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Thonet Childrens Chair

Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
2 antique Michael Thonet childrens chairs. Beautiful and fully functional in the same time. Ideal
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chair for children by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Chair for children by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Chair for children by Thonet
Chair for children by Thonet
H 24.02 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 31.11 in
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet with rattan seat in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 26.78 in
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
H 25.25 in W 14 in D 16.5 in
Rocking Chair for Children No.2
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 in original condition.
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Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair for Children No.2
Rocking Chair for Children No.2
H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 32.29 in
Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
Marked and original children's chair, the 'Kindersessel nr 1.' This 19th century Thonet chair for
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
matter of Michael Thonet, and made of bentwood, the baby chair stands on four curved legs, and features a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair. This piece is a testament to Thonet’s exceptional craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thonet Vienna Wooden Childrens Chair, Austria, 1900s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely wooden chair for children by Thonet Vienna, dated around 1900. In good, original condition
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech

Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia
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Antique 1890s Czech Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan, Beech

Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood Thonet Nr. 1 first time mentioned in the catalogue from the 1880s. This one is from
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great condition Thonet doll chairs. For the collectors of the rarest of Thonet pieces we
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bentwood

Recent Sales

Thonet Children's Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Charming pair of sculpted Mid-Century chairs by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Children's Chairs
Thonet Children's Chairs
H 26 in W 13 in D 16 in
Thonet Children Chair No 1, a Miniature Bentwood Armchair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet Children chair No. 1 is stained in natural beech, lacquered and has a beautiful patina! The chair
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wicker

Thonet bentwood Children Chair Complete with Tablet and Footh Support!!
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet children's chair Complete with eating tablet and footh support Blackened beech All
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

Thonet Children’s Bentwood Chair with Hand Caned Seat Paper Label & Branded Name
By Thonet
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful Thonet children’s chair, bentwood design perfected by the Thonet family. The chair has
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Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Pair of Thonet Children Bentwood Chairs No. 2 Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and antique Thonet children bentwood chairs no. 2, which were produced between 1910-1929
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Thonet bentwood Collection of Five different Children’s Chairs, 1900 child
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Collection off five children’s armchairs and chairs all different all stamped and/or labeled by
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
of chairs” Designed in 1859 - Developed in 1860 by one of the sons of company founder Michael Thonet
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Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Industries Children Chair
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and antique Thonet Industries children’s chair, which was produced between 1950-1979
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Thonet Industries Children Chair
Thonet Industries Children Chair
H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Austrian Jugendstil Children's Chair Bent Beechwood Mahogany Stained Prutscher
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian Jugendstil children's chair bent beechwood mahogany stained designed by Otto Prutscher
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mahogany stained beechwood with Thonet label
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
H 31 in W 30 in D 13 in
Thonet Style Children's Bentwood Chairs, 1950s, Sweden
By Thonet
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Thonet style children's bentwood chairs 1950s Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Bentwood

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
chair is made for children, which is very robust and yet also very delicate. This Thonet No. 1 for
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Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 13.39 in
1910's Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
. This chair nicely shows the Thonet renowned technique of wood bending. There is no decoration on any
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1910's Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
1910's Children chair by Gebrüder Thonet
H 22.45 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Thonet Bentwood Children Armrest Chair No. 1, Austria 1885 in Original Condition
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Thonet bentwood children armrest chair No.1, designed around 1885 and manufactured, circa 1900
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Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet
By August Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
An authentic bentwood kid's chair made at the beginning of the 20th century by the Thonet Furniture
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Childrens Schoolbank Signed Thonet bentwood Nr 2 1904 Catalogue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Beech childrens schoolbank signed by Thonet in the catalogue 1904 Label, circa 1900.  
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

Original Jugendstil Rockingchair for Children, Gebrüder Thonet, Nr. 59 (1910)
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Kinderschaukelstuhl Entwurf: Firmenentwurf Gebrüder Thonet unter Leitung Marcel Kammerers
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Braid

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
became popular throughout Europe. This Thonet children bentwood chair no. 1 is in an excellent condition
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Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
Thonet Children Bentwood Chair No. 1
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 13 in
Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
minor wear consistent to its age. This Thonet Children rocking chair after Prof. Eppstein is stained
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wicker

Nanny Chair by Kohn 'Thonet Biggest Competition' 1904 Ammensessel Nr 12811
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
produce the nanny chair and Thonet produced the same chair after 1904 This chair is signed by Kohn and is
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

Thonet Children Chair, Late 19th Century
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
High-quality collector's item: Antique bentwood children chair Nr. 1 from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Thonet Children Chair, Late 19th Century
Thonet Children Chair, Late 19th Century
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Thonet Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of two bentwood children chairs stamped Thonet, in honey tone finish detailed by a simple
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Vintage 1960s French Children's Furniture

