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Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs
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Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs

1920 - 1940
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 13 August 2026 · Elmgarden
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Description

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs

A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres but they would make just as good kitchen chairs

The chairs unusually have Upholstered and Studded Backs and Seats, they have double fan and ring decoration to the back rails

The chairs are 36” high at the back, and the seats are 18” in diameter and 19” from the ground

HW150

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153480
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HW150
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Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs
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A Good sturdy set of 4 Café Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres but they would make just as good kitchen chairs.
Elmgarden

The chairs unusually have Upholstered and Studded Backs and Seats, they have double fan and ring decoration to the back rails

The chairs are 36” high at the back, and the seats are 18” in diameter and 19” from the ground

HW150

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153480
Dealers Internal Ref
HW150
Elmgarden
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A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. SOLD13 AUG 26

Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs

Archive II A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. View II
Archive III A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. View III
Archive IV A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. View IV
Archive V A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. View V
Archive VI A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding. View VI
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A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding.
Set of 4 Thonet Bistro Bentwood Chairs
Ref: SA1153480
A set of four bentwood bistro dining chairs featuring steam-bent wooden frames and brown leather upholstery detailed with brass studding.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleBentwood
  • MaterialBeech, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent loops, Oval backrests, Brass studding, Turned legs
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Developed in the nineteenth century by Michael Thonet, bentwood furniture utilizes steam-bending techniques to bend solid hardwood into curved, lightweight, and durable structural shapes.

European beechwood is the primary timber used due to its flexibility under steam, frequently paired with woven cane or leather upholstery fastened with metal brass studs.

Authentic items often feature paper maker labels affixed beneath the seat frame, impressed factory stamps in the timber, and distinctive continuous steam-bent loop joinery.

These lightweight side chairs suit dining rooms, kitchen nooks, or writing desks, pairing effectively with solid timber tables, marble tops, or contemporary minimalist decor.

Clean timber surfaces with a dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to preserve the finish, whilst treating leather panels with specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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