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What is a cane chair?
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Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Shop for Antique Cane Chairs on 1stDibs
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed unbelievably strong for years.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,080 Sale Price
22% Off
Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair, a timeless piece that blends elegance and functionality.
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Cane Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome pair of English satinwood cane chairs is the epitome of the Edwardian style.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
$8,850 / set
Salvatore Leone Vintage Bentwood Caned Chairs, Thonet Style
By Thonet, Salvatore Leone
Located in Miami, FL
Salvatore Leone Vintage bentwood caned chairs, thonet style.
Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Thonet style bentwood chairs with caned seats and backs by Salvatore Leone.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French, Louis XV Régence Caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two Similar
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, Louis XV Régence Style caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two similar presented as a pair without being identical.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Pair of Caned Chairs in Moulded and Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of beautiful caned chairs in moulded and hand carved wood, which are resting on four arched legs and have silk cushions.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,509 Sale Price / set
20% Off