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Material: Bentwood
1960
s Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chairs by Interier Praha, Various Quantit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s mid century upholstered dining chairs by Interier Praha – various quantities available
1960’s mid century upholster...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
6 High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post Modern chair plays on the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of Carlo, Afra and Tobia Sca...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
1940’s Tall Slim Hoopback Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall Slim Hoopback Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair.
A pair of 1940’s vintage dining chairs characterized by their tall and slim hoopback bentwood design. These chairs exude a ...
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1940s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a u-shaped horizontal rail that form...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,200 / item
Midcentury Chair by Antonin Suman
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood plywood seat designed in the 1960s by Antonin Suman for TON (former Thonet).
Used but still very good condition. Up to 4 pieces available, additional ones on request....
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$769 / item
Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs
A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres but they would make just as good kitc...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is different but with same seats.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$734 / item
Midcentury Set of 5 Thonet High Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 5 !!!!! Thonet high back bentwood beech chairs.
Solid and stabile. Signed.
Fabric can be changed easily.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950’s Classic Mixed Bentwood Pub Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Classic Mixed Bentwood Pub Dining Chairs - Good Quantities Available. We have a regular stock of very good bentwood and other classic chairs as photographed. The listing is fo...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Vintage Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs in the Manner of J&J Kohn
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four Vienna Secessionist (Jugendstil) style beech bentwood cafe armchairs are in the style of Jacob
Josef Kohn and Mundus (Austrian) designed in the early 20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
FiVE ANTIQUE JACOB
JOESEF KOHN CIRCA 1850 THONET BENTWOOD CHERUB DINING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare suite set of five original circa 1850, Thonet Dining chairs designed and stamped...
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1850s European Victorian Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.
Category
1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four bentwood and cane armchairs designed by Michael Thonet. The armchairs feature gracefully sculpted arms and heart motif back splats. Made in the French cafe bistr...
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20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of 4 Italian Sculptural Lacquered Bentwood Dining Chairs, Geometric Pattern
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four stunning vintage Italian postmodern sculptural chairs, black lacquered bentwood with chrome hardware, original geometric patterned velvet.
Unknown Italian production, l...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible set of genuine mid-century modern icons with Norman Cherner's masterwork of design, featuring two legendary "Pretzel" armchairs and a matching pair of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery, Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
Set of 8 Strip Chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn
By Gijs Bakker
Located in North Charleston, SC
Set of 8 armed Strip Chairs by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn.
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1970s Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lovely set of 2 brown vintage Thonet/bistro chairs with woven seats
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Versatile and timeless, these charming chairs can be easily described this way. Due to responsible use, they have acquired some normal signs of wear, but with proper care, you will e...
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20th Century Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
1960s Set of 6 Bentwood Dining Chairs, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered.
- Wooden parts have been repolished.
- sturdy and stable.
- Measure: height of seat 48 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$1,847 / set
One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Joseph Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that form...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,200 / item
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Antonín Šuman for TON
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining room chairs by Antonín Šuman for TON in very nice original condition.
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1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
$4,500 / set
1920
s Warm Honey Classic Bentwood Dining Chair - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Warm Honey Classic Bentwood Dining Chair - Various Quantities Available.
Good quality batch of classic bentwood chairs with a classic shape and very rich warm brown colour. A...
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1920s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1940
s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair.
Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thonet invented the process of steam bending wood under pressure a...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa in the style six chairs 1980s.
Located in bari, IT
Set di sei sedie nello stile delle Pigreco di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, rieditate da Tacchini, produzione fine anni 80. Le sedie sono in legno curvato con sedute in tessuto chiaro.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan seat.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
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 Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Cesca Cantilever Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Int., Set of 4
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Authentic vintage set of four Cesca cantilever dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Two of the chairs retain original Knoll International pape...
Category
1960s Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Four
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Four. Classic beech bistro chair m...
Category
1960s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six Leather James Mont "King Cole" Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificently designed, James Mont style bent beechwood armchairs. Most famously used by James Mont in one of his most notable commissions, the King Cole Penthouse in Miami. Mont use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
$14,850 / set
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 Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$2,131 / set
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chair no.373 atr. Josef Hoffmann/Otto Prutscher for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original condition.. Great patina ,color and surface,, Extreamelly well made,,
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1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original vinyl upholstered seat backs, and black painted tapered legs which offer a modern a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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 Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Modern Bentwood Stacking Chairs by Wieland, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek set of bentwood stacking chairs made by Wieland. Simple yet stylish design with a keyhole accent at the peak of the backrests. Supported ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s
Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem in the 1970s. This Classic chair has remained a favorite among interior designers and design enthusiasts alike, thanks to its timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort.
