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 green painted bentwood armchair, Austrian, circa 1900. 96 cm…

Green Bentwood Armchair, Austrian, Circa 1900

A green painted bentwood armchair, Austrian, circa 1900. 96 cm high, 60 cm wide

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.

A bentwood nine-piece drawing room suite designed by Gustave…

Gustave Siegel Bentwood Drawing Room Suite

A bentwood nine-piece drawing room suite designed by Gustave Siegel, Austrian circa 1905, with square brass feet, settee 124 cm wide and 75 cm high

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

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

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

A green painted pressed wood and bentwood armchair. 94 cm high,…

Green Bentwood Armchair

A green painted pressed wood and bentwood armchair. 94 cm high, 64 cm wide

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

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

A set of stylish Art Nouveau bentwood chairs by J. And J Kohn,…

Art Nouveau Bentwood Chairs by J. & J. Kohn, Austria (1905)

A set of stylish Art Nouveau bentwood chairs by J. And J Kohn, Austrian circa 1905

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.

Pair of side chairs bentwood with square sectional side…

Bentwood Side Chairs with Square Sectional Features

Pair of side chairs bentwood with square sectional side features original laquered finish Austria, c. 1910 80 cm high, 57 cm wide, 54 cm deep

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 chaise lounge by Thonet 190 x 90…

Thonet Bentwood Chaise Lounge, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century bentwood chaise lounge by Thonet 190 x 90 x 61 cm

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…

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

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

A mid 20th century bentwood music stand and stool designed by…

Peter Moritz Bentwood Music Stand and Stool

A mid 20th century bentwood music stand and stool designed by Peter Moritz

A set of eight Thonet style bentwood dining chairs c.1890. The…

Antique Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Chairs Set

A set of eight Thonet style bentwood dining chairs c.1890. The set comprising of two carvers and six dining chairs with rattan cane seats. Note: old manufactures 'Austrian' paper label underneath seat frames. Heights: 101 cm & 106 cm

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.

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…

A set of eight unusual bentwood dining chairs labelled Fischel,…

Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

A set of eight unusual bentwood dining chairs labelled Fischel, Continental 19th century, two slightly different to the other six

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…

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.

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.

Edwardian beech bentwood coat stand

Beech Bentwood Coat Stand - Edwardian Era

Edwardian beech bentwood coat stand

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

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

A large Thonet bentwood hallstand, Austrian, circa 1910. approx.…

Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood Hallstand, Circa 1910

A large Thonet bentwood hallstand, Austrian, circa 1910. approx. 1.1m high

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.

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

Shaped oval marble top table with bentwood legs, early 20th…

Oval Marble Table with Bentwood Legs

Shaped oval marble top table with bentwood legs, early 20th century 80 x 98 x 70 cm

Bentwood rocking chair rocking chair with analined leather seat…

Aniline Leather Bentwood Rocking Chair from Italy, 1920

Bentwood rocking chair rocking chair with analined leather seat and back. Press stud detail Italy, c. 1920 108 cm high, 57 cm wide, 108 cm deep

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

A fine Thonet bentwood and cane settee, circa 1900, the curved…

Thonet Cane Settee, Curved Beech Frame, Circa 1900

A fine Thonet bentwood and cane settee, circa 1900, the curved beech frame with a hole to hole cane shaped back and a conforming seat, with curvaceous arm supports and tapering legs. Height 97 cm. Width 137 cm. Depth 60 cm

Early 20th century bentwood settee by Thonet 110 x 106 x 57 cm

Thonet Bentwood Settee (Early 20th Century)

Early 20th century bentwood settee by Thonet 110 x 106 x 57 cm

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.

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 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 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.

An easy chair similar to Bruno Mathsson's 'Eva' design,…

Bentwood Easy Chair with Woven Webbing Upholstery

An easy chair similar to Bruno Mathsson's 'Eva' design, bentwood beech ply framed with woven webbing upholstery.

