Woven Cane Back
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Cane, Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Birch
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Teak
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Cane, Teak
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Beech, Wicker
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Beech, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Ash
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Settees
Oak, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror, Cane, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood, Mirror, Rattan, Cane
20th Century American Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Wicker
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
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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.
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