218
Range 218
First manufactured in 1876, model no. 18 with the striking “hairpin” in its backrest returns to the Gebrüder T 1819 portfolio with clear and reduced aesthetics as 218. Along with the chairs no. 14 and no. 56, chair no. 18 was one of the bestselling models of the Gebrüder T 1819 production. The so-called export chair of Gebrüder T 1819 was often sold for use in restaurants and cafés – especially in South America. Disassembled into its individual parts, 36 chairs fit into a sea chest, allowing the chairs to be sent on long journeys without any problem and in large quantities. Now, the 218 – formerly no. 18 – is once again being produced in Frankenberg.
Model 218 without armrests is available with a wicker cane seat, with leather or textile cover, or with a moulded plywood seat shell. All wooden parts are made of stained beech.
Versions
Designer
GebrüderT1819
Michael Thonet’s sons, Franz, Michael junior, August, Josef and Jakob, joined the company Gebrüder Thonet in Vienna in 1853. After Michael Thonet’s death in 1871, they jointly managed the company. They developed new machines and work processes and presented numerous additional developments and new furniture designs. At around the turn of the century, the third generation of Thonets then became active in the company: Karl, Julius, Theodor, Alfred, Victor and Richard also designed a wide range of new furniture and products over the course of their activities.
Materials and Surfaces
The sensitive selection of the surfaces is decisive for the character of any piece of furniture. Therefore, we offer an almost limitless range of materials, allowing for an individual and special touch for each piece. Create your personal chair or table by choosing from our comprehensive collection of materials for the frame and upholstery. Please note that the materials listed here only represent a small selection of our production possibilities. Our specialist trade partner near you will be happy to offer advice.
Materials
- Natural nubuck leather
9 Dark brown / Seam colour: 887 Ochre-brown
8 Greengrey / Seam colour: 32 Black blue
1 Medium brown / Seam colour: 448 Orange brown
5 Ochre- brown / Seam colour: 221 Red
4 Sandbeige / Seam colour: 634 Warm grey
10 Black / Seam colour: 968 Yellow
2 Purple / Seam colour: 707 Green
- Natural napa leather
4223 Bordeaux / Seam colour: 302 Pine green
2617 Cognac / Seam colour: 406 Dark brown
2001 Dark brown / Seam colour: 887 Ochre-brown
2488 Medium brown / Seam colour: 000 Black
3446 Sand / Seam colour: 406 Dark brown
500 Black / Seam colour: 701 Grey- Leather Linea
618 Arnacio
624 Azzurro
635 Bianco
649 Cielo
631 Green
623 Grigio
608 Marrone
646 Moretto
622 Nero
614 Rosso
628 Sabbia
659 Tortora- Credo
24 Azur
25 Moss
2 Safran
19 Snow
22 Stone- Novum
15 Curry
30 Lagoon
33 Mambo
08 Prime
23 Viola- Steelcut Trio 2
153 Grey- black
213 Beige
353 Brown-turquoise
665 Red
675 Blue- Remix 2
443 Orange
383 Black brown
123 Light grey
133 Grey beige
933 Green- Cane work
Cane work with supporting synthetic mesh
Cane work without supporting synthetic mesh- GTTec
01 Cream white
11 Creme
06 Light yellow
09 Yellow
35 Orange
69 Blue
43 Green
75 Grey
Surfaces
- Wood & Veneers
Beech- Stains
Lightened TP 107
Dark brown TP 89
Grey green TP 269
Azure blue TP 250
Coral red TP 233
Walnut TP 24
Reed green TP 262
Black TP 29
White pigmented lacquer TP 200
Dimensions
