Set of 4 antique bentwood Thonet chairs – Central Europe, circa 1900

Set of 4 antique bentwood chairs by Thonet, Central European furniture from the Vienna Secession, originating from Central Europe and dated around 1900. Comes from Central Europe, from the late 19th century or early 20th century, where the Thonet company developed the steam-bent beech technique in the mid-19th century, revolutionising industrial furniture. The steam-bent wood technique, patented by Michael Thonet in Vienna, allowed for the production of lightweight, durable, and dismountable pieces that spread throughout Europe. This model fits within the formal language of the Vienna Secession, where the continuous curved line and structural economy take precedence over ornamentation. Three chairs retain the original Thonet label, and one bears the label of J & J Kohn, another major Austrian manufacturer of bentwood. The manufacturer's label is important provenance information: it identifies the piece within Thonet's production and situates it in its historical context. Details. Dimensions: Chair No. 1: Length 44 cm – Depth 41 cm – Height 89 cm – Seat height 47 cm. Chair No. 2: Length 44 cm – Depth 44 cm – Height 87 cm – Seat height 47 cm. Chair No. 3: Length 44 cm – Depth 43 cm – Height 90 cm – Seat height 47 cm. Chair No. 4: Length 44 cm – Depth 43 cm – Height 90 cm – Seat height 47 cm. Style: Vienna Secession, Thonet. Materials and techniques: Solid steam-bent beech, moulded plywood seat, metal fittings. Place of origin: Central Europe. Period: Vienna Secession (circa 1900) Date of manufacture: Circa 1900. Condition / Observations: Structure intact. Original patina. Marks and signs of use. Wear consistent with age and use.