2. Michael Thonet founded the company in 1819 in Boppard on the Rhine in Germany. From the beginning, the cabinet maker
oriented his work towards innovative, high-quality products. Michael Thonet produced his own designs with the new method of
bending wood that he had developed: the wood was heated with steam and then bent into the desired form. Over the course of
time, a global distribution network was established; in 1859 Michael Thonet celebrated his industrial breakthrough with chair
no. 14, the famous Vienna Coffee House Chair.
History
5. History
Michael jun.(*1824, 1902), Josef (*1830, 1887), Michael sen. (*1796, 1871), August (*1829, 1910), Franz (*1820, 1898) and Jakob (*1841, 1929).
Michael Thonet and his sons
17. 233
With over 50 million copies sold (by 1930), chair no. 14 – today’s 214 – is considered the most-built chair in the world, leaving aside
the countless counterfeit products. It is often called “the chair of all chairs” and is the epitome of modern industrial production.
Le Corbusier about vienna coffee house chair 214
„Never before has anything been created that is more elegant and better in its conception,
more precise in its design and more functional.” - Le Corbusier
209 - The favorite chair of architects
„… this chair, millions of which are used in Europe and in both North and South America, possesses nobility.” - Le Corbusier
History
214209204 218
18. Ludwig Mies van der RoheMarcel Breuer Mart Stam
Bauhaus
One of the most important periods in the history of modernism in architecture and design is without a doubt the Bauhaus. Walter
Gropius called for a uniting of art and technology at this innovative training institution established in 1919. After having moved to
Dessau in 1926, experiments with the innovative tubular steel material were made at this school by, among others, Bauhaus teachers
such as Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam. These experiments were connected with the emerging movement of the New Building, which
aimed to offer modern people new architecture and new institutions. Thonet’s commitment since the end of the 1920s provided the
tubular steel concept with its big impact and made it increasingly popular.
History
19. Numerous innovations followed Michael Thonet’s era. In the 1930s, the programme range was expanded with tubular steel furniture
by famous designers including Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Only the tensile properties of the material from which it is made, cold-bent tubular steel, enables the flexible cantilever effect. The
comfort is owed to the flexibility of the tubular steel, which makes sophisticated padding unnecessary. The combination of tubular
steel with wicker, wood, leather, fabric or mesh results in the creation of furniture with a timeless, lightweight design, which is in
also highly flexible and variable in its use.
History
S 43 S 64 S 533S 33
30. Museum Thonet
Michael Thonet‘s lifetime achievements impressively reflect the transition from handcraft to industrial mass production in the
19th century. However, the success of Thonet‘s production process was not only based on perfecting the bending of solid wood;
it was the entrepreneurial vision of master joiner Michael Thonet that guaranteed the continual development of products and
production techniques over the years. The best proof of his extraordinary abilities is the bentwood furniture, which has been in
continuous production in Frankenberg following the originals by Michael Thonet. The Museum Thonet started out on a very small
scale. Many pieces were acquired or exchanged on site since the factory has been producing furniture in Frankenberg since 1889.
31. With our app you can access mobile information about our products, projects and news anytime, anywhere – always up-to-date,
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Thonet App
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dual product photos, interiors, and reference photos) in various resolutions. This tool also gives you access to all CAD drawings
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33. We strive for a balance between profitable growth, protection of the environment, and responsible actions towards all share-
holder groups. We base our actions on an integral view and sustainability combined with social responsibility. Our products are
durable and do not harm the environment, neither in their production nor their recycling. New products are added to our portfolio
only after a careful examination of the recyclability of the used materials, the share of machining and environmental friend-
liness, and the sustainability of the materials being used. As of 2015 we obtain 100% of our electricity from environmentally
sustainable energy sources. In addition, by investing in recycling systems for solvents we also make one more contribution to the
reduction of our environmental footprint.
Sustainability
34. Sustainability
ISO 9001:2008
Green Globe is an internationally recognised standard and evaluates sustainable behaviour in a company. There is no
comparable certification system because Green Globe not only evaluates sustainability with regard to environmental friend-
liness but also considers the economic and social aspects in a company. The organisation’s key statement is to enable ho-
listic and sustainable management on the basis of far-reaching approaches regarding business management, the environ-
ment, and social responsibility both locally and internationally, adherence to legislation and regulations, and consideration
of cultural heritage. Companies have to meet clearly defined requirements in order to receive a Green Globe certificate. For
these criteria to remain dynamic and reflect any changes on an international level, they are reassessed and adapted on an
annual basis.
In the furniture industry, Thonet is the only company that not only meets these standards but exceeds and implements
them and has received the “Certificate for sustainable and environmentally friendly management”.
36. Pure Materials - Bentwood Classics
If traces of use are welcome on the surface of a piece of furniture and, in addition, represent a special quality characteristic, we
are speaking of a chair from our “Pure Materials” series. Natural wood, striking, grained leather and an especially careful hand-
ling of the materials characterise this fine and especially sustainable product line, which already includes selected tubular steel
icons from the Bauhaus era. Now, we’re expanding the “Pure Materials” collection with our famous bentwood classics 209, 210,
214, 215 and 233. We offer these versions in ash wood and the vegetable tanned leather “Olive Galicia”. Over the course of time
and with use, a natural patina develops, providing each piece of furniture with a unique look, making each piece unmistakable.
