$8,914Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 32.29 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Antique English Gilt Chinoiserie Bergere Suite
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and rare antique English chinoiserie three-piece wooden bergere cane suite in very
Wood, Cotton
$1,358
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 16.15 in
French 1920s Dcorative Giltwood and Cane Seat - Fully Restored Cane Work
Located in London, GB
had the caning replaced by an expert. A lovely addition to any room, or hotel suite. Our expert
Cane, Giltwood
Rare Antique Wicker Parlor Suite by Heywood Wakefield, 1890
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare three piece wicker parlor suite of hand woven reed and caning done in a a beautiful
Wicker, Cane, Reed, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 39.5 in W 44.5 in D 30.5 in
Victorian Wicker Parlor Suite by Heywood Wakefield Company., C. 1890-1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare three piece wicker parlor suite of hand woven reed and caning done in a a beautiful
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Hardwood
Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by
Beech, Cane
$18,000 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 29 in
Antique Wicker Suite by Wakefield Rattan Co., Musical Motif, 1890s
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare suite of three early matching wicker pieces by the Wakefield Rattan Company, Wakefield
Wicker, Cane, Wood
$9,995 / set
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 22.25 in
Set French Louis XVI Maison Krieger Cane Walnut Upholstered 5 Piece Parlor Set
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
neoclassical grace and craftsmanship that defined 19th-century Parisian luxury. The suite includes a caned
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Suite of Four Caned French Regence Armchairs "à la Reine"
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of Four caned French Regence armchairs in walnut sculpted of acanthus leaves, shell and
Gilt & Green Japanned Suite
Located in Darlington, GB
A superb gilt and green japanned suite, comprising of a three seater settee and a pair of armchairs
Beech
Suite of Eight Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
A good set of eight French Louis XVI style dining chairs, circa 1900. Each chair has a cane seat
Cane, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
French Suite of Six Chairs, Paris Régence Period, circa 1720
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
French fine suite of six chairs, Paris Régence period circa 1720 Rare suite of six cane chairs
Beech
Unavailable
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Set of Four Folding Hardwood Colonial Style Armchairs, Settee en Suite
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 20th century polished folding hardwood Colonial style armchairs with caned seats, one
Wood
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H 33.08 in W 60.44 in D 25.99 in
Antique Bergere Suite, English, Beech, Cane, Chair, Sofa, Set, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere suite. An English, beech and cane chair and sofa set, dating to the
Fabric, Cane
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H 34.65 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in
Suite of 8 Carved Wooden Chairs with Canes, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 8 chairs, Napoleon III period, 19th century, carved wood, canes. Dimensions : H: 88cm, W
Wood
Antique Conservatory Suite, Edwardian Bergere, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite dating to the Edwardian period of the early 20th
Upholstery, Cane
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H 32.09 in W 57.09 in D 33.08 in
Aesthetic Movement Antique Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie Bergere, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an attractive Aesthetic Movement, antique, conservatory suite in the chinoiserie taste and
Cane
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H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 30.32 in
Aesthetic Movement, Antique, Conservatory Suite, Chinoiserie, Bergère circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an attractive Aesthetic Movement, antique, conservatory suite in the chinoiserie taste and
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 31.89 in W 70.08 in D 34.06 in
Antique Conservatory Suite, Bergère Sofa and Two Chairs, Edwardian, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a classic antique conservatory suite, a bergère sofa and chairs dating to the Edwardian
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Birch Bergere Suite Sofa Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning bergere suite in carved birch, circa 1920 In excellent condition, just one minor
Birch
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H 37.5 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
19th C. Antique Wicker Three Piece Shell Back Design Suite by Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare suite of antique Heywood Brothers wicker furniture, American,C. 1890s,Gardner
Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane
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H 30 in W 53 in D 29 in
Art Deco Style Caribbean Three Piece Settee and Two Chair Suite of Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable suite of furniture comprising a settee and two matching armchairs crafted in
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Suite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walnut suite comprising a pair of bergeres and companion footrest. All pieces of carved walnut
Walnut, Cane
Three-Piece Stick Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Stick Wicker suite in natural stained finish with alternating green & natural stained
Rattan, Cane
THREE-PIECE STICK WICKER SUITE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three piece Stick Wicker suite consisting of a deep seated "gentleman's " armchair with ottoman and
Rattan, Cane
Three-piece Stick Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of "ladies & gents" rattan armchairs and one ottoman, in natural stained finish with green & black painted bandings. Gentleman's chair in larger scale with somewhat rec...
