Michael Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Stool by Ton (Upholstered)

The Michael Thonet-designed No. 14 Bentwood Stool is modeled after one of the most famous chairs of all time.  The Number 14’s simple elegance and modest creation from a handful of bentwood pieces have become legendary worldwide.  This particular No. 14 Bentwood Stool is manufactured at a factory utilizing handcrafted techniques originated by Michael Thonet.  The No. 14 Stool was originally created in the Thonet Boppard, Germany workshop in 1855.  The mass production of the Michael Thonet-designed bentwood No. 14 has just celebrated its 150th year of manufacturing.  

In the 1830s, Michael Thonet started experiments with bent veneers in an effort to reduce the number of separate pieces of wood being used in bentwood chairs.  These early techniques were successful in reducing the number of pieces in bentwood chairs from 10 to 5.  Further reduction became the focal point of Michael Thonet’s work.

The output of Michael Thonet’s factories was vast, due in part to his idea of designing separate pieces that would be combined to make a large number of models. Michael Thonet stands out as a designer and pioneer both in mass production and in design, as he artistically explored the new forms and unique qualities of his newly invented technique.  Remarkably few changes have been necessary over the last 150 years. The factory still follows the 19th-century production methods developed by Michael Thonet to produce stylistically accurate, handsome, and sturdy bentwood chairs, stools, tables, and accessories. Today, the No. 14 Bentwood Stool is widely used in cafes, restaurants, offices, and homes.

Made in the Czech Republic by Ton.

Dimensions:

counter stool – H 37 1/2  D 19 3/4″  W 16″  SH 24″

bar stool – H 43 1/4″  D 19 3/4″  W 16″  SH 30″

Materials:  Bentwood stool. Frame in solid natural beechwood or beechwood with stain.  Seat upholstered with fabric or leather.