Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

A late 19th Century Thonet bentwood and cane rocking chair.

This truly stunning piece features the beautiful craftsmanship of bentwood furniture, with not a straight line in sight. 

Michael Thonet was a German- Austrian cabinet maker who invented bentwood furniture.

The highly curvaceous forms seen on this rocking chair are achieved by soaking wood before manipulating it into the desired shapes.

A wonderful piece of furniture history which would look striking in any interior.