37. A favorite jacket, leather tote, or a much-used piece of furniture… We love the objects in our environment that adjust to inten-
sive use and upon which we leave our traces. They are personal and unmistakable – simply unique. This is one idea behind the
term „Pure Materials.“ The intention is for signs of use to become visible and provide each piece of furniture with an unmistak-
able identity.
Pure Materials - Tubular Steel Classics
38. Classics in Colour
TS 9010
Weiß / White
TS 2005
Graugrün / Grey green
TS 3005
Warmgrau / Warm grey
TS 2050
Senfgelb /
Mustard yellow
TS 3013
Tomatenrot /
Tomato red
TS 8005
Schokobraun /
Chocolate brown
TS 9005
Schwarz / Black
At imm cologne 2014, Thonet combines past and future in the here and now – with classics and innovations that are presented
with frames lacquered in colors: red, white, black, chocolate brown, warm gray, gray-green and mustard yellow are the colors,
in which the Mart Stam classic S 43, the lounge chair S 411, the Pure Materials versions of Marcel Breuer’s chairs S 32 and
S 43, the side table series B 9 and B 97 as well as the new desk S 1200 will be available. Managing Director Thorsten Muck
explains the idea behind the “Classics in Colour” concept: “Our classics – headed by the tubular steel furniture from the
Bauhaus era – deserve continuous care and variation. We currently do justice to this claim with the introduction of the
contemporary colors.”
40. S 34 N Thonet All Seasons
B 9 Thonet All SeasonsS 35 N / S 35 NH Thonet All Seasons
S 1040 Thonet All SeasonsS 33 N Thonet All Seasons
B 97 Thonet All Seasons
S 40 Thonet All Seasons
S 533 N Thonet All Seasons S 1040 Thonet All Seasons
Thonet All Seasons
The previously existing outdoor furniture of the S 40 / S 1040 collection is integrated in the “Thonet All Seasons” collection. The garden table S 1040 is now
available with either an exposed concrete or solid-core laminate tabletop in combination with the colour-coated frames. In addition to these models, the
programme range includes the classic cantilever models S 33 and S 34 (Mart Stam) and S 533 (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe), the side tables B 9 (Marcel Breuer)
and B 97 (Thonet Design Team), alongside the lounge chair S 35 (Marcel Breuer). Our collection is rounded off with cushions and covers for the seating furniture
in matching colours.
41. Armauflagen
ThonetProtect
®
Gestell ThonetProtect
®
Netzgewebe
Thonet All Seasons
We have compiled various materials for your personal outdoor model. You can choose from 12 different colours for the seat and backrest, which consist of
resilient mesh. Three different armrests made of Iroko, elastomer and mesh round off the model’s overall appearance. The frame gets its final colour highlight
with our “ThonetProtect®” coating, which is available in our seven “Classics in Colour” tubular steel hues. This special surface makes our frames robust and
durable under all weather conditions.
The special “ThonetProtect®” surface equips the frames
of our “Thonet All Seasons” collection for any outdoor use.
This sophisticated coating is tested in compliance with
the salt spray test DIN EN ISO 9227-NSS (720 hours). This
testing method refers to the strict criteria of the auto-
mobile industry and simulates a multiple of a life cycle in
regular use. With “ThonetProtect®”, the frames become
extremely robust and UV-resistant against any weather
influences. They will look good for a long time even on ter-
races in a harsh coastal environment! What’s even better:
deep scratches that may damage the coloured surface do
not cause the coating to lose its protective effect.
“ThonetProtect®” is available in the seven “Classics in
Colour” hues.
Azure blue Petrol
Lime Moss
CopperCherry
Nature
WhiteBlackAnthracite
Chocolate
Night blue
TS 9010
White
TS 2005
Grey green
TS 3005
Warm grey
TS 2050
Mustardyellow
TS 3013
Tomato red
TS 8005
Chocolate brown
TS 9005
Black
Iroko Mesh Elastomeric black
42. Thonet All Seasons
We offer matching cushions for our “Thonet All Seasons” collection to
guarantee even more comfort. The set for cantilever chairs S 33 and
S 34 consists of a seat and a backrest cushion; for programme range
S 35 and the matching stool, a more voluminous cushion with quilted
compartments is available. All of the cushions are attached to the
chair and kept in position with an integrated elastic chord and a but-
ton. Thanks to a specially coated outdoor fabric and special filling,
the cushions can be used indoors and outdoors. The open-pore filler
in combination with breathable fabric enables rapid drying of the
cushions should they get damp. However, we recommend storing the
cushions indoors after use.
Cushion
Azure blue Petrol LimeCopperCherry
Nature Anthracite Taupe Night blue
43. Thonet All Seasons
Table top
Laminate
White / Bord black
Laminate
Light grey / Bord black
Concrete
Light grey
Laminate
Dark grey / Bord black
Concrete
Dark grey
Iroko
(only S 1040)
Frame ThonetProtect®
TS 9010
White
TS 2005
Grey green
TS 3005
Warm grey
TS 2050
Mustardyellow
TS 3013
Tomato red
TS 8005
Chocolate brown
TS 9005
Black
For the tables S 1040, B 9 a-d and B 97 a-b of our “Thonet All Seasons” collection we offer insert panels made of
high-quality exposed concrete in light grey and dark grey. The alternative option is to choose the insert panels from
three different solid core laminate colours: white, light grey and dark grey. The edges of the solid core laminate
panels are always black. Model S 1040 continues to be available with Iroko tabletops. All frames of the “Thonet
All Seasons” collection are available with the “ThonetProtect®” coating in the seven “Classics in Colour” hues;
additionally, the frame for S 1040 is available in stainless steel. This special surface makes our frames robust
and durable under all weather conditions.
