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

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Two Thonet Chair Nr.918, Gustav Siegel in 1928

$957 / set

Cabaret Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Set of Two

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Uppsala, SE

Vienna and these examples were produced by Thonet in 1920-1930s. They are made from bentwood with a new

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Cabaret Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Set of Two

$2,632

Thonet Mundus office chair no.56

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet Mundus office chair no.56 in original condition.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Mundus office chair no.56

$897

Pr. Bent Wood Bistro, Cafe Style Dining Chairs Att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic, sophisticated pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs of bentwood frames with vinyl pad

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pr. Bent Wood Bistro, Cafe Style Dining Chairs Att. to Thonet

$350

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of Thonet 492 chairs still unrestored attributed to Gustav Siegel The chairs can be restored

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rare Thonet 492 Chairs attributed to Gustav Siegel

$600 / item

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Gustav Siegel, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of six dining chairs by Gustav Siegel for Thonet from circa 1905s. Fully restored and covered

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

$4,590 / set

Large Group of 10 Cafe, Bistro, Dining Chairs att. to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Set of 10 cafe, bistro style dining chairs of steam bent wood frames, with vinyl pad seats. The

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Group of 10 Cafe, Bistro, Dining Chairs att. to Thonet

$185

Rare Thonet Armchair Beech Wood, Austria, circa 1885

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

From the famous manufacture of Thonet in Vienna comes this extravagant and rare armchair, made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet Armchair Beech Wood, Austria, circa 1885

$1,650

2 Bentwood Thonet Chairs from Around 1900 with Floral Stamping

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Hamburg, DE

2 Elegant Thonet chairs from around 1900. Wonderfully crafted bentwood chairs. Both have a relief

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

2 Bentwood Thonet Chairs from Around 1900 with Floral Stamping

$763 / set

Italian antique Vienna straw and black painted wooden chairs, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Set of eight chairs with seat and backrest with rounded corners in black painted wood and Vienna

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Italian antique Vienna straw and black painted wooden chairs, 1900s

$4,092 / set

Set of Five Thonet Viennese No. 14 Cafe Chairs

By Thonet-Mundus, Michael Thonet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Assembled set of five Viennese No. 14 bentwood cafe chairs by Michael Thonet. Each having a

Category

20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Five Thonet Viennese No. 14 Cafe Chairs

$1,800 / set

Set of Eight Thonet Chairs No. 613 by Gustav Siegel, 1920s

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Set of 8 chairs of the late Art Nouveau era designed for the Thonet Company by Gustav Siegel, circa

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Eight Thonet Chairs No. 613 by Gustav Siegel, 1920s

$5,026 / set

Desk / Office Chair Thonet Nr.15, circa 1900

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Newly restored.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Desk / Office Chair Thonet Nr.15, circa 1900

$694

Set of Four Chairs by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, circa 1910

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Lucenec, SK

Set of four chairs by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, circa 1906, part of Thonet salon suite Thonet no

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Chairs by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, circa 1910

$4,020 / set

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession Side Chairs , Austria 1915

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession side chairs. Stained beechwood frames with caned seats.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession Side Chairs , Austria 1915

$8,800

Thonet Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Chair, 1990s Austria

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

An original Thonet Vienna sculptural postmodern wooden dining chair. Produced in 1996. High

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Thonet Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Chair, 1990s Austria

$239

Set of Four Bentwood Classic No. 209 Thonet Armchair Bauhaus

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Telgte, DE

chairs. Model: 209, Design: Brothers Thonet, 1900. Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with it

Category

20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Bentwood Classic No. 209 Thonet Armchair Bauhaus

$2,872

Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1920s, Austria

By Michael Thonet

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 bentwood bistro chairs by Thonet, Vienna These chairs were made in the early 20th

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1920s, Austria

$1,495 / set

Tubular Steel Classic Thonet S64V Cantilever Armchair

By Marcel Breuer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

The first cantilever chair in furniture history. Cubic form, clear design, Fine proportions, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tubular Steel Classic Thonet S64V Cantilever Armchair

