French Cane Back
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Adirondack Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique 1880s French Corner Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1940s Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Loveseats
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Sectional Sofas
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Régence Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a French cane?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French cane is a type of tall grass that is known for being flexible and durable. French cane is often braided to create a woven texture that adds an eye-catching detail to furniture. Shop a collection of French cane furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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