THONET S 243
Photography © Fabian Frinzel
S 243 chair, Thonet 2024
The S 243 is a stackable chair combining tubular steel and plywood, with subtle references to Thonet’s heritage. The thicker rear legs - 25mm in diameter, inspired by Thonet’s cantilever classics - carry most of the weight and provide stability, while the slimmer front legs create an overall lighter chair, following a clear construction.
Material and Color
Moulded plywood seat and backrest, optionally available with a fully upholstered seat, with or without backrest upholstery. The tubular steel frame is available in chrome or powder-coated in a range of colours.
Sizes
W 48 × D 52 × H 80 cm
thonet.de
The S 243 is a stackable chair combining tubular steel and plywood, with subtle references to Thonet’s heritage. The thicker rear legs - 25mm in diameter, inspired by Thonet’s cantilever classics - carry most of the weight and provide stability, while the slimmer front legs create an overall lighter chair, following a clear construction.
Material and Color
Moulded plywood seat and backrest, optionally available with a fully upholstered seat, with or without backrest upholstery. The tubular steel frame is available in chrome or powder-coated in a range of colours.
Sizes
W 48 × D 52 × H 80 cm
thonet.de
Photography © Alan Archutowski
Technical connecting elements have been minimized—at first glance, only the rivets attaching the backrest to the back legs are visible. The result is a design that subtly pays homage to Thonet’s tubular steel heritage—a chair with a contemporary character and a distinctive identity.
Tubular steel has been integral to Thonet’s DNA since the 1930s, shaping iconic designs like Mart Stam’s S 43 and S 33 and Marcel Breuer’s S 32. My latest addition to the tubular steel family, the S 243, is a lightweight, four-leg stacking chair designed for modern homes, restaurants and offices—versatile, practical, and built to last.
Photography © Fabian Frinzel
Photography © Fabian Frinzel