stile thonet - Chair (4) - Wood, Vienna straw - Straw chairs

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Set of 4 bentwood chairs with Vienna straw seats in the Art Nouveau style, dating to the early–mid 20th century (approximately 1920–1950).

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Description from the seller

Set of 4 curved wood chairs with Vienna straw seats – Thonet style – early/mid 20th century

Elegant set of four chairs made from steam-bent wood with seats woven in original Viennese straw. The chairs feature the classic rounded 'horseshoe' backrest, typical of Viennese tradition and linked to the school of Michael Thonet and his successors, an icon of European design from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century.

Features
Number of chairs: 4
Structure material: curved solid wood.
Seat: woven Vienna straw
• Color: dark walnut / warm brown
• Period: XX century (ca. 1920–1950)
• Style: Liberty / Viennese Bistrot

Detailed description

The structure is lightweight but durable, made using the traditional technique of steam-bent beech wood.
Design characterized by:
oval backrest with double arch
slender legs
lower reinforcement circle
Elegant curved side elements.

The Vienna straw seat guarantees comfort, lightness, and excellent ventilation.

Perfect for:
dining room
kitchen
vintage and shabby chic environments
cafe and bistrot
scenic or photographic setups

Conditions

In good overall condition, consistent with its age and use.

Present:
Normal signs of paint wear.
reading scratches
• Areas of wear or breakage of straw (see photo)

Robust and stable structure. Photos are an integral part of the description.

Approximate dimensions
Total height: 85–90 cm.
Seat height: 45–47 cm
Seat diameter: 38–40 cm

Shipping / Pickup
Careful and protective packaging
Traceable shipment
Possible hand pickup by prior agreement

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Description in English

Set of 4 bentwood chairs with Vienna straw seats – Thonet style – early/mid 20th century

Elegant set of four chairs made of steam-bent wood with original Vienna cane woven seats. The chairs feature the classic horseshoe-shaped curved backrest, typical of the Viennese tradition and associated with Michael Thonet and his school, an icon of European design from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.

Features
Number of chairs: 4
Structure material: solid bent wood.
Seat: Vienna cane weave
• Colour: dark walnut / warm brown
• Period: 20th century (approx. 1920–1950)
• Style: Art Nouveau / Viennese café chair

Detailed description

The structure is light yet strong, made using the traditional steam-bent beechwood technique.
The design includes:
Oval double-arched backrest
tapered legs
circular lower stretcher
elegant curved side elements

The Vienna cane seat ensures comfort, ventilation, and lightness.

Ideal for:
dining room
kitchen
vintage or shabby chic interiors
cafés and bistros
film, theatre or photo set decoration

Condition

Good overall condition consistent with age and use.

With:
Small wear to the finish.
light scratches
• some worn or damaged cane areas (see photos)

The structure is solid and stable. The photos form an integral part of the description.

Approximate dimensions
Total height: 85–90 cm
Seat height: 45–47 cm
• Seat diameter: 38–40 cm

Shipping / collection
Careful protective packaging
Trackable shipment
Local pickup available by arrangement.

Seller's Story

I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
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Set of 4 curved wood chairs with Vienna straw seats – Thonet style – early/mid 20th century

Elegant set of four chairs made from steam-bent wood with seats woven in original Viennese straw. The chairs feature the classic rounded 'horseshoe' backrest, typical of Viennese tradition and linked to the school of Michael Thonet and his successors, an icon of European design from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century.

Features
Number of chairs: 4
Structure material: curved solid wood.
Seat: woven Vienna straw
• Color: dark walnut / warm brown
• Period: XX century (ca. 1920–1950)
• Style: Liberty / Viennese Bistrot

Detailed description

The structure is lightweight but durable, made using the traditional technique of steam-bent beech wood.
Design characterized by:
oval backrest with double arch
slender legs
lower reinforcement circle
Elegant curved side elements.

The Vienna straw seat guarantees comfort, lightness, and excellent ventilation.

Perfect for:
dining room
kitchen
vintage and shabby chic environments
cafe and bistrot
scenic or photographic setups

Conditions

In good overall condition, consistent with its age and use.

Present:
Normal signs of paint wear.
reading scratches
• Areas of wear or breakage of straw (see photo)

Robust and stable structure. Photos are an integral part of the description.

Approximate dimensions
Total height: 85–90 cm.
Seat height: 45–47 cm
Seat diameter: 38–40 cm

Shipping / Pickup
Careful and protective packaging
Traceable shipment
Possible hand pickup by prior agreement

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Description in English

Set of 4 bentwood chairs with Vienna straw seats – Thonet style – early/mid 20th century

Elegant set of four chairs made of steam-bent wood with original Vienna cane woven seats. The chairs feature the classic horseshoe-shaped curved backrest, typical of the Viennese tradition and associated with Michael Thonet and his school, an icon of European design from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.

Features
Number of chairs: 4
Structure material: solid bent wood.
Seat: Vienna cane weave
• Colour: dark walnut / warm brown
• Period: 20th century (approx. 1920–1950)
• Style: Art Nouveau / Viennese café chair

Detailed description

The structure is light yet strong, made using the traditional steam-bent beechwood technique.
The design includes:
Oval double-arched backrest
tapered legs
circular lower stretcher
elegant curved side elements

The Vienna cane seat ensures comfort, ventilation, and lightness.

Ideal for:
dining room
kitchen
vintage or shabby chic interiors
cafés and bistros
film, theatre or photo set decoration

Condition

Good overall condition consistent with age and use.

With:
Small wear to the finish.
light scratches
• some worn or damaged cane areas (see photos)

The structure is solid and stable. The photos form an integral part of the description.

Approximate dimensions
Total height: 85–90 cm
Seat height: 45–47 cm
• Seat diameter: 38–40 cm

Shipping / collection
Careful protective packaging
Trackable shipment
Local pickup available by arrangement.

Seller's Story

I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Liberty
Title additional information
Straw chairs
No. of items
4
Country of Origin
Europe
Manufacturer/ Brand
stile thonet
Material
Vienna straw, Wood
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
90 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Sold by
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Objects sold
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