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A Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs
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A Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs

1920 - 1940
Sold 16 July 2025 · Poirot Art Deco
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Description

A pair of Thonet chairs, marked, ‘BONDYRZ MADE IN POLAND’. Bondyrz was a bentwood furniture factory founded by Wilhelm Gebethnel, Warsaw. The company produced folding and military furniture. This pair have a crocodile pattern to both the seat and backrest.

In very good condition having been professionally, sympathetically restored.

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated these Thonet Bentwood Folding Chairs to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA745081
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PAD0488
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Description
A pair of Thonet chairs, marked, ‘BONDYRZ MADE IN POLAND’. Bondyrz was a bentwood furniture factory founded by Wilhelm Gebethnel, Warsaw. The company produced folding and military furniture. This pair have a crocodile pattern to both the seat and backrest.

In very good condition having been professionally, sympathetically restored.

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated these Thonet Bentwood Folding Chairs to the 1930s.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA745081
Dealers Internal Ref
PAD0488
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Archive I A pair of vintage wooden folding chairs featuring curved backs and seats with embossed textured patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs

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A pair of vintage wooden folding chairs featuring curved backs and seats with embossed textured patterns.
A Pair of Thonet Bentwood Chairs
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A pair of vintage wooden folding chairs featuring curved backs and seats with embossed textured patterns.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Plywood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent frames, Embossed textured seats, Circular pierced backrests, Folding mechanism
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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Pioneered by Michael Thonet in the 19th century, bentwood manufacturing involved steaming solid wood rods to bend them into curved, organic shapes, revolutionising mass production and commercial furniture design.

Authentic pieces primarily utilise steamed beechwood, shaped using heat and moisture, and secured with screw fixings or traditional joinery, often featuring pressed plywood seats with decorative relief patterns.

Authenticity is typically verified by paper labels, impressed makers marks, stamped branding on the underside of the wood, characteristic hardware, and specific construction techniques unique to the factory.

These versatile pieces can be paired with modern minimalist dining tables or used as standalone accent seating in a study or hallway to introduce organic warmth and historical texture.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping, treating periodically with appropriate furniture wax, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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