Mid to Late 20th Century Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs W/Cane Seats by Thonet Set of 5

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Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style beech bentwood dining chairs w/hand caned seats stamped “Made in Romania” which denotes being made by … Read more Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style beech bentwood dining chairs w/hand caned seats stamped “Made in Romania” which denotes being made by Thonet, set of 5. These pieces have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, they are not signed or marked in any way. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the caning of one seat is a little stretched & all chairs have an all-over original finish with vintage patina including a few nicks, dings, & wear that we left alone as we love the character; however, some may want to refinish. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Designed, Early 20th Century. Produced, Mid to Late 20th Century.

When it comes to Excellence…. These Thonet chairs score a definite FIVE out of FIVE!!!!! WOW!!!! This is a FANTASTIC set of FIVE beech bentwood dining, bistro, side, or café’ chairs hand stamped “Made in Romania” composed of beautiful beech bentwood frames with straight, round & slightly splayed front legs, while their back legs extend up & double as back “arms” that hold their handsome horizontal curved backs, a sculpted stretcher flows between all four legs exuding spectacular style & supreme stability, and they feature FABULOUS individually hand caned seats. They bear a BEAUTIFUL Bauhaus aesthetic sure to be stunning around your dining table, game table, breakfast nook, or at the desk in the study, den, or home office. OR… maybe you need a new/vintage AWESOME table to complement these magnificent chairs? We have several listed here for sale that would work wonderfully… Check them out!! Of course, they would also look amazing surrounding a conference table at your downtown office, at a table or bar in a coffee house or bistro, or in a waiting area. You can be sure this set of 5 chairs will complement your office, home, or any space with timeless Thonet style!!

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.

Simple, classic, timeless, and STUNNING… This wonderful set of 5 dining, bistro, or side chairs by Thonet is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! Surely you aren’t still debating… Just do it… Make them YOURS!!!

Chair Size Each:
- Height: 31 Inches
- Width: 17 Inches
- Depth: 16.5 Inches
- Seat Height: 18 Inches
- Inside Seat Width: 15.5 Inches
- Inside Seat Depth: 16 Inches
- Inside Back Height: 13.25 Inches
- Clearance to floor: 14 Inches
- Weight: 8.6 Pounds

Boxed Size:
- Length: 49 Inches
- Width: 38 Inches
- Height: 20 Inches
- Weight: 60 Pounds See less