44. 204
Gebrüder Thonet
Bentwood meets tubular steel in this classic among the barstools: the legs of the stool are produced from beech wood in the
traditional bending process while a tubular steel ring lends additional stability to the stool and serves as a footrest for grea-
ter seating comfort. The round seat is available as a smooth moulded seat or in an upholstered version. The robust wood and
resistant cover fabric make the 204 an everyday solid and sociable companion, whether at home or in restaurants.
46. 209 / 210
Gebrüder Thonet
This elegant bentwood classic is a masterpiece in its construction and production: the projecting frame that forms both the
backrest and armrest is bent into its form from a single piece of solid beech wood. Like the original model of all bentwood
chairs, no. 214, chair no. 209 also consists of only six parts. Due to its aesthetic reduction in combination with the organic form,
it almost looks like a sculpture. Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with it and used it in many of his buildings, for
example the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart in 1927. He confirmed that „... this chair has nobility.“ It is produced in our
Frankenberg facility.
209 210 R
48. The famous coffee house chair is an icon and considered the most successful mass produced product in the world to date: it
initiated the history of modern furniture. The basis was a new technique – the bending of solid wood – that Michael Thonet
developed and perfected during the 1850s, and it was the first time serial furniture production was possible. Added was an in-
genious distribution model: 36 disassembled chairs could be packed into a one cubic metre box, shipped throughout the world,
and then assembled on site. With its clear, reduced aesthetics this classic has been placed in the most diverse environments for
more than 150 years. It is produced in our Frankenberg facility.
214 / 215
Michael Thonet
214 214 K 215 R
51. 218
Gebrüder Thonet
First manufactured in 1876, model no. 18 with the striking “hairpin” in its backrest returns to the Thonet portfolio with clear and
reduced aesthetics as 218. Along with the chairs no. 14 and no. 56, chair no. 18 was one of the bestselling models of the Thonet
production. The so-called export chair of Gebrüder Thonet was often sold for use in restaurants and cafés – especially in South
America. Disassembled into its individual parts, 36 chairs fit into a sea chest, allowing the chairs to be sent on long journeys
without any problem and in large quantities. Now, the 218 – formerly no. 18 – is once again being produced in Frankenberg.
52. Known to all and very familiar, this bentwood classic reveals its uniqueness at second glance: the armrests are harmonically
integrated into the extended backrest; two curved bentwood elements connect the armrests with the seat. They provide stability
and, at the same time, a certain flexibility that makes sitting on this chair very comfortable. Therefore, it was used in numerous
restaurants and cafés throughout the world around 1900. We produce the original in the well-proven Thonet quality.
233
Gebrüder Thonet
56. These designs are probably the most famous and most-produced tubular steel classics. Their most important property is the
sophisticated constructive form and ingenious aesthetic combination of tubular steel, wood, and cane work. The design goes
back to Breuer‘s productive years in Berlin from 1928 until 1931 during which, after leaving the Bauhaus, he worked as an in-
dependent architect and interior designer and realised a number of grand interiors and designed numerous pieces of furniture.
Thonet has been producing these models since 1930. Due to the aesthetic reduction and clarity, they are suitable for many uses:
conference rooms, waiting areas, restaurants, and homes.
S 32 / S 64
Marcel Breuer, artistic copyright Mart Stam
57. Red Box Restaurant Colón in Portocolom
S 32 / S 64
Marcel Breuer, artistic copyright Mart Stam
61. These chairs are the first cantilever chairs in furniture history. They were used for the first time in 1927 in the Weissenhof-Sied-
lung in Stuttgart. Starting in 1925, Mart Stam experimented with gas pipes that he connected with flanges and developed the
principle of cantilevering chairs that no longer rest on four legs. He thus created a construction principle that became an im-
portant building block in the history of modern furniture design with its formal reservation. In the beginning, Stam was not yet
focused on the flexing effect of the bent tubular steel; rather, he was interested in the clear form, which perfectly fit in with the
modern buildings of the time.
S 33 / S 34
Mart Stam
64. This comfortable club chair was presented in 1930 at the Paris Grand Palais as a contribution by the Deutscher Werkbund. To-
gether with Walter Gropius and Herbert Bayer, Marcel Breuer organized this premiere of contemporary German furniture producti-
on in France. With the S 35 he succeeded in integrating all of the functions of a tubular steel cantilever chair with the construc-
tion of a single uninterrupted line. The cantilever effect was thus doubled because the armrests, which flex independently from
the seat, balance the swinging of the seat and backrest frame that projects towards the back. A matching footstool is available.
S 35
Marcel Breuer
66. In all of his furniture designs Mart Stam relied on straightforward forms, an aesthetic economy of means in the construction and
the benefit of improved sitting comfort. In the case of S 43 he combined the tubular steel frame with moulded plywood shells for
seat and back and thus created an absolute reduction. Due to the comfortable flexing effect of the frame, upholstery is unneces-
sary. Its clear, reserved form makes this cantilever chair an exemplary design in the spirit of modernism. Today, Thonet owns the
artistic copyright for this strictly cubic chair without back legs.
