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It may be hard to believe, but the design for the bentwood chair — that staple of restaurants and cafes everywhere — is 158 years old.
Michael Thonet (Germany, 1796-1871) patented a process of bending solid and veneered wood under heat to create curved back-rails, legs and scrolled arms for chairs. Beechwood was an obvious choice due to its hardwearing yet workable nature. Today, the chairs are a collector’s item thanks to their timeless design. Take your dining room from predictable to personal with one easy trick: mix and match your dining chairs. Each found chair is unique in design, carefully hand-selected by our Creative Director. Buy just one for a trendy accent piece or buy several to make a statement in your kitchen. Sold individually, a “let us choose for you” concept Each chair will vary from images shown in style and color Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use Original state with a pleasant patina of age, cleaned and rewaxed Sourced in Europe, mid-century Product Details and Dimensions Dimensions are approximate, chairs are all different and might be slightly out of the range. Overall: 35-36" high x 16-17" wide x 17-19" deep Seat Height: 18-19” high Care and Maintenance To prevent and resolve surface stains, we recommend immediately wiping the surface clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaning products as these will damage the finish.
This elegant bentwood classic is a masterpiece in its construction and production: the projecting frame that forms both the backrest and armrest is bent into its form from a single piece of solid beech wood. Like the original model of all bentwood chairs, the no.209 chair consists of only six parts. Due to its aesthetic reduction in combination with the organic form, it almost looks like a sculpture. Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with it and used it in many of his buildings, for example the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart in 1927. He confirmed that "... this chair has nobility." Delivery item for this item is 8-9 weeks.
About This chair was made by Thonet in the former Czechoslovakia in the 190´s. Chair is structurally perfectly fine. The surface bears slight signs of age and wear. Measures: Height: 76 cm Seat: 40×42 cm Set height: 46 cm.
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Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair. Ideas for how to do a diy makeover on this wooden vintage rocker. I have the kids size. Plus the history of the thonet
An upholstered bentwood bistro chair from the 1940s. We have used a green chenille upholstery for the Thonet style cafe chair. Ready to use at your dining table, in your living area or as a desk chair. (Note - the original cane seat was updated with an upholstered cushion.) CONDITION - The cafe chair is in very good condition with some normal wear due to age. Please note there was a break at the top of the chair that has been repaired (see pictures). DIMENSIONS 33"H x 18"W x 21”D Seat Height – 19.5” SHIPPING - Your vintage chair will ship free via FedEx to your home (within the contiguous US). If you are close to Chapel Hill, NC you are welcome to pick-up your chair at our studio. Please note, we aim to completely refurbish and update our furniture pieces, however they are vintage and therefore will show some natural age and wear.
An upholstered bentwood bistro chair from the 1940s. We have used a green chenille upholstery for the Thonet style cafe chair. Ready to use at your dining table, in your living area or as a desk chair. (Note - the original cane seat was updated with an upholstered cushion.) less
A pair of beautifully shaped bentwood chairs with cane from Thonet. Designed at the end of the 19th century. These 2 chairs were produced in the 1950s in the Thonet factory "Ton" in the Czech Republic.Object: 2 chairsDesign: Michael Thonet Mark:Marked on the bottom “Thonet”.Style: Mid CenturyPeriod: 1940-1950Country of origin: Czech Republic, TON factory.Condition: Good. Wear is consistent with age and use. Great patina which is consistent with age and use. The Chair and cane are in good condition. Sturdy chairs. Material: Beech, bentwood, caneColour : BrownDimensions in inch: Height: 32 inches. Width: 26 inches. Depth: 21 inches. Seating height: 19 inches.Dimensions in cm: Height: 81 cm. Width: 65 cm. Depth: 53 cm. Seating height :47 cm Weight: 6 kg each.
The No. 18 Bentwood Stool was first designed by one of Michael Thonet's sons, August Thonet, in the 1800s. The No. 18 Bentwood Stool remains a popular item due to is light but strong characteristics. The first embossed seat appeared on Michael Thonet's bentwood chairs in 1885 in an effort...
Set of antique Thonet chairs with armrests (c.1900) #2 Approximate age: 100 years Material: Wood and metal Our set of Thonet chairs are unique pieces that stand out for: The preservation of the patina created over time. Its curved solid wood and its characteristic armrests It is ideal for a family space such as the dining room of your home that will bring a point of history, sobriety and comfort. The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique furniture due to the course of the years. Our set of 4 chairs can also be combined with any of our other original Thonet chairs or antique dining tables. UNIQUE PIECES. less
A pair of beautifully shaped bentwood chairs with cane from Thonet. Designed at the end of the 19th century. These 2 chairs were produced in the 1950s in the Thonet factory "Ton" in the Czech Republic.Object: 2 chairsDesign: Michael Thonet Mark:Marked on the bottom “Thonet”.Style: Mid CenturyPeriod: 1940-1950Country of origin: Czech Republic, TON factory.Condition: Good. Wear is consistent with age and use. Great patina which is consistent with age and use. The Chair and cane are in good condition. Sturdy chairs. Material: Beech, bentwood, caneColour : BrownDimensions in inch: Height: 32 inches. Width: 26 inches. Depth: 21 inches. Seating height: 19 inches.Dimensions in cm: Height: 81 cm. Width: 65 cm. Depth: 53 cm. Seating height :47 cm Weight: 6 kg each.
