Set of Four 1970s Spanish Woven Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four vintage 1970s Spanish hand woven bamboo high back chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo High Back Chair
High-Back Bamboo Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sculptural high-back chair was produced in Italy during the 1970s and reflects the refined organic glamour associated with Gabriella Crespi’s celebrated designs of the period.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini (attr) High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Italian Mid-Century, hand woven, high back bamboo lounge chair. Attributed to the highly influential, acclaimed Franco Albini.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Sculptural Bamboo Chair 1950’s with High Back Hand Pleated
Located in London, GB
1950s–1960s Monumental bamboo chair, a highly sculptural occasional chair is like a throne crafted from substantial bamboo trunks and refined bamboo strips. The impressive construct...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
6 Chairs High Back Bamboo and Brass Italian design 1970s
$8,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
6 Chairs High Back Bamboo and Brass Italian design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
6 Chairs High Back Bamboo and Brass Italian design 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970
$2,984Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vivai del Sud Chairs High Back in White Bamboo Italian Design, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud chairs high back in white bamboo Italian design, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rohe Noordwolde High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century highback bamboo lounge chair by Rohe Noordwolde with bamboo seating tied to a black enameled tubular frame with rattan weaving. This chair can be used outdoors under a dr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Franco Albini Style High Back Bamboo Rocking Chair
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sculptural Franco Albini Style High Back Bamboo Rocking Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde, Franco Albini
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern rocker in the style of Franco Albini, circa 1970's. Features woven rattan details and a tall supporting backrest. Equipped with curved armrests and a sculptural ro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Twenty 1970s Spanish Bamboo Upholstered High Back Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of twenty 1970s Spanish bamboo upholstered high back chairs. Fabric is not perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Wicker and Bamboo High Back Wing Chairs with Linen Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made in Italy in the Mid-Twentieth Century, discover the charm of these bamboo wicker high-back chairs, newly upholstered in Benisson linen stripe.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
Set of 8 Vintage High Back Italian Bamboo Dining Chairs
By Tito Agnoli, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8, 1950's organic high back chairs in bamboo and rattan. The chairs feature a lovely arched high back and sturdy bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pr. Mid Century High Back Bamboo Lounge Chairs after Audoux Minnet c. 1960's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Ritts Tropitan
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of high back bamboo lounge chairs, probably made in France circa 1950/60's, in the style of Audoux Mannet, unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Boho Chic High Back Bent Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of six Boho Chic high back bent bamboo dining chairs, featuring gracefully curved frames, perfect for adding bohemian elegance to your dining space.
Category
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Bamboo & Wicker High Back Lounge Chair Beige Linen Upholstery, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern handcrafted bamboo & wicker lounge chairs with beige linen seat upholstery. Exemplary construction, woven ties are firmly linked and have a Swivel Base. A...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair by Henry Olko for Willow Reed c. 1970's
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional high back peacock chair executed in orange painted bamboo, with original seat and back cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Solid Wood High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs - set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
Beautiful set of solid wood faux bamboo dining chairs, crafted with excellent quality Captain chairs 20”in wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Fan Back Woven Wicker Chair by Ficks Reed
$960Sale Price|20% Off
High Fan Back Woven Wicker Chair by Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Stylish woven stick wicker and bamboo fan back chair with exaggerated high back.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Willow
Set of Two Large High Back Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice set of two rattan lounge chairs, Bohemian Summer chairs for a relaxed weekend holiday. Both chairs are pre-owned and in original good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Elegant Set of 8 High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sophisticated set of eight (8) meticulously restored dining chairs, circa 1970. Beautiful, stout, expertly crafted mahogany construction with a high-back seat with exquisite faux-b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four Beech Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
$1,678Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Beech Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This wonderful set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining room chairs is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs, Style Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini Italy, circa 1950s An elegant and sculptural pair of Italian high-back rattan lounge or club...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Pair of English Bamboo and Chinoiserie High Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of English-style bamboo and Chinoiserie high back chairs. These chairs are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining room or livi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Pair Of 1980S High Back Bamboo Chairs With Ottomans
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs High back With matching ottomans Lattice back Excellent quality Upholstery will need replacing. We can offer that service at cost price. Seat height 45cm S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid century bamboo high back dining chairs with table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ethnic dining set consisting of an extendable dining table with a storage compartment and six dining chairs Beautiful set made from exotic wood and bamboo reeded seats and backrests...