S 43
Mart Stam
69. The outstanding properties of this armchair are elegance, timelessness and exceptional sitting comfort. Added is a lightness
that only a cantilever model can have. While the first tubular steel chairs from the 1920s were rarely upholstered, the 1935
Thonet catalog presented an entire series of voluminously upholstered armchairs and sofas. The in house Thonet design S 411
from the year 1932 probably marks the beginning of this new product series. Today, it is produced with high-quality upholstery.
A matching ottoman is available.
S 411
Thonet Design Team
72. The targeted restriction in the use of materials, elegance in the lines and transparency in the effect are the characteristic
properties of the S 533. It owes its special comfort to constant elastic flexing. This effect results from the fact that Mies van
der Rohe conceived the front part of the tubular steel frame as a big bow made of spring-hard tubular steel. While most of the
designs from the 1920s were rather simple and functional, this chair clearly communicates the signature of the architect: his
design combines functionality and comfort with timeless aesthetics. The chair was first presented in the Weissenhof-Siedlung
in 1927.
S 533
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
74. During his time at the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer experimented with steel and tubular steel by logically transferring the principles
of the use of materials corresponding to their properties for furniture making from woodworking to this new material. Being in
the vicinity of the Junkers facility in Dessau was an enormous advantage for this process. The nesting tables B 9, various shel-
ves and side furniture were among his first designs. The Thonet catalog from 1930/31 included the complete range. B 9 nesting
tables were used in the cafeteria of Walter Gropius’ Bauhaus building in Dessau. Today, these elegant tables find their place in
residential or contract environments.
B 9
Marcel Breuer
76. Elegant, flexible and suitable for a variety of uses. In its dimensions, the table set B 97 is reminiscent of Marcel Breuer’s nes-
ting table B 9. Its altered construction, however, offers a practical advantage: due to the opening on one side, the tables can be
pulled over the edge of a sofa, armchair or bed. Otherwise, they can be conveniently pushed into one another. The Thonet design
from 1933 is among the classics of tubular steel furniture.
B 97
Thonet Design Team
78. This tubular steel desk is a successful example of the Bauhaus‘ programmatic claim of combining art and technology into a
formal unit. The tabletop and storage elements made of varnished or stained wood harmonically fit in with the tubular steel
design. The supporting frame consists of a single line; the wooden elements seem to float in it. The simple piece of furniture,
which is formally balanced in its proportions, represents an expressive piece of contemporary history known as „The New
Objectivity.“ We produce various versions of this model.
S 285
Marcel Breuer
80. 107 107 H107 HT
It‘s a feast for the eyes: the 107 chair is particularly suited for use in restaurants and cafés, thanks to an excellent combinati-
on of elegance, stability and lightness. With its simple form, it also lends itself perfectly for use as a dining table chair in the
home. With the 107 chair, designer Robert Stadler continues Thonet‘s successful café and bistro furniture tradition. This wooden
chair with its elegant form and comfortable feel is almost completely machine-produced, easy to clean and sturdy. Fulfilling
both a constructional and aesthetic function, the offset backrest is a particularly striking feature.
107
Robert Stadler
82. Calm, harmonic, with subtle details - the chair program complements the tables 1130. Naoto Fukasawa used the most typical
Thonet material for his design: solid wood. The result is a program that seems to have fallen out of time with its archetypal-uni-
versal form and construction: a simple wooden chair with an ergonomically shaped seat resting on its frame and a comfortable
backrest.
130
Naoto Fukasawa
85. The Barcelona design trio Lievore Altherr Molina has designed a chair and table programme for Thonet‘s living and dining
segment. The chair 190 and table 1190 are characterised by conic wooden chair and table legs that taper towards the top and
provide the classic concept with a dynamic lightness. A young and informal appearance thus becomes the programme‘s hall-
mark. The armrests of the chair refer to the shape of the legs, which open at an angle and thus homogeneously comply with
the design. A harmonious impression is the result of the chair legs‘ rounded shape - the back legs are integrated in the closed
backrest.
190
Lievore Altherr Molina
88. The 330 chair series is characterized by a simple and timeless design language featuring distinctive shapes, straight lines
and ergonomically shaped seats and backrests for maximum comfort. Organic curves break up the rigidity of straight lines and
create a harmonious overall look underlined by well-balanced proportions and meticulous detailing. With its reduced forms and
high-quality finish the 330 is a true all-rounder.
330
Läufer + Keichel
91. 404 404 H404 F
Stefan Diez has designed a wooden chair programme that relates to our bentwood heritage but transformed it by aesthetical
and technological criteria. Bent chair legs and armrests merge in a „knot“ and are embedded from underneath in the ergonomi-
cally shaped seat. With a suspenseful contrast between the elegantly curved wooden elements and the striking upholstery the
program communicates and also offers comfort: it does not prescribe a specific seating position, and the organically shaped
backrest is comfortably flexing.
404
Stefan Diez
97. S 123 PH S 124 PH
An elegant, practical all-rounder. The design by James Irvine sensitively combines the tradition of Thonet with contemporary
sensibilities. In this case, metal is the dominant material. The elegantly curved bent tubular steel loop beneath the seat serves
as a foot support. The seats are round or oval. The frame rests on a round base plate. The sitting height can be steplessly adjus-
ted with the aid of a gas pressure spring, and the foot support is adjusted to the ideal distance for the user at the same time.
All of these considerations form the basis for a multi-functional product suitable for contract and private environments.
