The Austrian bentwood furniture designed by Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was among the 19th century's most original contributions to furniture development. Thonet used the techniques of steam-bending and the pliable nature of beech wood to make chairs, tables, hallstands, cots and so on. The furniture was simple in form, light in weight, elegant and capable of being mass produced, so that bentwood furniture was exported to many parts of the world, including Australia, following its success at the 1851 Great Exhibition. Thonet chairs, and those made by his competitor Kohn, often have paper trade labels pasted on the inside seat rail. Thonet was not the first to apply the techniques of steam bending to furniture. It was used, for example, during the 18th century by the Windsor chair makers to construct bow back or hoop back chairs, and the arched crinoline stretchers but he was the first to more...

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A good Art Nouveau bentwood three seater settee, circa 1900,…

A good Art Nouveau bentwood three seater settee, circa 1900, probably by J & J Kohn, Austria. Height 114 cm. Width, 140 cm. Depth, 48.5 cm.

Tessa T4 armchair & footstool, designed by Fred Lowen, bentwood…

Tessa T4 armchair & footstool, designed by Fred Lowen, bentwood ply frame with sleigh legs, Slung black leather seat plus footstool to match, armchair height 81 cm, width 78 cm, depth 100 cm footstool: height 42 cm, width 74 cm, depth 70 cm

Gebruder Thonet, bentwood 214 knotted chair, beech wood with…

Gebruder Thonet 214K: Iconic Bentwood Chair with Knotted Leg

Gebruder Thonet, bentwood 214 knotted chair, beech wood with knotted leg and cane seat in red finish, the original No.14 (214) bentwood, also known as the bistro chair (without the knotted leg) was designed by Michael Thonet in1859, becoming the world's…

An Art Deco lounge chair, circa 1935, with ebonised bentwood…

Ebonised Art Deco Lounge Chair with Coral Silk Upholstery

An Art Deco lounge chair, circa 1935, with ebonised bentwood arms and base, upholstered in coral silk with a trellis design. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty applied Arts

A 19th century French Thonet bentwood pedestal hat stand, the…

Thonet Bentwood Hat Stand with S-Scroll Supports

A 19th century French Thonet bentwood pedestal hat stand, the top with eight S-scroll hat and coat supports. Thonet stamp and label to base.

Three antique bentwood chairs circa 1900

1900 Bentwood Chairs - Set of 3

Three antique bentwood chairs circa 1900

A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms…

Bentwood Coat Stand with Scrolling Arms

A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms raised on a four lobed cylinder column with turned round finial to the top, the base with four scrolling supports and arched legs. A good example, height 202 cm.

Oak cottage armchair, early 20th century, bentwood with knitted…

Bentwood Cane Armchair, Early 20th Century

Oak cottage armchair, early 20th century, bentwood with knitted cane highback, height 118 cm

Two Thonet folding chairs, c.1900 bentwood, with rattan seats &…

Bentwood Thonet Folding Chairs with Rattan Seats

Two Thonet folding chairs, c.1900 bentwood, with rattan seats & backs, hanging Hooked backs, one with armrests, height 89 cm

Desk chair for Thonet, bentwood on swivel base. Czech, c 1930s,…

Bentwood Swivel Chair by Thonet, 1930s

Desk chair for Thonet, bentwood on swivel base. Czech, c 1930s, 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep.

Jacob & Josef Kohn pair of chairs, bentwood with rattan back…

Bentwood Rattan Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn (1910)

Jacob & Josef Kohn pair of chairs, bentwood with rattan back and seat. Czech, c 1910, 96 cm high, 47 cm wide, 57 cm deep.

Rocking chair bentwood frame, with woven leather, strap seat &…

Leather Strap Bentwood Rocking Chair

Rocking chair bentwood frame, with woven leather, strap seat & back, height 94 cm

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), bentwood side table, c. 1900,…

Thonet Bentwood Side Table with Marble Top

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), bentwood side table, c. 1900, with oval white marble top, above four legs with central urn finial, height 83 cm width 97 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Bentwood and mahogany side table, c. 1905, circular top above…

Bentwood Mahogany Side Table, 1905

Bentwood and mahogany side table, c. 1905, circular top above four carved legs joined by central urn finial, height 73.5 cm diameter 69 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

Thonet Bohemian bentwood stool with ebonised finish, 19th…

Ebonised Thonet Bentwood Stool, 19th Century

Thonet Bohemian bentwood stool with ebonised finish, 19th century, remains of paper label (illegible), 58 cm high, 41 cm diameter

A set of cane seat bentwood dining chairs by Y.M. Jack & Co,…

Set of Six Cane Seat Bentwood Dining Chairs

A set of cane seat bentwood dining chairs by Y.M. Jack & Co, Sydney, 1960's, comprising six chairs

A half round Bentwood hat and coat stand, the top with four…

Half Round Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand - 208cm Height

A half round Bentwood hat and coat stand, the top with four scrolling arms raised on a cylinder column, the base with half round support and three legs, height 208 cm.

