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Modern furniture
Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the
Michael Thonet
Michael Thonet (2 July 1796 3 March 1871) was a GermanAustrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood
furniture.
Thonet NO.1
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House Design, Beech Arms, Arms Michael,
Thonet 1796 1871, House Stuff, Michael
Thonet, Bentwood Open
Thonet Today
Thonet Today
The success of the company Thonet GmbH in Frankenberg, Germany, began with
the work of master joiner Michael Thonet (1796-1871). Since he founded his first
woodworking shop in 1819 in Boppard, the name Thonet has stood for highquality, innovative and elegant furniture. Today, Thorsten Muck runs the company
with its head offices and production facilities in Frankenberg. Michael Thonets
direct descendants in the fifth and sixth generation remain involved in the
companys business as associates and sales partners. The collection comprises
famous bentwood furniture, tubular steel classics from the Bauhaus era, and current
designs by famous contemporary architects and designers.