S 123
James Irvine
100. With the programme range 808, Munich based design studio Formstelle has created a lounge chair that combines maximum
comfort with numerous possibilities for individualisation. The new lounge chair 808 plays with the contrast between a protective
shell and an inviting openness, creating a place of retreat and calm. Its distinctive appearance is created through a contempo-
rary reinterpretation of the classic wing chair – the shape suggests an elegant cocoon that embraces the person sitting in the
chair and communicates a feeling of security. Another striking characteristic is the comfortable upholstery with its welcoming
soft wave effect. This inner cushioned core establishes an intriguing contrast with the angularity of the outer shell. A clever
mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair, while a footstool enhances the programme.
808
Formstelle
An upholstery concept that Formstelle has exclusively developed for the lounge chair 808 completes this highly detailed and
well-conceived design. The designers have created a distinct fabric for the lounge chair 808 in collaboration with the German
textile manufacture Rohi: “Soul” is available in thirteen colours and impresses with a high-quality new woollen yarn and a mul-
tidimensional honeycomb structure that lends depth to the fabric. Customers can choose from six different colour worlds, each
consisting of material options in leather, fabric and formed fleece, with matching decorative seams.
104. 860 F 866 F862 F
Graphic contours meet upholstered cosiness: the solid wood frame of the armchair 860 is characterised by the recurring theme
of the triangle in the individual wooden elements. The extremely comfortable seat and backrest upholstery forms a suspenseful
contrast with these striking, dynamic contours. Another characteristic of this comfortable armchair, which is also suited for
lounge areas in the contract business, is its individualisation flexibility. The wooden elements of the matching stool refer to the
design of the armchair’s frame.
The comfortable two-seater bench 862 F, the two different side tables 1861 and 1860, and the rocking chair 866 F, which assu-
res relaxation and deceleration, complete the programme range into a cosy lounge round.
860
Thonet Design Team: Lydia Brodde
106. 1860
Thonet Design Team: Lydia Brodde
1861 & 1860
Matching the chair programme range 860 we offer side tables. The side tables 1861 and 1860 round off the ensemble and
serve as filigree servants and storage. The small table 1861 impresses with its visual lightness, fragile construction, compact
size and attractive material combination. The finely processed frame made of solid wood forms the graphic basis of the table.
The compact size and low weight enable good and easy handling. The large table 1860 picks up the basic design form of the
triangle in its legs and playfully establishes the formal relation with the product family 860. The round form of the table effort-
lessly fits in with any space and leaves room for diversified arrangements. Several chairs and benches can be grouped around it,
and it also harmoniously works along with its smaller sibling 1861. Thin black metal rods are integrated in the solid base frame,
emphasizing the lightweight look of the table while reinterpreting its classic form in a modern way.
107. The bentwood sofa recites our origins in a contemporary way. The sofa with a high recognition value is based on an airy ben-
twood frame that wraps around a down-to-the-floor lush seat cushion. Its loose backrest cushions and side cushions, which can
be purchased separately, can be individually combined. The flexible positioning of the cushions allows views of the filigree woo-
den frame – lending the sofa an especially lightweight look, which is also attractive seen from the back. Thanks to its reduced
form and high seating comfort, the bentwood sofa is not only suited for private use but also serves as a social meeting point in
modern office landscapes.
2000
Christian Werner
110. Programme range S 650 reawakens the 1950s in the here and now – the reinterpretation of a classic piece of lounge furniture.
The sofa’s backrest seems to be leaning against the tubular steel frame, creating a lightweight look. With programme range S
650 we offer a spacious and variable seating solution for waiting and reception areas. The single and two-seater have suffi-
ciently large seats, offering the people sitting in them a comfortable sense of privacy. The low backrest enables a communicati-
ve posture of the person sitting. An optional table, which connects two armchair elements, provides a surface for placing things.
Filigree armrests – also integrated upon request – elegantly enclose the seating furniture without adding unnecessary weight.
Programme range S 650 is suited for the contract and residential segments.
S 650
Thonet Design Team: Sabine Hutter
112. S 831 S 832 S 833 S 834 835
Flowing yet edgy: with programme range S 830 we have developed a club chair that fits into the most diverse environments due to its versatility. The inter-
action of curved and straight lines makes it both feminine and masculine – it is precisely these contrasts that provide suspense and elegance to the chair.
The comfortable, fully upholstered chair invites you to stay in it with its open formal language, and it is especially flexible: the various versions enable it to
be used in the most diverse environments – living, waiting and reception areas or lounges. The visual separation of inside and outside upholstery also allows
for a high degree of individualisation; depending on taste and preferences, various fabrics and leathers can be combined.
S 830
Thonet Design Team: Emilia Becker
116. Armchair, daybed, chaise lounge or sofa - a wide range of variations characterize program S 5000. James Irvine has reinterpre-
ted a type of sofa that was already a part of the Thonet program in the 1930s: the archetype of a minimalist sofa with a bent
tubular steel base. A variable program resulted through subtle interventions, based on a simple, intelligent design idea: the
„modular principle.“ Up to four identical upholstery elements are placed on the standard base element as armrests or backrests
at the owner‘s discretion. This idea opens up a broad range of uses and large selection of different versions.
