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Six Austrian Bentwood Chairs Signed J.J.Kohn/Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of six Austrian Art Nouveau chairs signed J.J. Kohn.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1 of 2 Thonet Dining Chair #214, Bentwood, Vintage, Austria
By Debrecen Bentwood Furniture Company
Located in Hannover, DE
Thonet Bentwood chair. Model 214. New production approx. 2000s-2010s. Displayed price is for 1
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) swivel chair with scroll pedestal base and caned seat and back
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
J J Kohn Bentwood Ebonized Chairs, 19th Century Austria
Located in Water Mill, NY
Twenty four available J J Kohn 19th century Austrian bentwood ebonized chairs from the Estate of
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Scroll Leather Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) scroll design rocking chair with embossed leather upholstery. (THONET
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

1930s Bentwood beech Chair with Pedig Seat, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - minor signs of use in pedig seat
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair Stamped AUSTRIA. Bentwood Plywood 33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs No. 14, Austria, circa, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant set of two bentwood chairs made by the renown company of Thonet in Vienna/ Austria in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Bentwood Open Armchairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in NYC, NY
A Classic pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood open armchairs. The legs ending in brass sabots
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original circa 1920's Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Mundus Vienna Austria, bentwood high
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Chairs with Table, Art Nouveau Seating Set, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood seating set made by the famous Austrian manufactory of Thonet around 1915. This
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet – Austria, Circa 1930 This timeless bentwood chair, crafted
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Bentwood Desk Chair, 1930s-1950s, Mundus, Austria
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Hannover, DE
Bentwood vintage chair by Autrian manufacturer Mundus, competitor from Thonet. Production period
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
Bentwood dining chair no.228 by Thonet
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looking well made suite dating to circa 1920. They are bentwood
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J&J Kohn, Austria circa 1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Pair of rare early 20th century bentwood side chairs designed by famous Austrian architect and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood double circle design rocking chair with striped upholstery (19th Cent.)
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 23 in D 48 in
Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood Chair No 248 a by J. & J. Kohn, circa 1901, Austria
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil bentwood chair Model No. 248 a J. & J. Kohn designed 1901 and first for sale in 1902
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please note the delivery fee
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bentwood side chair attributed to J & J Kohn, early 1900's. Amazing design
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

Bentwood Scroll Café Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
84 Bentwood café side chairs with hairpin scroll design open back and wood seat. From BILLY'S 1890
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Scroll Café Side Chairs
Bentwood Scroll Café Side Chairs
H 34 in W 16 in D 21 in
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech, bentwood not signed but attributed to Thonet catalog no. 14. Excellent restored up to 18
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An attributed thonet rocking chair as it is not signed in good condition in tinted beech.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Rocking Chair
Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
Antique Dining Chair Fischel, Austria, circa 1890s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Joseph Frank Classic 'Prague' Bentwood Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Nice early example of this famous and perhaps best modern version of the bentwood and woven canning
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Otto Wagner for Jacob and Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair, with Pierced
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the timeless elegance of the early 20th Century with this exquisite Austrian Curved
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Josef Hoffman Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914 Leopold Pilzer, a junior partner
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn new handmade rattan seat.
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
Bentwood swivel chair no.9 by J.J.Kohn
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
highest quality beech wood, these chairs showcase Thonet’s signature bentwood technique, known for its
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Bentwood

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian bentwood (19th-20th century) barbers chair with cane seat and back.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 50.79 in
Set of Four Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Marcel Kammerer, Austria, circa 1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of four Thonet chairs from the Art Nouveau period around 1910 in Austria. These
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood High Back Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of beech bentwood high back dining chairs. Signed by Thonet, 1987. Style Arts & Crafts, Art
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair by Thonet, Beech and Fabric, 1930s Europe.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1940’s Thonet Original Single
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 2 Bentwood Cafe Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of 2 dining, or cafe, chairs in bentwood and upholstery, attributed to Thonet. Clean ready
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
. The bentwood rocking chair's structure is of solid steam bentwood, made by steaming pieces of beech
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished with new rattan
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
Bentwood dining room chair no.33 by J&J Kohn
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Otto Wagner painted Art Nouveau Pair of Chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th C
By Otto Wagner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Otto Wagner attributed a pair of painted Art Nouveau chairs, Vienna, Austria, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four antique bentwood cafe chairs designed by Josef Hoffman and manufactured by Thonet
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable
By Thonet, Otto Prutscher
Located in Miami, FL
Vienna Secession Otto Prutscher Thonet Austria Morris Chair #6392 Adjustable Offered for sale is
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
A vintage bentwood child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1950. Very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair probably by Thonet. Beautiful scrollwork frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Paint

Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
contact us directly so we can offer you the best possible price. Iconic and famous Viennese chair of the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain seat. Austria
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain seat. Austria
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain seat. Austria
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker

Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with First Paper Label
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Bentwood Side Chair No. 14 with 1st Paper Label fully restored with new canning and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Cane

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Side Chair Designed by Thonet, Austria, 1910
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic collectible chair by famous German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet. Bentwood frame
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Josef Hoffmann, Set of 4
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of four bentwood chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann. Great Art Deco design with
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession Side Chairs , Austria 1915
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet Vienna Secession side chairs. Stained beechwood frames with caned seats.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Austrian Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Austrian bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Austrian bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and hardwood. Austrian bentwood chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco Austrian bentwood chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Austrian bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Austrian Bentwood Chairs?

Austrian bentwood chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,581, while the lowest priced sells for $212 and the highest can go for as much as $29,900.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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Questions About Austrian Bentwood Chairs
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.