No. 18 Chair
If good design is judged by time, then the Thonet No. 18 chair must be considered amongst the company's greatest achievements. Often referred to as the classic Thonet Bentwood, it is an enduring design that works in all spaces both modern, classical and traditional. It has stood unchanged for more than a 100 years and is still produced in one of the original Thonet factories in Europe.
Specification
Outline traced from product photography and scaled to the published dimensions. CAD files available on request.
- European Beech frame
- Plywood seat
- Available in Natural, Dark Oak and Black Stain
- Upholstered Seat Pad option (Leather or Fabric)
- Heavy commercial and home use
Thonet bentwood
In the mid-nineteenth century Michael Thonet perfected bending solid beech with steam. The method produced light, strong chairs that could be shipped in parts and assembled anywhere, and the bentwood café chair became one of the most familiar objects in the world.
