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.
Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Thonet
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
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
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
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
$2,136 / set
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
Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Germany from the first half of the 20th century. It is manufactured by Thonet and impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel and...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
By Thonet, August 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 Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Hellouw, NL
Thonet's history goes back approximately two hundred years and is best known for its wood bending technique. This technique created the characteristic bentwood chairs that were wides...
Category
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
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
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
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
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
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
$2,966
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
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Wooden parts have been repolished.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Austrian post-modern purple fabric Chairs by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian post-modern purple fabric and black wood chairs by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1990s
Pair of chairs with square seat and oval backrest, padded and covered in bright purple ...
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
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
Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Restored piano stool from the traditional company Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna from the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. The piano stool is made of solid wood and has a f...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Braid
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
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
$3,322 / set
1970
s Vintage Retro 6 Gert de Lange for Thornet
The Flex
Chairs
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 chairs designed by Gert De Lange and made by Thornet, the chair was call ''The Flex'' chair and was awarded the 'Gute Form' price in 1969, black...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Plastic
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
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
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
Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Hermann John Hagemann, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus side table by John Hagemann and made by Thonet.
Source: Germany
Period: 1930-1939
Architect: John Hagemann
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood
Original paint. Professionally cleaned chrome.
Made by influential Austrian furniture...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
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
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
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
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London.
This example shows some differences with the 2 chairs on catalogue and is a mixed betwee...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Thonet Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood
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
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
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Josef Frank, Thonet, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Josef Frank
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
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
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
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Set of 4 chairs S64 Marcel Breuer for Thonet - Bauhaus Mid-Century
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Torino, IT
Iconic, lightweight, revolutionary.
The S64 chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and produced by Thonet, represent one of the purest manifestos of Bauhaus thought appl...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
$1,305 / set
Thonet Chair in Birch and Plastic by Gerd Lange, West-Germany, 1973
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: Gerd Lange
Manufacturer: THONET
Model: Flex chair
Material: Birch / Plastic
Design period: 1973
Size in cm: 49 x 49 x 79 seat height 46cm.
Condition: Good...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Plastic, Birch
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
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
1980s Pair of Thonet Leather Side Chairs in Grey
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Thonet Side Chairs, featuring grey Naugahyde upholstery and black enameled steel frames. They are lightweight enough to easily move around as occasional chairs, yet...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Enamel
$1,200 / set
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
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
Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
By Bauhaus, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally rest...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Thonet Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
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
$1,367 Sale Price / set
41% Off
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
Mid Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker w/ Rose Damask Velvet Cushions
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker with Rose Damask Velvet Cushions. Measures 20" in width, 43" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 18".
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Bentwood
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
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
Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind bekannt unter der Modellnummer A811/1 sind hier in der begehrten Ausf...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970
Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Ravenna, IT
The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...
Category
Early 2000s German American Classical Thonet Seating
Materials
Reed, Hardwood
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.