Children's Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, since 1879
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New shelack finish. New
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Children's Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, since 1879
Children's Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, since 1879
H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 27.96 in
Set of 4 Children's Thonet Plywood Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare set of 4 children's chairs with plywood seat and back in a honey finish with original labels
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Children's Rocking Chair Fischel Nr.2, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by D.G.Fischel Company, circa 1890. Bent beechwood, newly restored.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
bentwood circa 1920 attributed to Michael Thonet (1796-1871), the child chair stands on four curved legs
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Children's Chair Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
New shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Czech Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Children's Chair Thonet
Children's Chair Thonet
H 62 in W 35 in D 40 in
Thonet Chairs No.4 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet chairs no.4 for children. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Chairs No.4 for Children
Thonet Chairs No.4 for Children
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 22.45 in
Children's Chair Thonet Nr.18
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
New shelack finish.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Children's Chair Thonet Nr.18
Children's Chair Thonet Nr.18
H 64 in W 33 in D 42 in
French Thonet Style Bentwood Child's Chair with Caned Seat, circa 1900, Fischel
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at only 24 inches in height, this bentwood child's chair in the classic bistro style of
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Antique Early 1900s French Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

40's Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
40's Original Thonet children's rocking ratan chair on a solid wood frame
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Original Thonet Children Highchair, 1904
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
High-quality collector's item: Antique bentwood children chair, Thonet - Vienna, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Braid

Original Thonet Children Highchair, 1904
Original Thonet Children Highchair, 1904
H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Thonet Bentwood and Cane Children’s Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
This set of four children's bentwood and cane chairs marked Thonet are early century and made in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
bentwood circa 1920, and attributed to Michael Thonet (1796-1871), the child chair stands on four curved
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
bentwood circa 1920 attributed to Michael Thonet, the child chair stands on four curved legs embellished
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
1920 and attributed to Michael Thonet, the child chair stands on four curved legs embellished with a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Double Children's Bench, Chair, with Table Thonet, from 1885
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare very early model Nr. 3 manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Marked with
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Little chair for children
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Thonet model for this old little chair for children, Vienna (Austria).
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Little chair for children
Thonet Little chair for children
H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Vienna secession rocking chair for children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession rocking chair for children in very nice original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna secession rocking chair for children
Vienna secession rocking chair for children
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Miniature Thonet Model Nr. 225 Chair by Thonet, Germany, 1992
By Thonet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Miniature Thonet Model Nr. 225 Chair by Thonet, Germany, 1992. Retains its original hang tag.
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bentwood

Rare David Rowland for Thonet "Sof-Tech" Kids Chair
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare children's version of the iconic "Sof-Tech" chair by David Rowland. In excellent all
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Vintage 1970s American Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Thonet Children's Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of turn-of-the-century bentwood Thonet children's chairs are certain to enhance the
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Antique Thonet Children's Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Retie, BE
Original Antique Children's Chair by Gebr.Thonet . Made in Wien - Austria. Produced between 1885
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Thonet Children's Chair
Antique Thonet Children's Chair
H 38.19 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Painted Bentwood Thonet Children's Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thonet bentwood chairs for children. Various paintings and markings on them.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Antique Thonet Bentwood and Wicker Caned Children High Chair
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique thonet bentwood and wicker caned children high chair.
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Style Children's Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lund, SE
A beautiful childrens size rocking chair in style of Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna. Bent beech wood and
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20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cane

Thonet Style Children's Rocking Chair
Thonet Style Children's Rocking Chair
H 29.14 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Children's Chairs by Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Wonderful pair of children's chairs, sturdy and sculptural. Solid wood used for strength.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Children's Chairs by Thonet
Pair of Children's Chairs by Thonet
H 25.5 in W 13.75 in D 14.5 in
Thonet Toddler High Chair, Thonet Base, Reinvented Walnut Seat and a Backrest
By Thonet
Located in Sofia, BG
Thonet Toddler High Chair. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy this one of a kind time traveller
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Mid-20th Century European Organic Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Thonet Child Chair No14 / designed 1859 Vienna / Stamped and labeled / Bentwood
By Michael Thonet, Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
of chairs” Designed in 1859 - Developed in 1860 by one of the sons of company founder Michael Thonet
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Thonet Child Chair No14 / designed 1859 Vienna / Stamped and labeled / Bentwood
By Michael Thonet, Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
of chairs” Designed in 1859 - Developed in 1860 by one of the sons of company founder Michael Thonet
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Reserved for Juliette: Thonet Mid-Century Chairs for Children, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Thonet, Mid-Century chairs for children in a set of 15. Talk about classy daycare furnishings
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Thonet Children Bend Wood Highchair with Tableau / Kinderspreissessel Nr. 3
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet re-edition of the No. 3 children highchair with tableau. Originally designed, circa 1900
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20th Century German Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thonet childrens chair you’re looking for. A thonet childrens chair — often made from wood, bentwood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet childrens chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet childrens chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made thonet childrens chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, David Rowland and Michael Thonet are consistently popular.

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Questions About Thonet Childrens Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.