Bentwood chairs

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Showcased here are our classic natural bentwood chairs, paired with our ivory cushions tying together this stunning elevated look. ✨ Photo Credit: Emily Li Photography

This year, we're exploring and focusing on four style points when dreaming up new designs for our upcoming collections. To kick things off, we're drawing attention to our own respectful yet updated spin on classic heritage-inspired silhouettes, what us at Schoolhouse like to call, "Traditional Reimagined".

DESIGN ICONS | Bentwood chair by Thonet : history and iconic chairs to buy now

Bentwood chairs are a fantastic choice for your dining room. See our favorite options when shopping for this classic Thonet chair.

Irina & Art | We are so in love with all these soft colors! Our natural bentwood chairs, table settings, and linen have been perfectly combined to create… | Instagram

Michael Thonet. Chair No. 14. 1881. Gebrüder Thonet, Koritschan, Moravia (Czech Republic). Beechwood and cane. 36 5/8 x 16 15/16 x 18 3/4" (93 x 43 x 47.6 cm). Gift of Thonet GmbH, Frankenberg, Germany. 461.2008. Architecture & Design

For a while I had these vintage bentwood chairs. I love this classic silhouette. They were dirty and in rough-ish shape, but I got them on craigslist a while ago for I think $20 or $30 for all of them! They I think are not my most ideal dining chair.READ MORE

A charming Scandinavian apartment in Stockholm decorated in light color tones, vintage touches and a lovely shared childrens room