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Quirky Iron/Rattan Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
1970s quirky iron/rattan chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Quirky Iron/Rattan Chair
Quirky Iron/Rattan Chair
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury French Rattan Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury French rattan chair. Circular Silhouette. White paint has chipped and patinaed with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury French Rattan Chair
Midcentury French Rattan Chair
H 32 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France each price
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France
1970s , Vintage Rattan chairs , France
H 31.89 in W 19.49 in D 16.54 in
Paul Frankl Rattan Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in BREDA, NL
Vintage lounge chair by Paul Frank. This rattan chair is in mint condition. The seats are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Fabric

Paul Frankl Rattan Chair
Paul Frankl Rattan Chair
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 37.01 in
Set of 4 rattan chairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of three rattan chairs with natural and green painted rattan. France, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 rattan chairs, 1970s.
Set of 4 rattan chairs, 1970s.
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Rattan Chair Louis Sognot Style
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Beautiful rattan chair made in France Design with a touch of Louis Sognot.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chair Louis Sognot Style
Vintage Rattan Chair Louis Sognot Style
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Curved Rattan Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and design curved chairs are made of rattan chairs. This is a French work. Circa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Curved Rattan Chairs
Set of Four Curved Rattan Chairs
H 35.83 in W 20.67 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Petite Round Form Rattan Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique pair of rattan chairs in "round" form.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Petite Round Form Rattan Chairs
Pair of Petite Round Form Rattan Chairs
H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Organic Kid Rattan Chair, 1960s, France
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Riviera Organic Handcrafted Children rattan chair, 1960s, France. Super chic children's
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Organic Kid Rattan Chair, 1970s, France
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Riviera Organic Handcrafted Children rattan chair, 1960s, France. Super chic children's
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Andrianna Shamaris Colonial Teak Wood and Rattan Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Colonial teak and rattan chairs. Set of 3 available. The price reflects one chair. Own
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Rattan Chairs with Metal Structure, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of rattan chairs with metal structure 1980 Pair of chairs with metal tubular structure and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rattan Chairs with Metal Structure, 1980
Pair of Rattan Chairs with Metal Structure, 1980
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
italian Vintage Craftsmanship: 1950s Rattan Chair – Boho Chic Elegance
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in the allure of mid-century Italian design with our finely crafted Rattan Chair from the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four 1940's Rattan Chairs redone in black lacquer and reupholstered in a striking Unika Vaev
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

2 Mid-Century French Round Bamboo and Rattan Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century French round bamboo and rattan chairs (Vintage condition, some losses).  
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gian Franco Legler, Splendid Set of 8 Curved Rattan Chairs
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Milano, IT
Gian Franco Legler Splendid set of 8 curved rattan chairs with iron rod structure. Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Emmanuel Peacock Wicker Rattan Chair. C.1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Emmanuel peacock wicker Rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs with a rounded top and intricate detailed rattan work
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric

Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
Pair of High Back Rattan Chairs
H 52.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Vintage Rattan Chair with Slanted Back & Long Front Skir
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Country style Thai hand woven rattan chair from the mid 20th century, with arching back
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Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs designed in 1947 by Josef Frank in Sweden. The Austrian born
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Chairs by Josef Frank
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
MCM Rattan Chairs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde, 1950
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Marbella, ES
MCM rattan chairs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde, 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your dining space with this set of six Vintage Coastal High Back Woven Rattan Chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Country Style Rattan Chairs with Covered Front Aprons, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two vintage Country style Thai hand woven rattan chair from the mid 20th century, with arching
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Tito Agnoli BP4 rattan chair, made by Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy 1959
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Tito Agnoli BP4 rattan chair, made by Pierantonio Bonacina in 1959. First series. Entirely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Gio Ponti, 'Ninfea' Folding Rattan Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti, c 1957
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Gio Ponti folding rattan chairs. For Fratelli Reguitti. Italy circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan chair, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Verner Panton Style Stacking Wicker rattan chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Verner Panton style stacking wicker rattan chairs. Reminiscent of the Panton chair
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and rattan
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian antique rattan chair with floral and geometric decoration, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique rattan chair with floral and geometric decoration, early 1900s Rattan chair with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Chairs with Fresh Golden Velvet Cushions Att. Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Chicago, IL
Graphic pair of rattan chairs attributed to Vivai del Sud. In good vintage condition. Newly
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Rattan

