MAKtour: Bentwood and the Thonet Brothers (in German)

This guided tour tells the story of bentwood furniture and the Thonet Brothers’ firm, that achieved enormous sales and wide influence, creating numerous design classics, through the industrial application of this furniture design technique.

Sun, 22.3.2026 11 am — 12 pm

MAK – Museum of Applied Arts

Rocking Sofa, Design: Gebrüder Thonet/August Thonet, ca. 1875, MAK H 2935/1987

Sofa, Model No. 4, Thonet Brothers, ca. 1858/1860, MAK H 2978/1988

MAK Permanent Collection Historicism Art Nouveau

Every week you can explore our permanent collections anew together with our art educators. Each time they focus on something different, with fascinating stories, insights, and background information on the exhibits.

Language: German
Guided tour fee: € 5.50 plus admission
Tickets: Available at the MAK Ticket Desk
Meeting point: MAK Columned Hall
Registration: not required