Thonet - Michael Thonet - Chair - Beech - Thonet chair

Bistro chair Thonet Austria — seat with pressed decor.
Bent beech chair from Thonet, stamped "THONET AUSTRIA" at the back of the seat frame — signature of the historic Viennese manufactory, inventor of steam-bent wood which transformed furniture from the late 19th century.
It stands out from the most common bistro models by its seat with a pressed floral and geometric pattern, a finish rarer than the solid seat usually found on this type of chair — a detail that indicates a somewhat more refined range in Thonet production.
Classic structure: arched backrest with two curved bars, curved legs, bent crossbar. Patina of wear consistent with age (wear marks on the seat, small cracks stabilized on the frame), original joints, sturdy construction.
An authentic and well-documented piece, emblematic of Viennese furniture