Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Thonet was founded by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet, whose experiments with steam-bent wood transformed furniture production in the 19th century. The company became internationally known for lightweight, durable bentwood chairs and later played an important role in modernist tubular-steel furniture. Its designs combined industrial production with clear construction, functional forms and economical use of materials.