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Vertigo by Richard Lazes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique sculpture designed by Richard Lazes using his patented technique for steam bending wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Fallucia 2 by Richard Lazes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique sculpture designed by Richard Lazes using his patented technique for steam bending wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Authentic Stool E60 in Birch with Black Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
experimenting with bending wood. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, the Finnish master
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool E60 in Birch with White Laminate Seat by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
experimenting with bending wood. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, the Finnish master
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool E60 in Birch by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Artek
Located in New York, NY
experimenting with bending wood. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, the Finnish master
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool E60 in Birch with Black Lacquer by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
experimenting with bending wood. In collaboration with furniture manufacturer Otto Korhonen, the Finnish master
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

1940 s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
. They show the amazing skills and technique of bending wood that has been developed by Thonet since the
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Self Portrait
By Norman Tolson
Located in Chicago, IL
favorites. Made from turned ash wood and bending plywood. Teague has a love for Ray and Charles Eames and
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2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Cedar

Bentwood Stool
By Victor Alemán
Located in Edinburg, TX
Aero stool is the result of mastering the process of bending wood, it features a geometrical
Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Stool
Bentwood Stool
$865 / item
Authentic Stool 60 in Birch by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool 60 in Birch with White Laminate Seat by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool 60 in Birch with Black Linoleum Seat by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Authentic Stool 60 in Birch with Black Lacquer by Alvar Aalto Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1920s, architect and designer Alvar Aalto began experimenting with bending wood. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XI, USA
Located in New York, NY
the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then snap. Procario
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
. The lampshade is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
. The lampshade is handmade through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XI, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then snap. Procario
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
through a multi-day process of steam bending the wood rim and oiling custom warm toned parchment paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

John Procario, Luminaire VI, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then snap. Procario
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Luminaire VII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then snap. Procario
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Luminaire V, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then snap. Procario
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash

1980 s Postmodernist Chair Model No. 45 by Josef Macek for TON
Located in Brno, CZ
in the greatest tradition of the Thonet bending technique. The wood is in dark brown finish which
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chair, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
launched in Thonet’s first catalogue of 1859. Using the newly patented technique of bending solid wood it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Freeform Series Light Sculpture x, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XIII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XV, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Resin, Ash

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XIV, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early No. 14 Bentwood Side Chairs, by Michel Thonet, bistro chair, 1890s
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
technique of bending solid wood it was made of 6 pieces: a caned seat, 2 front legs, leg brace, back insert
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Crevasse Series Light Sculpture III, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
as metaphor for the human body. Just like bone or muscle, wood will bend comfortably to a point, then
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

Wooden Chair Model 66, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Waedenswil, CH
supports on the underside of the seat. The necessary bending of wood was a technical innovation at the time
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Thonet Children Bentwood Armchair No. 1
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
this sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
this son. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
his sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became popular throughout
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Children Chair No 1, a Miniature Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
their sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Pair of Josef Frank Bentwod Dinner Armchairs No A 665 F for Thonet, 1935
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became popular throughout
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Thonet and was greatly expanded by their sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Children Bentwood Chairs No. 2 Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
was greatly expanded by their sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair Fauteuil No. 20, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet and was greatly expanded by his sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using steam to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Pair of Josef Frank Bentwod Lounge Armchairs No 752 for Thonet 1930 Wickerwork
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became popular throughout
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair Fauteuil No. 11
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Thonet and was greatly expanded by their sons. They perfected the process of bending wood using
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Bench B93 C Jugendstil
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
greatly expanded by his sons. Togehter they perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Antique Livingroom Armchair Thonet No. 1 Bentwood Armchairs Salonfauteuil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became popular throughout Europe. This No. 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Three Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchairs Fauteuil No. 56 F
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
perfected the process of bending wood using steam to create curvaceous forms that became popular throughout
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell Black Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Helsingborg, SE
was versatile and successfully utilized various material combinations such as swivel wood, bend wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Austrian Barber Vanity by A.Thonet
By August Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
finish, original mirror, a fabulous demonstration of the Thonet's steam wood bending technique.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Bentwood, Mirror

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
up to the backrest with some good wood bending. Original 1960s fabric in good condition 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

N.°246 Wonder Chair by Antonio Volpe, 1912
By Antonio Volpe
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
school of wood bending masters as the chair is in blond beech and there is no break on all the bends. It
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s pretzel armchairs by Norman Cherner for plycraft. The distinct wood-bending technique
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Lennart Bender Lounge Chairs for Ulferts AB Tibro, Sweden 1960s ‎
By Lennart Bender
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer, Lennart Bender worked for major design companies in Sweden and abroad during the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

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Wood Bending For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wood bending available at 1stDibs. Each wood bending for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage wood bending now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wood bending you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood bending made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wood bending that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bend Goods, Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wood Bending?

Prices for a wood bending start at $200 and top out at $54,070 with the average selling for $1,786.