Rattan, Cane
Fine Edwardian Mahogany Three-Piece Bergere Suite
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4158 exceptional Edwardian mahogany bergere suite, comprising settee and two armchairs, having
Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six 19th Century Carved French Salon Suite with Gilt Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
double cane construction. This turn of century French walnut salon set comes with a removable newly added
Cane, Wood
Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
Located in Hastings, GB
English Edwardian chinoiserie Beech Wood bergère cane settee, circa 1900 Decorated with painted oriental scenes and figures, in superb condition for it’s age All cane work is in good...
Cane, Wood
$18,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 79 in D 35 in
Spectacular Rare Art Deco Wicker Living Room Set by Heywood-Wakefield, 1920
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful rare wicker set, over the top large scale suite of closely woven fully skirted wicker furniture , American, C. 1920, in a gorgeous air brush style shaded French green fi...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood, Paint
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$24,850Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 58.5 in W 32.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Figural Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and palatial pair of Italian 19th century renaissance style carved walnut figural throne armchairs. The intricately carved Baroque frames with the backrests depicting a pair o...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with various foliage, the frame connecting down to the highly carved and decorative front sup...
Teak
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 70 in D 30 in
Art Deco Rattan / Wicker Living Room Set by Heywood-Wakefield Co., 1920s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful and rare hand woven suite of Art Deco Rattan furnishings in natural finish with colored trimming of maroon, black and green This rare suite is in very good condition wit...
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....
Amboyna
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 46 in D 20 in
6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of six antique wicker pieces by Heywood Brothers, circa 1890's. This rare set consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat sett...
Wicker
$16,500 / set
H 37 in W 56 in D 27 in
Antique Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Furniture Set, Bar Harbor Style, 1910
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful American, C. 1910, three piece matching wicker set in the desirable Bar Harbor style are all in excellent condition with a warm natural finish with new cushions that are ...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Six Light Lily Sconces
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare and monumental pair of Decorated Six Light “Lily” wall sconces by, Tiffany Studios. Each sconce is finished in its original gilt bronze finish and each sconce furt...
Bronze
$528,279 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Oriental Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful 19th century Japanese sofa, having carved classical oriental foliate, floral decoration, with mythical dragons to the arms and raised on scrolling cabriole legs.
Softwood
$24,850Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 57.75 in W 70.75 in D 24 in
An Anglo-Dutch 19th Century Walnut Carved 5 Piece Parlor Set, After Daniel Marot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Anglo-Dutch 19th Century Baroque Style Ornately Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor - Salon Suite, After Daniel Marot (French-Dutch, 1661–1752); comprising of a settee, two armcha...
Walnut
$27,443
H 37.41 in W 89.77 in D 27.76 in
Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This handsome settee is in rare original condition retaining all the original timber and horsehair stuffings. The form is bold and fluid and the carved ornament very well executed. T...
Mahogany
$2,141Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.08 in W 24.41 in D 22.25 in
Satinwood Victorian High Back Armchair or Voltaire Chair, 1860s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Victorian high back armchair or Voltaire chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1860s. This wonderful piece of furniture is rare because of its design especiall...
Satinwood
$125,000
H 43 in W 56.25 in D 67 in
Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Bronze Mounted Steinway Model M Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke Dimensions : Height 43 in., Length 67 in., Width 56.25 in A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Steinway & Sons Baby G...
Bronze
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.
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