What is a Thonet chair?

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.

What was significant about the Thonet chair?

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.

How do I know if my chair is Thonet?

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.

What is a Thonet-style chair?

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.

Are Thonet chairs marked?

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.

Are Thonet chairs stackable?

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.

How do you pronounce Thonet chair?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet chair?

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.

How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

Thonet Chairs 1900

Original Thonet

Otto Wagner Chair

J And J Kohn Chair

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

5 Thonet style chairs circa 1900

H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 18.51 in

Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

4 Chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Four Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Thonet, stained wood chair with openwork backrest circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Thonet, stained wood chair with openwork backrest circa 1900

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Thonet, stained wood chair with openwork backrest circa 1900

H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Regensburg, DE

Timeless and rare set of three solid wooden Thonet garden chairs made in Austria. The garden chair

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Set of 3 Thonet Wood Garden Chair 'Gartensessel No. 4', circa 1900

H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in

Elegant Arts & Crafts 1900 Armchair or Chair Mid-20th Century Design Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Arts & Crafts in the style of Thonet Elegant and original 1900 armchair by English or Osterreich

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant Arts & Crafts 1900 Armchair or Chair Mid-20th Century Design Thonet

H 69.69 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France 1900. This sculptural

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

H 44.1 in W 19.3 in D 47.25 in

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet style

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

series of 6 garden or veranda chairs in painted wood circa 1900/1930 Thonet

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

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

H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Thonet swivel chair no.5541

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet swivel chair no.5541 in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet swivel chair no.5541

H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in

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

H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet. Condition: Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.41 by Thonet

H 38.19 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession dining chair no.437 by Thonet

H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s

H 24 in W 13 in D 13 in

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Thonet Chair No.1

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.1 in very good original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chair No.1

H 36.62 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 41.34 in

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6

By Michael Thonet

Located in Čelinac, BA

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6

H 36 in W 20 in D 40 in

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

By Thonet

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

Rare chair of the Wiener Werkstaette considered the prototype of the successive variants on Design

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Nobiliary Dining Chair of Thonet from Wiener Werkstaette

H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in

Thonet Dining Chair No.733

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.733. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair No.733

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in

Thonet dining chair no.4

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet dining chair no.4

H 37.01 in Dm 17.72 in

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 secession style chairs circa 1900 several breaks and losses.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

2 Secession Style Chairs circa 1900

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th century Thonet Swivel Hairdresser Child Chair, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice child's hairdresser's stool from the famous Thonet house (not signed) specializing in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 20th century Thonet Swivel Hairdresser Child Chair, 1900s

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 13 in

Thonet Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

restored

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Chair

H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in

French black wood and Vienna straw swivel chair in Thonet style, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

French black lacquered wood and Vienna straw swivel chair in Thonet style, 1900s. Thonet style

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

French black wood and Vienna straw swivel chair in Thonet style, 1900s

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164

H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered in Backhausen fabric - carefully refurbished and finished with ebony shellac - Height of seat 47 cm.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1900s Marcel Kammerer Chair No.6517 for Thonet, Austria

H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet chairs with caned seat (new canning). Professionally restored with new canning up to three

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs

H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Thonet Dining Room Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood catalog number A 651 from the in 1900s excelent restored walnut stained with shellack finish. delivery time about 3-4 weeks up to 12 available www.galerie-zeitraeu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Dining Room Chairs

H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

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

H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Bentwood chairs as Thonet No 20. New canning on all chairs. Four pieces available Delivery time 3

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4

H 34.65 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

. Professionaly restored. Signed Thonet on the frame.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Luterma , Chair in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

By Luterma

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Luterma , Chair in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Estonian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech

Luterma , Chair in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in MIlano, IT

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s Chair with rounded seat in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Austrian antique wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, early 1900s

H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1900 to be restored.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Pair of Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1900

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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

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

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet. Two tipes of seats. Professionally

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office chairs no.6048 and no.6148 by Otto Wagner for Thonet

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet

H 46.07 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann

H 30.32 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed

Category

20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900

H 40.16 in W 21.86 in D 43.31 in

Rage Thonet Dining or Side Chair No. 85

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood magahony stained from circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Beech, Bentwood

Rage Thonet Dining or Side Chair No. 85

H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Children's Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, Austria

Children's stool for a barber shop, made in beech wood from the company Thonet. Adjustable from

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Children's Stool from Thonet for the Barber Shop

H 32.29 in Dm 20.48 in

Poland modern beech and straw 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s

By Michael Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in MIlano, IT

Set of eight model 209 chairs, with a black painted curved beech structure, with a curved wooden

Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Romantic Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Beech

Poland modern beech and straw 209 chairs by Michael Thonet for Radomsko, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in

Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Four legged construction, square bentwood, beechwood stained mahogany, renovated cover and decorative nails, height 105cm, width 43cm, depth 60cm. Renovated condition with signs of a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet

H 41.34 in W 16.93 in D 23.63 in

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

By Adolf Loos, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet

H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in London, GB

Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair

H 38 in W 27 in D 45 in

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3

H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech, Rattan

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904

H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 44.1 in

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11") Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900 These are as mentioned as rare as

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in

Josef Urban, Gebrueder Thonet chair, model number 405 - Original Secession Style

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Urban, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

brown-stained beechwood; seat and back rest with continuous leather cover; feet with brass and copper sabots; professionally restored; signs of age and use; height 98.5 cm, height of...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Beech

Josef Urban, Gebrueder Thonet chair, model number 405 - Original Secession Style

H 38.78 in W 15.95 in D 18.51 in

Extremely Rare and Beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11") Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Extremely Rare and Beautiful Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900's, classic Thonet style bentwood cafe chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn. Mundus was a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Classic Pre-Thonet Bentwood Cafe Chairs by Mundus and J. & J. Kohn

H 34.425 in W 17.25 in D 20 in

Pair of Thonet Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Thonet side chairs with original Thonet label. Stained beechwood.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Thonet Side Chairs

H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair by Thonet, set of 2

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Thonet. (signed

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair by Thonet, set of 2

H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thonet chairs 1900 you’re looking for. Each thonet chairs 1900 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet chairs 1900, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right thonet chairs 1900, those designed in Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made thonet chairs 1900 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Michael Thonet and August Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Chairs 1900?

A thonet chairs 1900 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,395, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $29,900.

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 Thonet Chairs 1900

What is a Thonet chair?
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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.
What was significant about the Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I know if my chair is Thonet?
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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.
What is a Thonet-style chair?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs marked?
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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.
Are Thonet chairs stackable?
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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.
How do you pronounce Thonet chair?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet chair?
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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.
How can you tell if a Thonet chair is real?
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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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.

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