Bentwood Stools by TON
Bentwood furniture is defined by the process of shaping timber into curved components, a technique closely associated with Michael Thonet and the development of industrial furniture making in the 19th century. Today, TON continues this tradition in Bystřice pod Hostýnem, where Thonet established his factory in 1861. Huset’s collection includes original Michael Thonet stool designs alongside later TON pieces, bringing together historic forms and contemporary approaches to bentwood furniture. For the wider story and coordinating seating, explore our Bentwood Chairs.
Thonet Stools for Kitchen and Bar Seating
The collection includes stool versions of celebrated Thonet designs such as the 14 and 18, made today by TON. Their curved beechwood frames translate the character of the original chairs into elevated seating, with timber and upholstered options across different finishes. Choose a counter-height design for a standard kitchen island or bench, or a taller bar-height stool for elevated surfaces. Explore our wider Kitchen Stools and Bar Stools collections to compare designs suited to each height.
European Beechwood, Bent into Form
Beechwood is central to TON’s bentwood production. Its properties allow solid timber components to be steamed and shaped into the distinctive curves associated with bentwood furniture. Natural timber finishes highlight the grain and form, while stained, pigmented and upholstered options offer different ways to introduce the stools into a dining or kitchen setting. When choosing a bentwood stool, consider seat height first, followed by back support, upholstery and finish. These details determine both how the stool works at the counter and how it relates to the surrounding materials.
Explore Bentwood Stools at Huset
Discover TON bentwood stools online as part of Huset’s wider Dining Furniture collection, or visit our Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected designs and finishes. Contact our team before visiting if there is a particular stool you would like to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bentwood stool uses timber components shaped through bending to create curved forms. The technique is closely associated with Michael Thonet, whose approach to steam-bending beechwood transformed furniture production in the 19th century. TON continues this furniture-making tradition today.
Thonet stools generally refers to stool designs associated with Michael Thonet and the bentwood furniture tradition he established. Huset sells original Michael Thonet designs made today by TON, as well as later TON stools that continue and reinterpret bentwood manufacturing.
TON manufactures furniture in Bystřice pod Hostýnem in the Czech Republic, where Michael Thonet established a factory in 1861. The site has a continuous history of bentwood furniture production, and today TON combines this manufacturing knowledge with both historic and contemporary designs.
Yes. Huset's TON bentwood collection includes counter-height and bar-height designs. For example, the Michael Thonet 18 is available as a 66cm kitchen stool and an 80cm bar stool.
European beechwood is central to TON's bentwood furniture production. Individual stools may combine beechwood frames with timber or upholstered seats, depending on the design and selected configuration.
Selected TON furniture can be viewed at Huset's Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. As showroom displays change, contact the team before visiting if there is a particular stool, height or finish you would like to see.
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