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Thonet Chairs – From Viennese Coffee House Legend to Design Classic
A Thonet chair is more than just a piece of seating furniture—it's a symbol of craftsmanship, technical innovation, and timeless design. What began in the 19th century with bent wood and a revolutionary idea still shapes the world of interior design today.
This page is your introduction to the fascinating world of Thonet chairs: from history and design icons to the right material knowledge and practical tips for buying used originals.
In this guide
- The Thonet No. 14 – How a chair changed the world of furniture
- Thonet cantilever chairs – the Bauhaus heritage in perfection
- Thonet and bentwood – A technical revolution
- Material science: Wood types, wickerwork & frames at Thonet
- How to recognize genuine Thonet chairs – tips for buying
- Did you know…?
- Discover now: Original Thonet chairs at 2nd home
- Buying a used Thonet: What you should pay attention to
The Thonet No. 14 – How a chair changed the world of furniture
The famous Viennese coffee house chair has been sold millions of times – and is a milestone in industrial furniture production.
Thonet cantilever chairs – the Bauhaus heritage in perfection
Floating elegance: How Breuer, Stam and Co. created the icons of modernism – and Thonet perfected them.
Thonet and bentwood – A technical revolution
How Michael Thonet rethought furniture manufacturing with steam and wood – and made series production possible.
Material science: Wood types, wickerwork & frames at Thonet
Beechwood, Viennese wickerwork, tubular steel – what really matters when it comes to original Thonet chairs.
How to recognize genuine Thonet chairs – tips for buying
Not everything that's curved is original. This is how you distinguish genuine Thonet chairs from replicas and counterfeits.
Did you know…?
- The Thonet No. 14 was shipped in individual parts in wooden boxes of six – IKEA says hello.
- Marcel Breuer was inspired to create the cantilever chair by the handlebars of his bicycle.
- Thonet is still a family business today – in its 5th generation.
Discover now: Original Thonet chairs at 2nd home
Are you looking for a true classic? Here you'll find carefully selected vintage models from the Thonet world – available immediately and ready to ship:
Buying a used Thonet: What you should pay attention to
A genuine Thonet chair is an investment. To ensure you don't have to compromise when buying vintage, you'll find a practical checklist for safe secondhand purchases in our Reloved Magazine.
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