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Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975
Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975

Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975

Located in Atlanta, GA

painstakingly wrapped in double-sided cane. Fabulous quality and detail. Aged to absolute perfection. Exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Vintage Cane Armchairs Set of 4
Vintage Cane Armchairs Set of 4

Vintage Cane Armchairs Set of 4

Located in Pomona, CA

A set of four vintage cane dining room chairs featuring high, gently curved backs and rounded arms

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs
Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs

Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

painstakingly wrapped in double-sided cane. Fabulous quality and detail. Aged to absolute perfection. Exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Located in Denver, CO

Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2 Minor flaking of the clear coat in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

1970s vintage colonial style pair of bamboo armchairs with caned seats
1970s vintage colonial style pair of bamboo armchairs with caned seats

1970s vintage colonial style pair of bamboo armchairs with caned seats

Located in London, GB

A lovely pair of bamboo armchairs in colonial style with asymmetrical fretwork detailed backs and

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Colonial Revival Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 2 Vintage Handwoven & Crafted Chinoiserie Rattan Cane & Bamboo Armchairs
Set of 2 Vintage Handwoven & Crafted Chinoiserie Rattan Cane & Bamboo Armchairs

Set of 2 Vintage Handwoven & Crafted Chinoiserie Rattan Cane & Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Set of Two Cane, Bamboo and Wicker armchairs. These are handcrafted chairs with cane seats

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Natural Fiber

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s
Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage blonde bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Elegant Pair of Vintage Dunbar Wormley Cane Back Armchairs
Elegant Pair of Vintage Dunbar Wormley Cane Back Armchairs

Elegant Pair of Vintage Dunbar Wormley Cane Back Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Vintage Cane Back Armchairs. Similar model appeared in a 1954 Architectural Digest.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980s Italian Cesca Cane Armchairs - A Pair after Knoll MCM Marcel Breue
Vintage 1980s Italian Cesca Cane Armchairs - A Pair after Knoll MCM Marcel Breue

Vintage 1980s Italian Cesca Cane Armchairs - A Pair after Knoll MCM Marcel Breue

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

5/8” H x 20”D x 18”SH Condition: Good vintage Condition. Light sagging to the cane seats. Very

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Baroque Revival Armchairs with Cane Sides
Pair of Vintage Baroque Revival Armchairs with Cane Sides

Pair of Vintage Baroque Revival Armchairs with Cane Sides

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive pair of vintage cane-backed armchairs can add richness and history to modern spaces

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Beechwood Woven Cane Vintage Armchair, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Beechwood Woven Cane Vintage Armchair, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Beechwood Woven Cane Vintage Armchair, 1950s

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage armchair executed by Gebr. Thonet shows a label underneath the seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs
Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful set of (4) Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair
Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair

Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introduce timeless elegance to your seating with this vintage Regency spider web cane armchair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Paint

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

Located in Markington, GB

Pair of Antique Colonial Cane & Bamboo Rocking Armchairs, c.1900 A very special pair of antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Vintage Queen Anne Style Cane Back Chair with Cabriole Style Legs
Vintage Queen Anne Style Cane Back Chair with Cabriole Style Legs

Vintage Queen Anne Style Cane Back Chair with Cabriole Style Legs

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Queen Anne style armchair blends traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance.The

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair

Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair

$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Walnut Vintage French Regency High-Back Cane

Category

Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair
Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A timeless vintage Regency armchair featuring an elegant blend of cane and wood craftsmanship. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Venetian Style Cherry Wood Cane Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Italian Venetian Style Cherry Wood Cane Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Italian Venetian Style Cherry Wood Cane Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning pair of vintage solid cherry wood, distress finished, hand-carved armchairs in the Rococo

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Patinated Cane Arm Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace bohemian elegance with this charming pair of vintage armchairs, exuding a captivating

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Danish Teak and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkelso
Vintage Danish Teak and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkelso

Vintage Danish Teak and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkelso

By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very rare vintage Danish teak and leather armchair by Illum Wikkelso. This model is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Teak

Vintage Boho Palecek “Catalina Cane” Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Palecek “Catalina Cane” Arm Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Palecek “Catalina Cane” Arm Chairs - Set of 6

By Palecek Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cane" armchairs by the renowned designer Palecek. Masterfully crafted, each chair features a gracefully

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s

Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Wegner himself. This iteration with a woven rattan cane seat was the 2nd of 3 that Wegner designed in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Pair Louis XVI Armchairs
Pair Louis XVI Armchairs

Pair Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage armchairs with caned seats, sides, and backs. Plump cushioned seats and back pillow

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside
Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside

Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside. Direct from England

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980
Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980

Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Berlin, Berlin

hand-woven 'Vienna-type' caned seat and backrest, produced in 1979 and 1980. Two of the chairs are

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas
Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas

Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas

By Mogens Koch

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s vintage folding Safari chair in canvas, brass and leather and hardwood frame. Constructed of

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Style Armchair with Cane Back and Silk Upholstery
Vintage Regency Style Armchair with Cane Back and Silk Upholstery

Vintage Regency Style Armchair with Cane Back and Silk Upholstery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Regency Style armchair. Cane back with a hand painted lattice motif. Newly upholstered in

Category

20th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Silk, Cane

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage burnt bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Vintage Set of 10 Woven Cane Rattan Dining Arm Chairs Armchairs Restored
Vintage Set of 10 Woven Cane Rattan Dining Arm Chairs Armchairs Restored

