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Material: Bentwood
Lounge Chair, White Lacquer, Faux Leather in Reptile Look, Germany, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Space Age lounge chair, white lacquer, leather, reptile look, Germany, 1970s Extraordinary design lounge chair from Germany, 1970s (Verner Panton Era style, Space Age) White lacquer...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mario Prandina Dondol Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mario Prandina Dondolo rocking chair in oak Mfg: Plinio il Giovane, Italy Character enhanced by patina and wear. Additional information: Mater...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Oak, Bentwood

Unique 1990 s Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Bentwood Steel Frame Egg Chair
Located in Stafford, TX
This very unique chair was a custom chair made for over 20 Neiman Marcus locations throughout the US and used to hold a mannequin. The circular base is made of heavy steel so its base weighted. Frame of the egg is made of bent plywood and has thin bentwood covering the frame. Several thin pieces are broken yet not as noticeable and can easily be removed or replaced as seen. Chair includes round & 3 burlap pillows. Orange circular pillow...
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1990s American Bohemian Bentwood Furniture

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Steel

Ozark, rectangular table, Belvedere marble, Black Ash, Dainelli for Somaschini
Located in Cabiate, IT
The table, in rectangular and round versions, is inspired by the spectacular landscape of the U.S. Ozarks mountain range region: forests of towering trees with regular, straight trun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Marble

De Coene Frères Art Deco Ebonized and Glass Console
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant and useful black lacquer deco console with two 3/4" glass shelves. Brass inlay surround on the bottom of the piece. The perfect size for a f...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair - Honey - Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining chair – Honey – Set Of Six. Classic beec...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde beech bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available 1950’s French Baumann blonde beech bentwood dining ch...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of uncommon Plycraft bent wood walnut true mid century modern vintage side chairs. These were likely designed by George Mulhauser, but they share some design elements in common with Norman Cherner...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Walnut, Bentwood

Mehraban Kuaile De, Domicile Collection
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31206 Size 10' 1" X 13' 9" Design Kuaile De Collection Domicile Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Central Asia Age New
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2010s Central Asian Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Most Sought After Paghold Industrial Retro Metal Bendwood Chair Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Rare Set of 6 Pagholz Industrial Bentwood Chairs, 1970s — 5 Sets Available. A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after designs in industrial retro seating — a s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Toledo Style Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood seat on sturdy metal frame in the Toledo style. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).     
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1960s Industrial Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Metal

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Various Quantities Available 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Honey – Various Quantities Available. Classic ...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Ozark, rectangular table, differentiated bases, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
Located in Cabiate, IT
The table, in rectangular and round versions, is inspired by the spectacular landscape of the U.S. Ozarks mountain range region: forests of towering trees with regular, straight trun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Marble

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around 1910, original condition, adhesive label and stamp "Thonet", backrest and seat made ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Bentwood Furniture

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Wicker, Bentwood

Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s is nothing less than spectacular. The chairs are made completely out of bentw...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi Province elmwood coffee / side table. This antique Chinese rectangle coffee table can be also used as a game table. The table was made in the Shanxi Province. With st...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bentwood Furniture

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Elm, Bentwood

21st Century, Contemporary Wood Console Table Handmade in Italy by Ilabianchi
Located in Milan, IT
Solid chestnut wood, ashwood bent elements, brass joinery. Measures: 25 x 90 x 90 cm. Designed by Ilaria Bianchi, Handmade in Italy by master carpenters. The elegant 21st-centur...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Bentwood Furniture

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Brass

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Late 19th Century Pair of N°91 Chairs by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Brussels, BE
According to the n°91 model by Thonet.  
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Monsieur DressUp Mannequin 3 Piece Wall Hook Set by Loyal Loot
Located in calgary, CA
Used individually or all at once, Monsieur DressUp Mannequin Set – Collar, Cuff and Pocket can wear your jacket, scarf and accessories with style, adding personality to any space. Undress and redress the set by the door, bedside, or in a change room. The gentle curve of each piece highlights and maintains the delicate form of your favourite garments, handbags and accessories. Each hook is handmade by loyal loot and utilizes bent plywood lamination and leather moulding techniques. Materials- FSC certified Canadian Maple, Clear non-toxic hand rubbed lacquer. Designed by Anna Thomas...
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2010s Canadian Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Maple, Bentwood, Plywood

1950’s Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine. 1950's Honey Colour Baumann Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Nine. Cla...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Black Tar String Instrument Viola Sculpture, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Viola and Tar.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bentwood Furniture

