Thonet

Thonet: 214, 209, S 32, S 64 and S 43 chairs, selected with clear product provenance and practical detail.

Founded
1819
Origin
Germany
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History

Michael Thonet established his workshop in 1819 and industrialised solid-wood bending, most famously in Chair 14, now numbered 214.

At Dyke & Dean, the current selection comprises 49 products, including 214, 209, S 32, S 64 and S 43 chairs.

Design philosophy

The company later became central to tubular-steel modernism through designs associated with Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

The stocked range includes S43 F Thonet Chair, 218 Thonet Cane Dining Chair, S118 Thonet High Gloss Chair, 214 Thonet Cane Dining Chair, allowing the page to explain the differences between the actual products offered rather than the brand in the abstract.

Manufacturing

Thonet manufactures bentwood and tubular-steel furniture at its plant in Frankenberg, Germany, with model-specific components from specialist suppliers.

Why choose Thonet

The 214 is the archetypal bentwood café chair; 209 adds a curved arm loop; S 32 and S 64 combine a tubular cantilever frame with cane seat and back.

Thonet is most relevant for customers seeking 214, 209, S 32, S 64 and S 43 chairs, with construction and use explained against each stocked model.

Key products

214, 209, S 32, S 64 and S 43 chairs

Frequently asked questions

What is Thonet known for?

Michael Thonet established his workshop in 1819 and industrialised solid-wood bending, most famously in Chair 14, now numbered 214.

What distinguishes Thonet products?

The company later became central to tubular-steel modernism through designs associated with Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Where are Thonet products made?

Thonet manufactures bentwood and tubular-steel furniture at its plant in Frankenberg, Germany, with model-specific components from specialist suppliers.

Which Thonet products does Dyke & Dean stock?

The current Dyke & Dean catalogue contains 49 Thonet products: S43 F Thonet Chair, 218 Thonet Cane Dining Chair, S118 Thonet High Gloss Chair, 214 Thonet Cane Dining Chair. Availability and finishes are shown on the linked product pages.

How should I use or care for Thonet products?

The 214 is the archetypal bentwood café chair; 209 adds a curved arm loop; S 32 and S 64 combine a tubular cantilever frame with cane seat and back.