A pair of bentwood chairs, made from wood and chome. Height 85.…

Bentwood and Chrome Chairs

A pair of bentwood chairs, made from wood and chome. Height 85.5 cm, width 40 cm, depth 42 cm

An antique Thonet bentwood dining chair, 19th century, 90 cm…

19th Century Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair - Antique

An antique Thonet bentwood dining chair, 19th century, 90 cm high

Bentwood centre table with marble top, 84 cm x 53 cm, 79 cm high

Bentwood Marble Centre Table - 84x53x79cm

Bentwood centre table with marble top, 84 cm x 53 cm, 79 cm high

A suite of four Poker French bentwood chairs, Timeless design…

Poker French Bentwood Chairs Set

A suite of four Poker French bentwood chairs, Timeless design and shape, height 87 cm, width 41 cm, depth 44 cm

A Thonet polished walnut bentwood side table, Viennese, late…

Polished Walnut Bentwood Side Table by Thonet (Late 19th Century)

A Thonet polished walnut bentwood side table, Viennese, late 19th century, 77 cm high, 110m wide, 70 cm deep

A rosewood and ebonised bentwood salon table, 62 cm high, 122…

Rosewood and Ebonised Bentwood Salon Table, 62cm x 122cm

A rosewood and ebonised bentwood salon table, 62 cm high, 122 cm wide, 86 cm deep

Two woven cane seat chairs, comprising a Thonet style bentwood…

Woven Cane Seat Chairs: Thonet & Carved Folding Styles

Two woven cane seat chairs, comprising a Thonet style bentwood dining chair and a carved folding chair

A French bentwood coat rack, height 38 cm, width 62 cm,…

French Bentwood Coat Rack - Compact Design

A French bentwood coat rack, height 38 cm, width 62 cm, diameter 21 cm

A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms…

Bentwood Coat Stand with Scrolling Arms and Arched Legs

A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms raised on a four lobed cylinder column, the base with four scrolling supports and arched legs. A good example. Height 202 cm.

Thonet bentwood and rattan piano stool, late 19th century

Bentwood and Rattan Piano Stool, Late 19th Century

Thonet bentwood and rattan piano stool, late 19th century

Four Thonet high back bentwood and rattan N17 dining chairs

Thonet Bentwood Rattan Dining Chairs (Set of 4)

Four Thonet high back bentwood and rattan N17 dining chairs

An Austrian bentwood carver, by Jacob & Joseph Kohn, circa 1900,…

Austrian Bentwood Carver with Leather Seat

An Austrian bentwood carver, by Jacob & Joseph Kohn, circa 1900, of typical design, with a leather upholstered seat, the stamp to underside of seat bearing 'J & J Kohn Wsetin Austria, 100 cm high

A matched set of six bentwood chairs, by Thonet and W.H. Rocke…

Matched Set of Six Bentwood Chairs

A matched set of six bentwood chairs, by Thonet and W.H. Rocke & Co, all of matching design, three bearing the Thonet label to underside, the other three bearing the W.H. Rocke & Co. Label to underside, 97 cm high

Antique bentwood desk chair cane seat a/f, 61 cm wide, 85 cm…

Antique Bentwood Cane Seat Desk Chair (A/F)

Antique bentwood desk chair cane seat a/f, 61 cm wide, 85 cm high

Three bentwood cane seat dining chairs A/F

Bentwood Cane Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 3 (A/F)

Three bentwood cane seat dining chairs A/F

Bentwood swivel bar stool with adjustable height

Adjustable Bentwood Swivel Bar Stool

Bentwood swivel bar stool with adjustable height

Five antique bentwood chairs with caned seats

Antique Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seats Set of 5

Five antique bentwood chairs with caned seats

Bentwood swivel bar stool with hand caned seat and adjustable…

Adjustable Hand-Caned Swivel Bar Stool

Bentwood swivel bar stool with hand caned seat and adjustable height

Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria) bentwood and rattan bench, c. 1890…