6 Iron and Rattan Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These six Brazilian chairs in iron and rattan, that resemble the work of designers Hauner and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Iron and Rattan Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
6 Iron and Rattan Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in D 20.28 in
Set of Four Wood and Rattan Chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four wood and rattan chairs after Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980. Unknow manufacturer
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Pair of Pencil Rattan Chairs in the Style of Frank Gehry
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of zig zag rattan chairs in the style of Frank Gehry, circa 1970s. These chairs are
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Stylish Pair John Wisner Far Horizion Horseshoe Back Rattan Chairs Ottoman
By John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Wisner Far Horizon horseshoe back rattan chairs with matching ottoman. John
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Italian antique rattan chairs by Mongiardino and Bonacina for Bonacina, 1900s
By Renzo Mongiardino, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique rattan chairs by Mongiardino and Bonacina for Bonacina, 1900s Pair of rattan chairs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Chair, circa 1955
By Geneviève Dangles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An interesting chair in rattan by Genevieve Dangles. I
Category

20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Chair, circa 1955
Rattan Chair, circa 1955
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Set of Two J&J Kohn Style Bentwood and Rattan Chairs, circa 1930
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of J&J Kohn Thonet style wood and rattan chairs. Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Chair Janine Abraham Dirk Jan Rol France 1960s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Vienna, AT
this rattan chair in particular for its warm brown rattan tone and its round cosy shape. Its timeless
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Chair with Braided Back in the style of Louis Sognot - France 1960's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant rattan chair with a braided rattan back and wicker seat. In good vintage condition. Stable
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1970's High Barrel Back Rattan Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Very cool and boho chic rattan woven wicker chair. This one of a kind rattan chair comes with a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Liba rattan chair, 1988 by Bořek Šípek for Driade and a glass coffee table
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
backrest covered in red and black natural cane with solid ebonised wood front legs. Liba rattan chair by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Glass

Vintage 1970s Bamboo Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1970s bamboo rattan chairs These are extremely well built, solid, and comfortable chairs. The seats
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Leather

1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage rare 1940s rattan lounge chair and ottoman. Beautifully reupholstered great quality piece
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
No Reserve
H 33 in W 25 in D 28 in
Light Brown Rattan Chair in the Style of Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Hellouw, NL
Light brown rattan chair in the style of Vivai del Sud. The light brown version of the tapered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Two Rattan Chairs in Newly Reupholstered Green Wool, Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two typical Bohemian rattan chairs in very good condition. The cushions have been reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan

Set of Mid Century Rattan Chairs & Table By Rohe Noordwolde, Holland, 1970s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Set of Mid Century Rattan Chairs & Table By Rohe Noordwolde, Holland, 1970s This mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Chair by H. Broekhuizen for Rohé Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rohé Noordwolde; Rattan; Chair; Armchair; Herman broekhuizen; Noordwolde; Dutch Design; 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rattan Chairs and Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern high back rattan chairs and table, Italy 1960s. This lovely set of two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Set of 2 Rattan Chairs Made Around 1960s, the Netherlands
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage set of 2 rattan chairs made around 1960s, the Netherlands. This is a nice set of 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

4 x Mcguire rattan chair marked Chinois / Chinoiserie Chique bamboo
By Mcquire
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x Mcguire rattan chair marked ( M ) Chinois / Chinoiserie Chique bamboo #mcguire #rattanchair
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bamboo

Margherita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina Italy ca. 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic mid-century design "Margherita" rattan chair by Franco Albini produced by Bonacina, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Pair Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Gridded Metal and Rattan Chair (6 available)
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Equal parts sculpture and chair, the gridded visual creates a beautiful fluidity while the rattan
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful rattan, velvet and wood chair. They were produced in Thonet woodworking factory and we
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Blue Velvet Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful midcentury rattan, velvet and wood chair. The wonderful and world-famous Cesca chair
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Cesca Rattan Chair, Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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Used Rattan Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used rattan chairs available for sale. The range of distinct used rattan chairs — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used rattan chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern used rattan chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used rattan chairs over the years, but those made by McGuire Furniture Company, Rohe Noordwolde and Ficks Reed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Rattan Chairs?

Used rattan chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,501, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.

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.

Questions About Used Rattan Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.