Restored Thonet piano stool, shellac, glossy black, early 20th century

Antique Thonet piano stool made of bentwood, swivel stool

Black piano stool from the traditional company Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna from the beginning of the 20th century.

Discover the charm and elegance of this antique Thonet bentwood piano stool. With its iconic design and robust craftsmanship, this swivel stool is not only a functional piece of furniture, but also a stylish statement in any room. The stool is characterized by its exquisite craftsmanship and the use of high-quality bentwood, which gives it unparalleled durability and stability. Ideal for pianists and lovers of classic furnishings, this Thonet piano stool combines tradition and aesthetics in a unique way. Perfect for use as a piano, makeup or work stool.


The piano stool is made of black lacquered wood and has a frame with a bentwood ring. The curved feet are held together by the wooden ring made of bent wood. The stool is heavy and very stable. Height adjustable from 46 cm to approx. 64 cm with a long spindle. The seat is made of so-called Viennese wickerwork, the other parts are made of solid beech wood. In this early model, the seat ring is still supported by cross-shaped wood, in later models this was replaced by metal. The spindle runs well and has some play.

Condition: The surfaces have been renewed with traditional shellac hand polish. All screws are tightened. The hand-woven weave was expertly renewed in a Schwerin weaving workshop! The stool has the original Thonet embossed stamp and the paper label under the seat.

Height 47 - 62 cm
Seat diameter 38 cm
Base diameter 49 cm

Weight 5035 g