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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
1970s Set of Four Restored Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - heigh of seat 47 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

1950 s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
By Thonet, R. C. Coquery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930 Delivery time c. 8 weeks
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Gerd Lange Flex 2000 Chairs in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde chairs by designer G...
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Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.20 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional pair of Art Nouveau chairs by Thonet, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Executed in solid beech wood and molded beech plywood, showcasing classic bentwood construc...
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Thonet Chair HO. 41, 1905s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair HO 41, restored in good condition. Designed by Michael Thonet.
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Laccio Coffee Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Thonet in the United States and dates to the 1990s. The table fea...
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1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet S 39 L Cognac Vegetal Leather Bar Stool Chair Mart Stam Set of 3
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare Cantilever vintage Bar Stools chairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed 1926 by Mart Stam and produced by Thonet with the Model name S39 L. They were produced in the 7...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition with sign of use
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an antique hanging wall hall tree by Thonet. It's made of beechwood and has 3 bentwood hangers for hats and coats.
Category

Early 20th Century European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

Gerd Lange Set of Two Stools designed for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two stools designed by GERD LANGE for Thonet. also available set of four chairs.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900 s
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900. This chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century and can be...
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Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Flex 2000 Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and table in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde quality by designer Gerd Lange for Thonet...
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Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Secession wall hanger no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession wall hanger no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Le Corbusier for Thonet mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 19 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Model 276 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of three handsome Mid-Century Modern armchairs were produced by the famous Austrian furniture company Thonet in the 1950s. Thonet which was founded in 1850 by Michael Thonet...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Fabric

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Completely original entrance coat-rack hanger with mirror by Thonet, period 1800s. Measure cm: H 195, W 85, D 30.
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Chair, by Thonet, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco chair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is made of solid beech wood and is marked Thonet. The chair has undergone careful r...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Wood, Lacquer

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1950s LC1 Basculant Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1929. This example is marked with a Stendig...
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1950s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...
Category

20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Josef Hoffmann, TON a.s., Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very clean lines, this chair blends well with Mid Century modern design as well as the Stre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Suede, Maple

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench Kanapee Sittee NR22 First original form, produced 1889-1890 Cane replaced with mohair Seat Height: 20.5"
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
Michael Thonet Sofa Bench NR22
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the wood, the wicker cane webbing is in good condition on both pieces. MOMA New York ha...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 8 19th century Bistro Bentwood Chairs by Thonet A Good sturdy set
By Thonet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 19th century Bistro Bentwood Chairs by Thonet A Good sturdy set of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in European Bistros, these are a v...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1980s Beech Coat Hanger by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Thonet Triangular Side Table
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern triangular side table with white laminate top and black bentwood legs by Thonet.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Stools. Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Table for Thonet, 1973 & a wonderful set of Thonet style stools in lacquered wood and webbing. ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Bentwood

Low art deco coffee table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Low art deco coffee table by Thonet, professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930
By Tatra, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist armchair modell A 745/F in stained bentwood designed by Thonet and manufactured under Thonet licence by Tatra, Slovakia, c. 1930.
Category

1930s Slovak Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Gerd Lange for Thonet Set of 4 ‘Flex’ Dining Chairs c.1980
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in London, GB
A set of four ‘Flex’ dining chairs designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, circa 1980. Constructed from birch plywood with flexible plastic backrests, these chairs exemplify the German de...
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...
Category

Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Black Leatherette Steel CM127 Stool by Thonet - 1960s
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic CM127 bar stool by Thonet. Black lacquered steel feet and black faux leather original upholstery. Second stool available. This stool will ship from France and can be returned ...
Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.19 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Slovak Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Bauhaus style Thonet chrome tube cantilever frame & cognac leather armchairs in the style of Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich, set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a bit of “stretch” in the leather of some of the seats from wear, but we think it gives the leather a good comfy look and feel. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century, designed 1928-1930. We have A DOZEN reasons for you to check out this listing!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of TWELVE Modern Thonet Bauhaus or Art Deco style armchairs comprised of chrome tube cantilever frames and cognac leather seats & backs, and they are in the style of the Brno chair by Mies van der Rohe, & Lilly Reich. What a history this chair design holds!! The actual construction & design for the Brno chair by Thonet...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet / TON, 1950s Czechoslovakia This elegant set of four dining chairs was designed by Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl and produced...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil Thonet wardrobe in very good original condition with slight signs of use.
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.
Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil side table no.31 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with shellac.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Prague, 1930s 2 available – priced per table Dimensions: H 70 cm x W 70 cm x D 45 cm A timeless...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Set of 4 chrome Armchairs in blue fabric , 1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 48 chrome polished solid construction good condition
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet chrome barstools bar stools. The chrome has been polished. The upholstery was as found. However, I do not see any damage to upholstery. Dimensions...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition with nice patina. Labelled and stamped.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs no.413 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category

1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Coat rack - Nr. 1 - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
This elegant Thonet Coat Rack Nr. 1, crafted in the early 1900s, exemplifies the iconic bentwood craftsmanship of the renowned Thonet brand. Standing at an impressive 203 cm in heigh...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone
Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the original Naughahyde upholstery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. So...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Birch

Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of eight armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rush, Beech, Lacquer

Side Coffee Table Fledermaus Jugendstil Vienna Josef Hoffman Design Thonet 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Side table, model "Fledermaus", design Josef Hoffmann, execution Thonet, ca. 1912 One of the most iconic furniture classics of the turn of the century was designed by Josef Hoffmann...
Category

20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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