Thonet Seating
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
Set Of Eight Thonet Bistro Chairs No. 56
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
Set of 8 bistro chairs by Thonet. Model no. 56 from the 1904/1907 catalog. Bent beechwood frame, stable and in good condition. Cane seat, very good condition and functional. Seat hei...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,377 / set
Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
$4,600 / set
Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco Thonet armchairs no.428 executed by Thonet Debrecen. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,308 / item
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.
Category
1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The rocking chair has been reupholstered and covered with a...
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
By Thonet
Located in Roma, Lazio
Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s.
The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of Ten, Perennials Performance Fabric, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of 10 Thonet bentwood dining chairs. Chairs have a padded seat and back. Great lines !! We have reupholstered in a Perennials Performance fabric with blues, grays and...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Newly upholstered
- Wooden parts with minor signs of use
- Height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised black frame and rattan seat
Originally designed in the 1800s with elaborate curv...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan
$625 Sale Price
30% Off
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood
Number of d...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames, seats upholstered in a black ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Grey Bauhaus Sofa Made in 1930s Czechia by Robert Slezak, Designed by Thonet
By Thonet, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame.
Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s.
Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition.
Upholstered with high qualit...
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather. New, current production.
With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has tak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...
Category
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating
Materials
Silk, Bentwood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,141 / set
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair
S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort.
Price for 1...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
$800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 39 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and J...
Category
1920s Polish Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame with hooped legs. The seat is embossed with a decorative floral motif.
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique black lacquer piano stool manufactured by J.J. Kohn. The stool is done in beech bentwood, with the plywood seat. It is fully refinished. The ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau Thonet chair.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,974
Stool Thonet, circa 1902 - Otto Wagner
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Praha, CZ
Vienna Secession. Stool derived from the chairs designed by Otto Wagner for the Österreichische Postsparkasse in 1902. Not found in the period catalogue. In original condition with a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful and very rare bentwood armchair, crafted by Marcel Kammerer (1878 – 1959), a Viennese architect and designer who immigrated to Canada after ...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Secession Armchairs Atr. Adolf Loos Ex. by Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of secession armchairs atr. Adolf Loos ex. by Thonet in original condition.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession tripod chairs no.81 by Thonet with new secession fabric.
Category
1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$3,331 / set
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900
Please note the deliv...
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian post modern black chaise longue S 828 by Torben Skov for Thonet, 1980s
Chaise longue mod. S 828 convertible into a rocking armchair. The body is made of black plastic with a...
Category
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
Category
1940s European Vintage Thonet Seating
$1,975 Sale Price / set
69% Off
Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair.
Material: Beech
Maker: Thonet
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929
Adjustable height: 45 - 70 cm (18 in - 27.5 in)
...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Art Nouveau Wing Chair No.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wing chair no.6542 by Thonet in excellent condition, backhausen fabric.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
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 Seating
Materials
Beech, Birch
$3,093 Sale Price
20% Off
Red High-Quality Leather Bauhaus Sofa by Thonet, Chrome, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red high-quality leather Bauhaus sofa with chrome tubular steel frame.
Period : 1930-1939.
Source : Czechia (Czechoslovakia).
Maker : Thonet
Material : Beech, high-quality leat...
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by the renowned Thonet company according to the design ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
With their Bauhaus form this pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs by Thonet Mundus epitomise avant-garde design. Their arms and legs connect round to form a soft rectangular form, giving the c...
Category
1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bentwood
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Thonet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet, stunning lines, extremely comfortable, rare high back version, retain original finish, well worn finish, leaving ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood
Secession Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bentwood Thonet dining chairs. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.
Category
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$1,308 / set
Set of Two
2
Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color and/or a minimal footprint. The original yel...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet office chair with rattan seat
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet office chair with rattan seat professionally stained and repolished, new handmade rattan seat.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Secession Office Chair no.6528 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Toronto, CA
This bentwood armchair was crafted by Marcel Kammerer (1878 – 1959), a Viennese architect and designer who immigrated to Canada after World War II. The stained beech is mahogany-colo...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beech
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK
SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair
Gartensessel No. 4
, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Timeless and rare set of three solid wooden Thonet garden chairs made in Austria.
The garden chair no. 4 has a knotted structure which was first designed by Gebrüder Thonet in the l...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
Thonet 210R
214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This set of 2 Thonet classics contains two classics: The Thonet 210R and the Thonet 214RF.
The Thonet 210R was the favorite chair of le Corbusier and many other architects and desig...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Beech, Rattan
$1,370 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of chairs, cherry, fabric, Austria, 1950s
This pair of chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design is c...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
Targa Petit blue velvet armchair designed by GamFratesi offers a compact yet elegant seating option inspired by the iconic Targa Lounge. Its refined proportions and the distinctive V...
Category
2010s Italian Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,740 / item
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 05 in Lacquered Wood an Webbing
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production.
With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
1960 Thonet Bentwood Side Chair
By Thonet
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A classic Thonet bentwood side chair showcasing the iconic curves and craftsmanship that define early-to-mid 20th-century European design. This piece features a beautifully sculpted,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Plywood
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Designed by world-renowned German designe...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and Leather. New, current production.
With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
Thonet seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Thonet seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, Wiesner-Hager, and Anna-Lülja Praun. Prices for Thonet seating 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 $2,015.
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Questions About Thonet Seating
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.