Michael Thonet

1796–1871

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SIX 'No. B9 LE CORBUSIER' DINING CHAIRS FOR THONETLeonard Joel · Jul 2025A$1,200≈ $783≈ £581≈ €671Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Michael Thonet between 2014 and 2026, of which 1 sold (17%). The highest price recorded is $783Sign up free to see for SIX 'No. B9 LE CORBUSIER' DINING CHAIRS FOR THONET at Leonard Joel in July 2025. Most results come from Bertolami Fine Art (4), Leonard Joel (1) and Phillips (1).

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SIX 'No. B9 LE CORBUSIER' DINING CHAIRS FOR THONET
Round seats with looped steam bent beech back and armrests in dark oak stained finish. Manufacturer sticker to undersides · Panel
Leonard Joel · Jul 21, 2025 · Lot 78
A$1,200≈ $783≈ £581≈ €671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
Thonet office chair, Gebrüder
in steam-bent beech
81x65x45 cm
Bertolami Fine Art · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 310
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
Set of six chairs by Thonet
made of bentwood with a woven straw seat and backrest. The backrest is tall and narrow · Paper
118x45x44 cm
Bertolami Fine Art · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 157
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
Pair of chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann
in steam-bent beech wood · Panel
75x56x42 cm
Bertolami Fine Art · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 224
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,500View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
Thonet office chair, Gebrüder
in steam-bent beech
81x65x45 cm
Bertolami Fine Art · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 233
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
Important and early chair, model no. 14, circa 1855
Bent laminated beechwood, beechwood, cane
93.2 x 40.3 x 40.4 cm (36 3/4 x 15 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.)
Phillips · Apr 29, 2014 · Lot 306
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗

Michael Thonet: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Thonet at auction?

$783Sign up free to see, for SIX 'No. B9 LE CORBUSIER' DINING CHAIRS FOR THONET at Leonard Joel (July 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Thonet?

The median sale price is $783Sign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Thonet have sold at auction?

1 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Michael Thonet?

Bertolami Fine Art, Leonard Joel and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bertolami Fine Art · Leonard Joel · Phillips

About Michael Thonet

In museum collections

Rocking Chair, c. 1881
Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
Side Chair, Designed c. 1851; Manufactured c. 1855
Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
Armchair, Designed 1848/50; Made c. 1860
Art Institute of Chicago · CC0