Thonet-Style Bentwood Café Chair

With its recognizable steam-bent beechwood curves, this classic bentwood armchair blends form and function, drawing inspiration from Michael Thonet’s groundbreaking 19th-century design. The circular black leather seat sits on splayed legs that are secured by a stabilizing ring, while the elegantly arched backrest flows into slim armrests. Thonet was a pioneer of mass-produced furniture because of its democratic elegance, which is embodied in the warm honey-toned wood grain and minimalist silhouette that evokes the charm of a Viennese coffeehouse.