$880

Antique Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Chairs Upholstered Back and Seat Set of Four

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible set of four circa 1850s Gebruder Thonet Bentwood dining chairs. This set consists of two

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Antique Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Chairs Upholstered Back and Seat Set of Four

$3,495 / set

Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann Oswald Haerdtl

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Werkbund Exhibition in Vienna. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus, 1930s. Bentwood (beech), perforated walnut

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet a 811 Chair by Josef Hoffmann Oswald Haerdtl

$4,655

1910s Set of Two Marcel Kammerer Wooden Chairs for Gebruder Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

-Good original condition with minor signs of use -Carefully refinished with shellac -Stamped and labeled by Maker.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1910s Set of Two Marcel Kammerer Wooden Chairs for Gebruder Thonet

$4,308 / set

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining, Side Chairs With Flower Decor Pattern, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of six Antique Thonet chairs with decorated flower historical pattern on a plywood seat and

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Set of Six Thonet Dining, Side Chairs With Flower Decor Pattern, Austria

$4,308 / set

Michael Thonet, Noble Chairs "Adel Stühle", 1881

By Michael Thonet

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Extremely rare Thonet set from the end of the 19th century, entirely original in all its parts

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michael Thonet, Noble Chairs "Adel Stühle", 1881

$2,991 / set

Antique Set of Six Bentwood Dining Side Chairs by Thonet Austria Original Label

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Fayetteville, AR

backs. Created around the turn of the 20th century, each chair still bears its original Thonet label and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Set of Six Bentwood Dining Side Chairs by Thonet Austria Original Label

$2,495

Thonet Chairs Set of Four by Marcel Kammerer Art Nouveau, 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

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

$5,900 / set

Thonet Chairs Set of Four by Marcel Kammerer Art Nouveau, 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

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

$5,900 / set

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of Josef Hoffmann stained beechwood chairs designed for cabaret "Fledermaus" in Vienna circa

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Chairs by Thonet

$2,800

Austrian Midcentury Bicolored Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer, Thonet, 1950s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Roland Rainer

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist rocking chair from the late 1950s, made of beechwood and partly black

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Austrian Midcentury Bicolored Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer, Thonet, 1950s

$3,800

Office Swivel Armchair Thonet Nr.1, 1881-1887

By 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 Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Swivel Armchair Thonet Nr.1, 1881-1887

$1,555

Rare Beautiful Model Thonet Style, Single Height Swivel Chair Green Upholstery

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lisse, NL

For the collectors of rare and stylish. This handcrafted chair is beautifully designed in the

Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Beautiful Model Thonet Style, Single Height Swivel Chair Green Upholstery

$1,615

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet A 752 by Josef Frank, the 1930s

By Josef Frank, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

This rocking chair was made to order, circa in 1930 by Thonet Company, Austria. Rocking chair was

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood, Oak

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet A 752 by Josef Frank, the 1930s

$1,376

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, shellack polish

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher

$2,106 / set

Rocking Chaise Longue Gebruder Thonet Nr.7500, circa 1880

By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. The oldest known display of these extremely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chaise Longue Gebruder Thonet Nr.7500, circa 1880

$13,163

Bentwood Side Desk Cafe Dining Chair Possibly Thonet , J J Kohn, Fischel

By J J Kohn Mundus, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Classic bentwood side chair in the Viennese Secessionist style, circa 1920 - 1950. The chair is in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Side Desk Cafe Dining Chair Possibly Thonet , J J Kohn, Fischel

$125

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs

By Michael Thonet

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Set of four antique Michael Thonet café chairs from Vienna, each with its original label. Lovely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs

$850

Rocking Chair No. 511 by M. Kammerer for Thonet, Austria, circa 1905

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding rocking chair, model No. 511 out of the famous company of Thonet Vienna/ Austria circa

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair No. 511 by M. Kammerer for Thonet, Austria, circa 1905

$5,500

Rocking Chair No. 511 by M. Kammerer for Thonet, Austria, circa 1905

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding rocking chair, model No. 511 out of the famous company of Thonet Vienna/ Austria circa

