ISO thonet chairs....

I really want some bentwood chairs for my kitchen nook.  Specifically, something in the style of Thonet's No. 14 chair.

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Right now, we are using formal dining chairs in there and it can be a little tight to squeeze past.  I think a daintier chair will help with the footprint.  I decided to move this up the priority list a few weeks ago, but now that Char's party is next week....I kind of want them now :)  I only need two, but the trouble with antiquing is that once you are looking for it they aren't there.

For a history of Thonet chairs, this Apartment Therapy article (from 2010!) is pretty good, as is this peice on House Appeal.

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Serena and Lily have a great model, and the colors are on sale right now for $147....super tempting.  I feel like these would be well made, which is a problem when searching vintage offerings--some are very rickety.

Currently $147

Crate & Barrel has some.  Overstock, Hayneedle, .....as well as eBay and Etsy.  There are options.

eBay $199 for pair

Overstock, $103 each

Overstock $169/pair

Hayneedle $371/pair

Crate & Barrel $109

I found that there are a lot of cheap, metal versions.  I think I'll hold out for wood, but then I wonder if a heavier chair is good with kids--you know what I mean?

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The real question is whether to wait until I find them dirt cheap, or bite the bullet for immediate gratification.

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