6 Strand Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Ficks Reed Restored 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair, Sofa Livingroom Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by Paul Frankl. The seats are
Category
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa W/ Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3 seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl inspired design featuring 6
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan 6 Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 6-Strand square pretzel lounge chair with black tropical barkcloth cushions with
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored Vintage Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, chair features a 6-strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam padded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand X-base Rattan & Mahogany 6 Seater Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mahogany top resting a 5-strand border. This table comfortably seats 6 people
Circa 1950s, United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Four-Seat Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Square pretzel rattan sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. This sofa features a stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Palm Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 29 in W 34 in D 36 in
Restored Rattan Dining Side Chair with Three-Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored rattan dining room side chairs with 3-strand "Speed" back and blue flannel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa W/ Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3-seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl-inspired design featuring 6
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan 6 Strand Full Pretzel Curved Settee, in the style of Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience enduring sophistication with this exceptional six-strand rattan full pretzel settee
Category
Vintage 1950s Settees
Materials
Rattan
H 34 in W 74 in D 35 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-Strand vertically stacked backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6 strand, Paul Frankl Style Sofa, Table & Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base
Category
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa with Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Four Strand Rattan Table Lamp with Fancy Wrapping and Brass Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a rattan post all fixed to a brass circular base with fancy wrapping, circa 1950.
Measures 6
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Restored Midcentury "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a nine-strand stacked rattan slat seat back with teal Barkcloth seat covers.
We only purchase and
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6-Stand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-Century Paul Frankl style six-strand square pretzel rattan chaise lounge featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Bent "Palm" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
set of six chairs. Each chair features a two-strand double-loop rattan seat back with an organic palm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Bar Stools with Hour Glass Seat Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored set of six, single-strand rattan bar stool with "Horsehoe" rattan back and blue vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand Club Chairs with Ottomans, Set of 4
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
iconic Paul Frankl 6-strand Pretzel club chairs with matching ottomans. The frames of the chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Restored Rattan & Mahogany Table/Chairs Dining Set with Sideboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cabinet. This 6-7 Strand Rattan collection is an original Hawaii “Kamaaina Family” custom-commissioned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan
Orbette by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Modular Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orbette pendant light, handwoven with super fine rattan with 1 mm. strand, is taking the lead from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
6 Piece Art Deco Bentwood Bamboo Wicker Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Restored 3 strand Paul Frankl style 6 piece rattan living room seating set consisting of 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
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Set of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Furniture, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hamburg, PA
A dynamic Mid-Century Modern set of Paul Frankl style Rattan. This fabulous set would look great in any beach house or second home, whether used in an interior sunroom or covered pat...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage living room set is a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980´s in the former Czechoslovakia.
The furniture is very comfortable.
It consists of four armchai...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Single Stand Rattan Arched "Hopper" Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored single-stand rattan arched "Hopper" ottoman stool with a mahogany top. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Restored Art Deco split reed stick wicker lounge chair with cup and magazine holders. Features new custom cushions upholstered in vintage hand block print linen with complimenting gr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Restored Rattan Wicker French Art Deco Adjustable Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan wicker French Art Deco Lounge chair that features an extendible ottoman that is attached, and an adjustable back to adjust back height.
Experience timeless elegance ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Jindřich Halabala "H-319" Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Fabric, 1920s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare pair of lounge chairs in walnut and white fabric upholstery, model H-319, designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1920s.
One of th...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Paul Frankl for Tochiku Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tochiku, Paul Frankl
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs. Featuring square steam bent stacked Bamboo strand frame, wrapped Rattan, wide seats, support...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pacific Green Leather 3-Seater Navajo Sofa
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sustainable and beautiful Pacific Green furniture is truly a sophisticated addition to any decor. The Navajo collection is no exception. This listing is for the 3-seater Navajo sofa,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
Bamboo Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Art Deco bamboo sofa with original tropical themed fabric cushions ( fabric shows wear ). The frame features a wrap around bamboo base, and curved arms, with deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Early Ikea Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair.
Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
Striking Swedish design from the 1990s.
Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 34.06 in W 56.3 in D 29.93 in
Pedestal Side Table with Tiger Bamboo Frame with Bottom Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Ascetically Movement tiger bamboo pedestal side table with rice mat top and secondary bottom shelf.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian End Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Organic Material
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece Bamboo Set by Rattan Art / Philippines
By Beverly Hills Rattan Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Streamline Art Deco / Modernist 3-Piece bamboo set by Rattan Art / Philippines, stunning set, amazing design, superior quality and construction, chairs measure 29" wide x 35" depth H...
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
H 29 in W 50 in D 35 in
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A fully restored living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings.
