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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
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s
Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s

By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 4 Thonet bent beech chairs, Austria, early 1900s It is a classic but very elegant model of chairs, made with the famous technique of bending beech using water vapor. An icon ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Thonet

Located in Argelato, BO

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 4 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...

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1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879
Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

$1,790Sale Price / set|30% Off

Couple of Beds Thonet Nr.2, from 1879

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Restored in the past, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider

By Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Thonet Chair Model S320 in green version. Rare Colour. Designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider.

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903
Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

By Joseph Urban, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Vintage Authentic Side Chair Slipper Chair Desk Chair Model No. 405 by Joseph Urban for Gebrüder Thonet circa 1903, Vienna. A wonderful chair or side chair from stained be...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner
Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession flower stand Thonet no.37 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels
12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

12 Dining Chairs, Manufactured for export in Argentina, with original labels

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

12 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the cust...

Category

1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Thonet  S533 RF  Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
Early Thonet  S533 RF  Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF. 3 license holders are producing this chair today. As well as Knoll International MR10. Tecta B42 and this 2 Thonet S533...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970

By Thonet, Francesco Zaccone

Located in Almelo, NL

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970 Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Firenze, FI

MR10 chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in Germany in the 1960s. The structure is made of chromed tubular steel, bent with exceptional technical pre...

Category

1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900
Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

Arts and Craft Art Nouveau Set of 8 Bentwood Chairs Signed Thonet, 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Set of 8 Thonet chairs, bentwood with viennese braid. all signed. As found condition. All chairs a solid and stable. 4 of the braids are perf...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

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

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City. Still labeled. A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair
Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

Rare Blac Secession Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare blac secession Thonet chair.

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1930s Pair of Restored Thonet Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Newly upholstered - Labeled - Beech wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

1930 Pair of Armchairs + Spider Table, by Halabala for Thonet, Czechoslovakia

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Table: 65 x 65 x 65 cm.

Category

1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric
1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

1970s Antonin Suman Chair by TON in Kirkby Fabric

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in Zinc luxury fabric :SOL silver grey

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century
Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century

By Thonet

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Art Nouveau Thonet Vienna curved wood wall hanging, late 19th century.  Beautiful Thonet Coat Hanger. It was produced by the Gebruder Thonet company around the second half of the 180...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Bentwood

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs
Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Super Slick Pair of Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Thonet tub chairs in great original condition. We believe they are upholstered in leather, however it's possible the upholstery is actually vi...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)
Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

Pair of Midcentury Thonet Luggage Racks (2 Pairs Available)

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

These luggage racks were hand made in the 1960s. Made from oak in the Thonet factory, retaining the original maker's plaque on the base - please take a look at the relevant photogr...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Secession armchairs no.6513 by Otto Wagner for Thonet in original vintage condition.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920
Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

Thonet Black Bentwood Stool, Cane & Wood, Art Deco Style, Europe, 1920

By Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Thonet black bentwood stool - 20th Thonet - Side Stool - Mid-Century Measures : Ø 42cm H:47cm Materials : Wood - Cane Manufacturer’s mark stamped under th...

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored
1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Beech Dining Chairs, Restored

By Thonet, Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Armchairs dimensions: Height: 78 cm ,Seat height 47cm Width: 55cm ,Depth: 56cm ,Height of the armrests: 68 cm

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Deland, FL

Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color and/or a minimal footprint. The original yel...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet
Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood magazine holder no.33 by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet
Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet

Easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare easy armchair no.1 with rattan seat by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet
1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac. - Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm. - height of seat 44 cm.

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Extremely rare armchairs no.6521 Thonet Otto Wagner in very good original contidion with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

By Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson, Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. The chair was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. The design features b...

Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...

Category

1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Linen, Bentwood

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The de...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cane

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thonet Industries, Inc., American, circa 1970

By Thonet

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking set of six armchairs by Thonet Industries, the American arm of the legendary Thonet firm, executed in polished tubular chrome steel with newly upholstered seats and curved...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)
4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

4 Dining Chairs, with original labels (Restoration at the client's choice)

By Thonet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Chairs Made for Argentina by Thonet. It is verified on the label that it has the word Manufacturing in Spanish (Fabricacion Checo-Eslovaca) / Thonet Delivered restored at the custo...

Category

1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54
Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood chair by Thonet no.54. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1920s Slovak Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet
Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

Set of 4 Fledermaus Chairs Executed by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs executed by Thonet in 1999. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.

Category

1990s Slovak Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s
Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

Pair of Antique Armchairs Model B28 by Thonet, bentwood and cane, Austria 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant pair of Thonet B28 armchairs, estimated to date from the 1920s. These chairs beautifully demonstrate Thonet’s mastery of bentwood constructio...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Piano Swivel Stool, by Thonet, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Highest height: 55 cm (21.7 in) Lowest height: 43 cm (16.9 in) Diameter: 52 cm (20.5 in) This piano stool is an elegant and functional accessory from the Czechoslovak Art Deco perio...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See
Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See

Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900’s Thonet Bentwood wall mounted coat rack A truly stunning piece, if you have ever seen this type of coat rack in the form of a wall mounted rack...

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back
C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tubular Chromed-Steel Cantilever Z Chair, designed in the 1970s. This chair dates to ca. 1977 and was produced by Thonet. It has a Vienna Braid caned seat and back, and it ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Thonet Stools No.144
Thonet Stools No.144

Thonet Stools No.144

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet stools no.144 professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof
Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof

By Otto Prutscher, Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet chairs no.567 by Otto Prutscher for Café Heinrichshof in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Footrest
Thonet Rocking Footrest

Thonet Rocking Footrest

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Thonet rocking footrest in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet
Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

Jugendstil plant stan by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Jugendstil bentwood plant stan by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930
Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

Thonet Modernist Oakwood Dining Table, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1930

By Thonet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Table designed and manufactured by Thonet, circa 1930. Manufactured in Germany. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina, it h...

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

Cafe Capua Chair no.519 by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Thonet, Adolf Loos

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Iconic Design: The No. 519 Café Capua Chair Experience a piece of architectural history with the No. 519 Café Capua chair. Designed in 1913 by the pioneering modernist architect Adol...

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very rare art deco armchairs Thonet A 60F
Very rare art deco armchairs Thonet A 60F

Very rare art deco armchairs Thonet A 60F

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare Art Deco armchairs Thonet model A 60F, designed around 1929 at the beginning of the Bauhaus era. This model evokes the idea that it was originally designed using bent tubul...

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1920s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III

By Thonet

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful set of 6 chairs, model no. 2, by Thonet. This model is visible in the 1899 catalog, but these chairs were produced much earlier. Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III pe...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet
Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree
Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

Antique Thonet Bentwood Wall Hall Tree

By Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an antique hanging wall hall tree by Thonet. It's made of beechwood and has 3 bentwood hangers for hats and coats.

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Early 20th Century European Thonet Furniture

Materials

Ultrasuede, Bentwood

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...

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19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto
Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

Pair of 1930's Thonet Bentwood Armchairs in the style of Alvar Aalto

By Thonet

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely pair of 1930's Thonet bentwood lounge chairs was recently reupholstered in an amazing performance fabric from HBF textiles (Merci Boucle in their Du Jour colorway). The ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs
Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

Thonet Bentwood Armchairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs with sculpted flat bentwood arms. Single "floating" seat and back with tufted buttons. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table - folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm. - Chairs with bent beech woo...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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.