Bentwood Collection

Cafe Josty Scene 1890
CAFE JOSTY A gentleman pours cream into his coffee, while a couple are engrossed in their conversation. At the next table a man reads a paper Date: 1890

An engraving depicting a woman sitting at a table and using a writing slope. In the foreground is a bentwood chair
5310988 An engraving depicting a woman sitting at a table and using a writing slope. In the foreground is a bentwood chair

Delegate Wickersham, the assayer and Frank G. Carpenter in front of... between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Delegate Wickersham, the assayer and Frank G. Carpenter in front of Assayer's Office, between c1900 and 1916

Kitchen, Home of Renoir, Essoyes, Aube, France
Kitchen of Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1841-1919, in his family home, restored and opened to the public in 2017, in Essoyes, in Champagne, Aube, Grand Est, France

Classroom, Washington School for Secretaries, Washington DC, 1920 (b/w photo)
3964302 Classroom, Washington School for Secretaries, Washington DC, 1920 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Dining Chair, Austria, c. 1870. Creator: Theophil Hansen
Dining Chair, Austria, c. 1870

Armchair, Austria, Designed 1848/50; Made c. 1860. Creators: Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet
Armchair, Austria, Designed 1848/50; Made c. 1860

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Thonet Brothers (colour litho)
2798248 Thonet Brothers (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thonet brothers. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 3 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

Dog on a rocking chair on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Dog on a rocking chair on a cutout movable greetings card. circa 1890s

Benwtood Chairs 1862
Chairs and other bentwood furniture exhibited by THONET of Vienna at the 1862 London Exhibition Date: 1862

WASHINGTON: PIONEERS, c1900. A group of settlers on the frontier in Washington State, using chairs fashioned out of tree stumps. Photographed c1900

Ready for the Wedding Party - about 1948
Shot of hotel dining room with tables set out in a U shape, laid up and ready for the guests. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29927

Bentwood Chairs
Advertisement for bent wood furniture designed by Thonet, Vienna Date: 1873

Benywood Chairs 1862
Chairs and other bentwood furniture (including the flooring) by THONET of Vienna Date: 1862

Royals on Bentwood
Lunching after a review at Krassnoje Selo, St Petersburg, the king of Sweden and the duke and duchess of Edinburgh sit on bentwood chairs by Thonet of Vienna

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"Bentwood: A Timeless Elegance Captured in History" Step back in time to the enchanting Café Josty scene of 1890, where patrons gathered on exquisite bentwood chairs, sipping their coffee and engaging in lively conversations. The Trinity College of Music at Mandeville Place, London also embraced the allure furniture, adorning its halls with graceful pieces that harmonized with the melodies flowing through its walls. In Renoir's home kitchen in Essoyes, Aube, France, a sense of warmth and creativity emanated from the curved lines of a bentwood dining chair. It was here that inspiration flourished for one of history's greatest artists. Similarly, within the Washington School for Secretaries' classroom in 1920s Washington DC (as captured by a captivating black-and-white photo), young minds were molded while seated on sturdy bentwood chairs - an embodiment of both style and functionality. Traveling further back in time to Austria circa 1870, we encounter a remarkable creation by Theophil Hansen - a dining chair that epitomizes elegance and craftsmanship. Meanwhile, an armchair designed by Michael Thonet and his brothers around 1848/50 showcases their innovative spirit as they pushed boundaries to create timeless masterpieces. The versatility of this art form is evident in a side chair crafted from solid beechwood with a woven cane seat dating back to 1848. Its simple yet sophisticated design seamlessly blends into any space it graces. And let us not forget about practicality – coat stands adorned foyers across eras; their sleek curves providing both function and aesthetic appeal. Even our furry friends found solace on rocking chairs atop cutout greetings cards or movable greetings cards - showcasing how even animals appreciate the comfort offered by these iconic pieces. Bentwood furniture has stood the test of time as an enduring symbol of elegance and innovation throughout history.