S 5000
James Irvine
118. Elegant, simple, and modular: shelf system 7000 has a basic grid of 140, 120 or 80 cm width, 10, 20, 30 or 40 cm height, and
is 40 cm deep. It can be assembled without tools and extended or changed in its dimensions with additional elements. Various
surfaces offer a broad spectrum of uses from the living to the contract segment. The contrast between the 4 cm thick shelves
and the clear, reduced metal support structure is aesthetically attractive.
7000
f/p Design
120. CANOR
Thonet Design Team: Julia Homrighausen
Sound insulation, room divider, bulletin board and storage – CANOR unites many functions. Thanks to numerous individualisa-
tion options the acoustic partition adjusts to a wide range of requirements and environments. CANOR, Latin for noise or sound,
reduces noises due to the special upholstery and textile cover and enables undisturbed and concentrated working. In open-plan
offices or co-working spaces, as a divider between private living and working areas or as a bulletin board for conference rooms
and in the home office: the acoustic partition is the homely solution for various requirements in day-to-day work life and offers
plenty of added value. Both sides of the upholstery can be used as a bulletin board, making the piece a silent helper in mee-
tings. Due to the weight, CANOR can be easily moved and guarantees high flexibility. Thanks to the generously large shelf, the
furniture offers storage for folders, documents or decorations.
All acoustically effective materials from the Thonet portfolio can be used for covering the surfaces. The wooden frame is availa-
ble in different versions – beech, ash or oak, all stained and/or lacquered.
121. 1025
James Van Vossel
Playing with perception: The side table 1025 by James Van Vossel represents solid elegance and minimalistic essence: three
wooden legs placed in regular 120-degree intervals describe an imaginary circle on the floor. On the surface of the tabletop they
appear as perfectly lined-up flush circles. The different grain pattern of the three table legs, which taper towards the bottom, cre-
ates an additional graphic effect contrasting with the tabletop. In addition to its function as a side table, this new model convin-
ces with its high-precision production quality – sophisticated technology meets masterful craftsmanship – and with its distinctly
sculptural look.
The side table 1025 with a height of 48 cm and diameter of 45 cm is available in ash, oak and walnut.
124. 1060
Jorre van Ast
With model 1060, Dutch designer Jorre van Ast has created a solid wooden table with a graphic formal language characte-
rised by subtle details. The graceful rectangular tabletop with rounded corners and bevelled edge rests on a frame of two
V-shaped pairs of legs that are cleverly connected by a traverse. The legs and traverse are made of solid bentwood and thus
refer to the company’s bentwood tradition. Its filigree appearance and the soft, organically flowing lines of the individual
wooden elements give the table a lightweight and contemporary look and make it an inviting meeting place in private dining
rooms and cosy conferencing environments. With table 1060, designer Jorre van Ast managed to design a modern piece of
furniture that unifies the three themes living, working and Thonet heritage.
126. A classic table with special details. The filigree, elegantly curved tubular steel frame is combined with a simple wooden tab-
letop. The tabletops of models S 1071 and S 1072 can be extended with panels in different sizes. Due to their formal reduction
and selection of different surfaces, these tables can be used in residential homes as well as meeting rooms.
S 1070
Glen Oliver Löw
127. with S 64, S 40, S 1040
S 1070
Glen Oliver Löw
128. James Irvine has developed tables to match the barstool S 123. They are formally reserved, robust and easy to care for - and
therefore perfectly suitable for the contract segment. With their different heights, tabletop shapes and surface versions, they fit
into any environment.
S 1123
James Irvine
129. In various versions and with optional accessories the graceful desk S 1200 becomes a personalized piece of furniture and makes
working an experience. The Thonet Design Team was inspired by the company’s collection of classical tubular steel furniture for
this design. The decisive advantage of the S 1200 is its compact dimensions due to which it can be integrated in the smallest
living space. A well-conceived tubular steel frame forms the basis of the S 1200; its slanted design makes getting up easy even
in the narrowest of hallways and niches. A footrest assures a comfortable seating position. Optional accessories made of flocked
metal help keep things on and in the desk properly organized: S 1211 pencil box, S 1212 filing box DIN A4, S 1213 multi-functio-
nal bookrest, S 1214 cable management.
S 1200
Thonet Design Team: Randolf Schott
131. with S 64
S 1200
Thonet Design Team: Randolf Schott
132. KUULA
Uli Budde
Thonet’s vision for the world of living room furniture is beautifully enhanced with the curvaceous Kuula globe light. In cooperati-
on with lamp manufacturer Oligo, Thonet presents a product that draws the eye with its elegant, minimalist design. The spheri-
cal, hand blown glass luminaire, perfectly balanced on a sleek aluminium base, is reminiscent of the kind of lamps that tradi-
tionally grace Nordic windowsills, while at the same time it honours the timeless essence of Bauhaus design. The KUULA table
lamp is equipped with cutting-edge technology: the energy-efficient LED with its remarkable output of 1,000 lumens creates an
appealing warm-white light in any room. The subtle, dimmable light switch, which is a design element in itself, allows for easy
adjustment of the lamp and its lighting levels, depending on task or mood.
KUULA means “globe” or “sphere” in Finnish, hence the distinctive hallmark of the lamp: the minimalist glass globe. It seems
to float above the base, and its light can be adjusted to individual requirements thanks to a dimmer. The addition of a specially
calculated and conceived lens assures that the light is directed to the opalescent section of the globe, guaranteeing effective,
glare-free illumination. The opalescent, sand-blasted part of the glass globe is also invisibly coated to prevent fingerprints.