Marcel Breuer, the renowned Bauhaus designer, revolutionized the world of furniture design with his innovative use of materials and avant-garde approach. The Cesca...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950
s Enclosed Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Enclosed Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair.
A very interesting an unusual pair of chairs by Ligna. After the second world war Ligna was established as a state foreign t...
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid birch frame with bentwood back and custom upholstered...
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1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950
s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon - Good Quantities
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon – Good Quantities Available
1950’s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon – Good Quantities Available. Ple...
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1950s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
$1,302 / set
1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chairs are part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam B...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Herentals, BE
The chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet around 1920 and executed by FMG - Fabryka Mebli Gietych - in Poland in the first half of the 20th century. They have been reupho...
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage Bent Wood
Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of six vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chairs were made in Czechoslovakia by Ligna circa 1960 based on the original design by Austrian architects J...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1950
s French Baumann Blonde Round Leg Bentwood Dining Chairs, Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann blonde round leg bentwood dining chairs – various quantities available
1950’s French Baumann blonde round leg bentwood din...
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Two Dinning Chairs by Koloman Moser fo J.J. Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with plywood seat and back rest, walnut stained model 327 designed about 1900 by Koloman Moser for J.J. Kohn. Fully restored with shellac finish. Preis for set o...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
$1,912 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dining Chairs in the style of Viggo Boesen, Bentwood and Boucle
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of Six Dining Chairs in the style of Viggo Boesen, Bentwood seats and backs with satin black lacquer finish. The chairs have been reupholstered in sand colored boucle.
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1990s American Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1960
s Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Spade Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available.
Good quality heavy weight original 60's bentwood dining chairs made in Eastern Europe. Sadly we don't know the pr...
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1960s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
A Set Of 6 Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965
These chairs were originally designed 1955, these were manufactured in May 1965
Silver Fritz Hansen M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home textbook mid-century Scandinavian design with this wonderful quartet of Danish teak dining chairs designed and manufactured by Preben Schou Andersen. Featuring a funky pro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood
1940
s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available. This list...
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1940s European Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960s Side Chair by Antonin Suman for Ton, Double Cut Out
Located in Hook, Hampshire
960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Cut Out
1960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Cut Out
1960s Side Chair By Antonin Su...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Dining Chairs, Bentwood, M 17, High Back, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17.
Period: 1960s
Materials: bentwood, cane
Colour: clear wood.
Condition: Completely restored. New cane and...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$319 Sale Price / item
26% Off
Pair of White Washed Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of white washed faux bamboo bentwood bar stools or counter stools. The stools have black cushions. Great proportions for comfort and style. The rounded barrel back gives great s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,200 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs, Bentwood
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Designer Dining Chairs. Bentwood seats and backs. Interesting design, matching dining table available. Ready for a new home.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
$1,800 / set
New Bentwood Armchair with Wood Seat and Back and Brown Skin Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
New bentwood armchair with wood seat and back and brown skin cushions
Ideal for hospitality
Measures: Arm height 23.62 in.
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Animal Skin
1950’s Elegant Backed Dark Walnut Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Elegant Backed Dark Walnut Thonet Dining Chairs – Set Of Six.
Founded in the early 19th Century by Michael Thonet, Thonet invented the process of steam bending wood under pre...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Bentwood Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Shop Antique and Vintage Bentwood Dining Chairs on 1stDibs
Looking for antique or vintage bentwood dining chairs?
In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed.
Today sees a wide range of dining room chairs on offer, however, which means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space, and bentwood dining chairs, in addition to being comfortable, can bring texture and character to the dining area in your home.
Antique, new and vintage bentwood dining chairs and other bentwood furniture have 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 German-Austrian chair maker Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet turned bentwood rocking chairs and other types of bentwood chairs into a work of art. The designer manufactured chairs out of steam-bent wood, and starting in the middle of the 19th century, he produced a series of rocking chairs in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. From there the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame.
Bentwood was eventually embraced by design greats ranging from Josef Hoffmann to Gio Ponti, and Adolf Loos to Alvar Aalto for its versatility, timelessness and simple elegance. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
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.
Find a collection of antique, new and vintage bentwood dining chairs and other bentwood furniture on 1stDibs.
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