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Black Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black bentwood chair designed in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1950. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Thonet Cane and Black Ebonized Bentwood Chair After Thonet 209
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the years between 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Black Chair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, 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
Chairs Thonet 209, Pair of Cane and Black Bentwood , 1940s or 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The chair after Thonet is from the 1950s This is Le Corbusier's favourite chair and one of the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Model 811 Chairs in Black and Leather Weave
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co., Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, Michael Thonet's company crafted the iconic No. 811 Bentwood Chair. Josef Hoffmann
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Åke Fribytter for Nelo "Kroken" Buffalo Black Leather Bentwood Cantilever Chair
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kroken Buffalo Black Leather Blonde Bentwood Cantilever Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Bentwood

Black and White Vintage Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chair Reimagined
Located in Lomita, CA
white upholstery looks fabulous against the black frame. The construction is sturdy and the chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Swedish 1930s Black Leather Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless pair of Swedish Art Deco black leather club chairs with light-toned bentwood structure
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Black Leather Beech bentwood lounge chairs by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bentwood Black Armchair with Caned Seat and Back from Italy (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian bentwood armchair with an elegant black-painted frame - featuring a shaped back with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Bentwood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Bentwood Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and charming pair of antique bentwood chairs, possibly by Thonet. The design of the chair is
Category

Antique 19th Century European Chairs

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair
By Ligna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair. The item features the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

5 Vintage Windsor Country Farmhouse Black Oak Bentwood Slat Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A set of six Windsor farmhouse dining chairs. Made of oak featuring black painted finish with a
Category

Late 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 westnofa bentwood dining chairs Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 westnofa black Lacquer bentwood dining chairs made in Norway. Great all original set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood & Black Desk Chair, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Reitveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Model 322 Bentwood Black Leather Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, ICF New York
Located in Troy, MI
bentwood frames and black leather seats secured with nail head trim 17.25 inch width 18.25 inch depth 39
Category

Vintage 1980s American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Four Rare Ward Bennett Ash Bentwood Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional set of four chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Bent ashwood frames with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Bentwood and Leather Danish Sleigh Lounge Chair Hans Juergens
Located in Culver City, CA
A gorgeous late 1950s Danish lounge chair in an ebonized bent walnut form with new patent leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Italian Sculptural Lacquered Bentwood Dining Chairs, Geometric Pattern
By Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four stunning vintage Italian postmodern sculptural chairs, black lacquered bentwood with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs with curved wooden backrests, tripod design. Ebonized wooden fame and
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
Curved black wooden dinng chairs, 1980s
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
“Dining Chair Metal” chairs comprised of black painted bentwood seats & backs and chrome bases. They were
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

3117 Black Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage black swivel desk chair with adjustable seat, model 3117 designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Alsdorf, NW
iconic lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames. This icon does not need many words. It is probably
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Black Leather Padded Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Black Manila Dining Chairs by Val Padilla for Conran, c.1980
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Surbiton, GB
A set of 4 'Manila' dining chairs designed by Val Padilla and retailed by Conran in the 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of classic turned wood Louis XIII style side chairs. 20 inch seat height. Completely restored
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Ebonised Rocking Chair
Located in London, England
Black bentwood Edwardian rocking chair upholsterd in original red velvet. Ash/Fabric H 99cm x W
Category

Antique Early 1900s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Ebonised Rocking Chair
Ebonised Rocking Chair
H 38.98 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
Four Cantilevered Chrome and Chocolate Brown Spoonback Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chrome base dining chairs, in the manner of Harvey Probber. Dark chocolate vinyl
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Black Lacquered Vienna Secession Armchairs by Thonet, 1920s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Striking Austrian design from the 1920s. Original black lacquered beech frames and backs and seats are re
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cafe chairs in black sueded upholstery coving the seat and backrest, the seat supported by four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Contemporary Modern Black Bamboo Bentwood Armchair or Lounge Chair, IDN 2023
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, stylish black armchair or lounge chair from an indonesian artist. This incredible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood

19th Century Austrian Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) unusual scroll design roll arm chair with cane panels.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Single Rudd Int Danish Oak Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Danish Modern pair of black painted blonde oak bentwood lounge chairs upholstered in
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Pair Rudd Intl Danish Oak Lounge Chairs by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Danish Modern pair of black painted blonde oak bentwood lounge chairs upholstered in
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 23.43 in
5 Rudd Danish Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Danish Modern set of 5 black painted blonde oak bentwood lounge chair upholstered in
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Birch Bentwood Easy Chair by Gustav Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Gustav Axel Berg, this 1940s lounge chair features an exuberant bentwood birch frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch, Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Black Painted Dining Room Set, Table 4 Chairs - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Black Distress Painted Dining Set, Table 4 Chairs - 5 Pieces. Listing
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black bentwood armchair, with white woven original strap seats, designed by Jan Vanek in the 1930s
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
Black Lounge Chair by Jan Vanek
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century Black Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 196
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
combines the classic beauty of black leather with a sturdy teak wooden frame. In this article, we'll delve
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s Introducing the iconic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Aries Chair Black
By Morten Stenbaek
Located in New York, NY
Self-taught designer and furniture maker Morten Stenbæk emphasizes the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality, merging elegance with ergonomic design. Working intuitive...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Aries Chair Black
Aries Chair Black
H 30.7 in W 22.83 in D 26.75 in
1920s black beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer (8)
By Ferdinand Kramer, Thonet
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer, Germany, 1927. Beautiful set of eight rare
Category

Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Architetti Associati Set of Four Bentwood Black 'Cavour' Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
An iconic set of 4 'Cavour' dining chairs by V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Bentwood

Black Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1 circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Rare folding bentwood and cane chair from the aesthetic movement, designed by Michael Thonet for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1930s black bentwood, oak Set of six Side Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Black bentwood, oak Side Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930. This beautifully curved side chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya
By Frank Guille
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Rare chair designed by Frank Guille for Kandya, UK. Original painted finish.
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya
Rare Bentwood Chair by Frank Guille for Kandya
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Augusto Bozzi Black Metal Base and Teak Bentwood Top Chairs
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Augusto Bozzi black metal base and teak bentwood top chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Black Bentwood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black bentwood chair you’re looking for. Each black bentwood chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and animal skin. There are many kinds of the black bentwood chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each black bentwood chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black bentwood chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Westnofa Furniture and Ingmar Relling are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Bentwood Chair?

A black bentwood chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $485 and the highest can go for as much as $39,971.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Black Bentwood Chair
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.