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Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by Thonet, Austria in 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique piano stool manufactured by Thonet. The stool is done in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Beech
Postmodern Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chair with Pink Mohair Cushion
By Thonet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare postmodern Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chair in Ebony with a custom pink mohair cushion.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
20th Century Vintage Bamboo Bentwood Garden Set in the Manner of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A rare and spectacular mid 20th century 3 piece bentwood garden lounge furniture set of charm
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
1950s Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Cane, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic pair of bentwood dining chairs with the original dark green vinyl upholstery and cane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Bentwood
Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four bentwood bar stools in Thonet style
Made in Italy in late 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of six bentwood bar stools in Thonet style
Made in Italy in late 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Armchairs in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Thonet and widely considered the father of bentwood furniture.
Bentwood furniture dates as far back as
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Early Michael Thonet N.17 Bistro Dining Set in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
No. 17 dining set in bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs and table designed by Michael Thonet
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Rococo Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1950. In original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Bentwood Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of 4 bentwood armchairs, made in Czechoslovakia, after Thonet. The chairs are in fair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Cane Bentwood Cantilever Dining Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Lovely cane seat and back dining chair in the style of Thonet. Chrome cantilever base and cane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, circa 1950
By Michael Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A pair of Thonet bentwood armchairs in original pleather with brass feet. This piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Naugahyde
Vintage bentwood settee bench in the style of Thonet. Circa 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage bench attributed to German/Austrian furniture company ‘Thonet’ in steam curved featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Beech
Taylor Ramsey Bentwood Lounge Chairs in the manner of Thonet, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Danish modern, Thonet influence, 1970s era bent oak armchairs designed and by former furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Set of Four Bentwood Nesting Tables in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful set of quartetto or four nesting tables in the style of Thonet. The tables have
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bentwood
Cane Upholstered Settee in French Linen, Attr. To Thonet, Austria, C.
By Michael Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pillows.
This settee is attributed to Thonet, (Gebrüder Thonet ) c.1900. I
It also could be by Jacob
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Set of 6 bentwood chairs in blue velvet by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Set of six bentwood dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and produced by Thonet in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Michael Thonet Stool by Thonet in Austria
By Michael Thonet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool designed by Michael Thonet. Produced by Thonet in Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Michael Thonet Stools Produced by Thonet in Austria
By Michael Thonet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stools designed by Michael Thonet. Produced by Thonet in Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet "Prague" Chair by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane, 1920s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Thonet armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s and produced by Thonet. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14.
Unknown
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Thonet Bentwood Chair Reupholstered in Mongolian Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Thonet bent wood chair reupholstered in mongolian sheepskin.
(only 1 available)
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
TON Set of Four Bentwood Armchairs in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, armchairs, bentwood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Elegant dining chairs made in bentwood
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage Thonet B9 Armchairs Reupholstered in Plaid - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in La Mesa, CA
A set of four original Thonet bentwood dining chairs, circa mid-20th century, featuring the iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Slightly modified chair, designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New plywood in beck and in seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Thonet, 1940s, Reupholstered in Kvadrat
By Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four dining chairs was produced by famous Thonet brand around 1940s – parts of original
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
by the Gebrüder Thonet Company after year 1918. Original state with a pleasant patina of age
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
by the Gebrüder Thonet company after year 1918. Original state with a pleasant patine of age
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet 209 Armchair by Auguste Thonet for Thonet, circa 1900
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Thonet 209 by Auguste Thonet for Thonet manufactured In Germany.
Bentwood and rattan.
In good
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan
Thonet 209 Armchair by Auguste Thonet for Thonet, circa 1900
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Thonet 209 by Auguste Thonet for Thonet manufactured In Germany.
Bentwood and rattan.
In good
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 6 Adolf Loos Thonet Vienna Café Museum Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful set of 6 bentwood Art Nouveau Thonet chairs. Originally designed by Adolf Loos for
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Bentwood
Two Chairs Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). Perfectly cleaned and re-po...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,805 / set
Chair in the Style of Thonet by Unknown Designer, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair in the style of Thonet by Unknown designer, circa 1930
Manufactured in France.
