Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later.
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Vintage Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs by Thonet 30 Selling Separately
- $495
- Wonderful vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Thonet. We have 30 and we are selling them separately. One chair has a different fabric on the seat back. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The vinyl on all seats is good with the…
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Vintage Bauhaus Oak Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchair for Stendig by Thonet
- $1,495
- Iconic vintage Bauhaus oak bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchair imported by Stendig for Thonet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. Chair: Height – 32.25 Inches Width – 20.25…
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Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Blue Fabric and Bent Plywood by Thonet set of 4
- $2,995
- Handsome set of four mid-century modern dining chairs in a beautiful blue chenille fabric and bent plywood frames by Thonet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use. They have been newly upholstered at some point in their life which we have professionally cleaned, and it is in fabulous condition.…
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Thonet Bauhaus Style Reverse Cantilever Chairs Chrome Tube Black Wood & Cane by Arthur Umanoff
- $1,495
- Handsome pair of reverse cantilever chairs in the style of Bauhaus and Marcel Breuer of chrome tube, black wood, and cane. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The cane has been replaced in one of the chairs and the black frame restored. Please see photos. Circa 1970s. UPDATE: While researching a different pair of chairs I found out that this…
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Thonet Bauhaus Style Chrome Black Wood Cane & Glass Square Coffee Table or End Table by Arthur Umanoff
- $1,495
- Handsome Bauhaus style bent chrome tube, black painted wood, cane, and glass rounded square coffee table or end table in the style of Marcel Breuer but actually designed by Arthur Umanoff for Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have seen. Please see photos. Circa 1970s. UPDATE: While researching a pair of chairs I…
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Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood and Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Thonet Attributed
- $1,095
- Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are in ready to use condition although the fabric may not be the most design desirable. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos. Circa late 20th century. Settee: Height – 28 Inches Width…
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Mid Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
- $1,995
- Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood mid-century modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vinyl does have a few cuts and nicks. The black painted wood shows age appropriate wear and patina. The nail heads are patinated as well. Please see photos. Circa 1940s-1950s. Chair Size: Height – 32.5 Inches Width – 18…
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Vintage Stendig Bentwood and Cane Rocker Double Circle Design with Handle by Thonet
- $1,295
- Handsome bentwood and cane double circle design rocker with handle by Thonet for Stendig. It retains its original oval Stendig Hand Made in Czechoslovakia sticker as well as an ink stamp. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have seen. Please see photos. Circa 1960s-1970s. Rocker: Height – 40.25 Inches Width – 20 Inches Depth…