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After Carlo Ratti Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Chairs, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four original chairs in curved multilayer teak and beech wood, mid-century Italian design in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 6 Bentwood Side Chairs by Societa Compensati Curvati, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian bentwood chairs was produced in the 1960s by Societa Compensato Curvato
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 of 30 Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Bentwood Bistro Chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian bentwood chairs in lacquered black finish with wicker cane seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Chairs, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dining chairs in the style of Thonet bentwood chair. The chairs were made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid Century Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style, Italy 50s, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Mid Century bentwood and cane chairs from the 50s era.
In good vintage condition with signs
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Carlo Ratti Original Chairs Mid-Century Bentwood Italian Design
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Carlo Ratti original chairs mid-century bentwood Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs, Italy 1960s
Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Side Chairs by Societa Compensati Curvati, Italy
By Società Compensati Curvati
Located in London, Lambeth
This rare beautiful chair was manufactured by
Societá Compensati Curvati, Italy 1950’s Curved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 25.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Chairs Carlo Ratti for Legni Curvi, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Two beautiful original Carlo Ratti bentwood chairs, manufactured by his company Industria Legni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style.
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' Chair by Martino Gamper for Thonet / Conran
By Thonet, Martino Gamper
Located in Surbiton, GB
Sculptural bentwood 'Chair of the Rings' chair designed by Martin Gamper and produced by Thonet in
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 47.25 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Crassevig Italian Bentwood Rocking Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 1970s Italian bentwood and woven cane rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig.
Visually
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 41 in W 21 in D 39.25 in
Mid-Century Bentwood and Cane Lounge Chair by Ditta Porino, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Bentwood and Cane Lounge Chair by Ditta Porino, Italy, 1960s
This exceptional bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Vintage Italian Modern Bentwood Stackable Chairs by Calligaris, Set of 4
By Calligaris
Located in Doylestown, PA
Set of 4 Italian modern stackable bentwood chairs by Calligaris, Italy.
These versatile chairs
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s. Industria Legni Curvati.
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet.
The chairs were made in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
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
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Set of 2 , Carlo Ratti Bentwood Chairs, Italy, 1950s by Industria Legni Curvati
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Art deco Italian armchairs, bentwood and beige fabric, 1950s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
These elegant Art Deco Italian armchairs from the 1950s blend classic design with modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 25.75 in
Luigi Crassevig 'Dondolo' Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1970
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Dondolo' rocking chair Luigi Crassevig, Italy with cane on a solid steam bent beechwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
Set of 4 Bentwood chairs by Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950s.
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian chair model was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Ratti for Industira Legni Curvati
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Bentwood Dining Chairs 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Restored bentwood dining chairs in ash wood and white velvet from the 1960s. Set of 6.
Great
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood
Bentwood Dining Chair with Cognac Leather Seats, Italy 1980s - 4 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian dining chair featuring a stately bentwood frame with a dramatically arched seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Italian Ebonized Bentwood & Leather Dining Chairs by Calligaris, Set of 6
By Calligaris
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post Modern Italian ebonized bentwood & leather dining chairs by Calligaris - set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Modernist Circular Bentwood And Cane Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Bruno Rey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, Italian modernist dining chairs feature circular, lipstick red stained beech frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 Thonet-Style Bentwood Chairs with Vienna Straw, 1980s
A beautiful set of four Thonet-style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Mid-century Italian Pozzi and Verga chair - 1960s
By Pozzi & Verga
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century Italian Pozzi and Verga chair - 1960s
Wear consistent with age and use
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Carlo Ratti Italian Midcentury Chairs Form the Fifties
By Carlo Ratti
Located in bari, IT
Pair of 50's bentwood chairs Designer Carlo Ratti.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
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
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern Design Chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy, 1990's
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Modern Italian Design dining chair by Pierantonio Bonacina, made in Italy 1990's. Steer
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
set of six Guglielmo Ulrich att. dining chairs, bentwood H shape, velvet, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
important set of 6 dining chair att. to Guglielmo Ulrich , circa 1940
bentwood wood at H shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Timeless piece of design history – the Pre-loved Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina. This
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Desk Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Price per chair. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Thonet Style Bentwood and Caned Chairs by Salvatore Leone, circa 1920
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Southampton, NY
This set of six chairs (4 side and 2 arm chairs), were produced in Italy by Salvatore Leone in the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Italian Cowhide Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian cowhide accent chair.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Primitive Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Bentwood
Medea "Fratelli Tagliabue " N. 2 Chair Brass Iron curved Wood 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
N 2 Medea chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Set of Four
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
the 70s, Italy.
All chairs have been completely refurbished and are newly upholstered (inside and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
modello depositato’ sotto la seduta, Italia anni 50
Please note that the chair is original of the period
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Medea N 6 Chairs "F.lli Tagliabue " Brass Iron Wood 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
N 6 Medea made of brass iron and curved wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Mid Century Pair of Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti, Italy 1950's
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) started designing in the late 1940s, with iconic chairs and armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Leather Desk Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Vittorio Nobili Medea office or desk chairs with swivel base, for Fratelli Tagliabue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
The seat harks back in form to the aesthetics of mid-century bourgeois furnishings. The singular cut in the
shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
The seat harks back in form to the aesthetics of mid-century bourgeois furnishings. The singular cut in the
shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood, Bentwood, Rubber
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
The seat harks back in form to the aesthetics of mid-century bourgeois furnishings. The singular cut in the
shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Bentwood, Rubber, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in LEWES, GB
A stunning set of 4 original Vittorio Nobili Medea armchairs, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Woodline Chair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1970's
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Austin, TX
Woodline black calf leather lounge chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Supple original black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
A minimal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Italian Modernist Side Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Italian modernist side chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, perfect little
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Wingback Chairs in Hand Sewn Champagne Shearling c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fabulous early 1960s pair of Italian Wingback Chairs with bentwood arms in new hand sewn champagne
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Palladio Italian Silver & Gold Leaf Wooden Frame Dining Side Chairs
By Palladio
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century bentwood dining side chairs, with wooden frames finished with gold and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded dark
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Set of Two 'Pamplona' Chairs by Augusto Savini, 1960s
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 'Pamplona' dining chairs, black lacquered ash wood, caramel leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Fully Restored Pair of Medea Side Chairs in Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
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Italian Bentwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Italian bentwood chairs available for sale. Each of these unique Italian bentwood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and metal. Italian 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. There are many kinds of Italian bentwood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau Italian bentwood chairs are of considerable interest. Large Italian bentwood chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Italian bentwood chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made Italian bentwood chairs over the years, but those made by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue and Salvatore Leone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Italian Bentwood Chairs?
Prices for Italian bentwood chairs start at $175 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $3,000.
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 Italian Bentwood Chairs
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
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