J & J Kohn Bentwood Furniture Set

Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria) bentwood and rattan bench, c. 1890 together with a pair of bentwood and rattan side chairs by J & J Kohn (3), height 98 cm, width 126 cm, depth 46 cm, (bench); height 92 cm, (chairs). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Antique Thonet bentwood piano stool needs to be upholstered

Thonet Piano Stool: Upholstery Restoration Needed

Antique Thonet bentwood piano stool needs to be upholstered

A bentwood style hat rack, height 180 cm

Bentwood Hat Rack - 180 cm Height

A bentwood style hat rack, height 180 cm

A bentwood Hat/Coat rack, h. 168 cm

Bentwood Hat/Coat Rack - 168 cm Height

A bentwood Hat/Coat rack, h. 168 cm

An Austrian bentwood chair, late 19th century, 82 cm high, 47…

Late 19th Century Austrian Bentwood Chair

An Austrian bentwood chair, late 19th century, 82 cm high, 47 cm wide

An Austrian revolving piano stool, bentwood construction with…

Bentwood Revolving Piano Stool, Late 19th Century

An Austrian revolving piano stool, bentwood construction with cast iron mechanism, late 19th century, 50 cm high, 42 cm diameter

A pair of Art Deco bentwood chairs, green vinyl upholstery,…

Art Deco Bentwood Chairs with Green Vinyl Upholstery

A pair of Art Deco bentwood chairs, green vinyl upholstery, height 84 cm, width 54 cm, depth 55 cm each

Sigurd Ressell pair of Falcon chairs, brown button backed…

Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell

Sigurd Ressell pair of Falcon chairs, brown button backed leather on bentwood frame, Norway, c 1960s, 100 cm high, 77 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Romanian bentwood desk chair

Bentwood Romanian Desk Chair

Romanian bentwood desk chair

Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria), bentwood bench, c. 1900, the two…

Bentwood Cane Seat Bench by J&J Kohn, Austria (1900)

Jacob & Josef Kohn (Austria), bentwood bench, c. 1900, the two seater bench with cane seat, stamped under seat rail 'J&J Kohn westin austria', height 100 cm width 120 cm depth 60 cm

A pair of bentwood armchairs, C. 1960s, New Zealand made, in…

Mahogany Bentwood Armchairs with Vinyl Upholstery

A pair of bentwood armchairs, C. 1960s, New Zealand made, in mahogany, with elegant sloping arms and brown vinyl upholstery, height 85 cm, depth 66 cm, width 57 cm

An industrial welders chair c. 1940's, adjustable height,…

1940s Industrial Welders Chair

An industrial welders chair c. 1940's, adjustable height, foldable, bentwood and steel. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

An industrial welders chair c. 1940's, adjustable height,…

1940s Welder's Chair: Adjustable, Foldable, Bentwood and Steel

An industrial welders chair c. 1940's, adjustable height, foldable, bentwood and steel. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Set of four industrial machinist chairs c. 1940's, adjustable…

1940s Industrial Machinist Chairs (Set of 4)

Set of four industrial machinist chairs c. 1940's, adjustable height and reclining back rest with springs, bentwood and steel (4). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A set of four Art Nouveau pressed back bentwood dining chairs,…

Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chairs (1900)

A set of four Art Nouveau pressed back bentwood dining chairs, circa 1900

Pair of Windsor armchairs early 19th century elm and oak,…

Early 19th Century Windsor Armchairs

Pair of Windsor armchairs early 19th century elm and oak, bentwood back wth Spindles and, turned legs, British antique Deal Association sticker, height 101 cm

Bentwood revolving piano stool

Revolving Bentwood Piano Stool

Bentwood revolving piano stool

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), mahogany and bentwood console…

Thonet Mahogany Bentwood Console Table, c. 1890

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), mahogany and bentwood console table, c. 1890, the demi-lune top above a tripartite base with scrolling legs, height 77 cm, width 124 cm, depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Thonet (Austria), bentwood vanity table, c. 1890, featuring an…

Bentwood Vanity Table by Thonet (1890)

Thonet (Austria), bentwood vanity table, c. 1890, featuring an oval swivel mirror flanked by scrolling supports, above three storage compartments with swivel tops, raised on a tripartite base with scrolling legs, one compartment missing knob (A/F), height…

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), two bentwood chairs, c. 1890,…

Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats and Backs

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), two bentwood chairs, c. 1890, with cane seats and backs (2), height 106 cm, 117 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Thonet (Austria), bentwood two seater settee, c. 1890, with…

Bentwood Settee with Green Upholstery, c. 1890

Thonet (Austria), bentwood two seater settee, c. 1890, with green patterned upholstered seat, frame (A/F), height 94 cm, width 142 cm, depth 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), bentwood centre table, c. 1890,…

Bentwood Centre Table by Thonet (1890)

Attributed to Thonet (Austria), bentwood centre table, c. 1890, rectangular shaped top, above four elaborately scrolled supports, height 77 cm, width 124 cm, depth 76.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

19th century English oak swivelling office chair with scrolled…

English Oak Swivel Office Chair with Bentwood Arms

19th century English oak swivelling office chair with scrolled bentwood arms

A tall bentwood stool with leather seat, height 93 cm

Bentwood Stool with Leather Seat - 93cm Height

A tall bentwood stool with leather seat, height 93 cm

Thonet (attributed) Austrian bentwood table, circa 1900, 80 cm…

Austrian Bentwood Table, Circa 1900

Thonet (attributed) Austrian bentwood table, circa 1900, 80 cm high, 49 cm diameter

Good Austrian bentwood two seater settee, by Jacob and Josef…

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Settee with Rattan & Cushions

Good Austrian bentwood two seater settee, by Jacob and Josef Kohn, with rattan seats and back, and scrolled arms, with cushions in green fabric, factory makers mark to underside, length 117 cm

Thonet, bentwood and cane chaise lounge, c. 1900. Provenance:…

Bentwood Thonet Chaise Lounge, c. 1900

Thonet, bentwood and cane chaise lounge, c. 1900. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

1920's two seater bentwood settee 126 cm wide, 56 cm deep and…

Bentwood Two-Seater Settee from 1920s

1920's two seater bentwood settee 126 cm wide, 56 cm deep and 99 cm tall.

Six Thornet bentwood chairs consisting of five of one style of…

Vintage Thornet Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats and Backs

Six Thornet bentwood chairs consisting of five of one style of dining chairs and one other. Ex Maritime Workers Union offices, Newcastle, 1890-1900. Cane back and seat.

Two timber chairs including a bentwood & rattan

Bentwood & Rattan Chairs Set

Two timber chairs including a bentwood & rattan

Bentwood dining chairs five by J & J Kohn, Austria, early 20th…

Antique Austrian Bentwood Dining Chairs with Pressed Carvings

Bentwood dining chairs five by J & J Kohn, Austria, early 20th century, arched back, with decorative pressed carved seats

Gebruder Thonet (Austria) bentwood reclining chaise longue, c.…

Thonet Bentwood Reclining Chaise Longue, c. 1880

Gebruder Thonet (Austria) bentwood reclining chaise longue, c. 1880 stained bent beech and cane

Pair of Michael Thonet B9 bentwood armchairs 61 cm wide, 84 cm…

Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs - Pair

Pair of Michael Thonet B9 bentwood armchairs 61 cm wide, 84 cm high.

A cedar bentwood style towel rail, 89 x 69 x 37 cm

Cedar Bentwood Towel Rail - 89x69x37cm

A cedar bentwood style towel rail, 89 x 69 x 37 cm

Dining chairs six Continental Swedish, walnut, dark stained,…

Swedish Empire Style Dining Chairs with Seagrass Upholstery

Dining chairs six Continental Swedish, walnut, dark stained, Empire style, c1880s, bentwood beech with woven seagrass upholstery, and ebonised lyre backs

Bentwood fold up chair 'Model no. 6311' for Thonet; bentwood…

Thonet Bentwood Fold Up Chair - Model 6311 (1870)

Bentwood fold up chair 'Model no. 6311' for Thonet; bentwood and rattan; Austria; c 1870

Four bentwood chairs

Bentwood Quartet

Four bentwood chairs

Late 19th century bentwood towel rack, with a straight rod top…

Bentwood Towel Rack with Four Supports

Late 19th century bentwood towel rack, with a straight rod top flanked by four bentwood supports set with three stretchers, height 90 cm

Five bentwood & rattan stools, height 64 cm, diameter 39 cm

Bentwood & Rattan Stools Set of 5

Five bentwood & rattan stools, height 64 cm, diameter 39 cm

A late Victorian Bentwood coat rack, traditional form, height…

Late Victorian Bentwood Coat Rack - 206 cm Height

A late Victorian Bentwood coat rack, traditional form, height 206 cm.

