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 Vienna Chairs

Austrian Bentwood Chairs

Vienna Cane

Vienna Secession Bentwood

Cane Seat Wood Chairs

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2

$893 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Schaukelstuhl in Beech with Upholsterd Cane

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

trademark which distinguishes 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 Schaukelstuhl in Beech with Upholsterd Cane

$2,982 / item

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

Vintage set of seven 1930 s huge Thonet café chairs

$2,042 / set

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

$1,922 / set

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

$744 / item

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

$660

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1860

$2,642

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Produced by Thonet Vienna in 1996. Quality made and in good

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s

$1,441 / set

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat

$4,572 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in White with Woven Cane Seat

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Lounge Chair in White with Woven Cane Seat

$4,572 / item

Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet, Austria, 19th century

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet, Austria, 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of chairs in the style of Thonet, Austria, 19th century

$2,642 / set

Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Torino, IT

Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet desk chair in beech wood, late 19th century

$1,141

Secession desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Beech, Bentwood

Secession desk chair by Thonet

$1,105

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

Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Vienna, AT

- Oesterreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or side chair by the famed

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Metal

Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet

$9,009

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat Beech

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Hermann Czech

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat Beech

$2,130 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Philippe Nigro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna also involves exploring poetic imagery: one that is attributable to the company's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro

$1,654 / item

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Philippe Nigro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna also involves exploring poetic imagery: one that is attributable to the company's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro

$1,691 / item

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

highlighted in the photos. Signation on both chairs present in three forms: - 'Thonet Vienna' engraving on

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$312 / item

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

highlighted in the photos. Signation on both chairs present in three forms: - 'Thonet Vienna' engraving on

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$336 / item

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet

$895

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet

$1,801

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

highlighted in the photos. Signation on both chairs present in three forms: - 'Thonet Vienna' engraving on

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$336 / item

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

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$1,973 / item

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

$1,388 / item

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

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$1,575 / item

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

By Hermann Czech, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$2,130 / item

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

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$1,660 / item

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

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$1,660 / item

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in London, GB

A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

$4,134 Sale Price

20% Off

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

: 90 cm. Etichetta THONET sotto la seduta. Ottime condizioni generali e patina d'uso - tonalità noce

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of six Thonet Chairs No. 14, Vienna straw seat, shellac finish

$5,946

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau wing chair no.6542 by Thonet in excellent condition, backhausen fabric.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet

$7,207

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

$3,123 / set

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

$900

Thonet office chair with rattan seat

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet office chair with rattan seat professionally stained and repolished, new handmade rattan

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Thonet office chair with rattan seat

$864

Set of Eight Thonet Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood painted with plywood seat, made by Thonet in Austria in the 1930s. Eight pieces

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Thonet Dining Chairs

$2,988 / set

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen

$2,162 / set

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant set of four bentwood chairs, marked "Thonet Austria", attributable to the renowned Gebrüder

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Original Thonet Chairs, Austria, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

$7,688 / set

Thonet Dining Chair No.4

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair No.4

$1,922

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Elegant set of two beautiful made bentwood chairs made by the renowned company of Thonet in Vienna

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

$1,700 / set

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

$2,883 / set

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique very beautiful Art Nouveau set of six Thonet chairs with a printed pattern all chairs are

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.

$3,844 / set

Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats

$2,450 / set

Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883

$3,483

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

chairs have been newly upholstered with the original, renowned "Vienna mesh", typical for these kind of

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915

$7,900 / set

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century

$1,441

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet in very nice original condition.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very rare jugendstil dining chair no.522 by Thonet

$4,324

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century

$3,123

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

$1,900 / set

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

$4,564 / set

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

By Thonet

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

$845 Sale Price

20% Off

Austrian Chairs with Straw and Wood by Thonet, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian mid-century chairs with straw and wood, 1950s Set of 3 chairs with square seat, with

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Austrian Chairs with Straw and Wood by Thonet, 1900s

$2,606 / set

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

$830

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

$830

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria

$830

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs. Four pieces available Delivery time 3

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

$1,998 / set

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

$1,501

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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.

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Questions About Thonet Vienna Chairs

What is a Thonet chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
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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