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
Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Thonet
- 1930, earliest model
- good condition,original screws, one missing
- suitable for new upholstery
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Blonde Birch woven Cane seat Bar Height Stools by Thonet. Made Circa 1950 in Europe. Good Vintage condition - Cane is tight ready for use.
Local Pick up is Available is Bro...
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Birch
$1,200 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet. Chrome-plated tubular steel frames with white saddle leather ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early "B27" mid century round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good original condition....
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of MR10 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These particular examples were produced by Thonet circa the 1970s. They are comprised of a tub...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eight Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were ori...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$25,800 / set
Michael Thonet Solid Beechwood and Cane no. 210 Armchair
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Chair nr 210 designed by Gebrüder Thonet in 1900, (as well as nr 209) of renown designer Le Corbusier.
This chair is made in Czechoslovakia (pre WW2 factory of Thonet).
New cane c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company in 1932.
This original tubular steel cantilever armch...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Restored in the past, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,843 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, fabric
- the fabric has some signs of use
- good, original condition.
- seat height 47 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$658 / set
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered
- high of seat 48 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Beech Bentwood Stool by Thonet Industries with Label
By Thonet
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage beech bentwood stool by Thonet Industries with original label, circa 1940s. The stool is in good vaintage condition showing appropriate wear and patina. It measures 14.5"D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
ORIGINAL CIRCA 1900
s THONET BENTWOOD HAT COAT
SCARF FLOOR STANDING RACK
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Austrian Thonet bentwood coat rack
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A very good looking well made and collectable Thonet bentwood coat stand...
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Bauhaus Plant Stand by Emile Guyot for Thonet, Circa 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus plant stand by Emile Guyot for Thonet, Circa 1930s
- Chromed tubular steel
- Cantilever design
- Toughened black glass shelves
- Desi...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early example of the "B12" mid century side console table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good orig...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no.6095 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric
- carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac
- Height of seat 47 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Otto Wagner One ( 1 ) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Österreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna.
An iconic chair or side chair by the famed Aus...
Category
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$5,026 / set
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic!
Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable!
Dimensions
18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH
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Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch
$3,111 Sale Price
20% Off
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900
s Thonet Bent Rattan
Wicker Stool
By Thonet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool,
Completely original and in exceptional condition.
15-1/2" square.
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood
Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat
By Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original Thonet bentwood armchair features a Bakelite seat and backrest. The chair's bentwood beech frame is elegantly curved, showcasing the transition between Art Deco and the...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
This beautiful office chair was produced by Thonet company. Original burnt in label still slightly visible in the bottom of the chair (see pictures). Made of strong oak wood and plyw...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$718 Sale Price
51% Off
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...
Category
1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$490 Sale Price
50% Off
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 23"W x 22"D x 29"H with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A three shelf Jugendstil bookcase / etagere / bakers rack, two tone in stained and polished beechwood with decorative openwork side panels extendin...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Brown Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, 3 Avail
By Joe Atkinson, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of three vintage mid century modern bent plywood armchairs designed by Joe Atkinson for Thonet are circa 1950. This unique set of chairs features distinctive wooden frames c...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Plywood
Unique Armchair Thonet B 1045, since 1938
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
It is unique, the only known piece, made to order for a special customer. This unique armchair has never been shown in a regular sales catalog. Documents about the armchair were kept only in the in-house archive of the Thonet company.
Thonet B...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 7 Thonet Bentwood Caned Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 7 Antique Bentwood dining chairs with steam bent ebonized wooden frames with caned seats and backs, resting on four gently curved...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
$16,800 / set
Thonet dining chair no.103
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.103. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Back of the Chairs by Martino Gamper for the Conran Shop/Thonet, 2008
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair, along with two other models, was commissioned by The Conran Shop in 2008 to the designer Martino Gamper for The London Design Festival and for ...
Category
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 6 chairs designed by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Thonet, Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Amstelveen, NL
---PRICE for the SET of 6 Chairs---
Set of six Thonet/Ligna chairs, recently re-upholstered with blue fabric.
In its original state, the seating and backre...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,938 Sale Price
46% Off
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by Thonet, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant table, designed in the Bauhaus style, comes from Germany from the early 20th century. Manufactured by Thonet, it impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with leather upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company c. 1935.
This original tubular steel cantilever ...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
RENOVATION AVAILABLE:
THIS PIECE CAN BE PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED TO MEET YOUR PREFERENCES. OPTIONS INCLUDE CUSTOM FINISHES, UPHOLSTERY, AND SURFACE RESTORATION. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cantilever Sled Base Dining Armchairs, produced by Thonet in the 1980s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several identical chairs available for purchase. Th...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These chairs are no longer produced. The chair has an orange painted finish and are made...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Side Tables No. 206, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished and finished in shellac
- Label is on one table and on other is missing
Category
1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla creme sheepskins that beckon you to stay awhile...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
1940s Midcentury Thonet Stool, Europe
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
with sign of use
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchairs in leather upholstery, designed and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1935.
This original tubular steel cantil...
Category
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins
- late 19th century
- probably made by Thonet
- original very good condition
- unrestored
- cleaned
- metal c...
Category
19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Vienna Secession Style Thonet Writing Desk/ Table
By Thonet
Located in North Miami, FL
This all original Vienna Secession style table/ desk with linoleum embedded top and stunning brass covers over feet. Extremely attractive piece with some minor signs of age and wear.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Brass
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Thonet
Located in Argelato, BO
Josef Maria Olbrich, Pair of armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Rare and extraordinary set of 2 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...
Category
1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Swivel bar stool
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Swivel bar stool with leather seat. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
$933
Pair Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Armchair Dining Side Chairs Le Corbusier Thonet
By Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Wayne, NJ
2 Thonet Bentwood Side Accent Lounge Dining chairs blue upholstery. Arm height is approx 27.50" high
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET label and brand)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$6,582 / set
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is different but with same seats.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$742 / item
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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.