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Set of Four Thonet Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 October 2026 · Poirot Art Deco
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Description

Set of four Thonet Chairs from the 1920s/30’s. Each one sturdy and stable and just one with some wear to each of the two corners of the back, as pictured. The back of this chair though still strong and unlikely to break.

Each chair with two original Thonet labels as pictured.

Height: 93cm

Seating height: 47.5cm

Width: 40cm

Depth: 44cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated these Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157734
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Description
Set of four Thonet Chairs from the 1920s/30’s.
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Each one sturdy and stable and just one with some wear to each of the two corners of the back, as pictured.
Poirot Art Deco

The back of this chair though still strong and unlikely to break.

Each chair with two original Thonet labels as pictured.

Height: 93cm

Seating height: 47.5cm

Width: 40cm

Depth: 44cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated these Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157734
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A set of four dark brown bentwood dining chairs with curved backs and textured wooden seats. SOLD13 OCT 26
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Archive I A set of four dark brown bentwood dining chairs with curved backs and textured wooden seats. SOLD13 OCT 26

Set of Four Thonet Chairs

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A set of four dark brown bentwood dining chairs with curved backs and textured wooden seats.
Set of Four Thonet Chairs
Ref: SA1157734
A set of four dark brown bentwood dining chairs with curved backs and textured wooden seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAustrian Bentwood
  • MaterialBeech, Plywood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBentwood frame, Curvilinear backrest, Embossed plywood seat, Outswept legs
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This set of four Austrian bentwood dining chairs dates from the 1920s and follows the classic Thonet design. Each chair is constructed from beech with a warm brown timber finish and includes a curvilinear backrest framing an open teardrop motif, outswept legs, and a textured embossed plywood seat. Original manufacturer labels appear on the woodwork. One chair shows surface wear on the upper corners of the backrest while remaining structurally stable, and the set stands 93 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 44 cm deep overall with a seating height of 47.5 cm. These versatile chairs suit a dining room, kitchen, or study as everyday seating around a table or desk. Their timeless universal style integrates easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors, providing durable seating for daily family meals or hosting guests while adding a touch of mid-century architectural history to the living space.

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Pioneered by Michael Thonet in the mid-nineteenth century, bentwood chairs utilized a revolutionary steam-bending technique on beechwood, allowing for mass production of lightweight, durable, and curvilinear seating.

Traditional bentwood furniture relies primarily on solid beechwood, which is steamed and bent into iron moulds. Seats are typically crafted from pressed plywood, often featuring embossed patterns, or woven cane paneling.

Authentic pieces frequently bear paper labels or impressed maker stamps beneath the seat frame, such as Gebruder Thonet or Kohn. Construction details, including screw joinery rather than wooden pegs, also assist identification.

Bentwood chairs offer minimalist geometric lines that contrast well against modern marble or rustic timber dining tables. They are frequently utilized in dining areas, breakfast nooks, or as occasional side seating.

Keep bentwood items away from direct heat sources to prevent wood from drying out or cracking. Regularly apply a natural beeswax polish along the timber grain to maintain moisture and clean gently with a dry cloth.
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