Category
Vintage 1960s Balinese Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo
Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi, all canework and rattan ties are in good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
$594Sale Price|40% Off
Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo High Back Lounge Chair Armchair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage bamboo high back lounge chair or armchair Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Mid‑Century Bamboo and Rattan High‑Back Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an impressive pair of Italian Mid Century lounge chairs in bamboo and rattan, dating from around the 1970s, and designed in style of Bonacina and Franco...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Brighton Pavilion High Back Rattan Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meticulously crafted from scorched "tortoise" bamboo, the chair features an impressive high-back silhouette adorned with intricate fretwork and elegant spindled details.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French Midcentury Bamboo & Rattan Dining Set, Six Highback Chairs, 1950, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Rare midcentury French dining set, thick faceted oval glass* top bamboo dining table with six bamboo and rattan dining high back chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Regency Style Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Regency Style bamboo open arm chair with high back design and upholstered seat and back panel (19/20th Cent.)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
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High Back Bamboo Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing the high back bamboo chair, a true gem from the 1960s that captures the spirit of mid-century design with its remarkable craftsmanship and style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
HENREDON Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale High Back Armless Chair
Unavailable
H 43 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
HENREDON Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale High Back Armless Chair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style side chair by Henredon. Faux bamboo frame with rattan strapping, high back, arched crestrail, decorative back rest, beige & gold color diamond pattern fab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
1960s Set of Four Faux Bamboo Iron High Back Upholstered Chairs by, Kessler
Unavailable
H 39.5 in W 16 in D 18.5 in
1960s Set of Four Faux Bamboo Iron High Back Upholstered Chairs by, Kessler
By Warren Kessler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s coveted and rare set of four white faux bamboo upholstered high back chairs by, Kessler. Upholstered in the original textured white with yellow piping vinyl seats and backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Iron
Curved Bamboo Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Presenting this stunning high back bamboo chair, a remarkable piece from the 1960s that embodies the essence of mid-century design through its exceptional craftsmanship and enduring ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Vintage Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Bamboo Chairs for Rohe Noordwolde
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1960s Vintage Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Bamboo Chairs for Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s Dirk Van Sliedrecht rattan bamboo high-back with a round seat chairs. Manufactured by Rohe Noordwolde.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Midcentury Bent Bamboo Game Table Chairs or Side Chairs
Unavailable
H 44 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of Four Midcentury Bent Bamboo Game Table Chairs or Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of four midcentury bent bamboo high back game table chairs, circa 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Leather, Rattan, Reed, Wicker, Wood
Vintage Mid 20th C. Boho Mackintosh Style White Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs
Unavailable
H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid 20th C. Boho Mackintosh Style White Rattan High-Back Lounge Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Elloree, SC
A beautifully well-crafted Boho Chic pair of oversized rattan high-back armchairs featuring Charles Rennie Mackintosh style bamboo latticework evoking the lines of a willow tree. New...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
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H 56 in W 19 in D 18 in
Vintage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo High Back Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal faux bamboo high-back accent chairs having silk bumblebee seat cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Pair High Back Rattan and Wicker Chairs, Bonacina Style, Italy 60s
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H 45.28 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Italian Pair High Back Rattan and Wicker Chairs, Bonacina Style, Italy 60s
By Bonacina
Located in Lucija, SI
These Bamboo High Back Chairs were made in Bonacina style in Italy in '60s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of High Back Rattan Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning pair of rattan or bamboo high back chairs. Seat height: 16 inches.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single midcentury bamboo/rattan lounge chair with arms. High back good original condition with visible patina and minimal rattan loss.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury high back bamboo lounge chairs with nice golden color with minimal bamboo loss and breakage.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century High Back Chair in Bamboo & Rattan
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely and very unusual pair of high backed chairs realised entirely out of bamboo, great addition to any room or conservatory.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
High Back Bamboo Armchair
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury tall back bamboo lounge chairs by Rohe Noorwoldswith beautiful golden patina and more intricate weaving detail than most. Four strands of bamboo. Good original condition w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair High Back Bamboo Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of stunning highback lattice bamboo armchairs with matching ottomans. Seat height 18", arm height 23.5". Ottomans: 26.5" sq, 16" H. Fabric is new. Price i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Rare Original 1960s Bamboo Chair with Low Seat and High Back
Located in München, DE
Rare original 1960s unusual bamboo chair with high back and low seat. Beautiful design and very comfortable to sit on, low seat with height of 33 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Pair Dirk Van Sliedregt Rohe Noordwolde High Back Bamboo Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find form, designed by Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noorwolde. Holland circa 1950s. One chair has an old and professional repair, bottom base, as shown. Both are sturdy, original...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of French Riviera Midcentury Bamboo Chairs with High Back from 1970s
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H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of French Riviera Midcentury Bamboo Chairs with High Back from 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Set of two French Riviera midcentury bamboo chairs with double high back, France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Italian Faux Bamboo High Back Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye catching dining chairs made from faux bamboo wooden frames with cane webbing as seat, backrest and even part of the base. Beautiful and very unique chairs to match hollywood r...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern French Set of 6 Bamboo and Rattan High Back Chairs, 1960s
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H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern French Set of 6 Bamboo and Rattan High Back Chairs, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French set of 6 bamboo and rattan high back dining chairs This stunning set is in really good vintage conditions with a beautiful patina due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Hollywood Regency High Back Fan Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency style faux bamboo rattan armchair with a high fan back by Ficks Reed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Mid century bamboo high back dining chairs, 1960s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique post modern design high back bamboo dining chairs with freshly upholstered boucle fabric seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Midcentury Design High Back Bamboo Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960's Netherlands
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H 44.1 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Design High Back Bamboo Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960's Netherlands
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
High back chair in bent and woven bamboo. Comes with it's original woven rope cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
high back chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bamboo high-back lounge chair designed by Ponti for the interior of the luxury cruise ship "Conte Biancamano '.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Dirk Van Sliedregt High Back Bamboo Arm Chair with Black Frame
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven high back rattan armchair with black enameled metal frame. Good original condition with visible signs of wear, minimal breakage to rattan. Frame shown signs of use, co...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dirk Van Sliedregt High Back Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Dirk Van Sliedregt high back woven rattan lounge chair with tubular black enameled metal frame in original condition with visible signs of wear and minimal rattan loss.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Organic Modern Rattan High Back Wing Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of high back wing chairs constructed from rattan and wicker. Made in the organic modern style featuring a large bent rattan frame with open fretwork geometric...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
High Back Bamboo Brighton Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single bamboo Brighton chair.
Category
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
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Bamboo High Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bamboo high back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bamboo high back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, natural fiber and rattan. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bamboo high back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each bamboo high back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bamboo high back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt and Ficks Reed are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bamboo High Back Chair?
Prices for a bamboo high back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $625 and can go as high as $18,114, while the average can fetch as much as $1,248.
Materials: Bamboo Furniture
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
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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