Included in the price is a custom choice of our fabric...
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 30 in W 73 in D 33 in
Restored Antique Tiger Bamboo Pedestal with Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo pedestal side table with rice mat top with flip open lid storage and a secondary bottom shelf.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker fur...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Linen Presses
Materials
Bamboo
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Arms Chaise Lounge with Reed Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing our elegant three-strand chaise lounge chair, featuring exquisite reed rattan sides. This luxurious piece of furniture seamlessly combines style and comfort, making it th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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Five-Piece Stick Wicker Dining Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
. 6" border of rattan strands framing tabletop under 1/2" thick glass; arched apron to table sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with a matching fitted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seat Rattan Corner Sofa with Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare square pretzel rattan 3-seat sectional sofa with Paul Frankl inspired design featuring 6
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, the chair features a 6 strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Paul Frankl 6 Strand Bent Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal sofa. The iconic 6 strand bent rattan shape with three sections. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Slat Leg Rattan Dining Chair W/ 8 Strand Backrest, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
side chairs feature a wonderful slanted slat design with a strand rattan backrest.
Circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Three-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 6-Piece Set Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel six-piece living room set featuring "Kauai" designs chair and sofa pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Pretzel Style Six Strand Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Four-piece modular rattan pretzel style pretzel sofa features 6-strand frame and newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Armchair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand "Infinity" Arm Lounge Chair With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Infinity" arm rattan lounge chair with a unique arched center base made with wide
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Living Room 6 Piece Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa, lounge chair, ottoman, coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Restored Painted 6 Strand Paul Frankl Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of Paul Frankl lounge chairs. The iconic six strand rattan in the 3 piece sectional
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
1930's 6 Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner Of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1930's Rattan 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm 3 Seat Sofa with a wonderful stacked Rattan base
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Steel
Restored Rustic Four Strand Rattan Table Lamp with Fancy Wrapping and Brass Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a rattan post all fixed to a brass circular base with fancy wrapping, circa 1950.
Measures 6
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Restored Vintage Mid-Century "Slat Back" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a three strand rattan seat back in the shape of T with teal vinyl seat covers.
The cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 17 in
Restored 1960s Midcentury Bent "Palm" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
set of six chairs. Each chair features a two-strand double-loop rattan seat back with an organic palm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rare Sale's Man Sample Miniature Rattan Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
mirror dresser, made of light green painted rattan. The legs are one solid strand, the dresser solid
Category
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Rattan
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Living Room Set by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Frankl living room set featuring a large 9-strand 4 seater sofa, Large 6
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 35.984 in W 105 in D 39 in
Rare Restored Mid Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
.
This 6-7 Stand Rattan collection an original Hawaii “Kamaaina-Family” custom designed and commissioned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Rare Restored Midcentury Rattan and Mahogany Dining Set with Sideboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
6-7 Strand Rattan collection is an original Hawaii “Kamaaina Family” custom-commissioned collection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan 4 Seater Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
base with 6-strand Square Pretzel arms and is divided into 4 personal sectionals.
Measurements- 32
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Rattan and Boucle Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rattan lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. Stacked rattan base and 6 strand arm with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Six Strand Rattan Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Four piece modular rattan Paul Frankl style pretzel sofa features 6-strand frame and newly
Category
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Mid-Century Rattan Frankl Style Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
.
Note another unusual aspect of this set is the 6 “strands or rolls” (of rattan) on the arms. Many sets
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Art Deco Rattan Roadster Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hanover, MA
Sleek, streamlined and generously proportioned 1940s Art Deco rattan roadster lounge chair and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern four-strand rattan 3/4 pretzel club lounge chair in original vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
H 28 in W 29 in D 35 in
Six-Piece Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Rattan Living Room Patio Set, circa 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large six (6) piece Paul Frankl style "Pretzel" rattan patio room set with vintage green, white
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wicker
H 35 in W 33 in D 37 in
RATTAN END TABLE
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Black painted decoration to rattan strands on top border, 6 legs, and 6-sided bottom shelf.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Paul Frankl Designed Rattan "Pretzal" Four-Piece Sofa and Ottoman with Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-strand, square "pretzel" arm stacked reed rattan low profile seating set. Set includes a three-seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 30 in W 77 in D 35.5 in
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6 Strand Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 6 strand rattan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and bamboo, every 6 strand rattan was constructed with great care. Find 125 options for an antique or vintage 6 strand rattan now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 6 strand rattan — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 6 strand rattan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 6 strand rattan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Frankl, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Kosuga & Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 6 Strand Rattan?
A 6 strand rattan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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.
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