Bentwood and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Unique Functional Armchairs Thonet A60F, Design for Paris in 1928
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
. However, there is many stools Thonet Nr.B313 of this style that are attributed to Joseph Frank. Marked
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Thonet 209 Armchair by Auguste Thonet for Thonet, circa 1900
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Thonet 209 by Auguste Thonet for Thonet manufactured In Germany.
Bentwood and rattan.
In good
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan
1 of 50 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14., without
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair - No, 81 - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Refinished Thonet No. 81 Bentwood Armchair in Black with Black Leather Upholstery
Offered is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Armchair - No, 81 - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Refinished Thonet No. 81 Bentwood Armchair in Black with Black Leather Upholstery
Offered is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Elegant Rattan Pair of Rocking Chairs in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury elegant rattan pair of rocking chairs in the Thonet style.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1 of 12 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffman, 1970s, Restored
By Thonet-Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Prague dining chairs designed by Joseph Hoffman for Thonet.
A 1970s production by Thonet
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Style Bentwood Bench Settee in Excellent Restored Condition
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Restored bentwood bench settee from early 20th century. The bench features caned seat and back with
Category
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Benches
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
20th-Century Bentwood Beech Chairs in the Thonet Type in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
20th-century bentwood beech chairs in the thonet type in dark brown
We present you a set of six
Category
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Armchair Thonet A752, Josef Frank in 1933
By Thonet-Mundus, Frank Josef
Located in Praha, CZ
THONET.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Six Stools in Chrome with Bentwood Seats, circa 1975 Made in USA
By Thonet
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Set of six stools in tubular chrome and thick bentwood seats with a black lacquer finish.
Category
Late 20th Century American Stools
Materials
Metal
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair Att. to J
J Kohn in the Style of Thonet
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Period Vienna Secessionist bentwood armchair, attributed to J&J Kohn in the style of Thonet, and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Rare Set of 4 Armchairs Model 209 by Thonet Industries With Label
By Thonet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare set of 4 Thonet Armchairs in black painted bentwood , with white naugahyde seats retain
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Seating group (3) - No. 511 - Beech
By Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Thonet’s signature bentwood craftsmanship, seamlessly blending form and function. The graceful curves and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Sofas
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Armchair Thonet A752, Josef Frank in 1933
By Frank Josef, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Frank Josef in year 1933. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus company
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Dressing Table in the Style of Thonet, circa 1880
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique luxury dressing table, similar to production company Jacob & Josef Kohn or D.G.Fischel, but it was not found in catalogs. New mirror with a facet.
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Vanities
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Black Bentwood Double-Seat Sofa in the Style of Thonet Vienna, France, 1950s
Located in Prato, IT
Black bentwood double-seat sofa in the style of Thonet, Vienna, France 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Thonet Company Gustav Siegel in 1928. Original state. Solid and compact. Marked with stamp and label
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Midcentury Room Divider in Blond Bentwood, circa 1960s
By Thonet, Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury flower (dividing) wall made of bentwood in blond color plywood and features geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Hocker, Stool Thonet B313, Frank Josef in 1928, Unique Variant
By Frank Josef, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus company. Designed by Josef Frank
for Haus
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910
By Mazowia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chair features bentwood back with
Category
20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Two Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928
By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Thonet Company Gustav Siegel in 1928. Original state. Solid and compact. Marked with stamp and label
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet in bentwood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A thonet in bentwood — often made from wood, bentwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet in bentwood — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet in bentwood, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Thonet, Michael Thonet and Ludvik Volak each produced at least one beautiful thonet in bentwood that is worth considering.
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Questions About Thonet In Bentwood
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- What is a bentwood box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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 identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who made bentwood rockers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet was the original maker of bentwood chairs. He invented the process of bending wood by using vapor to heat and then bend it into shape. You can shop a collection of bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Bentwood rockers are made out of wood that gets heated to a high temperature with steam and then bent. Ash and beech are two popular wood species for bentwood chair production. However, other woods are also suitable for use. On 1stDibs, find a range of bentwood rockers.
- How old are bentwood rockers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bentwood rocking chair was introduced in the mid-1800s by Michael Thonet. Bentwood furniture is a signature of the furniture manufacturer Thonet — Michael produced chairs out of steam-bent wood, and starting in the middle of the 19th century, he produced a series of rockers. Shop a range of bentwood rocking chairs and furniture on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2022Michael 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, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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, 2023Perhaps 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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, 2022To 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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