Thonet - Armchair - Bentwood Bench - Beech - Original Model 6281
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Thonet Bentwood Canapé, Model 6281, a two-seat art nouveau Wiener Secession piece from 1900–1910, with a beechwood frame and burgundy oilcloth upholstery, measuring 110 × 93 × 50 cm and in good used condition with a minor front-seat tear.
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Thonet Two Seat Canapé — Model 6281 (1900)
An authentic Gebrüder Thonet two seat Canapé, Model 6281, produced in 1900.
The piece belongs to my family Thonet Collection.
It retains its original “Thonet Wien” and “Thonet Austria” stamps and paper marks, confirming provenance and early Vienna manufacture.
Materials:
Steam bent tinted beechwood frame. Straw filled seat, backrest, and side panels upholstered in a leather-like, burgundy oilcloth with decorative tack trim—an iconic Thonet material choice of the period.
Condition:
All original, and 100% unrestored. The burgundy oilcloth shows natural, age appropriate wear, while maintaining structural integrity and historical authenticity. The principal blemish is confined to the front section of the seat, where the oilcloth is slightly torn, as shown in the relevant photograph. The frame remains solid, preserving the graceful curves characteristic of early Thonet bentwood craftsmanship.
Dimensions:
110 × 93 × 50 cm (L × H × D)
Part of a Rare Five Piece Thonet Ensemble:
This Canapé can be acquired individually or as part of a cohesive and exceptionally rare collection of early Thonet bentwood furniture, all sharing identical stamps, upholstery, and the fluid, organic lines of the Vienna Secession style.
• Thonet Model 6081 tripod chairs — set of three, first edition (1910)
• Thonet rocking armchair Model 7481d — produced in 1910
Together, these five pieces form a unified and historically significant ensemble rarely seen in private collections.
Thonet Two Seat Canapé — Model 6281 (1900)
An authentic Gebrüder Thonet two seat Canapé, Model 6281, produced in 1900.
The piece belongs to my family Thonet Collection.
It retains its original “Thonet Wien” and “Thonet Austria” stamps and paper marks, confirming provenance and early Vienna manufacture.
Materials:
Steam bent tinted beechwood frame. Straw filled seat, backrest, and side panels upholstered in a leather-like, burgundy oilcloth with decorative tack trim—an iconic Thonet material choice of the period.
Condition:
All original, and 100% unrestored. The burgundy oilcloth shows natural, age appropriate wear, while maintaining structural integrity and historical authenticity. The principal blemish is confined to the front section of the seat, where the oilcloth is slightly torn, as shown in the relevant photograph. The frame remains solid, preserving the graceful curves characteristic of early Thonet bentwood craftsmanship.
Dimensions:
110 × 93 × 50 cm (L × H × D)
Part of a Rare Five Piece Thonet Ensemble:
This Canapé can be acquired individually or as part of a cohesive and exceptionally rare collection of early Thonet bentwood furniture, all sharing identical stamps, upholstery, and the fluid, organic lines of the Vienna Secession style.
• Thonet Model 6081 tripod chairs — set of three, first edition (1910)
• Thonet rocking armchair Model 7481d — produced in 1910
Together, these five pieces form a unified and historically significant ensemble rarely seen in private collections.
Details
Specific region of origin
Vienna
Wood type
Beech
Style subtype
Wiener Secession
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Original Model 6281
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Austria
Manufacturer/brand
Thonet
Model
Bentwood Bench
Material
Canvas, Wood
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
93 cm
Width
110 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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