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.

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 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.

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

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905

$4,308 / item

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair

$1,250

Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having a curved scoop shaped backrest, vinyl

Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Cafe Bistro Style Dining Chairs after Thonet 12 available

$135 / item

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic set 6 Thonet Bentwood Dining /Bistro chairs, model # 18.Labeled Made in Czechoslovakia.Nuce

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Classic Set 6 Thonet No. 18 Bentwood Bistro Dining Chairs

$499 / item

Josef Urban, Gebrueder Thonet chair, model number 405 - Original Secession Style

By Woka Lamps, Josef Urban, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

The Studio, London 1906, ill. C 61; Künstlerhaus Vienna, catalogue, Gebogenes Holz, p. 31f.; Renzi, Il

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Josef Urban, Gebrueder Thonet chair, model number 405 - Original Secession Style

$12,663

Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gustav Klimt

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Solid and compact. Cleaned and gentle re

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt

$2,872

Secession office chair by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair by Thonet Mundus

$1,057

Set of Two Authentic Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, Austria – Late 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

quality and innovation that define the Thonet name. Both chairs retain their original Thonet maker’s

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Two Authentic Thonet Bentwood Armchairs, Austria – Late 20th Century

$2,880 / set

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

$4,488 / set

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

$1,801 / set

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914

$5,976

Rare Set of Thonet Non-upholstered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, labelled and stamped

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Voorburg, NL

Amazing stock of 10 Original Bentwood Bistro chairs by Thonet in solid oak wood. The chairs have a

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Rare Set of Thonet Non-upholstered Bentwood Bistro Chairs, labelled and stamped

$3,171 / set

Children s Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, Austria

Children's stool for a barber shop, made in beech wood from the company Thonet. Adjustable from

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Children s Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop

$1,053 Sale Price

20% Off

Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet

By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Four legged construction, square bentwood, beechwood stained mahogany, renovated cover and decorative nails, height 105cm, width 43cm, depth 60cm. Renovated condition with signs of a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet

$10,532

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

$3,112 / item

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

black painted beech is giving the piece a sleek and very elegant vibe. Produced by Thonet, pioneers in

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

$3,475 Sale Price

20% Off

Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps, Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

An extremely rare Thonet chair, designed by Otto Prutscher for a Villa in Jägerndorf - Literatur

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Original Otto Prutscher by Gebrüder Thonet Chair, 1908

$11,849

GTV Thonet Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Aluminium by Otto Wagner

By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank in Vienna

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

GTV Thonet Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Aluminium by Otto Wagner

$2,549 / item

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna Secessionist bentwood swivel Pursers, desk, office chair, attributed to Thonet ( Model

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet

$1,200

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Vienna, AT

. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

$800 / item

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date

Category

Antique 1860s Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe Chairs. by Michael Thonet

$9,200 / set

Set of 6 Vienna Chairs in Beech Cane, Thonet, ZPM Radomsko, Mid-Century, 1960s

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Odense, DK

Set of 6 armchairs / dining room chairs designed by Thonet. These chairs were produced at ZPM

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Set of 6 Vienna Chairs in Beech Cane, Thonet, ZPM Radomsko, Mid-Century, 1960s

$6,000 / set

Set of Four Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Marcel Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910

By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic set of four Thonet chairs from the Art Nouveau period around 1910 in Austria. These

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Marcel Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910

$5,900 / set

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition

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

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

$3,351

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining room chair atr. Otto Prutscher for Thonet

$1,436

Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben 29a - Trattnerhof Stained and

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Extremely Rare Chair from the Grabenkaffehaus, Vienna 1, Graben, Original

$7,181

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher. Fully restored, upholstered with

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

$2,872 / set

Bauhaus Long Chair by Gustav Adolf Schneck for Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Gustav Adolf Schneck

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

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet, early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet. Early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet, early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original

Category

Vintage 1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet

$2,102 / item

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four large slender bentwood dining set by Thonet. Early 20th century European production

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Set of Four Large Slender Bentwood Dining Set by Thonet

$2,400 / set

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880

By Thonet, J.&J. Khon 1

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Rare pair of Vienna Secession chairs circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880

$2,154 / set

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Adolf Loos, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

$3,590

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

By Thonet, Otto Prutscher

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

$819 / item

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

Located in New York, NY

" and ‘1511’ by Brothers Thonet, Vienna. These are original pieces, marked with the Thonet Wien label on

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Chairs, Model "511" and "1511" by Brothers Thonet, Vienna

$46,000 / item

Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt

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

$1,137

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s A beautiful set of four Thonet-style

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s

$1,101 Sale Price / set

60% Off

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus

By Thonet, J J Kohn Mundus

Located in New York, NY

Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus

$200

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

versatile combination. This model pays tribute to Thonet’s legacy in Viennese café chair design, combining

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 215 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

$5,326 / set

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in London, GB

Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

$2,608

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in München, Bavaria

vintage condition, ready for use. This set pairs beautifully with our matching pair of Thonet 209P chairs

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

$5,326 / set

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

$2,717

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

$5,745

Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

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

$3,830

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Folding Stool/Walking Stick

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Hard-to-find collector's item. Produced by Thonet Brothers. Circa 1911-1915.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Folding Stool/Walking Stick

$2,992

Bodystuhl Chair by Nigel Coates

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

with steam, a staple of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna's pieces. The result is a sinuous silhouette with a

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Bodystuhl Chair by Nigel Coates

$1,785 / item

2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 secession style chairs circa 1900 several breaks and losses.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900

$1,077 / item

Pince Chair by LucidiPevere

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

tradition of Thonet's furniture with a contemporary aesthetic. The structure is distinguished for a C-shaped

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pince Chair by LucidiPevere

$2,735 / item

Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chair known as model No. 18, with curved beech frame with blachandmade Vienna straw intact

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet N.18 Beech and Vienna Straw Chair 1960s

$378 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

In response to the invitation of the historical maker Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, India Mahdavi has

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Loop White Chair by India Mahdavi

$4,775 / item

Morris Red Chair by GamFratesi

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning addition to both a classic and contemporary dining room, this chair will imbue any home

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Morris Red Chair by GamFratesi

$1,935 / item

Bentwood Vienna Straw Barstool-Pair

By Thonet

Located in Medina, OH

Pair of beautifully preserved Pair of Art Nouveau Bentwood and Vienna Straw Bentwood Barstools

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Vienna Straw Barstool-Pair

$1,030

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Münster, DE

Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children s Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

$1,436

Ample Red Outdoor Chair by Nichetto Studio

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Milan, IT

offers an outdoor version, preserving the iconic design of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV). In a

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ample Red Outdoor Chair by Nichetto Studio

$1,435 / item

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Münster, DE

Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children s Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

$1,436

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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

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 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.
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 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.
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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