Elegant settees and tables by Thonet reveal how bentwood design shaped both domestic interiors and public spaces in the 19th century.
In this article, you’ll explore Thonet’s settees and tables through rare catalogue illustrations and preserved museum pieces, uncovering their design evolution, material use, and cultural impact in 19th-century interiors.
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Thonet Settee Model No. 1Thonet Settee Model No. 4Thonet Settee Model No. 17Thonet Garden SetteeThonet Salon Table Model No. 3Thonet Salon Table at the 1855 Paris International ExpoThe development of settees and tables marks an important stage in Thonet history. Beyond the famous bentwood chairs, the company expanded its designs to larger furniture pieces that furnished salons, parlors, and even international exhibitions. These creations not only demonstrated technical mastery in bentwood but also helped establish Thonet as a global leader in furniture.
Solid beech, steam-bent in multiple parts, brown stained; cane weave.
Rare Art Nouveau Woven Cane Seat Thonet Antique Bentwood Childs Settee
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Beechwood, solid and bent in several parts, with multi-part backrest insert and two-part armrests, finished with a rosewood stain; renewed damask upholstery.
Thonet Bentwood Bench Good Condition
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Crafted from solid beechwood, steam-bent into multiple curved parts, with oval cane infill in backrest and seat, finished in a warm brown stain.
antike Kohn Thonet Bank Kanapee Bugholz
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Made entirely of metal for durability in outdoor settings, with perforated seat and back panels; the current white paint is a later addition and not original.
RARE ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS THONET BENTWOOD 2 SEATER BENCH & TWO ARMCHAIRS
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Made of bentwood with a polished palisander veneer, highlighting the craftsmanship and luxurious finish typical of Thonet’s salon furniture.
Original Thonet Blumentisch Nr.3
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