134. LUM 125 LUM 50LUM 110
Thanks to the use of the newest LED technology the LUM luminaire guarantees a bright and brilliant colour rendition. Formally,
the luminaire is reduced to a minimum; it is elegant and usable in many ways. The product offers plenty of sophisticated tech-
nology: high luminous efficacy, extremely low power consumption and a warm light for reading. It can be switched on and off via
a touch sensor, it can be dimmed and it memorises the last setting (memory function). In addition, it has a sleep timer (the light
automatically switches off after 4 hours) and a nightlight which wraps only the frame in gentle light. By turning the vertical
light bracket, the direction of the light can be variably changed up to 340°.
LUM
Ulf Möller
136. Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design: clear and reserved in their form, with
ideal sitting comfort and high quality with respect to materials and processing. Under the model name B 33 g (g = garden) the-
se chairs were first presented in the 1935 Thonet catalog. Today, the wooden strips are made of solid Iroko, an African wood with
a high density and weather resistance (FSC seal). It is similar to teak in appearance and has a smooth, even surface. All wooden
parts are oiled for protection. The table S 1040 matches these chairs.
S 40
Mart Stam
138. The classic patio table - beautiful, simple, and robust. The table and S 40 chairs form a harmonic combination for outdoor use.
All materials are weather resistant. The wood laths are made of solid Iroko, a dense African wood that is highly weather re-
sistant (FSC seal). It looks like teak and has a smooth, even surface. We oil the laths for protection.
S 1040
Thonet Design Team
141. S 56 PVFST S 55 PVFDRWS 53 PF
A comfortable and elegant all-rounder, based on the construction principle of the cantilever chair. With its one-piece seat shell
it offers the highest possible comfort, has a formally clear design and is produced in the typically high Thonet quality. Its area of
uses ranges from conference and meeting rooms to training and seminar rooms and to the living segment. The model is pro-
duced with and without armrests, with two different backrest heights, and is also available as a stackable version.
S 55
Thonet Design Team
143. Reserved elegance combined with high seating comfort. With the S 60 Glen Oliver Löw succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever
chair and developing a contemporary solution. The seat shell made of moulded wood is connected with the tubular steel frame
via the armrests. Milled openings assure a comfortable sitting climate and visually structure the backrest. The armrests, cover-
ed with a soft plastic material, taper towards the back and are connected to the seat shell. The diameter of the tubular steel is
reduced to a minimum, providing this comfortable chair with an elegant, lightweight and clear appearance. Thanks to a revision
of the upholstery programme range S 60 now offers even more seating comfort.
S 60
Glen Oliver Löw
145. The flowing ergonomic form and succinctly elaborated details lend visual lightness and cool elegance to the chair S 95. The
clear lines and attractive material combinations signalise sportiness. All elements of the chair positively form a cohesive unity.
The most striking element of the S 95 is the open backrest as the centre of the design. The upholstery and aluminium swivel
cross base reveal references to current automobile design. the inlays in the four-leg cross base are special eye catchers: inserts
made of different materials add that special element to the chair and visually connect it with the new table programme A 1700
Evolution in which the appropriate inlays can be integrated in the table legs as well. The chair’s metal parts – especially the
aluminium connectors between the seat and backrest and the four-leg cross base – have the appeal of bent flat steel, remini-
scent of the traditional craft. All of the upholstered parts have a dynamic shape and, despite their filigree structure, guarantee a
high level of comfort. Due to the various versions, the S 95 covers a wide spectrum of uses. As a cantilever chair it offers relaxed
sitting and relief especially during long meetings.
S 95
Thonet Design Team: Randolf Schott
148. Beautifully designed, comfortable and in varied versions: the program S 160 was developed for furnishing function rooms and
cafeterias. It can be tightly stacked (up to 22 chairs) and provides of the linking system of program S 360: the chairs with
armrests can be connected in an easy, safe, and space saving way without the need for tools (Thonet patent). With low or high
backrest, and different upholstery options S 160 offers a wide range of uses. Seat and row numbering, writing panel. Seat and
row numbering, writing panel.
S 160
Delphin Design
156. S 160
Delphin Design
The beam seating of programme range S 160 allows you to furnish waiting and reception areas in airports, doctor’s
offices or congress centres in a comfortable and space-saving way. The beam seating – an extension to the existing and
comprehensive range S 160 for event rooms and cafeterias – is available with two, three or four seats and can be optio-
nally equipped with a laminate or stained beech tabletop. The beam seating can be individually configured like the chairs
in this programme range: the complete shell programme of range S 160 is available in plastic or wood with various
upholstery options.
157. A perfect addition: The S 180 series can be perfectly combined with S 160 and S 170 series since all three designs share the
same seat shell. The whole product family is ideally suited for use in public and commercial event spaces. The S 180 series is
characterised by a sled base that lends the chair a dynamic and distinctive look. The S 160, S 170 and S 180 chairs guarantee
time-efficient and safe assembly in large halls, lecture theatres and churches. The chairs‘ slim shape allows closely arranged
rows, resulting in an optimal use of space.
S 180
Delphin Design
160. Used by the thousands and successfully tested under the toughest conditions, these chairs can be found in trade fair halls,
event halls, museums, churches, town halls and cafeterias. They fulfill the requirements of mass seating: they can be stacked,
easily connected, are easy to take care of and are very comfortable. The clever row connection (Thonet patent) makes them addi-
tionally special. The frames are connected without any extra parts. This system offers two economical advantages: the comfor-
table chair width of 58 cm has a row axis dimension of only 53 cm. Several chairs can thus be placed on a surface and handling
the chairs is so simple that assembly and disassembly times are clearly reduced.
