Thonet Furniture
Austrian, German
For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.
Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio.
Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853.
Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.
Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.
Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.
The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)
Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot.
Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.
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Creator: Thonet
Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
Armchair in wood and Vienna straw. The wooden structure has a round section and has rounded lines that form the elements...
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Gebr, Thonet Valet Coat Rack 1920s Vienna
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage valet or coat rack by Gebrüder Thonet from beech bentwood in brown stained color, 1920s, Vienna.
Wonderful and usable valet from the Viennese Art Deco period.
Very...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Original 4er Set Thonet Stuhl S32N Netz Mesh Design Freischwinger
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Freischwinger Stühle mit Netzbespannung von Thonet aus dem Jahr 2000 zum Verkauf an. Es stehen insgesamt 15 Stühle zum Verkauf an.
***Der Preis ...
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
ANTIQUE PERIOD STAMPED LATE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Antique original, Fully stamped to the base circa 1880, large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight p...
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Music Stand No.3
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet music stand no.3. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$1,615
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793
Model from catalog 1904.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Modern Viennese Set Thonet B 246 Chairs
T 142 Table by Josef Frank, 1930s
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This rare Thonet ensemble — comprising two B 246 armchairs and a T 142 coffee table — offers a vivid glimpse into the expressive edge of early modernist furniture design. Attributed ...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of Four
4
Slipper Chairs in Original Yellow Plaid Wool Fabric by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These four slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color or a min...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Stylish Swivel Chair by Thonet 1980s Austria
By Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Stylish Swivel Chair by Thonet, Austria.
This elegant swivel chair from the renowned manufacturer Thonet combines functionality with timeless design.
Features:
Construction: Sturd...
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
$718 / item
Secession Marble Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet.
Category
1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Marble
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$2,000 / set
Postmodern Thonet Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
1970's accent bentwood chair made by Thonet.
Condition: Great vintage condition throughout.
Additional information:
Materials: Bentwood, Upholstery
Color: Red
Period: 1970s
Brand: ...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1990s Thonet Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Ebony Wood with Red Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (listing price is for each chair, though four are available) bentwood lounge chair by Thonet. The chairs have ebonized wood frames with red fabric upholst...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984
By Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider, Thonet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme. Chairs are stackable. ...
Category
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thonet Rocking Footrest
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking footrest in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Austrian Chairs with Straw and Wood by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century chairs with straw and wood, 1950s
Set of 3 chairs with square seat, with rounded corners in straw. The structure is in dark wood...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Magazine holder no.11803 by Otto Prutscher for Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession Coffee Table No.412 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession site table no.412 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs.
Sculptural and geometrically shaped.
Sold per piece.
Twenty pieces available.
Produced...
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Thonet Newspaper Stand, Bent and Stained Beechwood, Austria, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Regensburg, DE
Jugendstil ( Art Nouveau) Newspaper stand with four compartments by Thonet (old stamp underneath) from Vienna around 1900.
Bentwood in beech, stained in dark brown. Good original con...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack
By Thonet
Located in IT
Thonet coat stand with an early 20th century design, made using the technique of steam bent wood.
The shape of these wooden elements is absolutely timeless, practical for jackets, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
Europe.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Set of Four Chairs in Cherry and Brown Red Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of four lounge chairs, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s
This set of four chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed in 1903 by the pioneering Austrian architect and designer Adolf Loos, the B 952 F armchair represents a rare convergence of utilitarian form and refined craftsmanship. Execu...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet
By Thonet, Stefan Diez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 404 F chairs by Stefan Diez for Thonet. Original labels.
Stefan Diez, born in 1971 in Freising (Germany). After taking courses in architecture and training to be a carpent...
Category
20th Century German Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$3,750 / set
ZPM Radomsko for Thonet Bentwood Cafe Armchair
By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Bentwood furniture came to prominence in the early 1900s, and was a staple in cafes and restaurants in Europe. This is a bentwood armchair, designed by ZPM Radomsko in Poland and pro...
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Mirror by Thonet, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Maker: Thonet
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Material: Chrome-Pla...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Red Bauhaus Armchairs Made in 30s Germany, Designed by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of red Bauhaus armchairs made out of high quality leather and Chrome plated steel.
Made in´30s Germany by Thonet and Designed by Anton Lorenz.
Full...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bentwood Bench by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood bench by Thonet, Austria, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed By Marcel Breuer and Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Iron-garn Fabric
Source: Czechia (Czecho...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet.
Maker: Thonet
Source: Austria
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Beech
This item features cl...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Reclining chair made in 1930s Germany by Thonet. Restored matte finish.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Small Art Deco Table, Made by Thonet, Walnut, Czechia, 1930s, Fully Restored
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Art Deco table, Made by Thonet.
Fully restored. Revived original varnish.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Walnut.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs.
Sculptural and geometrically shaped.
Produced by Thonet Vienna in 1996.
Qual...
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980
By Thonet
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of night blue Bauhaus style lounge chairs on a chromed tubular steel cantilever base, manufactured by Thonet in 1980.
Re-upholstered in a night blue leather for the seats and th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stackable Thonet Chrome and Beechwood Curved Diner Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sculptural set of six beautiful curved Thonet diner chairs. The chair is not a classic Thonet chair but a more modern version of their quality chairs. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Made by in...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Made by in...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus Art Deco armchair
Completely restored, new upholstery and leather
Material: Chrome-plated steel
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair number 6151 by Adolf Loos for Thonet, 1900s, France
Adolf Franz Karl Viktor Maria Loos( 10 December 1870 – 23 August 1933) was an Austrian and Czechoslovak architect, influ...
Category
Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Rare Thonet A 403/F bentwood armchair by Josef Frank, 1930s
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This piece is a design classic created by Josef Frank around 1928 for the esteemed manufacturer Gebrüder Thonet. Crafted from mahogany-stained bent beech and beech plywood, it exempl...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Illustrated Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet armchair with a printed illustration.
The seat and backrest are weaved in rattan. The rest of the frame is covered in a print
that could have influenced by the great Fornase...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Josef Frank A 63/F Armchairs for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of rare modernist armchairs first showcased at the Vienna Werkbund exhibition in 1928.
Crafted from solid beech (bentwood) and plywood, adorned with a brown lacquer coating, th...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
$4,107 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and presumed to be designed by Mart Stam. Thonet is a historically important furniture compan...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
Thonet Bent Beech Rattan Chairs in Pair, ca. 1910
2 Pieces
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Bent and steamed beechwood chairs with rattan seat.
Manufactured by Thonet around 1910 in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
$957 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
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Questions About Thonet Furniture
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify a Thonet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Thonet furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps 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.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.