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.
Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
to
86
583
177
749
11
11
211
88
87
36
12
8
2
1
1
1
52
697
22
253
295
123
85
56
53
113
21
42
56
45
42
25
667
279
274
263
193
652
273
135
107
73
771
760
760
355
12,428
3,852
2,367
2,228
Creator: Thonet
Austrian antique wooden coat hanger for Thonet, 1800s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian antique wooden coat hanger for Thonet, 1800s
Wall-mounted coat rack with a wooden frame. It features four curved hooks.
Produced by Thonet in the late 1800s.
Good condition....
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
1984 Thonet S320 Armchairs by Schneider
Böhme, Gray Upholstery, Pair
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme designed the S320 for Thonet in 1984, creating a chair that balances form with function through its distinctive cantilever construction. The tubular s...
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.
Category
1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Original S1047 Thonet Esstisch ausziehbar 1980 Design Tisch
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr seltenen ausziehbaren Design Esstisch von Thonet aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch verfügt über eine wunderschöne Maserung der Buchenholzplatte un...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Birch Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Thonet, Made in Germany
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six stackable chairs, made of birch bentwood, will make a unique and comfortable set of dining chairs.
German engineering meets design.
Rare to have such a large set in...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Birch, Bentwood
Early Thonet B9/b Tubular Steel Table by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Elegant tubular steel side table designed by renowned Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s as part of the iconic B9 series. This early production piec...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, armchair, bentwood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s.
Elegant dining chair made in bentwood. The lines and shapes are dynamic but in a soft sense, the light color of the backrest ...
Category
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
By Hans
Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,478 Sale Price
42% Off
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Beech
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...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
Slatted Arm Chair Art Nouveau designed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two slatted art nouveau arm chairs in used original condition.
Designed by Thonet Austria.
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$2,859 / item
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
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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
Gerd Lange Set of Two Stools designed for Thonet, 1970s
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two stools designed by GERD LANGE for Thonet. also available set of four chairs.
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Beech
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
Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of lounge chairs, beech, steel, fabric, Europe, 1930s
These lounge chairs, produced by Thonet in the 1930s, exemplify the functional elegance and geometric balance char...
Category
1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare walnut art deco bar cabinet by Thonet. Signed Thonet Fabrique en Tchecoslovaque. Professionally stained and repolished with fench polish.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of folding chairs model B751 designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Thonet, manufactured in the early 1960s at the Thonet factory in Radomsko (central Poland). Chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
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 (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Fledermaus Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, Pair
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fully restored pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus chairs by Thonet. Newly reupholstered in full grain blue leather. Thought reupholstered, the underside has a part cut out to reveal ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Suede, Maple
1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
By Charlotte Perriand, Thonet, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
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...
Category
1950s German Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Beech
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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
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
$6,590 / item
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Maple, Bentwood, Fabric
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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Secession wall hanger no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
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
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.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Beech, Bentwood
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
$2,780 / set
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Thonet Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$1,500 / set
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
$1,834 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
$8,935 / set
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
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
1980s Set of 6 Rare Dining/Side Chairs by TON
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- newly upholstered
- wooden parts has been refurbished
- height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$2,251 / set
Modernist Thonet A 745/F Armchair manufactured by Tatra, Stained Wood, c. 1930
By Thonet, Tatra
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
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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
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
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$651 Sale Price
44% Off
Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
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
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...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique 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
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By Thonet, David Rowland
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...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
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
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.
Creators Similar to Thonet
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.