A green painted bentwood armchair. 97 cm high

Green Bentwood Armchair (or Green Armchair)

A green painted bentwood armchair. 97 cm high

A Thonet bentwood settee, late 19th century, 113 cm across the…

Late 19th Century Thonet Bentwood Settee (113cm)

A Thonet bentwood settee, late 19th century, 113 cm across the arms

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

Early 20th century bentwood hat stand 194 cm (height)

Bentwood Hat Stand - Early 20th Century - 194cm Height

Early 20th century bentwood hat stand 194 cm (height)

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

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

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

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

Rare antique J. Kohn Austria, bentwood settee 120 cm wide…

Antique Bentwood Settee from J. Kohn Austria

Rare antique J. Kohn Austria, bentwood settee 120 cm wide (sound condition)

Five antique bentwood chairs with caned seats

Antique Bentwood Chairs with Caned Seats Set of 5

Five antique bentwood chairs with caned seats

A bentwood cane seated armchair, Austrian, circa 1900

Bentwood Armchair, Austrian, circa 1900

A bentwood cane seated armchair, Austrian, circa 1900

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 antique Kohn bentwood caned arm chairs, approx. height…

Antique Kohn Bentwood Caned Arm Chairs (Pair)

Pair of antique Kohn bentwood caned arm chairs, approx. height 103 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

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 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

Pair of folding bentwood and cane chairs, c. 1900, in the…

Bentwood and Cane Chairs, c. 1900

Pair of folding bentwood and cane chairs, c. 1900, in the manner of Gebruder Thonet, one seat (A/F), height 90 cm width 59 cm depth 77 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser

An Australian bentwood and ply hall chair late 19th / early…

Australian Bentwood Hall Chair, 19th/20th Century

An Australian bentwood and ply hall chair late 19th / early 20th century

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.

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

A French provincial bentwood hallstand with central oval mirror.…

French Provincial Bentwood Hallstand with Oval Mirror

A French provincial bentwood hallstand with central oval mirror. 200 cm high, 98 cm wide

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

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

Mahogany bentwood pair of plant stands designed for the Libra…

Mahogany Bentwood Plant Stands for Libra Company, Cambridge

Mahogany bentwood pair of plant stands designed for the Libra Company Cambridge England. Condition excellent to good, almost as new. Height 24.5 cm

Three antique bentwood chairs circa 1900

1900 Bentwood Chairs - Set of 3

Three antique bentwood chairs circa 1900

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

Set of six carved bentwood cafe chairs.

Carved Bentwood Cafe Chairs (6 Set)

Set of six carved bentwood cafe chairs.

A bentwood two branch wall mounting coat rack, French, circa…

French Bentwood Coat Rack, 1900

A bentwood two branch wall mounting coat rack, French, circa 1900, approximately 41 cm high, 30 cm wide

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

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

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

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

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

Four bentwood chairs

Bentwood Quartet

Four bentwood chairs

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

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

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

A Splay leg bentwood towel rack in beech, condition: faded…

Faded Beech Bentwood Towel Rack

A Splay leg bentwood towel rack in beech, condition: faded finish, but in solid order, 90 x 71 x 28 cm

A bentwood stool. C. 1950s, Australia. Bentwood with black…

Bentwood Stool with Black Leather Seat

A bentwood stool. C. 1950s, Australia. Bentwood with black leather seat. 38 cm high, 47 cm wide, cm

Late Victorian bentwood piano stool with circular caned top

Victorian Caned Piano Stool

Late Victorian bentwood piano stool with circular caned top

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

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

Four Austrian early 20th century cane bentwood dining chairs,…

Austrian Bentwood Dining Chairs, Possibly Thonet

Four Austrian early 20th century cane bentwood dining chairs, possibly Thonet

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

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

1930s European blonde bentwood hat tree, approx 195 cm high

1930s Blonde Bentwood Hat Tree - 195cm Height

1930s European blonde bentwood hat tree, approx 195 cm high