Bentwood day bed, with ebonised finish, 196 cm long, 72 cm wide,…

Ebonised Bentwood Day Bed - 196 cm Long

Bentwood day bed, with ebonised finish, 196 cm long, 72 cm wide, 90 cm high

A set of three Thonet style bentwood chairs, early 20th century

Early 20th Century Bentwood Thonet Chairs Set

A set of three Thonet style bentwood chairs, early 20th century

Czechoslovakian bentwood rocking chair

Bentwood Rocking Chair from Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakian bentwood rocking chair

A bentwood hat and coat-stand, Austrian circa 1900, height 186…

Austrian Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand, 1900

A bentwood hat and coat-stand, Austrian circa 1900, height 186 cm

A bentwood hat and coat-stand, Austrian circa 1900, height 190…

Austrian Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand, 1900

A bentwood hat and coat-stand, Austrian circa 1900, height 190 cm

Six black stained timber bentwood style stools, height 47 cm

Set of 6 Black Bentwood Stools, 47cm Height

Six black stained timber bentwood style stools, height 47 cm

Six black stained timber bentwood style stools, height 47 cm

Set of 6 Black Bentwood Stools - 47cm Height

Six black stained timber bentwood style stools, height 47 cm

A pair of ebonised Thonet bentwood bistro tables 77 cm high, 60…

Ebonised Thonet Bistro Tables - Pair

A pair of ebonised Thonet bentwood bistro tables 77 cm high, 60 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Edwardian bentwood chair, in yew wood, with a curved back and…

Yew Wood Bentwood Chair with Leather Seat and Spindles

Edwardian bentwood chair, in yew wood, with a curved back and centre splat, surrounded by spindles, on shaped leather seat, turned legs united by stretchers

Bentwood armchair 78 cm height

Bentwood Armchair - 78cm Height

Bentwood armchair 78 cm height

Four antique bentwood chairs

Antique Bentwood Chairs Set of Four

Four antique bentwood chairs

Two bentwood stools (2)

Pair of Bentwood Stools

Two bentwood stools (2)

Six antique Bentwood chairs with re hand caned seats

Antique Bentwood Chairs with Hand Caned Seats

Six antique Bentwood chairs with re hand caned seats

Bentwood daybed, Austrian 1890's Thonet, with rattan seat and…

Adjustable Thonet Bentwood Daybed with Rattan Seat and Back

Bentwood daybed, Austrian 1890's Thonet, with rattan seat and back, adjustable

A pair of bentwood framed cane seated 'campaign' folding…

Bentwood Campaign Folding Armchairs from The Water Diviner Film

A pair of bentwood framed cane seated 'campaign' folding armchairs, used in the film, The Water Diviner (2014), first quarter 20th century, each with a rounded back and a hinged folding mechanism incorporated into the seat and armrests. 116 cm high, 55.54…

Thonet, bentwood music stand, with stencilled musical trophy…

Thonet Bentwood Music Stand with Trophy Stencil (A/F)

Thonet, bentwood music stand, with stencilled musical trophy (A/F), height 112 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney

A large bentwood hallstand, circa 1900, having a central oval…

Bentwood Hallstand with Mirror and Hooks

A large bentwood hallstand, circa 1900, having a central oval mirror set within a large oval frame flanked by two reed cluster poles with beehive finials and issuing four generous curvaceous hooks, a boldly shaped scrolling umbrella and stick stand with…

A bentwood hat and coat rack, traditional form with umbrella…

Bentwood Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand and Hooks

A bentwood hat and coat rack, traditional form with umbrella stand to the base and hooks to the top. 170 cm

Bentwood settee, Austrian by Kohn, rattan back two seater

Austrian Kohn Bentwood Rattan Two-Seater Settee

Bentwood settee, Austrian by Kohn, rattan back two seater

A five piece bentwood and cane salon setting, circa 1900, an…

Antique Bentwood Cane Salon Set, Circa 1900

A five piece bentwood and cane salon setting, circa 1900, an ebonised setting comprising a three seat canape with a circular and heart shaped back and scrolling arms upon tapering sabre legs with a box stretcher, the four chairs of conforming design, all…

An early 20th century bentwood adjustable piano stool, cane &…

Bentwood Piano Stool with Adjustable Height

An early 20th century bentwood adjustable piano stool, cane & upholstered seat in tact