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.

Thonet Vienna Chairs

Austrian Bentwood Chairs

Vienna Cane

Vienna Secession Bentwood

Cane Seat Wood Chairs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Stools

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet walking stick chair, Vienna. Ca. 1880

$831

Vienna 1800s Bentwood Rocker, Very Rare Form

By Michael Thonet

Located in Peekskill, NY

unique and very turn of the century Vienna. Note: This model of rocking chair is illustrated on page

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Vienna 1800s Bentwood Rocker, Very Rare Form

$2,800

Marcel Breuer S64 Armchairs for Thonet

By Marcel Breuer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great examples of 1987 armchairs model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, tubular steel with painted

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S64 Armchairs for Thonet

$950

Secession dining room chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36

By J J Kohn Mundus, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining room chairs Thonet no.19 and Kohn no.36

$777 / item

Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair, Comtemporary Bentwood Lounge Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Lehnstuhl bentwood lounge chair by Nigel Coates is sophisticated with a complex design reflecting

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair, Comtemporary Bentwood Lounge Chair

$4,467 / item

Collection of Eight Viennese Secessionist Dining Chairs Thonet, Mundus, J&J Kohn

By Thonet, J J Kohn Mundus

Located in Dallas, TX

From the estate of a prominent Dallas architect, this set of eight bentwood Austrian dining chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Collection of Eight Viennese Secessionist Dining Chairs Thonet, Mundus, J&J Kohn

$7,800 / set

Vintage Rocking Chair, Wood and Vienna Straw Armchair Vimini, Thonet Style, 1940

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Vienna straw, without the Thonet brand but identical to those of the famous designer, produced around the

Category

Mid-20th Century European Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rocking Chair, Wood and Vienna Straw Armchair Vimini, Thonet Style, 1940

$813

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1930s, Set of 4

By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1930s, Set of 4

$951 / set

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

$1,136 / set

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 14 Dining Chairs by J&J Kohn, 1950s, Set of 4

$1,136 / set

J And J Kohn Jacob And Joseph Kohn Thonet Bentwood Carver Chair 1900 No 67

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful Vienna Secessionist bentwood chair from the early 1900s. Designed by Jacob and Jospeh

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

J And J Kohn Jacob And Joseph Kohn Thonet Bentwood Carver Chair 1900 No 67

$891

Thonet piano chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet piano chair in nice original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet piano chair

$550

Desk Chair Ligna Thonet

By Ligna

Located in Den Haag, NL

Revolving desk chair by Ligna in license for Thonet. Made in Czechoslovakia. 1950s. Solid beechwood

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Desk Chair Ligna Thonet

$1,136

Rare Thonet Windsor Chair attributed to Josef Frank

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Windsor Chair attributed to Josef Frank produced by Thonet. this chair is fully restored with

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Thonet Windsor Chair attributed to Josef Frank

$1,900

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair Nr. 1

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood nut brown stained with a perforated seat and backrest made by Thonet, circa 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Thonet Armchair Desk Chair Nr. 1

$1,390

Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

quote as soon as possible Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining chairs, Set of two designed for Thonet in

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 Set of Two, Czech Republic

Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs Josef Hoffmann Style

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood with canned seat and backrest, made in Sweden in the 1970s by MFB Möbelindusti AB. Some damages on the canning, restoration on request possible. Six pieces available....

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs Josef Hoffmann Style

$2,780 / set

Chair for children by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Chair for children by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Children s Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Chair for children by Thonet

$825

Pair of Classic Thonet Chairs, August Thonet, Weiner Stuhl Chair, 1870 Design

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Buffalo, NY

The Weiner Stuhl chair epitomizes the minimalism of Gebruder Thonet Vienna design in a nutshell

Category

Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Pair of Classic Thonet Chairs, August Thonet, Weiner Stuhl Chair, 1870 Design

$1,250

Set of 5 Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Set of 5 Thonet style bentwood bistro style cafe chairs. The chairs have a rich dark finish and

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 5 Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs

$1,500 / set

Marcel Breuer S32 Side Chairs, 1977

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great examples of 1977 side chairs Model S32 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, tubular steel with

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S32 Side Chairs, 1977

$850 / item

Thonet no. 14 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 dark brown Thonet no. 14 dining chairs. The cane seats are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet no. 14 Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 4

$712 / set

Mid-Century Modern Set of Thonet Chairs Model 214 with Vienna Straw, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern set of Thonet chairs model 214 with Vienna straw, 1940s Set of six Thonet

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Belle Époque Stools

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of Thonet Chairs Model 214 with Vienna Straw, 1940s

$3,003 / set

Piano chair no.1 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Piano chair no.1 by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Piano chair no.1 by Thonet

$670

Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann, J J Kohn Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech, bentwood with plywood seat and back. Chairs are attributed to Josef Hoffmann Vienna from

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Dining Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

$560 / item

Model 567 Chairs by Otto Prustscher Fot Thonet – Set of 10

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 40” x W 17.3” x D 21” x SH 18.7” Set of 10 high back dining chairs by Otto

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Model 567 Chairs by Otto Prustscher Fot Thonet – Set of 10

$3,300 / set

Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chair by Thonet in Bentwood and Cane from 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Mexico, DF

Amazing and comfortable adjustable lounge chair in bent wood and cane manufactured circa 1900 in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chair by Thonet in Bentwood and Cane from 1900

$2,800

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s

By Salvatore Leone

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian chairs Thonet style with straw and wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s Set of 6 chairs in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s

$3,590 / set

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s

By Salvatore Leone

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s Set of 3 chairs in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Austrian Chairs Thonet style with Straw and Wood by Salvatore Leone, 1900s

$1,795 / set

Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Rare model featured in 1904 Thonet catalogue. Bent solid beech with perforated plywood seat and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair