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Metal

Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The measurements marked are for the larger box, the other ones I cannot write here because 1stdibs deletes every number. Inside the lid there is an inscription with the name of own...
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1760s Italian Adirondack Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
$855 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950’s Standard Single Bar Back Farmhouse French Mixed Dining Chairs - Good Quan
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Standard Single Bar Back Farmhouse French Mixed Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available 1950’s Standard Single Bar Back Farmhouse French Mixed Dining Chairs – Good Quantitie...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Maple Wood Veneer and Baltic Birch Bent-Ply Coat Hang by Loyal Loot
Located in calgary, CA
Paying homage to the spirit of the campfire, Coat Hang consciously mimics the careful tear of an axe on a piece of kindling. Each cut, like a branch on a tree, can be used for hanging items like scarves, hats and jackets. Featuring a unique structural design, Coat Hang remains stationary by two friction points at the wall and floor. Minimal hardware required, with a keyhole cut out. Designed by Dara Humniski Produced in Canada About Loyal loot- Formed in 2004, Loyal Loot was founded by Carmen Douville, Dara Humniski, Doha Lindskoog, and Anna Thomas...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Birch, Maple, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century Designed by Gebruder Thonet, early 20th C, Art Nouveau style. Characte...
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Early 20th Century Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

8 Tambourines xix Century
Located in Madrid, ES
8 Tambourines XIX Century 8 TAMBOURINS XIX CENTURY COLLECTION OF 8 ANCIENT TAMBOURINS PAINTED IN OIL AND SIGNS DIAMETER MEASUREMENTS: THE SMALLEST 16 CM A...
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1890s Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950s Bentwood Debrecen Blonde Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Blonde Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1950s Bentwood Debrecen Blonde Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. It is hard to be precise abo...
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1950s European Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950’S Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Standard Single Bar Blonde French Mixed Dining Chairs - Good Quantities Available. 1950's Standard Single Bar Blonde French Mixed Dining Chairs - Good Quantities Available. T...
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1950s European Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Rare Eero Aarnio Birch Armchair for Asko, Finland
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Birch Armchair in very good condition. Designed by Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko, Finland. The chair is made of bent plywood which is lamin...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood, Birch

1950 s Blonde French Flat Seat Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Blonde French Flat Seat Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Made by the maker Baumann. Baumann is a slightly off the radar French producer just starting to gain traction in t...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Midcentury plywood and brass table lamp
Located in Zemst, BE
1960's desk or tablelamp in plywood and brass. Very similar to the German Kaiser leuchten desklamps in teakwood. Foot is made in teakwood Shade is made out of teak-plywood. Very fin...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Brass

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Kick Leg Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde kick leg bentwood dining chairs – set of six 1950’s French Baumann blonde kick leg bentwood dining chairs – set of six. Baumann is a slightly off the ra...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Bentwood Walnut Scroll Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood game table (19/20th Century ) with 8 scrolls and ring design base supporting square top with bevelled edge.
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Early 20th Century Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s Low Occasional Side Table By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Low Occasional Side Table By Tatra Pravenec 1950’s Low Occasional Side Table By Tatra Pravenec. Produced by Tatra Pravenec in the Czech Republic. Czech design will always be ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Qyt
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde beech bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available 1950’s French Baumann blonde beech bentwood dining ch...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1980 Leather Armchair With Footrest, Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s. The frame is made from beech bentwood. Leather. Seat hight 42cm the color is burgundy.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Leather, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Cradle, Bentwood, circa 1900
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Beautiful Thonet cradle from the 1900s. The cradle is damaged at the bottom; the lower wooden part is broken (visible in the photo) and has been subseq...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1960 s Simple Classic Back Bentwood Blonde Dining Chair - Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple Classic Back Bentwood Blonde Dining Chair - Set Of Three 1960's Simple Classic Back Bentwood Blonde Dining Chair - Set Of Three. Good quality set of three classic bent...
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1960s European Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Despite his long life, very little is known about the general production of menuisier (chairmaker) Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864) and even less about his use of bent laminates, which must be viewed as the most advanced of its kind until the appearance of Michael Thonet’s work of the 1830s. The profound reverence for the classical world in enlightened circles in early 19th century Europe and the United States often resulted in the archaeological resurrection of the art, architecture, and design of ancient Greece and Rome. No chair employing the innovative technique of bending wood more boldly expresses this allegiance to the past than this armchair painted in le style antique and based on the ancient Roman sella...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Four. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France ...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Set Of Six 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Six. Classic Beech bistro chair made in France by...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Saddle Back Dining Chair, Honey, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Saddle back dining chair – Honey – Set of four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Saddle back dining chair – Honey – Set of fou...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

