BENTWOOD CHAIR

CH81B-P

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DESIGN

Josef Hoffmann , 1930

Designed in 1930 by the Austrian master designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, it is now produced by the Czech brand TON. Continuing Thonet’s core steam-bent solid wood craftsmanship, the chair features a beechwood frame curved into a fluid arc, while incorporating Hoffmann’s signature geometric aesthetics. Widely used in Prague’s cafés and restaurants, it is also known as the “Prague Chair.” It stands as the pinnacle of 20th-century bentwood furniture, perfectly fusing the curves of the Art Nouveau movement with the geometric rationality of Modernism. Still produced and reissued worldwide today, it is held in the collections of numerous museums and remains an iconic design symbol spanning nearly a century.

TECHNICAL DATA

Height: 84 cm

Width: 50.5 cm

Depth: 52 cm

Seat height: 45 cm

Stackable: yes

Material: walnut

Weight: 8 kg

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A Balance of Geometry and Curves

The square rattan backrest and seat contrast with the rounded bentwood frame, creating a design that is both rational and warm—a quintessential expression of Viennese Modernism.

The rattan backrest and seat (shown here with a solid wood seat and rattan backrest) offer both breathability and elasticity, ensuring comfort even during extended sitting while maintaining a visually light and airy appearance.

Free of unnecessary embellishments, four slightly flared bentwood legs provide stable support, while a ring-shaped crossbar reinforces the structure, balancing aesthetics with durability.

Perfectly suited for mid-century, Scandinavian, and retro-industrial spaces, it is a popular choice for dining rooms, home offices, and cafés.

Steam-bent beech wood, formed from a single piece to prevent joint fractures, ensuring the chair’s strength and durability.

Available in multiple combinations—woven rattan + woven rattan, solid wood + woven rattan (as shown), and upholstered + woven rattan—to meet diverse setting requirements.

The image shows a dark nature finish; other classic color options include black, natural wood, and light oak.