Thonet contemporary & classic designer furniture

C o m m e r c i a l  +  R e s i d e n t i a l  F u r n i t u r e

Since 1993 we have supplied European Thonet bentwood chairs and barstools to the New Zealand hospitality industry. We carry considerable stock in NZ so are able to supply tables, chairs, barstools, bar leaners and banquette/booth seating for cafes and restaurants at short notice.

Thonet New Zealand Ltd hold exclusive licences to manufacture contemporary furniture by leading Australasian design houses including KMS, Anibou, and Tomahawk Studios. We also offer classic furniture from the great innovators Michael Thonet, Alvar Aalto, Ingmar Relling, and Philippe Stark.

Thonet | The classic No. 18

European Thonet bentwood cafe chairs & barstools for commercial hospitality projects and residential dining areas. For a truly classic cafe, restaurant, bar or residential interior that never goes out of style you simply cannot go past this collection!

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Classic 19th & 20th C and contemporary 21st C designs suitable for casual or formal cafe and restaurant dining, office seating in breakout areas, and numerous public seating applications including libraries, churches, educational institutions, and airports.

Classic 19th & 20th C and contemporary 21st C designs suitable for casual or formal dining in cafes, bars & restaurants, hotels, conference, breakout & meeting rooms, education & training facilities, stacking & outdoor requirements, residential interiors.

Designer barstools for commercial and residential interiors including designs by Alvar Aalto, Ettore Sottsass, Philippe Stark & Jasper Morrison.

Cafe Tables with NZ made tops to suit client requirements. Indoor and outdoor bases available.

Upholstered banquettes and booths are a worthwhile investment for any commercial seating area and can enhance both the visual 'warmth' of a space, and the acoustic environment.

A comprehensive range of tables & bar leaners suitable for commercial interiors. Indoor and outdoor designs available with New Zealand manufactured tops custom-made to order. Bespoke timber bar leaners and tables made using sustainable materials.

Custom-made to order, our sofas are designed with longevity in mind. Made in New Zealand with superior foam, framing and feather, our designs can be sized to suit your interior and suit both leather & fabric.

Classic European or contemporary designer coffee tables available in a range of custom sizes and finishes.

A mix of international and local designs made in New Zealand. Small and large scale seating for residential interiors, including leather sofas and custom sizes.

Upholstered seating suitable for hotel and restaurant applications where a more substantial dining or multi-purpose chair is required.

Our custom joinery is manufactered locally to client requirements or imported from Europe. Furniture includes built-in or freestanding pieces for residential environments including sideboards, shelving, beds and storage.

Designer outdoor furniture suitable for commercial and residential exterior spaces.

Every Armadillo&Co rug purchase provides employment and helps sustain an industry of ancient craftsmanship, supports education and local schools in their weavers’ villages and builds brighter futures for children in underprivileged communities.

Classic lighting designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, between 1937 - 1959.

The Aalto vase dates back to 1936 and was first presented at the Paris World Fair the following year. Its fluid, organic form is still mouth blown today at the Iittala factory.

New products and projects

Emeco | Navy Wood Chair
The Navy Wood Chair is a much anticipated solid wood edition of Emeco's classic aluminum 1006 Navy Chair. Navy Wood Chair comes in three finishes - all locally sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Emeco | 1 Inch Reclaimed Chair
What you don’t see is as important as what you do see. 1 Inch Reclaimed is made with 90% industrial waste material consisting of 75% waste polypropylene and 15% waste wood fibre.
KMS | Echo Lounge Chair
The Echo Lounge Chair creates a modular system when used as a multiple unit. Combined with a matching ottoman the Echo becomes a flexible, contemporary seating design suitable for large scale commercial applications.
KMS | Echo Dott Ottoman
A firm freestanding seating option for use with both tables and lounge seating.