Classic cafe chair 811

Good design never grows old. This model was first designed nearly 100 years ago by the Austrian Josef Hoffmann. He created a classic chair using bentwood, which is usually combined with a cane weave to ensure an extremely comfortable sitting experience.
We have limited quantities and colors in stock for fast delivery

CONFIGURE:
Place your order for manufacturing with 14-16 weeks lead time.
​Choose wood color (stain or painted), seat type (veneer, cane, upholstered, or customer own material).

Get inspired

Our classic cafe chair No. 811 in a restaurant
Manger Location: Paris, France Designer: Marie Deroudilhe Photo: Thomas Duval
Our dining chair No. 811 in the Arbor Eighteen Residence in New York
​Arbor Eighteen Location: New York, USA Interior design: Ali Reeve Design Photo: Angela Sun
Our chair No. 811 in a hotel lobby in Milano
​ CORTE DEL TIGLIO Location: Milano Architects: Archventil srl and Rinofanto Development Photo: Alessandro Santi for Archventil srl
TON dining chairs No. 811 in a hotel in Istanbul
​Etiler House Location: Istanbul, Turkey Architect: ESCAPE FROM SOFA Photo: Elif Tasel

Product family

811 BARSTOOL
811 BARSTOOL
811 ARMCHAIR
811 ARMCHAIR
811 LOUNGE CHAIR
811 LOUNGE CHAIR
811 LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
811 LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
811 CHAIR
811 CHAIR
About Smart Idea Inc.

Since 2006, Smart Idea Inc. has represented TON in Canada, introducing the heritage of European bentwood craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.
Rooted in a tradition dating back to 1861, TON chairs have shaped cafés and interiors around the world — valued for their clarity of form, durability, and timeless presence.
We believe great seating defines atmosphere, creating spaces where people gather and stay.