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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

Find a collection of antique Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Thonet
Ralph Rye Table Group for Thonet Solid Elm Frame with Deep Brown Vinyl Top Mod
By Thonet, Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic minimal dining table or conference table designed by Ralph Rye Table Group for Thonet. Model 879.100 manufactured in 1977. Retains original Thonet Industries Inc. label on ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-century modern, walnut bentwood armchair by Thonet features a curvaceous profile with the back and seat made from a single piece of bent walnut. The segmented yellow tweed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 2 CM190 low chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 low chairs by Pierre Paulin in the 50s, edited by Thonet CM190 model Black tubular structure in metal, seat and back in foam covered by a grey fabric Iconic model
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Mid-20th Century French Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Thonet Flex 2000 Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Thonet Flex 2000 chair, designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet and produced by Thonet in 1994. Stamped. Comfortable and quality made. Flexible plastic seat. Lightweight. Overa...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Piano Stool Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish. Minor repairs made.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher 22 available, selling separately & priced per chair, as is condition. See note below regarding refinishing options. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Each of these chairs has its own wear and patina including chips, missing wood, scratches, missing finish, etc. and are priced accordingly. We feel they will need refinished, and we can provide that service if you so desire. The additional price for that service is $275 per chair. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the condition of all the chairs. Photos of the actual chairs you will be receiving will be forwarded to you for approval before shipping. Also, if you love these chairs, we have several other listings here to purchase other quantities. They are priced now in as is condition however, if you would like them refinished we can certainly do that for an additional $275 cost per chair. Supreme Style and TERRIFICLY THONET!!! That’s right… we have 22 of these gorgeous Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs that we are selling separately! They are comprised of fabulous oak bent plywood frames with saddle seats and an attractive, single bent oak plywood bow which doubles as a stretcher between the back legs. This design was first introduced by Thonet in 1945 and these iconic chairs are part of that introduction line. It was also the first mass produced bent ply chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of Four Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 by Hans Luckhardt
By Thonet, Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Dronten, NL
This hard to find set of 4 Thonet chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus in an elegant way. Designed in 1931 for DESTA Berlin, later Thonet, Hans Luckhardt...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Art Nouveau Wall Mounted Coat Rack, Vienna, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Brussels , BE
Anteroom coat rack model N°10806 with eight coat hooks and a flap door acting as a pocket holder supporting an umbrella holder and a mirror at head height.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Antonin Suman Chair By TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - Height of seat 47 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4x chair J&J Kohn Nr.415, Gustav Siegel, 1906
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
"Viennese Art Nouveau, variant of chair no. 415, designed by Gustav Siegl in 1906, manufactured by J&J Kohn. In beautiful original condition. Solid, ready to be upholstered. Minor ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...
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19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No 4 "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
By Salvatore Leone, Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Thonet Cafe Daum N°4, 1960. By Salvatore Leone No 4 "Café Daum" designed by Thonet around 1860, and constantly produced until 1930 by the factories of Thonet. From 1930 it ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1920's Gentleman's Valet Stand Model P133 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original 1920's Gentleman's Valet Stand that the Thonet Company was selling as Model P133. This piece, commonly referred to as the “ Furniture Servant” is made of a dark...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of '3' Thonet Model 214 PH Cafe Stools in Beech & Textured Velvet, c. 1950's
By Thonet
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the legacy of design with this stunning set of (3) Thonet model 214 PH stools. Designed by the Thonet brothers in 1880, the 214 PH stool embodies the elegance and innovation ...
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Mid-20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 90s
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Produced by Thonet Vienna in 1996. Qual...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
This attractive set of twelve, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz. The man who brought tubular steel furniture to the masses. The classic bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptu...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools, Thonet Style Chairs, Italy 80a
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
This three beautiful vintage Thonet style, Wooden Stools were made in Italy in '80s. They are made of brown bentwood and beige wicker. *Price is for one Stool. Stool is very comfor...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the...
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1910s Austrian Biedermeier Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut

