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.

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.

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 Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

$311

Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company, circa 1900. Bent beechwood. Original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

$311

Chair Thonet Nr.29/14, 1887-1910

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New cannung in seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Thonet Nr.29/14, 1887-1910

$1,675

Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.646, circa 1911

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company after year 1911. Original state with a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Chair Thonet Nr.646, circa 1911

$287

Set of Six Thonet Model 221 Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood with plywood seat made by Thonet. On request up to eight available.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Thonet Model 221 Dining Chairs

$580 / item

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech, bentwood not signed but attributed to Thonet catalog no. 14. Excellent restored up to 18

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet

$750 / item

Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.17, circa 1887-1910

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Viennese chair Thonet Nr. 17 was included in the production program of the company Gebrüder Thonet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.17, circa 1887-1910

$574

Viennese Secession Chair Thonet Nr.754, circa 1904

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. This chair designed by Thonet was in 1905

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Secession Chair Thonet Nr.754, circa 1904

$646

Thonet 209 Le Corbusier Dining Chair

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Saint Paul, MN

The iconic Thonet 209 chairs by Gebrüder Thonet, consists of only six parts and was a favorite of

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Thonet 209 Le Corbusier Dining Chair

$900 / item

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Early model of famous chair "Nr.14", manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Chair Gebrüder Thonet Nr.14, circa 1870

$658

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

$2,633

Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Nr.221, since 1899

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company, circa 1900. Bent beechwood. Original

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Nr.221, since 1899

$670

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood nut stained with plywoood seat, made by Thonet in Austria in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs

$3,360 / set

Couple od Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company after year 1900. Restored in the recent past

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Couple od Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

$622

Vintage Thonet B 885 Windsor Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Josef Frank used this model for various interiors in Vienna, as well as in the exhibition “Wien und

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Thonet B 885 Windsor Chair

$1,184

Austrian Chair in Wood with Embossed Floral Print by Thonet, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian chair in wood with embossed floral print by Thonet, 1900s Fantastic and iconic chair

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Austrian Chair in Wood with Embossed Floral Print by Thonet, 1900s

$897

Thonet-Mundus Rocking Chair

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet-Mundus rocking chair model number B829, fully restored with new canning. Up to seven other

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Thonet-Mundus Rocking Chair

$1,936

Set of 4 Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 1990s, Austria

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of four vintage, Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 1990s, Austria

$1,089 / set

Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company around year 1900. Bent beechwood. Original

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.14, circa 1900

$861

Secession office chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair by Thonet

$1,137

Viennese Bentwood Chair Thonet Nr. 14, circa 1887-1910

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Marked with stamp and paper label under the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Viennese Bentwood Chair Thonet Nr. 14, circa 1887-1910

$311

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Chairs, 1990s Thonet Vienna

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

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

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Chairs, 1990s Thonet Vienna

$933 / set

Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.18, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company, circa 1900. Bent beechwood. Original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Viennese Chair Thonet Nr.18, circa 1900

$622 / set

Thonet No. 221 Set of Four Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

four Thonet Nr. 221 Chairs one its already restored with shellack finish and new canning. 5 ones

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Plywood

Thonet No. 221 Set of Four Chairs

$700 / item

Set of Six Thonet No. 31 Chairs

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Still unrestored the pictures shows the last ones which are already sold. up to seven pieces available four with canning three with plywood seat. I can make on request all with pl...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Set of Six Thonet No. 31 Chairs

$680

Art Déco Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Originale e raro set di sedie Art Dèco Thonet integralmente originali. Ogni gamba è dotata di

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Art Déco Thonet Chairs

$2,788 / set

Set of Six Thonet Chairs No. 644 Designed by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of 6 Thonet dining room chairs no. 644 designed by Josef Hoffmann later version from the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Six Thonet Chairs No. 644 Designed by Josef Hoffmann

$3,600 / set

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet, Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet

$3,351 / set

Antique Small Rocking Chair /Gebruder Thonet, 1881

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Wien - Made in bentwood, fabric - New upholstery - Wooden frame is fixed - Labeled - Good, original condition.