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair No. 511 by M. Kammerer for Thonet, Austria, circa 1905

$5,500

Thonet Siesta Medizinal Bentwood Lounge Chair, Hans Wassili Luckhardt, 1930s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Hans Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Vienna, AT

, executed by Thonet Vienna in the 1930s. In very good condition with charming patina. Labeled.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Siesta Medizinal Bentwood Lounge Chair, Hans Wassili Luckhardt, 1930s

$3,200

Secession desk chair by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair by Adolf Loos designed in 1913 for Cafe Capua executed by Thonet after

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Secession desk chair by Adolf Loos for Thonet

$10,172

Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood with plywood seat, fully restored from the 1930s. Signed Thonet on the frame. On

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs by Josef Frank

$2,900 / set

2 Bentwood Vienna Secessionist Cafe Dining Chairs by Fischel, circa 1900 - 1930

By Fischel, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Early pair of bentwood cafe, dining, side chairs b y Fischel, in the manner of Thonet. The chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

2 Bentwood Vienna Secessionist Cafe Dining Chairs by Fischel, circa 1900 - 1930

$250 / set

Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

in Vienna. Eventually Thonet in NYC started making and selling the chairs. This pair of chairs

Category

Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet

$1,400 / set

Secession Dining Chair No.335

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chair no.335 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Dining Chair No.335

$580

Ernst W. Beranek, Thonet, Executive Armchair

By Koloman Moser, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Fabulous and rare Executive chair by Thonet in Blond Beech in Koloman Moser style. Designed by the

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Ernst W. Beranek, Thonet, Executive Armchair

$2,094

Set of Eight with Two-Arm Six Side Thonet 207R Long John Bentwood Caned Chairs

By Michael Thonet

Located in Troy, MI

Set of eight bentwood Thonet model 207R chairs also known as Long John - with two armchairs and six

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Eight with Two-Arm Six Side Thonet 207R Long John Bentwood Caned Chairs

$3,695

Set Od 4 Dining Chairs No.613 by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set od 4 dining chairs no.613 by Gustav Siegel for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set Od 4 Dining Chairs No.613 by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

$5,744 / set

Set of Eleven RARE Wiener Werkstatte Dining Chiairs by Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet, manufactured in Czechoslovakia

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eleven RARE Wiener Werkstatte Dining Chiairs by Thonet

$9,850 / set

Secession office chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Secession office chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

$2,872

Thonet F 714 Armchair by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

saving bank in Vienna. The chair was expertly restored by a professional studio with long history of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet F 714 Armchair by Otto Wagner

$2,022

Set of Four Thonet Labeled Bentwood Cafe Bistro Chairs

By Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn

Located in Rio Vista, CA

still affixed to bottoms. Made in Poland by J and J Kohn for Thonet's Mundus factory. These Vienna

Category

20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Labeled Bentwood Cafe Bistro Chairs

$2,800 / set

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Side Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Austin, TX

A good pair of period Vienna Secession side chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1905, and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Side Chairs

$5,000

Sedia a dondolo viennese del XX secolo in legno e paglia di Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Premariacco, IT

Sedia a dondolo vintage in legno curvato con seduta e schienale in paglia di Vienna intrecciata

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Sedia a dondolo viennese del XX secolo in legno e paglia di Vienna

$897

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Austin, TX

A good pair of period Vienna Secession armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1905, and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs

$6,500

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Circa 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th Century Art Deco lounge chair by Thonet, Vienna, Circa 1920s. The distinctive iconic

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Circa 1920s

$3,950

Vintage OTK Chairs, 1950s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Hilversum, NL

Vintage dining OTK chairs from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage OTK Chairs, 1950s

$538 / set

Set of Three Bentwood Chairs Nr. 14, Ton, Michael Thonet, 1950s

By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare type. - Confortable. - Marked by label.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Three Bentwood Chairs Nr. 14, Ton, Michael Thonet, 1950s

$716 / 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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.
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?
1 Answer
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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