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, alternatively with fully upholstered seat with or without backrest upholstery. The tubular steel frame comes in a 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, alternatively with fully upholstered seat with or without backrest upholstery. The tubular steel frame comes in a 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 reduced to a minimum: at first glance, only the rivets that connect the backrest to the back legs are visible. The result is a model that pays subtle homage to Thonet’s tubular steel history, a chair with a contemporary character, and a high recognition factor.
Tubular steel has been part of Thonet’s DNA since the 1930s. The company’s portfolio includes some iconic modern furniture designs that make use of this material, such as the cantilever chairs S 43 and S 33 by Mart Stam and the S 32 by Marcel Breuer. Thonet’s latest addition to the tubular steel family is the S 243, a lightweight, four-leg stacking chair designed to meet the demands of today’s homes and offices—fitting seamlessly into the world of today and tomorrow.
Photography © Fabian Frinzel
Photography © Fabian Frinzel