S 360
Delphin Design
162. S 845 DRWES 843
High-quality visitor‘s and conference chair with a special aesthetic appeal. Its unique characteristic is the accentuated separa-
tion of shell and frame. The moulded plywood seat shell has formal analogies to automobile design in the shape of the surfaces
- translated to wood as a material at Thonet. The ergonomic shape with special upholstery offers high seating comfort. The use
of diverse veneers and stains and various upholstery covers in leather or fabric change the character of the chair and allow it to
fit in with any interior design environment. Various backrest heights and foot frames are available.
S 840
Lepper Schmidt Sommerlade
164. The A 1700 table system was especially developed for the seminar, conference and training segments. With its innovative media
technology it fulfills all of the requirements of the modern working world in a technologically sophisticated and aesthetically
attractive way. The A 1700 table systems can be custom-tailored for specific spaces as well as for spaces with diverse uses
since the tables can be easily assembled and disassembled without tools. Versatile configurations can be formed with indivi-
dual standard components. Numerous formats, tabletop versions and base frames are available for individualised planning.
The system is completed with a comprehensive list of accessories, e.g., electrification, media technology, screens, and storage
solutions.
A 1700 Evo
Uwe Sommerlade
167. A 1700 Evo
Uwe Sommerlade
A 1702 T-Leg Evo
Round tube profile twocolumn / base 68 / 85 cm
A 1702 T-Leg Evo
Round tube profile twocolumn / base 110 cm
A 1701 T-Leg Evo
Oval profile single column / base 68 / 85 cm
168. Dream-Team: A 1700 Evo & S 95
A 1700 Evo
Uwe Sommerlade
Innovative technology. The table legs are
the constructive element of A 1700. Due to
a clever and innovative connection technology
(Thonet patent) they can be connected to
the tabletops easily, quickly and without tools.
The fittings are flush with the tabletops,
allowing for them to be stacked flat.
Perfect for customization: the table leg
Contrary to the former oval profile, the legs mounted at the
outer edges of the tabletop now impress with their noble drop
shape and present a slender edge towards the outside. Inlays
made of wood, leather or other materials can be inserted,
providing the table system with its individual look matching
the visual conditions of any conference or training area.
169. S 1185
Thonet Design Team
The S 1185 is a folding-top table which combines functionality and aesthetics. It is characterised above all by very simple
assembly and disassembly that can easily be handled by one person. When folded up, several tables can be stored standing
behind each other in a space-saving way. The rollers enable easy transport, which makes this table especially suited for school
and seminar areas where various table arrangements are desired.
170. he S 1195 is a folding table that does not give away this practical characteristic at first glance. It has clear, reserved aesthetics
and high quality materials and processing. It is mainly used in the training and seminar sector, where its special features best
come into play: the large amount of leg room due to the table legs being positioned at the ends of the tabletop, the easy as-
sembly and disassembly, and the space-saving storage since the tables can be perfectly stacked with minimum space required
when folded up. Matching carts with a push bracket are available for transport.
Folding tables in different sizes, table leg versions with chrome-plated round tube, mitred round tube or rectangular tube, table-
tops with melamine resin coating. Transport cart with loading surface 160 x 80 cm and push bracket.
S 1195 Evo
Delphin Design
171. S 1195/1, S 1195/2, S 1195/3
S 1195 Evo
Delphin Design
172. A sculpture in space: the conference table system S 8000 by architect Hadi Teherani combines high functionality with perfec-
ted quality and visual lightness.Like a ribbon the elegant metal base bracket continues on the surface of the tabletop where it
becomes a functional surface - the central element. Multimedia module and beamer can be individually integrated. Cables are
run invisibly in the supporting base structure.
S 8000
Hadi Teherani
180. Michael Thonet Mart Stam Gebrüder Thonet Marcel Breuer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Hadi Teherani Claudio Bellini Christian Werner Formstelle
Uwe Sommerlade Naoto Fukasawa Läufer & Keichel Thonet Design Team:
Randolf Schott
Thonet Design Team:
Sabine Hutter
Andrea Scholz
Designer
Michael Thonet Mart Stam Gebrüder Thonet Marcel Breuer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Hadi Teherani Claudio Bellini Christian Werner Formstelle
Uwe Sommerlade Naoto Fukasawa Läufer & Keichel Randolf Schott Sabine Hutter
Uli Budde
181. Stefan Diez James Irvine Lievore Altherr Molina Robert Stadler Glen Oliver Löw
Lepper Schmidt Sommerlade Prof. Wulf Schneider und Ulrich Böhme Delphin Design
Ulf Möller f/p Design Thonet Design Team:
Emilia Becker
Thonet Design Team:
Lydia Brodde
Josef Gorcica
Designer
Stefan Diez James Irvine Lievore Altherr Molina Robert Stadler Glen Oliver Löw
Lepper Schmidt Sommerlade Prof. Wulf Schneider und Ulrich Böhme Delphin Design
Ulf Möller f/p Design Emilia Becker Lydia BroddeJosef Gorcica
182. Thonet Design Team: Julia HomrighausenJorre van Ast Thonet Design Team: Miriam PüttnerMiriam Püttner
Designer
Jorre van Ast
