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Thonet Seating

Austrian, German

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Thonet
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4
Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

Thonet 210 P Bentwood Armchairs in Beech with Velvet Cover, Germany, Set of 4

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in München, Bavaria

Original set of four Thonet Model 210P armchairs, crafted from solid beechwood in 1989. Based on the iconic bentwood tradition of Thonet, the design is derived from the classic Model...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904
Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

Stamped and bearing the label THONET WIEN Armchairs – Height : 106 cm (41,7 in.) ; Width : 54,5 cm (21,5 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,7 in.) Sofa – Height : 106 cm (41,7 in.) ; Length :...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s
Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Piano Stool 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Bentwood chair by Thonet
Bentwood chair by Thonet

Bentwood chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s
Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

Set of Armchairs Designed by Thonet and Manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s

By Ligna, Thonet

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Remarkable set of armchairs, designed by Thonet and expertly manufactured by Ligna in the 1950s. Combining Thonet's visionary design aesthetic with Ligna's craftsmanship, these armch...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

$1,115Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Chairs Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped. Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool
Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

Early 1900's Thonet Bent Rattan & Wicker Stool

By Thonet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Early 1900's Thonet rattan and wicker stool, Completely original and in exceptional condition. 15-1/2" square.

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Side Chairs w/ Nailhead Back by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Mid-Century bentwood side chairs with brown Naugahyde seat covers and decorative steel nail-head studded seat back by Thonet. This side chair features a sculptural, minimalis...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

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1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

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...

Category

1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century
4 Thonet Chairs, Model Prague No. 811, First Half of the 20th Century

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...

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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3001 club tub armchairs Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, r...

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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats
Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats

Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nr.1 Piano stools by Thonet feature black-lacquered bent wood frames with height-adjustable cane seats. Each stool showcases the distinctive steam-bent construction Thonet pioneered,...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Magnificent and highly sought-after piece of design history: an original Otto Wagner Armchair, Model No. 6521, manufactured by the world-renowned Thonet around 1900-1905. This icon...

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...

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1990s American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style S3002 Tub Sofa by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
Bauhaus Style S3002 Tub Sofa by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

Bauhaus Style S3002 Tub Sofa by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s

By Thonet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3002 sofa. Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, reupholstered ...

Category

Early 2000s German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic in oak and webbing. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the most famous t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Steel

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair
Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

Thonet Model 81 Three-Legged Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Highland, IN

This elegant three-legged chair by Thonet is made of stained beech with a seat upholstered in suede leather. 31.5"h X 25"w X 23"d

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet
Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

Postmodern Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Six unique postmodern armchairs chairs by Thonet. Made in Austria circa 1990s. Thonet label to underside.

Category

1990s European Thonet Seating

Materials

Metal

Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900
Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900

Otto Wagner For Thonet Bentwood Armchair No. 6048, Austria, C. 1900

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Fully restored bentwood armchair produced by Thonet and designed by Otto Wagner circa 1900, catalogued as model No. 6048. A refined example of early modern Viennese design, combining...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 47 cm Seat height: 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have an...

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1970s Space Age Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Thonet att. to Josef Hoffman c. 1920's

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Early Vienna Secessionist Movement bentwood arm chair, marked Thonet, design attributed to Jose Hofmann, circa 1920's. Exceptional period piece in very good, ready to use condition, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary
Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

$260Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

By Thonet

Located in Debrecen, HU

Discover this elegant and sturdy bar stool from the early 1970s, crafted by Hajdúthonet in Debrecen, Hungary, specifically for the American market. This unique piece is made of bent ...

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1970s Hungarian Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904
Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

Vienna Secession Canape No. 6214 by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1904

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant and rare bentwood canapé, model no. 6214, designed Otto Wagner and produced by Thonet in the early 20th century. This refined settee exemplif...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Reed, Beech

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut 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

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17
Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17

By Thonet

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Set of 4 Thonet dining chairs model 17 This exceptional set of four bentwood beech chairs, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the iconic Model 17, more commonly ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood, Straw, Beech

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890
Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

Thonet Black Swivel Austrian Art Nouveau Chair, 1890

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

Thonet swivel chair for piano from the end of the 1800s. The chair in bent wood, is all in wood polished in black shellac. The seat, round in shape, is still covered with its origin...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Thonet

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 Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition
Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

Rare Pair of Thonet Rattan Chairs, Made in 1890, Stable and Good Condition

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare pair of Thonet rattan chairs, crafted in 1890, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Produced by the renowned Thonet company, these chairs feature a sturdy rattan frame with intricate woven detailing that adds both elegance and comfort. This particular model is a rare find, making it a unique addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage Thonet furniture...

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1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s
Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s

Dining Room Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Austria 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Wien, AT

This refined chair, part of a rare set of six attributed to Josef Hoffmann and dating to circa 1935, stands as a compelling expression of the architect’s mature design language, in w...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wicker, Beech

2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz
2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

2er Set KS 46 Midcentury Sessel Thonet Anton Lorenz Leder schwarz

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Vintage Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Anton Lorenz aus dem Jahr 1932 und gilt dank seiner zeitlosen Formgebung als wahr...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome, Steel

20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980
20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980

20th Century Thonet Armchair - White Leather, Design by M.Kammerer, AT ca. 1980

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Exclusive 20th century re-edition of the famous Thonet armchair originally designed by Marcel Kammerer in the famous Vienesse secession era at the beginning of the 20th century aorun...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s
Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s

Set of 8 Thonet chairs from the first half of the 1900s

By Thonet

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Interesting set of No. 8 chairs marked Thonet Vienna and dating from the first half of the 1900s in Art Nouveau or Art Nouveau style. The chairs are made of beech wood and are brand...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau Style Sofa By Thonet, 20th Century Art Nouveau Style Sofa by Thonet Magnificent Art Nouveau period sofa, designed by the famous house of Thonet. This unique piece is dis...

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20th Century Thonet Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Dining Room Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four wood and white fabric dining room chairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. Mild to moderate staining on fabric throughout set. Wood frames show signs of n...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5
Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs w/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style beech bentwood dining chairs w/hand caned seats stamped “Made in Romania” which denotes being made by Thonet, set of 5. These pieces have been attribu...

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20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet
Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet

Set of 10 bentwood dining chairs no.517 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, matching set of 10 authentic bentwood dining chairs by the world-renowned manufacturer Thonet. These chairs represent the pinnacle of early ...

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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic! Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Birch

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome- One Chair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity to purchase just one as an accent chair! Only one chair available. Anton Lorenz (...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair
Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet, Charles Stendig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic rocking chair by Thonet for Stending Co. Beautiful bentwood lines throughout this rocking chair, completed with caning seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Thonet Seating

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 Thonet No 4  "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s
Set of 4 Thonet No 4  "Cafe Daum" Benwood Chairs by Salvatore Leone, Circa 1960s

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 fa...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Bentwood

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet. This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970

By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone

Located in Almelo, NL

Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet

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 Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. 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, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet
Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

Art Deco Original Bentwood Stool , Rattan Cane Top, designed by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A original art deco Bentwood Stool or Table with Rattan Cane Top designed by Michael Thonet, with 4 spherical feet. Wax polished The seat is still with its original rattan cane st...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Seating

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Sofa No.56
Thonet Sofa No.56

Thonet Sofa No.56

By Thonet, August Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six W199 dining armchairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet, c.1950's, Austria. The chairs showcase a bent birch wood frame and legs. The seats have been newly uph...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining room chair no.14 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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.
Questions About Thonet Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 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.
  • 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.