Distressed Cane
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wicker, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Sofas
Chenille, Cane, Wood, Down
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Cane, Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Industrial Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Cane, Mirror, Nutwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Louis XV End Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Barware
Crystal, Metal
2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
- 1
Distressed Cane For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Distressed Cane?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.