Wicker Cantilever Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century North American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century German Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Steel
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Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
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Brass
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Hardwood, Oak
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20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century American Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker
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Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
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Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Wicker Cantilever Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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, 2022A cantilever chair typically features a frame of tubular metal. Most often, tubular steel is used, though tubular chrome has also been used. The seat and back can be crafted of many materials, from rattan to leather or fabric. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of cantilever chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How a cantilever chair works comes down to its unique design. Instead of having four legs, a cantilever chair features a single leg or pair of legs in an L shape. The leg or legs attach to the seat in the front and then travel along the floor to provide stability. When a person sits down, their weight becomes distributed across the entire base. On 1stDibs, find a range of cantilever chairs.
- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How long do wicker chairs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long wicker chairs last varies. Natural wicker can remain in good condition for around two to four years when used outdoors or for around four to seven years indoors. Resin wicker made of manmade materials has a longer lifespan and looks like new for upward of 10 years. To extend the life of your wicker furniture, follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Shop a collection of wicker chairs on 1stDibs.
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