Set of Four Bentwood Nesting Tables, Thonet, Vienna, circa 1900
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Elegant set of four bentwood nesting tables attributed to Thonet, Vienna, circa 1900, showcasing refined Secession-era craftsmanship and practical design.
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Elegant set of four bentwood nesting tables attributed to Thonet, Vienna, circa 1900, showcasing refined Secession-era craftsmanship and practical design.
Auction House–Style Description
A finely proportioned set of four bentwood nesting tables, attributed to the renowned Viennese manufacturer Thonet, dating to the early 20th century.
Executed in dark-stained beech, the tables exemplify the iconic bentwood technique perfected by Thonet, with gracefully curved supports and fluid structural lines that combine strength with visual lightness. The elegant interplay of vertical legs and sinuous stretchers reflects the transition from late 19th-century historicism into the more restrained and functional aesthetic of the Vienna Secession.
Each table slides neatly beneath the other, forming a compact unit when not in use, while offering versatile surface space when deployed—an enduring hallmark of intelligent Central European design.
A partially preserved underside label suggests production by Thonet in Vienna, consistent with early factory markings, though now worn from age. The construction, proportions, and detailing strongly support this attribution.
A refined and highly decorative ensemble, equally suited for both classic and modern interiors.
Origin / Designer / Manufacturer / Period / Style / Material / Dimensions
- Origin: Austria (Vienna)
- Manufacturer: Thonet
- Period: circa 1900
- Style: Vienna Secession / Early Modern
- Material: Bent beechwood, dark stain
- Dimensions (largest table approx.):
- Height: ~70 cm
- Width: ~50 cm
- Depth: ~35 cm
(Smaller tables proportionally scaled)
Condition
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use, including minor surface scratches, wear to the finish, and light marks consistent with over a century of use. Structurally solid and stable.
| Condition | Good, Restored |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood |
| Period | 1900 – 1950 |
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