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Thonet Chair HO. 41, 1905s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair HO 41, restored in good condition. Designed by Michael Thonet.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Four Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 15 in D 18.5 in
Set of Three Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Early set of three vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 15 in D 18 in
1940s Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs Set of 7
By Thonet
Located in Esperance, NY
This exceptional set of early Thonet bent plywood dining chairs dates back to the 1940s. One of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet, Set of 3 Chairs, France, 1950
By Thonet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs variant of the CM 190 edited by Thonet, France, 1950. Seat in black faux leather
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 15 in D 18 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Gustav Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
available in curved plywood or upholstered, in the fabrics of the collection.
Additional Info:
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair with Perforated Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, beech plywood (with or without piercing), or padded and upholstered in leather or fabric to match the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.4 in W 21.2 in D 22.4 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Chair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Philippe Nigro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Thonet Bentwood Chair Model No. A 476 / A 1085 from the 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This Thonet Bentwood Chair Model No. A 476 / A 1085 from the 1930s captures the essence of
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1930s Vintage Thonet Cafe Chair Bentwood Stamped Austria
By Thonet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Thonet Project Cafe Dining Chair
Stamped AUSTRIA.
Bentwood Plywood
33.5 tall x 18 w x 20.25
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Early Nr 5 Chair Thonet Made for First International Exposition in London in 185
By Thonet
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Early model of chair created by thonet in 1851 for first international exposition of London.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech Feet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.2 in W 16.5 in D 19.2 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
By Thonet
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Beech
Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Leather by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Christoph Zschocke in 1990s and produced by Thonet Germany.
The lounge chairs are made of solid, heavy beech
Category
1990s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
chair.
Introduced by Thonet in 1945 as part of the Thonet Legacy Collection, these iconic bent plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cowhide
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
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Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Thonet S320 green Chair Ulrich Boehme & Wulf Schneider
By Ulrich Bohme, Wulf Schneider, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Thonet Chair Model S320 in green version.
Rare Colour.
Designed by Ulrich Boehme & Wulf
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Thonet Sider Chairs Attributed to Marcel Kammerer
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Katalog No, A 335 beech bentwood with plywood seat and backrest attributed to Marcel Kammerer
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Armchair with Plywood Seat by Philippe Nigro
By Philippe Nigro, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled like a construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.1 in W 19.8 in D 21.6 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Dark Walnut with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Orange with Plywood & Birch Feet
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.4 in W 21.6 in D 20.1 in
Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s.
Original condition
Singed on the
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
design, renowned Thonet build-quality, and Hollywood connection, this chair would make an interesting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Dining Chair Designed by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Bentwood
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Miami, FL
One Chair Designed by Bruno Weil for Thonet in the 1960s, oak plywood with a walnut lacquer finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Four Thonet Chairs Attributed to Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four rare Thonet chairs attributed to Otto Prutscher.
Fully restored, upholstered with
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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
1980s Beech Dining or Side Chair by Ton, Up to 20 Pieces
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- the chairs are stackable
- material used : beech bentwood and plywood
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Refurbished Thonet Chairs 320 by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Bohme, Austria 1984
By Wulf Schneider, Thonet, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 Thonet Dining Chairs Model S320, designed by by Wulf
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Turquoise Wooden S43
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Tubular chair in turquoise with wooden seat. This beautiful chair is painted in Turquoise. It shows traces
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Black Wooden S43F
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Tubular chair with black wooden seat and armrests. The chair has a special shape backrest and elegant
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet
By Thonet, Joe Atkinson
Located in Detroit, MI
manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This unique set of chairs features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of two tubular chairs with light yellow wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Halle, DE
production not really a huge number of this model were sold.
Thonet reproduced these chairs for only a short
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood
- The wooden parts have been repolished
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1960s Oswald Haerdtl Chair by TON Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of stained beech wood and beech plywood
- The wooden parts have been repolished
- Height of
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Brown Mid-Century Modern Maple Tree Chair by Otto Niedermoser for Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown Mid Century Modern chair or side chair designed by Otto Niedermoser and executed by Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century dining chairs by Radomír Hofman, 1960´s, set of 6
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. The chairs are made of bent plywood, have beech wood structure and are upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Six Chic Ebonized Modernist Chroom Bauhaus Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six chroom Bauhaus chairs with plywood seat and backrest, 1930s
The set has two armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes the set of 4 chairs. Their design features bent birch plywood legs, arms and back supports, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1950s Set of Four Bistro Chairs, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Set of four Thonet bistro chairs from the 1950s. Floral decoration on the seat. Chairs are in good
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Thonet Child Chair Seating Plywood Original Early Model Stamped and Labeled
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet collectors item
Stamped and labeled by Thonet
circa 1880
Fix plywood seating original.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Louis Philippe Chairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet Lounge Chair Modell S 3001 from Christoph Zschocke for Thonet 1990
By Thonet
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Thonet lounge chair Modell S 3001 from Christoph Zschocke for Thonet 1990.
Chromed steel tube
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Thonet Lounge Chair Modell S 3001 from Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990
By Thonet
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Thonet lounge chair modell S 3001 from Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990.
Chromed steel tube
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Model ST 664 Chairs by Eddie Harlis for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
The Model ST 664 Bent Plywood Side Chair by Eddie Harlis (1928-1985) for Thonet is a true work of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of 2 Thonet Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Set of 2 original Thonet bent plywood 1950s dining/ side chairs with velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Velvet
Pair of 664 Eddie Harlies Thonet Chairs
By Eddi Harlis, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
The model 664 designed in 1954 by Eddie Harlis and manufactured by Thonet (Germany).
The plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Two Dining Chairs S43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, 1931
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Bucharest, RO
Set of two tubular chairs with black wooden seat. These chairs have an elegant design with special
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Porno Chic, Thonet Chair in Metal Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab, August Thonet
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Thonet coffee house chair made in metal with wood seat. Seat artistically processed by painting and
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1980s Set of Four Chairs S320, Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme for Thonet
By Wulf Schneider, Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Set of four stocking chairs designed by Wulf Schneider and Ulrich Böhme in 1984 for Thonet
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
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Thonet Plywood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet plywood chair for your home. A thonet plywood chair — often made from wood, plywood and beech — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a thonet plywood chair, we have 79 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thonet plywood chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet plywood chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thonet plywood chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Adolf Loos and Oswald Haerdtl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Thonet Plywood Chair?
The average selling price for a thonet plywood chair at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $178 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Questions About Thonet Plywood Chair
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A 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 3, 2023Perhaps 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael 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, 2024To 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
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