Vintage Set of 10 Woven Cane Rattan Dining Arm Chairs Armchairs Restored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of 10 vintage double cane woven rattan arm chairs. Additional chairs available if needed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Louis XVI Style Armchair, Walnut & Cane, France, 1950s
Vintage Louis XVI Style Armchair, Walnut & Cane, France, 1950s

Vintage Louis XVI Style Armchair, Walnut & Cane, France, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Louis XVI style Country French Armchair with new upholstery. A complete cane back with

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Cane and Rattan Set of 2 shell-shaped Armchairs with Coffe Table, 1960s
Vintage Cane and Rattan Set of 2 shell-shaped Armchairs with Coffe Table, 1960s

Vintage Cane and Rattan Set of 2 shell-shaped Armchairs with Coffe Table, 1960s

By Bonacina

Located in Roma, IT

in Cane and Rattan. This set consists of a pair of armchairs and a coffee table with the following

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair
Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair

Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils. These

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Faux Bamboo Cane Bergere Armchairs by American of Martinsville
Pair of Faux Bamboo Cane Bergere Armchairs by American of Martinsville

Pair of Faux Bamboo Cane Bergere Armchairs by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Upholstered Bergere Armchairs on Castors American of Martinsville Produced in the Mid

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane

70s Vintage Iconic Armchair by Branko Ursic
70s Vintage Iconic Armchair by Branko Ursic

70s Vintage Iconic Armchair by Branko Ursic

By Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Armchair designed by Mr. Branko Uršič and produced by factory called STOL Kamnik in 1970s Slovenia

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Vintage 1970s Wicker Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame
Vintage 1970s Wicker Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame

Vintage 1970s Wicker Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame

Located in Hilversum, NL

This sleek armchair features a woven Pitrit seat and backrest, complemented by a sturdy chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

By Franco Albini

Located in Oceanside, US

, 1951, is the first 'legless' armchair of Italian design. Made with a structure composed of sixty canes

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Vintage Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs in the style of Bonacina The set can

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair

Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an inset glass top and four high-back armchairs featuring airy, handwoven lattice backs and side

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Vintage French Caned Hooded Armchair
Vintage French Caned Hooded Armchair

Vintage French Caned Hooded Armchair

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful ornate vintage hooded chair in the style of Louis XV with deep green velvet cushion.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

AMERICAN FURNITURE CO Mid 20th Century Vintage Faux Bamboo & Cane Armchair
AMERICAN FURNITURE CO Mid 20th Century Vintage Faux Bamboo & Cane Armchair

AMERICAN FURNITURE CO Mid 20th Century Vintage Faux Bamboo & Cane Armchair

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chinoiserie style armchair by the American Furniture Company, of Chilhowie, Virginia, USA. Faux

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane

Black Hand Painted Caned Seat Armchair
Black Hand Painted Caned Seat Armchair

Black Hand Painted Caned Seat Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Black Vintage hand painted cane seat armchair Hand painted black armchair with sweet gold details

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Shaped Cane Back Louis XVI-Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Shaped Cane Back Louis XVI-Style Fauteuil Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Shaped Cane Back Louis XVI-Style Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of vintage shaped Cane Back Louis XVI-style armchairs has a white distressed finish. Front

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Office Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh
Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Office Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Office Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Iconic teak and cane office armchair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Teak

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Lounge Easy Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh
Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Lounge Easy Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Lounge Easy Armchair, Mid-Century, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Iconic teak and cane easy lounge armchair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A - Vintage Pair of Easy Armchairs
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A - Vintage Pair of Easy Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A - Vintage Pair of Easy Armchairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in København K, DK

Pierre Jeanneret “Easy Armchair” PJ-SI-29-A, circa 1955–1956. Model designed for various

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage High Back Cane Armchair with Cushion
Vintage High Back Cane Armchair with Cushion

Vintage High Back Cane Armchair with Cushion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage high back cane armchair with plenty of details and cushion.

Category

20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Cane

Vintage Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Unusual pair of vintage caned armchairs with a restored cushion and reupholstered with a bouclette

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Regency Style Caned Armchair
Vintage Regency Style Caned Armchair

Vintage Regency Style Caned Armchair

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Vintage Regency style caned tub style armchair with velvet seat cushion

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane

Vintage Pair Cane Back 1970's Chrome & Cane Back Armchairs
Vintage Pair Cane Back 1970's Chrome & Cane Back Armchairs

Vintage Pair Cane Back 1970's Chrome & Cane Back Armchairs

By Arrben

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Pair of 1970's Chrome & Cane Back Armchairs. Attributed to Arrben of Italy. Chairs are in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Satin Wood and Cane Vintage Satin Wood Armchair
Satin Wood and Cane Vintage Satin Wood Armchair

Satin Wood and Cane Vintage Satin Wood Armchair

Located in London, GB

A stylish and unusual vintage armchair in solid satin wood, dating from the 1960s-1970s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

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Vintage Cane Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage cane armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, cane and wood, every vintage cane armchair was constructed with great care. There are 70 variations of the antique or vintage vintage cane armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage cane armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each vintage cane armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage cane armchair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Bert England and Marcel Breuer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Cane Armchair?

A vintage cane armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,818, while the lowest priced sells for $599 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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.