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Small Rocking Chair /Gebruder Thonet, 1881

$658

Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new hand-made

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet

$1,059

Thonet chair in wood and Vienna straw, mid-century Italian, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Sedia in stile Thonet con seduta tonda in paglia di Vienna. La struttura, in legno a sezione tonda

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Thonet chair in wood and Vienna straw, mid-century Italian, 1960s

$921

Bentwood Rocking Chair Made in Spain After Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Nice large bentwood and cane rocking chair, made in Spain after the Classic Thonet model. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bentwood Rocking Chair Made in Spain After Thonet

$675

Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6

By Michael Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 ZPM Radomsko Thonet bistro chairs. The cane seats are in good condition. Some are

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chairs ZPM Radomsko , 1950s, Set of 6

$1,137 / set

Thonet Bentwood Chair No. 221 Special Edition Mahogany Look, Austria, circa 1910

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Beautiful Art Nouveau Thonet bentwood chair No. 221 out of Austria, circa 1910. Processed in the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Chair No. 221 Special Edition Mahogany Look, Austria, circa 1910

$1,100

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164

$2,334 / set

Set of 6 Thonet dining chairs no.16

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 6 Thonet dining chairs no.16 in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 Thonet dining chairs no.16

$2,633 / set

Viennese Secession Rocking Chair by Thonet, circa 1911

By Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Viennese Secession. This model is sometimes attributed to Joseph Hoffmann. Original 'Thonet' label under

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Wood

Viennese Secession Rocking Chair by Thonet, circa 1911

$12,567

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to 6 pcs. available. Stil unrestored, price for already restored ones. Delivery time about 3-4 weeks.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

$750

Set of Six Thonet Dining Room Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six Thonet dining room or side chairs from 1930s price for already restored chairs

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Thonet Dining Room Chairs

$550 / item

Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Norwich, GB

Rare Art Nouveau period Thonet swing chair, model 7401. Circa 1905. Faint stamp - Thonet Austria

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401

$1,098

Gebruder Thonet Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Dallas, TX

The Gebruder Thonet 808 lounge and ottoman are a well-balanced mix of finely coordinated materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Gebruder Thonet Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$7,500

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic set of eight cafe, dining, bistro chairs by Thonet. The chairs are in good original

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet

$1,200 / set

Thonet No. 811 Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet no. 811 chairs attributed to Josef Hoffmann fully restored, dark stained, shellack polish

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Thonet No. 811 Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

$720 / item

Set of Six Thonet No. 221 Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Still unrestored up to seven pieces available. I can make on request all with plywood seat, all with canning (see picture of the restored one next to unrestored) or all with uphols...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Thonet No. 221 Chairs

$700 / item

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.57, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Removable construction. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellac finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.57, circa 1900

$1,316

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of 6 thonet chrome upholstered dining chairs. 1970s Reverse catilevered tubular chrome frame

Category

Late 20th Century Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Chrome Upholstered Dining Chairs

$2,900

Desk chair by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Desk chair by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Desk chair by Thonet Mundus

$1,017

Thonet Chair Nr.613, Gustav Siegel, circa 1930

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Chair on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Chair Nr.613, Gustav Siegel, circa 1930

$418

Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Chair on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928

$538

Music Chair Thonet Nr.2 with Wagner s Portrait, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Music Chair Thonet Nr.2 with Wagner s Portrait, circa 1900

$2,154

Assembled Set of Four Bentwood Cafe Chairs Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna secessionist modernist bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet. This set of four includes

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Assembled Set of Four Bentwood Cafe Chairs Attributed to Thonet

$300 / set

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Thonet steam bent case, bistro style dining chairs, unusual to find a large lots still

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available

$185 / item

Set of Three 1920 Czechoslovakia Made Thonet Bentwood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Surrey, BC

Authentic as found interesting Thoney chairs in old finish. Solid and old finish.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Set of Three 1920 Czechoslovakia Made Thonet Bentwood Chairs

$1,275 / set

Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs, Austria, ca 1900s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Hellouw, NL

Set of four, early edition, Thonet Dining Chairs from Austria ca 1900s. This set has a rare back

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs, Austria, ca 1900s

$1,633 / set

Thonet No. 17 Dining Chairs, Set of 8, 1980s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 8 Thonet no. 17 high back dining chairs. - also referred to as 'long john' chairs. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet No. 17 Dining Chairs, Set of 8, 1980s

$2,387 / set

Set of Four Chairs by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Richard Riemerschmid

Located in Vienna, AT

Riemerschmid chair. Excellent original condition never renewed. Four pieces available. ref. "Möbel des

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Four Chairs by Thonet

$2,200

Two Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Chairs on the border of the late Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the Czech Decorativism designed for the

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928

$957 / set

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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?
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.
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.
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.
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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