1940s Rattan Chair
Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Dutch Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Philippine Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Center Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Philippine Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues
Bog Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Desks
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1940s End Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1940s Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s End Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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.
- How do I renew a rattan chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Can I refinish rattan chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Round 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.
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