gustav Adolf Schneck and made by Thonet in

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Long Chair by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet

$2,189

Seating Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Seating

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Thonet Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Thonet Chair

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.
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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
1 Answer
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.
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.

All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours

Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.

20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining

Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.

Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner

With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.