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Vintage Rattan Recliner

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
years to come in your home or office. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Rare Restored 1949 Rattan Reclining Lounge Chair with Arched Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare rattan reclining lounge chair with arched 1949 arms. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

1960s Rattan Wicker McGuire Reclined Club Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare reclined wicker chairs you could
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair w Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home." Signed copies
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

1960s Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Adjustable and Extendable Deckchair
Located in IT
1960s Vintage rattan and bamboo adjustable and extendable deckchair. Rattan and bamboo from the
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
expert in vintage rattan, and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Wicker, Rattan

Restored Two-Strand Slope Seat Rattan Chaise Lounge With Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
office. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

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Rattan

Restored 6-Stand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Restored 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home." Signed copies
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wide and sturdy
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Oak

Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

1980s Rattan Queen Anne Style XL Wingback Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
inviting comfort to the elegant chair set. Roomy silhouette is complemented by a gently reclined back
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

20th Century Swedish Vintage Svenskt Tenn Pair of Beech Armchairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
slightly reclined backrest which is enhanced by a rattan pattern. The slim arched armrests are partly
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

1950's ''2254'' Sladen and ''2248'' Ottoman by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
An oak, rattan and leather “2248” armchair and ottoman “2248” by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Børge Mogensen model 2254 reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed in 1954 for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Oak

Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials like rattan from Indonesia and goatskin from Nigeria. But certainly, foremost among these imported
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in

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Vintage Rattan Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage rattan recliner for your home. Each vintage rattan recliner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage rattan recliner, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage rattan recliner is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage rattan recliner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fredericia Stolefabrik, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Børge Mogensen produced versions that are worth a look.

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A vintage rattan recliner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,534, while the lowest priced sells for $2,114 and the highest can go for as much as $8,970.

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.

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