21st Century Marcantonio Unique Piece Vintage Inlay Wood Scapin Collezioni Italy
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
"Memo" nasce dall'idea dell'artista Marcantonio Malerba di rivisitare dei pezzi antichi arricchendoli con l'intervento dell'intarsio in legno, in questo caso il "Post-it" e la scrit...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962, Czech Rep.) and produced by UP Závody. An am...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Living-Room Armchair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, so that working together we can weave a future respectful of ancestral techniques, as well as being an engine for the economic development of the communities that continue to work in an artisanal way," as she mentions in the interview. This beautiful armchair is crafted using high end solid conacaste wood (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) also known as Parota wood. By partnering with local communities in Michoacan, Mexico, Estrella collaborates with artisans from Ihuatzio and Cuanajo to create a durable, contemporary, and resistant beach house chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Natural Fiber, Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko Kralj. Made of solid beech, c. 1960s. This lovely pair offers comfortable and stylis...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

1950s Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Three 1950s Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Three. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs wa...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Period Victorian Bookcase Open Front 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unusual early Victorian open bookcase. Circa 1860 This bookcase is raised upon a plinth base. Having 2 adjustable shelves. The top section is supported on turned columns with a small...
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1860s Victorian Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

J J Kohn Bench 1900 Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Bentwood Antique Thonet Style
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare three-seater antique Art Nouveau Vienna Secession bentwood J & J Kohn bench in wonderful condition. Made by iconic Austrian father and son bentwood furn...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1950s French Baumann Blonde Tri Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Baumann is a slightly off the rada...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1960 s Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Bentwood dining chair by Ton – Set of six 1960’s Bentwood dining chair by Ton – Set of six. These chairs were produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, st...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Natural Fiber Dinning Chair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, so that working together we can weave a future respectful of ancestral techniques, as well as being an engine for the economic development of the communities that continue to work in an artisanal way," as she mentions in the interview. This fresh chair is crafted using high end solid conacaste wood (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) also known as Parota wood. The seat is woven with a vegetable fiber called "Chuspata" which grows around the lake of Patzcuaro and is characterized by its durability and beauty. By partnering with local communities in Michoacan, Mexico, Estrella collaborates with artisans from Ihuatzio and Cuanajo to create a durable, contemporary, and resistant beach house chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Bentwood Furniture

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Natural Fiber, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood

1960’s Straight Back Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960?s straight back bentwood dining chair by Ton ? set of eight 1960?s straight back bentwood dining chair by Ton ? set of eight. These chairs were produced by the famous Czech fir...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1960 s Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Set Of Nine 1960’s Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair By Ton – Set Of Nine. These chairs were produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, still trad...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1950 s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Honey - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Honey – Set Of Four 1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Warm Honey – Set Of Four. Classic Beech bistro chair made in Franc...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

1960 s Bentwood Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Bentwood dining chair by Ton – Set of four 1960’s Bentwood dining chair by Ton – Set of four. These chairs were produced by the famous Czech firm Ton, ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Contemporary Sunset Photographic Triptych- Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Sunset Photographic Triptych- Set of 3 Offered for sale is an original enhanced sunset photographic triptych. The photographs are laminated in resin and supported wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bentwood Furniture

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Resin, Wood, Bentwood, Paper

1950 s French Baumann Blonde Round Leg Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde round leg bentwood dining chairs – set of six 1950’s French Baumann blonde round leg bentwood dining chairs – set of six. Baumann is a slightly off the ...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Furniture

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Bentwood

Antique, New and Vintage Bentwood Furniture

Antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture has become very popular in interiors over the years. Today bentwood chairs, tables, sofas and pendants are receiving striking modern interpretations from makers like Thonet, which are being carried on by the next generation.

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael 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. Bentwood was embraced by design greats ranging from Josef Hoffmann to Gio Ponti, and Adolf Loos to Alvar Aalto for its versatility, timelessness and simple elegance.

In the Czech Republic — home to a range of talented but unsung mid-century modern and Art Deco designers — the company TON held a bentwood furniture exhibition in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Villa Tugendhat in recent years. TON manufactures their bentwood furniture in the same workshops where Michael Thonet set up his operations in the 1800s.

Sophisticated bentwood furniture designs include Alvar Aalto’s cantilever lounge chairs, Italian designer Luigi Crassevig’s 1970s rocking chairs — which feature cane seats — curvaceous hanging lamps and other lighting by Spanish architect José Antonio Coderch and lots more.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage bentwood furniture on 1stDibs.