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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.

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Creator: Thonet
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design. Featuring the original manufacturer’s label, the piece showcases Th...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - the chairs are stackable - material used : beech bentwood and plywood - height of seat 45 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of Four Mid Century  Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
Set of Four Mid Century  Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto

Set of Four Mid Century Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto

By Alvar Aalto, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural set of four stacking side tables by Thonet, in the manner of Alvar Aalto. The tables feature black disk form tops, on three blonde finish bent plywood legs. All ...

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

By Thonet, R. C. Coquery

Located in Berlin, DE

Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930 Delivery time c. 8 weeks

Category

1930s Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s
Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

Antique Bentwood Wall Coat Rack by Thonet, Austria, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack N2 (M3.70) by Thonet, Vienna. Extremely rare unique piece. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 32 cm /...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Otto Wagner

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech, 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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet
Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Dining chairs no.18 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new seats.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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 Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

By Thonet, Bruno Weil

Located in Berlin, DE

Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930

Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's
Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

Thonet Postmodern Dining Table by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet. 1980's

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern dining table designed by Marius van den Wildenberg for Thonet in the 1980s. This striking piece features a distinctive mix of materials, including tapered chrome legs, a w...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

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

Vintage HajduThonet barstools 1970s Hungary

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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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...

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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)
Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

Michael Thonet Bentwood Bistro Table with carved Art Nouveau Woman Face (top)

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Side Table - Beech Austria, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) - Circa 1900-1910 CLASSIC DESIGN ! This beautiful side /bistro table, attributed to renowned Michael T...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s

By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

'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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna in Austria. This piece is made of bentwood beech in a beautiful...

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

Materials

Wood, 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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet
19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet

19TH Century Entrance Coat-Rack Hanger with Mirror by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Completely original entrance coat-rack hanger with mirror by Thonet, period 1800s. Measure cm: H 195, W 85, D 30.

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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann
Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

Nesting tables Thonet, 1910ca - Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Vienna Secession, Restored. Minor repairs made, shellac polish renewed. Marked with Thonet company sticker on the bottom. Plan of the larger table: 43x33cm, height: 67cm, plan of th...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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.

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1990s European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

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 Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

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 Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

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 Furniture

Materials

Wicker, 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.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s
Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of three mid century bar stools in Thonet style. Handmade seats Made in Italy in the 60s

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design

By Thonet

Located in Roma, Lazio

Cradle signed Thonet, all in bentwood has the ability to stop the rocking, and to remove the upper part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Muse...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model: MM3 This exceptional pair of nightstands (model MM3) is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design. Designed by one of the most prominent figures of the Bauhaus school, ...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Side Table with Black Laminate Top - After Alvar Aalto
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Side Table with Black Laminate Top - After Alvar Aalto

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Side Table with Black Laminate Top - After Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto, Thonet

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Side Table with Black Laminate Top in the Style of Alvar Aalto A refined vintage side table by Thonet featuring elegant bent birch wood construction and a ro...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Laminate, Formica, Birch

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 Furniture

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Bentwood

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 Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

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 Furniture

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Leather, Beech

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 Furniture

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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.

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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

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

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

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Steel

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 Thonet, Michael 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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

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 Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

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.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

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Chrome

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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.