$2,022

Office chair no.391 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chair no.391 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office chair no.391 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

$3,590

Thonet 207 Set: Bench, Three Chairs with Armrests and Three Chairs Without

By Thonet

Located in Doornspijk, NL

unique as it was not taken into further production by Thonet. Some of the chairs have been

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet 207 Set: Bench, Three Chairs with Armrests and Three Chairs Without

$3,231

Ladys Easy Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1888

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Lower and small armchair was included in the production program of the company Gebrüder Thonet in

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Ladys Easy Chair Thonet Nr.3, circa 1888

$1,196

Office chair no.414 by Marcel Kammerer

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chair no.414 by Marcel Kammerer. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Office chair no.414 by Marcel Kammerer

$3,350

Set of 6 Adolf Loos Thonet Vienna Café Museum Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

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

Set of 6 Adolf Loos Thonet Vienna Café Museum Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs

$4,500

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair Att. to J J Kohn in the Style of Thonet

By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn

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

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair Att. to J J Kohn in the Style of Thonet

$595

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet

$7,180 / set

1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa and Chairs for Gebruder Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Praha, CZ

-Good original condition with minor signs of use -Carefully refinished with shellac -Stamped/labeled by Maker -Sofas measurement: H 76 cm x W 123 cm x D 60 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa and Chairs for Gebruder Thonet

$8,616 / set

Original Thonet Children Highchair, 1904

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

High-quality collector's item: Antique bentwood children chair, Thonet - Vienna, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Original Thonet Children Highchair, 1904

$526

1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa, Chairs and Stool for Gebruder Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Carefully refinished with shellac - Stamped/labeled by Maker - Set includes 4 pieces - Dimensions of the sofa: H 76 cm x W 123...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa, Chairs and Stool for Gebruder Thonet

$7,850 / set

Bentwood B-9 Chair by Michael Thonet, Manufactured by Jacob Josef Kohn

By Jacob Josef Kohn, Michael Thonet

Located in New York, NY

An Austrian (Vienna) bentwood B-9 chair by Michael Thonet, circa 1870. An original iconic chair

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood B-9 Chair by Michael Thonet, Manufactured by Jacob Josef Kohn

$1,760

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910

By Marcel Kammerer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910 Like Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer (1878-1959

Category

Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910

$12,500

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910

By Marcel Kammerer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910 Like Josef Hoffmann, Marcel Kammerer (1878-1959

Category

Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Marcel Kammerer chairs for Thonet c. 1910

$12,500

Eight Stylish Thonet Dining Room Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Striking and shapely dining room chairs from Thonet (Vienna) Solid cherry wood frames,brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eight Stylish Thonet Dining Room Chairs

$4,800

Josef Hoffmann Game/Dining Table and Chairs Set

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional game table set consisting of a table and four chairs done in a high polished

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Vienna Secession Game Tables

Materials

Leather

Josef Hoffmann Game/Dining Table and Chairs Set

$8,600

Armchair by Otto Wagner

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna Secession Thonet Armchairs Bentwood chairs attributed to Otto Wagner. Two of this

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Armchair by Otto Wagner

$2,700

Set of Four Thonet Style antique Chairs with Sofa, circa 1880 by Wackerlin Co

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Rare set of four curved beechwood chairs and a sofa in pure Thonet style. Made by Italian Wackerlin

Category

Antique 1880s European Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of Four Thonet Style antique Chairs with Sofa, circa 1880 by Wackerlin Co

$2,872 / set

Rare Vienna Secession Thonet Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Vienna Secession Thonet chair. Beech bentwood walnut stained shellack finish with new canning.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Vienna Secession Thonet Chair

$800

Pr. Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Thonet Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Model 31

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of antique bentwood Vienna Secessionist cafe, bistro style dining height chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pr. Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Thonet Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Model 31

$975

Set of 3 Thonet Vienna Ebonized Bentwood Caned Classic Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A classic set of 3 chairs by Gebruder Thonet Vienna GMBH, the BODYSTUHL chair by Nigel Coates using

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 3 Thonet Vienna Ebonized Bentwood Caned Classic Chairs

$3,500

Solid Pine Chairs by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, 1970s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Echt, NL

Set of four solid pine chairs in very good condition. The chairs are made by Gebrüder Thonet

Category

20th Century Austrian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Solid Pine Chairs by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, 1970s

$4,427

Pair of Thonet Bent Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs, 1890

By Thonet

Located in Puglia, Puglia

wood were produced in Vienna by the famous Thonet company around 1905. The chairs have been restored

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Thonet Bent Beech and Vienna Straw Chairs, 1890

$1,436

Thonet Number 20 Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet No 20 delivery time about 3-4 weeks not signed

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Number 20 Chair

$700

Thonet Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

in original condition restoration on request

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Chair

$900

Bentwood Chair Thonet Style

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

1890. It is very similiar to Thonet Nr. 11 chair. Fully restored.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Chair Thonet Style

$720

Gebruder Thonet Model 6541 Wing Chair

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in New York, NY

A rare model 6541 stained bent beechwood and upholstered velvet wing chair designed by Gebrüder

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Gebruder Thonet Model 6541 Wing Chair

$3,495

Set of Four Original Beechwood Chairs by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in New York City, NY

A set of four slat back beech bentwood chairs by Thonet brothers, Weiner Werkstatte. Thonet was

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Original Beechwood Chairs by Thonet

$545

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Thonet Vienna Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of thonet vienna chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and hardwood, all thonet vienna chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 246 antique and vintage thonet vienna chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 83 modern editions to choose from as well. Thonet vienna chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Thonet vienna chairs bearing Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made thonet vienna chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Adolf Loos and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Thonet Vienna Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,245, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $29,900 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Questions About Thonet Vienna Chairs

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.
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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