Cane Back Barrel Chair
Vintage 1960s American Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
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Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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Brass
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Rattan
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Leather, Cane, Rattan
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Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather, Suede, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Teak, Wood, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
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Fabric, Wood
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Regency Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Regency Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Windsor Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Chairs
Leather, Naugahyde, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Linen, Cane
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Cane, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
1990s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Cane
20th Century American Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chaise Longues
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut, Naugahyde, Cane
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Faux Bamboo, Fabric
20th Century American Club Chairs
Cane, Linen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Hide
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
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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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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