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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
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

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Wood

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915
20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Flower Tub / Plant Stand, Bentwood, AT ca 1915

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Beautiful, timeless bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the famous company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped piece from the renowed company in Austria around 1915. Superbly de...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

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Metal

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 Furniture

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Wicker, Beech

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 Furniture

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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.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.
A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.

A Rare Thonet Bentwood Oak Shaving Stand / Vanity with Mirror, 19th C.

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This beautiful and sculptural piece features an oval swivel mirror flanked by two scrolling supports joining in a single support, above three oval storage compartments with swivel tr...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

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 Furniture

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Rattan, Bentwood

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

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 Furniture

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 Furniture

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet
Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

Newspaper Holder No.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Newspaper holder no.33 by Thonet in original condition.

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1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

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 Anton Lorenz, Thonet

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 Furniture

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

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Mid-20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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 Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

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

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 Furniture

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 Furniture

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 Thonet, Anton Lorenz

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...

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20th Century American Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Nesting Tables by Thonet, Austria circa 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Stunning set of four early Art Nouveau beechwood nesting tables from the period around 1905, made by the world famous manufacturer of bentwood furniture - Thonet Vienna. This beautif...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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 Furniture

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 Thonet, Karl Schwanzer

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 (...

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

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 Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1900s Original Side Table Bella Epoque by Fischel & Söhne Thonet style Vienna
1900s Original Side Table Bella Epoque by Fischel & Söhne Thonet style Vienna

1900s Original Side Table Bella Epoque by Fischel & Söhne Thonet style Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A little hard to find jewel of Belle Époque period by Fischel & Söhne Measures cm: H 70 x W 58 x D 37. Belle Epoque refined side table by Fischel & Söhne, bearing the incised maker...

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet card table
Thonet card table

Thonet card table

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil floding card table by Thonet in very nice original condition, repolished.

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1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet by Michael Thonet - Nesting Tables No. 10 - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 Designed by the legendary Michael Thonet, these Nesting Tables No. 10 embody the innovation ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

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Beech

Thonet Sofa No.56
Thonet Sofa No.56

Thonet Sofa No.56

By August Thonet, 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 Furniture

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 Ben Thompson, Thonet, Walter Gropius

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather
Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

By Thonet

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 Chairs S 33 by Thonet , Italy - Original Leather

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 design was c...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Coatrack
Thonet Coatrack

Thonet Coatrack

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Chicago, IL

Thonet Coatrack, stained oakwood bentwood furniture design with lacquer finish.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair
Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Milan, IT

Targa Petit blue velvet armchair designed by GamFratesi offers a compact yet elegant seating option inspired by the iconic Targa Lounge. Its refined proportions and the distinctive V...

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2010s Italian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs
Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

Thonet, Set of 6 Rare Design Black Wood Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 6 design black wood chairs is stamped Thonet-Vienna-1993 and has the gold Thonet incrusted label. They have a nice design, are large and...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

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Wood

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 7x Available
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 7x Available

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 7x Available

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Laccio Side Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the United States and date to the 1990s. The tables fe...

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1990s American Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Chrome-plated tubular steel and black...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of five chairs with armrests in black lacquered wood with a matt finish. The seat is padded and covered ...

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1990s Austrian Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s
Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century big beech wood and Vienna straw Thonet chairs, 1950s. Large chairs or armchairs with armrests in Thonet style, with Vienna straw seat and curved armrests and with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet

French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare and exceptionnal French Bentwood cradle from the Thonet manufacture made in 1900s. Gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a round handle at...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This pair of armchairs represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 des...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Dining/ Salon Suite with Round Table by Thonet, AT 1910

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolute exceptional, early 20th century dining suite/ salon suite by Thonet from the Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1910. Attributed to the famous Austrian architect and desig...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz
Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz

Thonet Chrome Lounge Chairs designed by Anton Lorenz

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Anton Lorenz for Thonet Furniture Chrome Barrel Chairs. Newly reupholstered and ready to go! Nice size and scale!

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

Materials

Chrome

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet
Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil swivel desk chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920'S

By Thonet

Located in LYON, FR

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4. Circa 1920. Curved beech wood rocking chair from the 1920s by Thonet. Model number 4. Beautiful Art Nouveau lines. Recent cane work, well stretche...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available

By Thonet, TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904
Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Rare, unusual Art Nouveau pedestal or plant stand by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna. Artfully designed in the early 20th century around 1906, this pedestal provides two round...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 27 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17 ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This cantilever armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of interwar world design and the avant-garde Bauhaus aesthetic from the 1930s. This revolutionary concept of a resilient, sp...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by TON in Grey Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Newly upholstered - Wooden parts with minor signs of use - Height of seat 42 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935

Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935

By Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet Company in 1932. This original tubular steel cantilever armch...

Category

1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, 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.