Thonet No 19 Chair 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet no19 Chair Austria 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Nest Of 4 Tables By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Nouveau nest of 4 stained beech bentwood tables By Thonet Circa 1900 Michael Thonet (1796-1871) perfected a new technique of bending solid wood during the 1850s, enabling mass production. His experiments and dedication to the craft enabled him to pioneer the steam bending...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Thonet Lounge Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of lounge chairs by Thonet dating from the 1960s with their original vinyl upholstery and original wood finish. The arms and legs are formed by a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Low Bar Stool, designed by Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern design low bar stool by Thonet is based on the original design by Gebrüder Thonet from the 1880s. The legs of the stool are made from bentwood and a brass ring add...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970s Beech Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - The height of armrests is 70cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Beech

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
By Thonet, Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered grey boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet, circa 1970s. They retain their war...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Bauhaus Armchair, by Bauhaus, Thonet, Leather, Austria, 1920s
By Bauhaus, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Wooden parts have been repolished. Seat Height 43cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Console Tables By Thonet, a Pair
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a realm where vintage charm meets artisanal craftsmanship with this stunning pair of Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Console Tables by Thonet. Each table stands as...
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Early 20th Century French Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
A set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed and produced by Thonet Furniture Company in the 1950’s Czechoslovakia. These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scan...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher 15 available, selling separately...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs w/ Black Curved Arms
By Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers Ulrich Böhme and Wulf Schneider created the S320 in 1984 for iconic manufacturer Thonet. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the shaped, ergonomic seat shell. In original condition with some age appropriate wear. See the set of 4 Arco arm chairs...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Zinc Fabric
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the original Naughahyde upholstery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. So...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Birch

Vintage Thonet dining table by Marius Van Den Wildenberg
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
High quality sturdy dining table designed by Dutch architect Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet in 1988. Made of solid wood and chrome plated tubular steel. White laminated top. In...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare 1990 Thonet Round Oval Extendable Dining Table
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, please contact us directly. This very rare extendable Thonet table is a classic 1990 Design. The T...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

6 Original Thonet 209 Dining chairs with rare blue upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" The Thonet 209 is a timeless classic. The brother Thonet designed this...
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1990s German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood Cane
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Michael Thonet A16 Sweetheart Chair Bentwood hand caned. 35.13 h x 20.25 d x 16.25 w Seat 18.25 h Partial label Cafe chair bentwood cane seat....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern armchair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's by Thonet, and still has the original tag nicely intact. It has the original naugahyde vinyl upholste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

6x Thonet chairs Nr. 157
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
In original condition with a beautiful patina of age. Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned, minor repairs made. Disinsection: Lignofix I-profi. The surface is revived with linseed oi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Office chair Thonet Nr.4601
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. Perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Minor fixes made.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Four Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor fixes made. The chairs are solid and can be used normally.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1950s Pair of B751 Folding Chair from Thonet/Ligna, Czechoslovakia
By Ligna, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Ligna is a nationalized Thonet factory after the Second World War - Stamped Ligna
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially re...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 47 cm - armrests 77 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

1910s Austrian Wooden Dining Chairs By Thonet, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time and into the realm of classic elegance with this 1910s Austrian Wooden Dining Chair set by Thonet. These chairs are a true testament to the timeless Thonet design e...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - beech wood - armrests Dimension: 44 cm
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet Nr.19, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patina of age, perfectly cleaned and repolished with shellac. Minor fixes made. The original weaving of the seat has been replaced by plywood seat with...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Orange Sof Tech Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet (set of 4)
By Thonet, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 David Rowland for Thonet Sof-Tech dining chairs. Surprisingly comfortable. Wear consistent with age. Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in origi...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Bentwood Caning Chairs by Thonet, Austria 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 bentwood caning chairs by Thonet - Austria 1930s.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Thonet B 751 Wood Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of folding chairs model B751 designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Thonet, manufactured in the early 1960s at the Thonet factory in Radomsko (central Poland). Chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Music or Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.33, Since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Music or Newspaper Stand Thonet Nr.33, Since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age. Minor repairs and retouching of cracks carried out.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960s Oswald Haerdtl, Set of 4 Dining Chairs by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - original upholstery with minor sings of use
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bentwood Chair with arms Model No 14 Art Nouveau Chair Thonet Austria 1890
By Thonet
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful bentwood chair, produced by Thonet, this design originally dates from 1859. Made from bent solid and laminated Beech construction with moulded plywood seat. This chair date...
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1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1960s Set of 6 Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs by TON Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood - The wooden parts have been repolished - Armrests 64 cm - dimensions of chairs without armrests: 82x(47)x44x55cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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.

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